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In this newsletter, you’ll find out what’s coming up at NAMI Washington County throughout May, aka Mental Health Awareness Month!͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
| May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month to acknowledge and honor anyone affected by mental illness. It’s what we do every day at NAMI, but we love that this month gets the whole world talking about it! We have a lot coming up this month, and it all starts THIS Saturday with our final Parenting & Mental Health event of the school year! We’d also love to see you at the NAMI Walk on May 18th, and any of our support groups throughout the month! Read on for details about it all! |
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Parenting and Mental Health - Beaverton
For our final Parenting & Mental Health event of the school year, we’re going big and renting out a space at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts!
Tickets are $10, but as we get close to the big day, if you use the code “family” - your ticket is free! All tickets include lunch, Spanish-interpretation, and an entry to win some wellness raffle prizes!
When: Saturday, May 4th, 10am-2pm
Where: Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton
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NAMIWalks Northwest
Grab your friends and family and join us for the Pacific Northwest’s biggest mental health event.
Get ready for an unforgettable day as we come together to make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there, walking with us to break down the barriers around mental health!
You can register as a team or individual participant.
When: Saturday, May 18th, 11am-2pm
Where: Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR
Register here.
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Family-to-Family Class
Do you want to learn how to support a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
NAMI Washington County is beginning a Family-to-Family educational series starting May 13th and running 'til July 8th.
NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 8-session educational program for families, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.
For further details or questions, contact Christy@washconami.org or fill out the interest form here.
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Drum Circle!
Our monthly drum circle is coming up THIS Saturday, May 4th!
Join peers to get together and play on various drums. No experience or equipment necessary! We have many instruments to try.
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2:30-3:30pm
Where: NAMI Washington County, 18680 SW Shaw St, Aloha
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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 - without even having to leave your house. This group is led by a trained NAMI facilitator who is also a mom, so she knows what you’re going through.
When: Thursday, May 2nd and 16th, 7-8pm
Where: On Zoom
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NEW: Virtual Depression/Anxiety Support Group
We’ve made a change to our anxiety support lineup! Replacing Thursday’s Zoom group, we now have a group meeting on Zoom on Fridays with Christy!
Come connect with peers who also deal with depression and anxiety.
When: Fridays from 11am-12:30pm, starting May 3rd
Where: Zoom
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In-person Anxiety Support Group
We’ve added another anxiety group to our lineup!
Connect with others who understand how you feel.
When: Tuesdays from 1-2:30
Where: NAMI Washington County, 18680 SW Shaw St, Aloha
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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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Do you know the number to call or text if you or a loved one is in a crisis?
988 is the number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can call it, text it, or chat on the web.
988 provides 24/7, FREE and confidential support. When you contact 988, a trained crisis counselor will answer the phone, listen to you, work to understand what you're going through, and provide support and resources.
If you come to Parenting & Mental Health on Saturday at The Reser in Beaverton, our emcee, Tara Rolstad, will make sure you save 988 as a contact in your phone!
Watch this video to hear about 988 in Tara’s own words.
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As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, NAMI is talking about ways to take the moment for our mental health. Guest host Alessandra Torresani is joined by artist Alex Alpert to explore how art can act as a coping strategy when faced with mental health challenges. The pair also discusses how communication and community can be keys to navigating life, especially when diagnosed with mental health conditions.
Listen to the full episode here.
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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to recognize May 5-11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week to help increase awareness and support people living with this burdensome condition.
We will be sharing information and resources throughout TD Awareness Week, but you can find all of it in one place on our blog, including videos from people living with TD.
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| And of course, we are always here for you if you or a loved one needs support, whether it’s Mental Health Awareness Month, or any other time of the year. 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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