NAMIWalks - Only 1 Month Away!

Can you believe NAMIWalks Central Oregon is 1 month away? Our mental health awareness walk is May 18, 2024 at Pioneer Park in Bend, OR.

NAMIWalks Central Oregon is our affiliate's largest source of financial support that allows us to maintain and grow our education, advocacy and support programs in our community.

Take the first steps today on the path to hope for all our friends, family and neighbors as you announce to the whole community: “I am NAMIWalks.” Together, we will all be NAMIWalks 2024 — through our commitment, unity and laughter leading up to, and of course on, Walk Day.

Interested in volunteering with the walk or helping us get sponsorships? Email us!

In-Person Support Groups Are BACK!

We're happy to announce that NAMI in-person support groups are starting back up in Central Oregon. Big thanks to our volunteers for being of service and getting their facilitator training to lead these groups.

First up will be a Peer Connections Support Group in Bend that meets twice a month at 3 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Stay tuned for more of these!

This is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18 and older living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who’ve been there. NAMI’s Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.

What: Peer Connections Support Group

Where: The Taylor Center, 358 NE Marshall Ave, Bend, OR 97701

When: 3 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month, starting Sunday, April 28

NAMI Gather Knitting Club

Join us for NAMI Gather Knitting Club every Monday! Whether you’re a beginner, or an expert, come knit (or crochet, embroider, etc) with us, meet new friends and expand your mental health support circle. Look for a table of people knitting at the B&N cafe when you arrive!

• What: NAMI Gather Knitting Club
• When: Every Monday 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
• Where: Barnes and Noble Cafe, The Forum, 2690 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR

GATHERing in Warm Springs

We learned how to harness our energy at a recent NAMI Gather Tai Chi class in Warm Springs. Big thanks to Master Chen of Oregon Tai Chi for donating his time and The Warm Springs New Prevention Team for hosting! 

NAMI Gathers are events that promote community, mental health and are a great way to build up your support system with caring people who "get" it. We're here to support each other. 

Want to help host a NAMI Gather? You could lead a book club, share a hobby, teach a skill or something else. We'd love to hear from you. 

Online Support Group for Latinx Mental Health

This NAMI support group is a safe and confidential space designed for Latinx adults living with a mental health condition, where they can share experiences and offer mutual support.

• Every Wednesday from 7-8:30 pm
• Adults 18 and over
• Online via Zoom
• Register Here: https://www.tinyurl.com/conexionncc

Need help registering or have questions? (971) 303-9762 / latinxoutreach@namicc.org

Connection Peer Support Group - In-Person

• 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month at 3 p.m.
• In-person at The Taylor Center, 358 NE Marshall Ave, Bend, OR 97701
• Open to adults 18 and older who live with mental health conditions.
• Learn more about Connection

Connection Peer Support Group - Online

• Mondays, 7-9 PM via Zoom
• Open to adults 18 and older in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties who live with mental health conditions.
• Learn more about Connection
• To register, email info@namicentraloregon.org

Family Support Groups

• NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. 
• Learn more about Family Support Group
• 3rd Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM, via Zoom. Register via Zoom.
• Last Thursdays, 5:15-6:45 PM, via Zoom. Register via Zoom.

NAMI Oregon Support Groups

• To find online NAMI Oregon support groups, click here.

Support NAMI Central Oregon!

Crisis Services

Call or text 988 to reach the

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7

The Stabilization Center

63311 NE Jamison St

Bend, OR 97703

Crisis: 541-322-7500 x9

Non-Emergency: 541-585-7210

Open 24 hours/day

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis 

NAMI National offers a resource guide for those experiencing a mental health emergency: Navigating a Mental Health Crisis. Please take the time to visit NAMI.org to explore their resources. Topics include information on mental illness, medications, and NAMI Blog. The NAMI Blog offers tips, information, and messages of hope.

NAMI Central Oregon's website has the latest NAMI Central Oregon programs and Central Oregon local resources.

• Support Groups
• Mental Health Education
• Programas en Español de NAMI
• Resources
• Resources - Adult
• Resources - Youth

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 24/7

• If you or someone you know is struggling or needs support now
• Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org

Stabilization Center: 24/7

• Crisis services are provided to anyone in need, including family members.
• 63311 NE Jamison St, Bend, OR 97703
• Crisis: 541-322-7500 x9
• Non-Emergency: 541-585-7210

Senior Loneliness Line: 503-200-1633

Friendship Crisis Line: 800-9 71-0016 

• For adults 60 yrs+ or those living with a disability

Oregon YouthLine: 877-968-8491

• Text “teen2teen” to 839863

NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine

• Mon–Fri, 7am–7pm Pacific Time
• 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• Text "Friend" to 62640
• Click “Chat With Us” at nami.org/talktous
• Email helpline@nami.org

Youth ERA: 971-334-9295

First Step

• Mental health promotion and social-emotional learning app for students 

Parent Warmline: 833-732-2467

• Talk parent to parent

David Romprey Oregon Warmline: 800-698-2392

• Trained peers offer peer support

Central Oregon Vet Center: 541-749-2112

• 1645 NE Forbes Road, Suite 105, Bend, OR 97701

Hearing Voices Online Support Groups

• List of Registered HVN-USA Groups
• Support groups for those with experience of hearing voices and other unusual or extreme experiences
• Support groups for friends and family