NAMI-CO News | October 2022
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#988 to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - October, 2022 |
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Please join us for Halloween themed "Walk for Mental Health |
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We believe in engaging with our community. Everyone needs a sense of belonging; being part of a community enables us to share personal relatedness and support the perpetual growth of each other, ourselves, and our environment. That said, we have created a walking meetup event every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please join us for our next "walk for mental health" meetup at Pioneer Park.
1525 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97701 AT 5:30 PM OCT. 18TH
*Optional to come dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume!*
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We need you for 2023!
This will be the first time NAMI Central Oregon will host our very own affiliate walk. You may have remembered our virtual walks of the past, but now we are ready to be back in person! We are currently recruiting for our NAMI WALKS Committee. There are several open positions available. Please click on the links provided for a description of each volunteer position. We are hoping to host this walk in May of 2023
Proceeds from this walk will help us provide FREE community mental health education, support, and advocacy programs for families and individuals impacted by mental illness, as well as training and presentations for the schools, workplaces, faith communities, and neighborhoods that support them.
If you're looking for a rewarding and fun way to support the mission and work of NAMI CO, volunteering with NAMIWalks is a perfect way to make an impact. Your help allows us to expand our outreach in the community!
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Welcome new board member Kitt O'Malley! |
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Kitt O’Malley is a wife of 25 years, mother of an OSU-Cascades computer science major, mental health advocate, author, public speaker, and former psychotherapist who lives with bipolar disorder. Before she moved to Central Oregon, she volunteered for NAMI Orange County. In addition to serving on our Affiliate Steering Committee, Kitt shares her lived experience in her In Our Own Voice presentations and keeps our website up to date.
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Urgent need for Family Support Facilitator! |
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NAMI Oregon has recently added two more program leader trainings to our offerings for the rest of this year including a Basics teacher training to be led by NAMI’s own Dr. Teri Brister who developed the Basics program, and a Family Support Group facilitator training rescheduled from April. Here is the complete list, all to be conducted via Zoom:
October 22
In Our Own Voice Presenter Training - no prerequisite required
October 29 & 30
Basics Teacher Training - no prerequisite required
November 12 & 13
Family Support Group Facilitator Training - must have attended course
Applicants for all trainings must be 18 years old or older by the start of the training. There is no charge to attend but applicants must have the endorsement of their local NAMI affiliate to apply.
If you know someone who may be interested in attending any of these trainings, please discuss this volunteer role with them and encourage them to submit an application ASAP as space is limited and trainings fill up quickly. The applications and schedules, as well as additional information, are available on the “Program Leader Information” page of our website.
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Bridget Lane
Project Coordinator
NAMI - Central Oregon
541-316-0167
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Do you or someone you know work in the Bend/La Pine school district? We would love to chat with you about getting our award-winning program, "Ending the Silence, back into schools!
For more information on Ending the Silence or to request a presentation at your school, please click on the link below.
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NAMI Central Oregon Merchandise |
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Come and shop our NAMI Central Oregon store this fall! Every item in our shop will be created by NAMI staff or volunteers....speaking of volunteers. Do you have a passion for graphic design? If so, please reach out to info@namicentraloregon.org for additional details! Local artists are welcome!
For every purchase, a portion of the sale goes directly to NAMI Central Oregon! Your support will allow us to continue providing support, education, and services to those affected by mental illness! New designs and styles will be added regularly, so check back often!
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NAMI Central Oregon Looking for Affiliate Board Members |
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Do you have lived experience as a peer or a loved one living with mental illness or do you just have a passion to help others in your community with mental health? If so, we are looking for you!
NAMI-CO is currently recruiting operational board members to help grow our organization within the Central Oregon region. We are looking for dedicated individuals with all types of skill sets, looking to fill the need on a fun, passionate, and working board.
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Did you know you can help NAMI next time you shop online at Amazon? When you shop through smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to NAMI Oregon.
How does it work? On your first visit to AmazonSmile, before you begin shopping, you'll need to enter "NAMI Oregon " into the search bar where it says "pick your own charitable organization." Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to NAMI Oregon .
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NAMI's Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer classes are being offered virtually across the state of Oregon! Don't wait for one hosted by Central Oregon, contact us to find the next scheduled course. To learn more about classes being offered virtually, please email: info@namicentraloregon.org or namior@namioregon.org |
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We're Growing
NAMI-CO is committed to providing hope and support to all who need it, and to keeping our programs free.
Help us make a bigger impact in Central Oregon by supporting our work today.
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Join NAMI
Become a member of NAMI today and show that mental health is something we all need to care about.
Subscribe to the latest mental health updates, participate in an online discussion group, learn how to advocate in your community, and add your voice to the mental health movement.
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Volunteer
Looking for a way to help your local community?
Become a volunteer!
NAMI-CO relies on volunteers to help run our programs, and we're looking for a few more helping hands. All volunteer positions are currently virtual.
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NAMI Central Oregon Support Groups |
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All meetings, classes, and support groups have moved online. NAMI-CO virtual support groups are open to anyone.
Please download the free Zoom app on your phone, tablet or laptop. Once you have the app, at the meeting start time, click on the event link and your app will open, then click on "join the conversation."
Family Support Groups
Bend Family Support Group: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month. 5:15PM - 6:45PM
Contact info@namicentraloregon.org
Bend Family Support group: Every last Thursday. 5:15-6:45.
Zoom Meeting Registration:
Redmond Family Support Group: First Saturdays. 10:00-11:30AM.
NAMI- CO Connections and Peer Support Groups
Bend Connections Peer Support Groups: Every Monday. 7:00 - 9:00PM.
Contact: info@namicentraloregon.org
Connections: Thursdays. 10:30AM.
Contact: Info@namicentraloregon.org
NAMI Oregon
NAMI Oregon support groups are available online. For complete of NAMI Oregon support groups that are open to all OREGON residents, click here
NAMI Oregon Program Leader Information and Training. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator for one of our programs in Central Oregon, training information is found here.
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NAMI National has a helpful new tool, a guide to navigating a mental health crisis. Please take the time to visit www.nami.org to explore the resources they have available for access. Some topics to explore could include their information on medications and their NAMI Blogs. The NAMI Blog is our way of getting tips, research, information and messages of hope to you.
Crisis Help
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Beginning July 16, dial 988.
If you are 55 or older and feeling isolated or just want to have a friendly conversation, call the Senior Loneliness Line at 503-200-1633.
If you are 21 or younger and want support for any problem, big or small:
- call YouthLine at 1-877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863.
COVID related information:
Other Helpful Supports
Parent Warmline: 833-732-2467
Parent Warmline is a program from Reach Out Oregon. If you or a family you are working with are feeling the pangs of isolation and is dealing with a child with heightened behavior needs this may help. The service is not dependent on insurance and is not payor specific; meaning that they can have OHP, Commercial or no insurance and still be able to use the number.
The David Romprey Oregon Warmline: 800-698-2392
Who should call the Warmline? Anyone needing support may call our Warmline to speak to a trained peer.
Friendship Line/Warm/Hotline: Call (800) 971-0016
- Collaboration between professionals, people with lived experience, and their families
- Find a Group (hearingvoicesusa.org)
- Support groups for those with experience of hearing voices and other unusual or extreme experiences
- Support groups for friends and family
Wise Warriors Suicide Prevention: Contact Margaret Kuehn at (503) 402-2857 for more information.
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Connect with us!
541.316.0167
info@namicentraloregon.org
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