NAMI-CO News | January 2021
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Note from our Affiliate Director
As we enter a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the previous year, acknowledging the challenges we all faced. There is no doubt about it, 2020 presented challenges no one ever thought we would come up against. Between the pandemic, the political climate, and the many social justice movements, this year has definitely taken its toll on our mental health. But if there is one thing we can take away from it all, it is that we have proven our strength and perseverance. We are stronger than the obstacles that come against us, and if we stick together, we can truly make it through tough times.
Let’s not forget the positive outcomes over the last year: Suicide rates in 2019 were lower than they have been over the last decade; NAMI Central Oregon moved from all-volunteer to having a full-time employee, allowing us to do more within the tri-county region of Central Oregon; and we quickly learned how to host our trainings and support groups online, allowing us additional ways to offer our services to our community.
I sincerely want to thank each of you for helping us continue supporting our community mental health needs. I look forward to this next year and returning that support back into our community!
Cheers to a new year,
Stephanie Sahleen
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We cannot do it alone.
Help us reach our fundraising goal of $20,000. This will allow us to maintain current programs and increase accessibility across Central Oregon.
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All donations are tax-deductible.
Funds raised will remain within Central Oregon, serving Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties.
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NAMI-CO Community Education Series: QPR Training
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training:
Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide
January 20, 2021, 6pm PST
Free event via Zoom
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives.
Topics covered during training:
- How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
- How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
- The common causes of suicidal behavior
- The warning signs of suicide
- How to get help for someone in crisis
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Call for Research Participants: Effects of COVID-19 on People Living with Mental Illness |
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The University of Wisconsin Madison is recruiting participants for an online survey to understand the social and psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions.
Respondents will be asked about personal mental health factors, such as diagnoses and treatments, as well as their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences during the pandemic.Total participation time will range from 45 – 70 minutes.
Participants may be eligible for this study if they are:
- Aged 18 or older
- Diagnosed by a health care professional with a DSM-5 mental health condition
- Able to provide informed consent
Individuals who speak English as a second language, have an IQ less than 70, or are diagnosed with dementia are not eligible to participate. There will be 850 people participating in this study.
If you have questions or would like more information, please visit the study webpage or email the researchers.
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NAMI Peer-to-Peer Classes for Rural Communities
NAMI Oregon will be offering two 8-week Peer-to-Peer courses via Zoom starting in January for residents who live outside of the state’s major urban areas. The intent is to bring this course to communities where it has generally not been available in recent years, although all Oregonians are welcome regardless of location.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a FREE 8-session recovery-focused course for adults with mental health conditions. More about the class:
- Free and confidential
- Held weekly for two hours
- Led by peers with mental health conditions
- A great resource for information on mental health and recovery
- Offer respect, understanding, encouragement and hope
- Builds on the strength and resilience of participants
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NAMI Basics
Have you been interested in taking the NAMI Basics class but haven’t been able to find a time that works for you? Now's your chance! NAMI has released the NAMI Basics OnDemand course, which you can take whenever your schedule permits.
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others.
The OnDemand program is guided by parents and family members with lived experience, and is self-paced and available 24/7. OnDemand offers the flexibility of participating in the course on your schedule. The program provides information, strategies, and the opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers.
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NAMI Family-to-Family
NAMI Family‐to‐Family is a free, 8‐session education program for family, partners, and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well‐being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life‐changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. Classes start in January. Click here for more information.
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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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Local Support and Resources |
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Mini Grants for Mental Health/Behavioral Health Care
The Central Oregon Disability Support Network has mini grants available of up to $250 to help cover deductibles/co-pays for mental health or behavioral health care. For more information, call 541-548-8559.
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Wear a Mask. Save a Life.
The Oregon Health Authority now requires that people wear face coverings in all private and public workplaces including classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and workspaces, unless someone is alone in an office or in a private workspace. Read more details here.
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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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Most 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: 3rd Tuesday of Every Month. 5:15PM - 6:45PM. Contact Bud Manley manleypenman@aol.com
Bend Family Support group: Every last Thursday. 5:15-6:45.
Zoom Meeting Registration:
Redmond Family Support Group: First Saturdays. 10:00-11:30AM.
La Pine Family Support Group: 1st Wednesday. 4:30-6PM.
Connections and Peer Support Groups
Bend Connections Peer Support Groups: Every Monday. 7:00 - 9:00PM.
Contact Marcia at (541) 480-8269
Connections: Thursdays. 10:30AM.
Contact: Janet Marie- 541-408-8675 or Joe at (541) 640-9069 - standby
NAMI Oregon
NAMI Oregon Helpline remains operational. Call 503-230-8009 or 800-343-6264. Or email at namioregon@namior.org. Callers receive live assistance from 9 am to 5 pm weekdays.
NAMIOR Covid-19 Resource and Information Guide in PDF format.
Talk it Over (parent support group online meetings) is for all family members of a child, teen, or young adult with a behavioral disorder which meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. This is a free public service provided by NAMI Oregon, with support from the Providence Foundation. Click here to sign up.
NAMI Oregon support groups are available online. For complete list:
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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.
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.
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
Hearing Voices: Online Support group: Providing a space for families and friends to discuss navigating the experience of supporting loved ones who may hear voices, have visions or a variety of other non-consensus experiences and beliefs. Mondays 5PM. Email facilitators: Cindy Marty Hadge & David Adams at families@westernmassrlc.org
Wise Warriors Suicide Prevention: Contact Margaret Kuehn at (503) 402-2857 for more information.
Drug Addiction Family Support Group- Life Raft
Central Oregon Resource Map: Resources on this map include, but are not limited to, handwashing stations, public restrooms, and food resources.
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Connect with us!
541.316.0167
info@namicentraloregon.org
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