NAMI-CO News | December 2022
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#988 to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - December, 2022
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CORRECTION: Happy Holidays from all of us at NAMI Central Oregon! *Holiday donatation button fixed* |
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As the year draws to a close, we look back with appreciation for your continued support and look forward with excitement to a new year!
We have decided to spread some kindness to round out 2022 by donating a traditional holiday meal to families in need.
Here is how it works:
To enter, please provide a first name, location of residence, and the number of family members. A family can be one person, so don’t be discouraged if you live alone, and yes, you can nominate yourself!
On the 20th, we will put everyone's entries in a box for a random drawing. Deliveries will begin Wednesday, December 21st.
The number of entries will determine how many families we will be able to help. If you would like to donate a meal to this program, you are more than welcome to do that as well. Please get in touch with us for more information, or you can donate here
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NAMI Gather meetup events! |
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Our NAMI gather events have continued to be a success. It might be cold outside, but when there's a will, there's a way! Pictured here are a few of our participants from our last gather meet-up! Our board member and group leader Scott Jones organized a fun-filled scavenger hunt enjoyed by all! Check us out on meetup.com or FB events for upcoming gather events! |
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Be part of NAMI's next book! |
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Be A Part of NAMI's Next Book!
Dr. Christine Crawford, our Associate Medical Director, is writing the second NAMI book focused on youth mental health — and she's hoping to speak to individuals and families with lived experience. If you know someone who might be interested in speaking with Dr. Crawford, please refer them to azielinski@nami.org. They should include their name and an overview of their experience with mental health.
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In Person Family to Family class coming soon! |
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Email us to preregister for this in-person class, dates to be announced shortly
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.
The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you'll learn about:
- How to solve problems and communicate effectively
- Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
- Supporting your loved one with compassion
- Finding and using local supports and services
- Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
- How to handle a crisis
- Current treatments and therapies
- The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
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We need your help! Our youth are faced with mental health challenges now more than ever. We have an opportunity to bring our nationally recognized program, "Ending the Silence," back into our schools, but we cannot do this without the help of our community. Are you between the ages of 18-35 living successfully with a diagnosed mental health condition? If so, we would like to hear from you! Please get in touch with us for more information!
Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma!
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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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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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