Join us for the NAMI & OFSN Potluck & BBQ on July 20th
June 22, 2018NAMI & OFSN Potluck & BBQ
Friday, July 20, 2018, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Avery Park, Lion’s Shelter
Music & Karaoke with Michelle Hazelton
Join the Fun!
Bring a dish to share, your appetite and good cheer.
BBQ Pulled Pork & Vegetarian Main Dish provided
Potluck contributions welcomed
Salads (no mayo, please), sides, chips, & desserts
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Ongoing Family Support Groups
NAMI Family Support Group Meetings
Corvallis Family Support Group meets twice monthly, on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330. Support Group meetings take place in main hospital building, in the Fourth floor Board conference room, ask at the reception desk for room confirmation and directions. Drop in, no Registration required, free to all! Meetings begin at 7pm-9pm. Call NAMI Mid-Valley @ Read More
Register for Upcoming Family to Family classes
Free classes for family members, partners and friends of persons with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Major Depression, Co-occurring Brain and Addictive Disorders, Borderline PersonalityDisorder, Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A series of 11 weekly classes structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness. The course is taught by a team of trained volunteers who have experienced mental illness in their own families.
Please check back for upcoming classes.
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Mental Health First Aid Courses Available in 2018
Mental Health First Aid is for anyone who wants to learn how to provide front-line help to someone who may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or crisis. The course gives people tools to help friends, family members, colleagues or others within the community. Other classes for specific groups are available including veterans, law enforcement, higher education as well as the senior populationIt is an 8 hour training delivered by certified instructors.
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NAMI Peer Connection Recovery Support Group
NAMI Mid-Valley Peer Recovery Support Group
Meets on the Second & Fourth Monday of each month*
Meetings occur in the Lounge Room at
Corvallis Chintimini Senior & Community Center
2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
from 6-7:30pm
Drop in, no registration required, Free!
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post Columinst, Discusses NAMI’s Family To Family Program
This week, Washington Post columnist Carolyn Hax discussed NAMI’s Family to Family program in her advice column, which you can read here. Family to Family is a 12-session educational course for family, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness. In the program, you’ll learn about:
How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively Taking care of yourself and managing your stress Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion Finding and using local supports and services Up-to-date information on mental health conditions Read More