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In this newsletter, you’ll find out what’s coming up at NAMI Washington County, including events for parents and a special Earth Day event!͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
| Happy March! It’s almost springtime, and now that we’ve (hopefully) made it through the snowy weather, we have a lot happening at NAMI Washington County! This newsletter is packed with events coming up this month. From our inaugural Parent Café to an impactful Ending the Silence presentation and our big Parenting & Mental Health event in Forest Grove, we're dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and providing vital resources. And looking ahead, we're gearing up for Earth Day in April, gearing up to celebrate and support our planet and community. We hope to see you soon! |
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THIS SATURDAY: Parent Café - in Sherwood!
FREE snacks and childcare? What else do you need for a Saturday afternoon?
Join our Parent Café, where you can connect with other parents and caregivers, have conversations, and learn about the Protective Factors that can use to support your family.
What is a Parent Café? Watch this short video to find out more.
When: Saturday, March 9th, 12-2:30pm
Where: Sherwood YMCA, 23000 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood, OR
Still space available! Reserve your spot now here.
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Ending the Silence - in Hillsboro!
The first step to breaking down the stigma around mental health is just talking about it.
Come learn some mental health basics, including warning signs, and ways to talk to your kids about these tough subjects.
When: Tuesday, March 12th, 6-7:30pm
Where: Hillsboro Brookwood Library, 2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR
Reserve your spot here.
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Parenting and Mental Health - in Forest Grove!
Join for a FREE morning of education, support, and resources for parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches - anyone who interacts with or cares for school-age youth.
You’ll get a chance to ask your questions to mental health professionals from the Forest Grove School District!
We know it can be life-changing for a kid to grow up in a community that recognizes and knows how to support their mental health.
So we hope to see you there! Sign up here. There will be FREE LUNCH and Spanish-language interpretation!
When: Saturday, March 16th, 10am-2pm
Where: Forest Grove Library, 2114 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR
And if you can’t make this one, we’re planning 2 more of these this school year, in Hillsboro and Beaverton!
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Earth Day!
Come celebrate Earth Day with us at NAMI!
Join staff and peers to plant our community garden, or paint a pot and adopt a seedling!
The Washington County Master Gardener Association will be joining us!
When: Monday, April 22nd (Earth Day!), 11am-1pm
Where: NAMI Washington County, 18680 SW Shaw St, Aloha, OR
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Anxiety After Hours Support Group
Sometimes the anxious feelings can feel even worse at night.
If you’re looking to connect with others who get it, join Anxiety After Hours, a weekly virtual support group.
When: Mondays from 6-7pm
Where: Zoom
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Virtual Parent Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver, supporting your kids’ struggles with mental health? Maybe you’re struggling with your mental health too?
Come meet other parents who are going through similar things. This group is led by a trained NAMI facilitator who is also a mom, so she knows what you’re going through.
When: Thursday, March 7th and 21st, 7-8pm
Where: Zoom
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| Interested in joining another one of our peer support groups? Click the button below to see our full calendar. |
| Are you looking for something to watch or listen to this week? Here are a couple of ideas! |
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Parenting Tip: The Sanctuary
Whenever we talk to parents, one of the biggest questions that comes up is, “How do I open the line of communication with my kids?” It’s hard to start conversations about tough topics.
Our Parent Program Specialist, Michelle, has a cool idea: turning her bedroom into a sanctuary, a space where her kids can openly talk about anything.
Come hear more from Michelle next weekend - she’s sharing her own story at our Parenting & Mental Health event in Forest Grove!
Watch this video to hear about “the sanctuary.”
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NAMI’s Podcast, Hope Starts With Us
February was Black History Month, and for NAMI’s first podcast episode of the month, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. spoke with Dr. Mikah Owen and Dr. Roy Wade Jr. about the long-term mental and physical health effects of racism and adverse childhood experiences, and what we can do on an individual and societal level to address the symptoms and causes of these toxic stressors.
Tune in to hear about real life examples, what the research says and actionable next steps each of us can take.
Listen to the full episode here.
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NAMI on the radio!
Our Co-Executive Director, Dave Mowry, was interviewed on K-LOVE!
Listen to his interview with Lexy Smith to learn more about NAMI.
Listen to the full interview here.
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| And of course, we are always here for you if you or a loved one needs support. You can call us at (503) 356-6835 or come see us at our building in Aloha, from 10am-6pm Monday-Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Friday! |
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