Beginning July 16, dial 988 to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Beginning on July 16th, 988 has been designated as the new 3 digit code to call to get connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. If you call, text, or chat 988, you will be connected to a trained counselor at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
For more information about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline click here.
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LEAP Training with NAMI Multnomah via zoom on Saturday, August 13th, 9:30am - 12:30pm.
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Join NAMI Multnomah via Zoom for this training on LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner Training)
Link to Dr. Xavier Amador's book, "I am not sick, I don't need help!" is here.
Be sure to register at tinyurl
call 503-228-5692
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Support Group Opportunity through Oregon Family Support Network
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For more information, reach out to Chelsea:
Chelsea Mersereau (She,Her)
Family Support Specialist/Support Group Facilitator
Oregon Family Support Network
North Oregon Regional Office
7110 SW Fir Loop; Suite #160, Tigard, OR 97223
(C): (971) 500-3494
(O) : (503) 363-8068
(F): (503) 390-3161
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Are you interested in volunteering with us? Below are specific opportunities that we are looking for volunteers. As we begin to move toward more in-person events, we will need more volunteers to help.
- Newsletter
- Are you able to write in a compelling and engaging way? And have fun doing so? If so, we need your help with our monthly newsletter...
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Do you like managing people? Are you organized and detailed oriented? We'd love to talk with you about managing our volunteer base.
- Volunteer engagement
- Volunteer appreciation
- Coordinate and discuss volunteer opportunities
- understand who wants to work on what
- General help with admin work. (mailings, thank you cards, etc…)
- We are always thinking of new ways to fundraise, and will soon need some volunteers to help us with certain projects. We need to continue to raise money so that we can continue with our programs and hopes of expansion as well.
- As we begin to open up and come back to an in person situation, more events and projects will be coming up.
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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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: On-hold for July, updates will be provided soon!
3rd 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 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 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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