NAMI Gather Events
NAMI Gather Knitting Club
- What: NAMI Gather Knitting Club
- When: Every Monday 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (on pause for holiday; resumes July 22)
- Where: Barnes & Noble Café, The Forum, 2690 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701
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NAMI Gather @ Family Kitchen
NAMI Gather will continue to volunteer quarterly at Family Kitchen!
Be on the look out for new pop up events – have an idea for a NAMI Gather? Let us know!
Everyone is Welcome!
Before attending, please review NAMI’s Code of Conduct, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. Thank you!
Support Groups
In-Person Support Groups Rolling Out!
NAMI Central Oregon has started a Connection Peer Support Group in Bend and will soon start one in Redmond.
Connection Peer Support Group: In-Person
- 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month at 3 PM
- Open to adults 18 and older who live with a mental health condition
- The Taylor Center, 358 NE Marshall Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Connection Peer Support Group – Online via Zoom
- Mondays, 7-9 PM via Zoom
- Open to adults 18 and older in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties who live with mental health conditions
- To register for Connection Peer Support Group, email info@namicentraloregon.org. (Requests are screened to ensure those joining are individuals living with mental illness to maintain the privacy and integrity of the online meeting.)
NAMI Central Oregon’s Family Support Groups are currently meeting online via Zoom.
Family Support Groups – Online via Zoom
- 3rd Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM
- Last Thursdays, 5:15-6:45 PM
- We will let you know when in-person family support groups start meeting again.
Recruiting In-Person Support Group Facilitators
We are recruiting in-person support group facilitators. Interested in facilitating an in-person support group? Contact recruiting@namicentraloregon.org.
NAMI Oregon Support Groups
- NAMI Oregon Support Groups are offered online for all Oregon residents
- For a complete list: Support Groups – NAMI Oregon
- NAMI Oregon Event Calendar
Become a NAMI Program Leader!
Help Us Bring In-Person NAMI Programs Back to Central Oregon
NAMI Central Oregon is looking for facilitators and leaders to offer in-person NAMI signature programs to Central Oregon.
Upcoming Program Leader Training
- Family Support Group Facilitator Training (via Zoom) – July 20 & 21
- Application (MS Word) / Application (Google form) and Schedule
- About Family Support Group
- You must have attended the NAMI Family Support Group before training to become a facilitator.
- Family-to-Family Teacher Training (via Zoom) – August 24 & 25
- Application (MS Word) / Application (Google form) and Schedule
- About Family-to-Family
- You must have taken the Family-to-Family Class before training to become a teacher.
- In Our Own Voice Presenter Training (via Zoom) – September 14
Please Note:
- Space is limited, and these trainings tend to fill up, so apply soon.
- The training and training materials are free.
- If interested, please get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator at recruiting@namicentraloregon.org.
Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement (SYSLE)
NAMI’s Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement (SYSLE) training prepares individuals and family members to share their stories of lived experiences with mental illness during law enforcement training, such as Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.
Are You a Trained NAMI Leader?
Are you already trained to lead a NAMI signature program and want to return to volunteering in person? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at recruiting@namicentraloregon.org.
Ending the Silence
Ending the Silence
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps middle and high-school-aged youth learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms.
Young Adult Presenters
Are you 18-35 and living successfully with a mental health condition? If so, you’d make a perfect Ending the Silence Young Adult presenter.
To become an Ending the Silence presenter, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at recruiting@namicentraloregon.org.
Get Ending the Silence
To get NAMI Ending the Silence into your school, email us at info@namicentraloregon.org or request a presentation at ETS.NAMI.ORG.
COCC Public Health Practicum
Position: COCC Public Health & NAMI Ending the Silence
Community collaboration between Central Oregon Community College and NAMI Central Oregon.
Bring Mental Health Education to the Classroom!
RESUME
Gain experience in
- Public health outreach
- NAMI Ending the Silence mental health education presentation
- Event planning and coordination
SALARY
- Stipend is $500+ based on project completion
- Earn one free public health practicum credit
REQUIREMENTS
- NAMI Ending the Silence presentation training based on personal schedule
- Weekly Zoom meetings with practicum preceptors
- Personal lived mental health experience preferred by not required
Gain valuable work experience and make connections in the community.
Fall, Winter, & Spring Openings
INTERVIEWS START JUNE 2024
Contact NAMI Central Oregon at recruiting@namicentraloregon.org
Apply: forms.gle/XsUtN2FqMafSmtYB6
Youth Mental Health
NAMI Central Oregon Youth Resources
- NAMI Central Oregon Youth Resources lists local Central Oregon resources for youth and young adults.
NAMI Ending the Silence
- NAMI Ending the Silence is a mental health presentation for middle or high school classrooms or groups.
NAMI Back to School Resources
- NAMI Back to School Resources offers an updated comprehensive youth mental health resource library.
NAMI Youth and Young Adult Resources
- NAMI Youth and Young Adult Resources offers practical materials for parents, educators, teens, and young adults in English and Spanish.
NAMI Basics
- NAMI Basics is an education class for parents and caregivers concerned about their children’s mental health.
NAMI is committed to supporting kids and those who care for them at home and school. We hope these resources help you.
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