NAMI-CO News | July 2020
Registration is Open! NAMICon 2020: July 13–14

Register now for NAMI’s first-ever FREE virtual convention, NAMICon 2020, to be held July 13–14.

NAMI’s two-day online convention will feature:
•   Over 20 workshop sessions
•   Live Q&A with presenters
•   Virtual networking opportunities with peers
•   Special plenaries with experts in the mental health field
•   Virtual exhibit hall with convention sponsors

Our national convention is one of the largest community gatherings of mental health advocates in the U.S. If you have never attended before, this is the perfect opportunity to join our signature event for free!
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
NAMI stands with BIPOC communities across the country.

“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored," writes NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. "The disparity in access to mental health care in communities of color cannot be ignored. The inequality and lack of cultural competency in mental health treatment cannot be ignored."

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.


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Ask the Expert Webinar: How You Can Help LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
In honor of Pride Month, in June NAMI invited Sam Brinton, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project, to talk about how to help LGBTQ youth.

During the webinar, Sam, one of the world’s leading advocates for LGBTQ youth, shared about The Trevor Project, statistics about LGBTQ youth mental health, how COVID-19 has impacted LGBTQ youth, how to support Black LGBTQ mental health, the impact of conversion therapy through their personal story, and how we can all help.

This Week! Mental Health and the Justice System

Thursday, July 9, 6:00-7:00 PM, via Zoom
Presented by NAMI Multnomah

Advocate Meesha Blair will cover:

  •    Advice on everything from pre-trial to prison.
  •    How to advocate for yourself or your loved one.
  •    Strategies to get mental health treatment in prison.
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VeggieRx enrollment is now open!
How to refer:
• Access the eligibility survey by texting "VEGGIE" to 797979
• Go to HDFFA.org/VeggieRx and click "for people who want to enroll"

Start dates:
Bend: June 10
Prineville: June 25
Redmond: July 7

Eligibility:
• Must be experiencing food insecurity.
• Must have diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pre-diabetes, or obesity.

Please call NeighborImpact at 541-548-2380 for inquiries.
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions, while also maintaining their own well-being.

NAMI Homefront leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions impacting their Service Member/Veteran. The class is free but you are expected to attend all six sessions. You must have access to a laptop, PC or tablet with a stable internet connection to participate. To hear audio, you will need to call in via telephone. We recommend you use a headset or headphones.

An application process is required to ensure this program is a good fit. Space is limited.

Deschutes County Health Services Stabilization Center Opens
NAMI-CO board members attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of the long-awaited Stabilization Center (DCSC) . Designed as a safe place to divert those struggling with mental health issues from jail or the emergency room, the Stabilization Center serves children and adults who are in need of short-term, mental health crisis assessment and stabilization. The DCSC welcomes individuals to walk in when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, or they can be referred by local law enforcement and other community partners.

Services include a 24-hour crisis phone line, case management, peer support, walk-in crisis services, and a mobile crisis assessment team.

The DCSC is open weekdays from 7 am to 5 pm, with the hope of expanding hours to seven days a week until 9 pm by August.

Click on the images below for the address, phone number, and more details about services offered.
NAMI Central Oregon Support & Resources
Most meetings, classes, and support groups have been moved to virtual mode, held online at the usual scheduled time. 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: E very last Thursday. 5:15-6:45.
Contact: Catherine: catherine@steffano.org         
Zoom Meeting Registration:

Redmond Family Support Group:  First Saturdays. 10:00-11:30AM.
Contact: Linda   longjourneyhome40@gmail.com         
La Pine Family Support Group: 1 st Wednesday. 4:30-6PM.
Contact: KarenLynn at karless2003@yahoo.com .  standby

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.
Download the guide at: https://namior.org/covidguide/
 
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:
Other Resources
NAMI National Website: Navigating a Mental Health Crisis  

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.
Here is the link to their website https://www.reachoutoregon.org/
 
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
For 60 yrs+ or living with a disability, call IOA Connect at (415) 750-4111 or fill out an intake form online at  www.ioaging.org/friendshipline.
 
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
 
FirstStep app – www.firststeporegon.org      

Suicide Bereavement Support:  Contact Alison Sorenson ( alison@alisonsorensoncounseling.com ) at (541) 610-9500 or Herb Baker ( herbandjudy@yahoo.com ) at (503) 708-3047 for more information.

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.


 

BestCare's Jefferson County Crisis Line 541-475-657
 
Mosaic Medical Enrollment team can be reached directly Monday and Friday at 541-647-2717

La Pine Community Health Enrollment team can be reached at 541-876-2139
 
OHP/ACA Flexible Services Request Form:  For services that do not have a medical code but would provide improved health benefits. A Primary Care Provider (PCP) requests the service, fills out and submits the form. Fill out a separate form for each item or service. You can get this document in another language, large print, or another way that’s best for you. Call (800) 431-4135, TTY (800) 735-2900 or email  healthrelatedservices@pacificsource.com  for more information.

Trauma Informed Organization The Hero Makers puts out The Hero Huddle Monthly News– to Collaborate, Educate and Advocate for healing from trauma. Contact: 541-241-2132; Jules@theheromaker.net; www.theheromakers.net
 
LGBTQ – The Trevor Project confidential hotline www.thetrevorproject.org           
866-488-7386

Translifeline  - peer support services; www.translifeline.org      877-565-8860

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Training comes with 1 hr of CME credit. Topics to include: Sleep disturbances; Agitation; Medications; Suicidality & others; for info on registration contact: angela.jensen@cohealthcouncil.org

Recovery Bend for Food, Body & Spirit – Conquer food and body struggles and create a healthy relationship with your body. Franki Mauti MS, RDN, CDE & Nancy Curfman, LCSW Call 541-385-7408 or text 541-420-7613 for more information.
 
Mental health providers, we encourage you to promote your expertise on the Mental Health Provider Directory .

Connecting individual needs for housing, health, employment, Social Security, & basic needs to community resources.
For assistance: sarah@thrivecentraloregon.org         
                        
Shared Future Coalition info@sharedfuturecoalition.org   
promotes Youthline text teen2teen to 839863 or call 877-968-8491 4-10PM PT for confidential crisis and help line.  Youth Committee- to focus on issues related to substance use prevention.

Military/Veterans Assistance:
Deschutes County Veteran Services – 541-385-3214
Crook County Veteran Services – 541-447-5304
Jefferson County Veteran Services – 541-475-5228
Veterans Crisis Line veteranscrisisline.net  1-800-273-8255 or text 838255
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach 541-383-2793 or www.covo-us.org
Bend VetCenter 541-749-2112 (for Central Oregon)
Reintegration Team Helpline 24/7 888-688-2264
Oregon Military Assistance Helpline 800-511-6944
Military Helpline 888-457-4838 or text mil1 to 839863
Make the Connection             
Vet Center    1-877-927-8387

Phone apps for help:      CBT-I – enhance sleep quality and duration
Moving Forward- problem solving skills for stress
My3 – safety plan and support during crisis
Virtual Hope Box – Coping, relaxation & positive thinking
Tactical Breather – Control physical & emotional stress
PTSD – Monitor and manage PTSD related symptoms