NAMIWalks Northwest, May 19th 2019
April 28, 2018Join us for the 17th annual NAMIWalks Northwest event, presented by Providence Health & Services! The largest mental health event in Oregon and Southwest Washington, we’ll hold the 5 K walk on Sunday, May 19, at the Eastbank Esplanade in Portland, near SE Water and SE Main. Registration begins at 12 pm; walk begins at 1 pm. Help us make a statement that mental health matters, and that no one should be Read More
Family to Family Classes begin May 2019
Family to Family Classes begin May 11th, 2019
A 6 week course for family members, partners, caregivers and friendsof individuals living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program that is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.
In the program, you’ll learn about:
How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively Taking care of yourself and managing your Read MoreOngoing 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.
Mental Health First Aid classes in Benton, Linn Read More
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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