NAMI-CO News | February 2022
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A Letter From Our Board President |
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February 1, 2022
Hello all,
With the new year, comes change! Our Affiliate Director, Stephanie Sahleen, begins a new chapter of her journey, leaving NAMI-CO with January 31, 2022 as her last day.
The behavioral health staffing situation is in crisis in our community and nationwide. Stephanie has been presented an opportunity to pursue a new role at the Stabilization Center, in advance of her June 2022 graduation with a Master’s degree. This is a wonderful opportunity for Stephanie and ties in very well with her graduation intentions.
Previously, Stephanie volunteered as an Operational Board member, and is trained in NAMI programs: Family to Family, Peer to Peer, and Ending the Silence. Happily, she plans to continue as a volunteer for NAMI-CO.
NAMI-CO is reviewing all aspects of our affiliate and we plan to hire someone to take on the responsibilities Stephanie handled.
We thank Stephanie for all of her hard work and dedication, and we wish her the best of success in her new role.
Thank you,
Marcy Ruffo
NAMI-CO Affiliate Board President
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The last two years have been challenging as we all have learned how to navigate through the pandemic with virtual services and analyzing how we can keep volunteers engaged. As we move into the new year, we have identified several opportunities for volunteers!
* Social Media - Create post content, manage accounts, increase followers, etc.
* Newsletter - Build monthly newsletter with new and relevant content and send out at the first of each month.
* Program Associates - family-to-family & peer-to-peer teachers, support group leaders, etc.
* Administration Duties - Taking meeting minutes when, assisting with mailings to donors and members, helping with the budget, etc.
* NAMIWalks - Outreach and marketing, team signups, fundraising, etc.
* Fundraising - Providing ideas for fundraising opportunities, assist with implementation of events, etc.
* Program Chairs - chair the various program units such as family programs, peer programs, marketing, fundraising, etc. to ensure needs are being met.
* Outreach - work with local businesses and individual families to spread the word about NAMI's services.
If you are interested in volunteering with NAMI Central Oregon, please fill out the volunteer application and email to: recruiting@namicentraloregon.org
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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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Join us for L.E.A.P. (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner) Training led by Bob Krulish, hosted by NAMI Multnomah!!
Based on Dr. Xavier Amador’s book I am not sick, I don’t need help!, this workshop will provide tools for those struggling to help someone with mental illness accept treatment, along with effective communication tools.
Saturday, February 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Online via Zoom
To Register
or call: 503-228-5692
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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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COVID-19 resources: Omicron variant and booster information
With the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strengthened its recommendation for booster doses on Nov. 29, 2021.
The CDC now recommends everyone age 18 and older should get a booster dose when they are eligible: six months after the second dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and two months after a Johnson & Johnson vaccination. Previously, booster doses were highly recommended for certain groups of people and were made available to other groups based on their own assessment of risk.
The CDC announced on Dec. 1, 2021, that the first case of the Omicron variant had presented in the United States. Read more here.
The NAMI Oregon COVID-19 Vaccine Info webpage has information on scheduling vaccine appointments, transportation to and from vaccine events, what to expect after receiving the vaccine, vaccine videos from OHA, and more.
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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: 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.
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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