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. 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 2019

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

NAMI Peer Connection

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

Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT): An Invaluable Community Resource

What is CIT?

CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) programs are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises. They are built on strong partnerships between law enforcement, mental health provider agencies and individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Getting Started

Community partnerships are the key to a successful CIT program. Only by working together can law enforcement, mental health providers and advocates improve the way a community responds to a mental health crisis.

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