Happy (almost) April! We’re sending this newsletter a few days before the new month starts, since we have some things happening that we want to make sure you know about! This includes NEW support groups, events coming up for parents in Hillsboro and Beaverton, NAMI on TV, and more! We hope to see you soon! |
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our Parenting & Mental Health event in Forest Grove! We had a great day learning from local mental health professionals and local parents, and connecting with you and sharing resources (and eating delicious tacos from Forest Grove’s Lindo Michoacan!). |
|  | Parenting and Mental Health - Hillsboro Join us 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 Beaverton School District, and other local therapists!
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 LUNCH and Spanish-language interpretation included! When: Saturday, April 6th, 10am-2pm Where: 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR |
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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 $8, but everyone at the event will get a $10 grocery gift card! Of course, if the cost is an issue for you, we still want you to be able to join us - just email cassidy@washconami.org for more information about scholarships. When: Saturday, May 4th 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
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| NAMIWalks Northwest Kick-off Finally - our first in-person Kick-off since 2019! Come for a night of celebration and a sneak peek at what’s in store for Walk Day. Mingle with fellow walkers and hear from our team captains. Also, you’ll have a chance to tour the new NAMI Oregon HQ and see the plans for our Resource Café and Helpline Center coming soon. Dinner will be provided by Cheryl’s on 12th. The NAMIWalks Northwest Kick-off is open to everyone of all ages! When: April 4, 6-7:30pm Where: NAMI Oregon’s New Headquarters, 147 SE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR For questions about the kick-off/registration, contact the Walk Manager, Tiffany Huynh tiffany@namior.org. |
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 | NEW: In-person Anxiety Support Group We’re adding 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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| In-person 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: Tuesday, April 2nd, 6:30-7:30pm Where: Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton Let us know you’re coming! Please register here. |
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|  | Men’s Support Group Are you a man, looking to connect with other men to talk about your mental health? Join our virtual Men's Support Group on Thursday afternoons! This is a group for men to come together and share their mental health experiences. We use group wisdom in our discussions and connect by supporting each other. It is a great place to socialize and get to know others who share similar experiences. When: Thursdays, 12-1pm Where: Zoom Click the button below to see our full support group calendar and access the Zoom links. |
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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! |
| It’s Spring Break week in Oregon right now, and so many parents are wondering how to support their kids during the week off. Our Parent Program Director, Cassidy Quinn, went on KGW’s Hello, Rose City! to share some tips for opening up tough conversations with your kids, and talk about our upcoming events! Watch the full segment here. |
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|  | March 30 is World Bipolar Day, and NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is chatting with speaker Gabe Howard, who hosts the podcasts “Inside Mental Health” and “Inside Bipolar,” about living a full life with bipolar disorder. Tune in to hear about Gabe’s firsthand experience living with bipolar disorder, and how he has worked to reduce mental health stigma. We’ll also touch on topics such as the evolving conversation surrounding mental health, how best to support those living with bipolar disorder and how we hold onto hope. Listen to the full episode 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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