Upcoming events.

Family-to-Family Class
Sep
26
to Nov 14
Youth and Parent Program

Family-to-Family Class

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you'll learn about:

  • How to solve problems and communicate effectively

  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress

  • Supporting your loved one with compassion

  • Finding and using local supports and services

  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain

  • How to handle a crisis

  • Current treatments and therapies

  • The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family

What People Are Saying

"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt and hopelessness."

"I wish I'd known about this seven years ago when the problem began. I felt safe in this class. I was able to talk about things I haven't been comfortable expressing elsewhere."

"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."


For more information or to submit an interest form, contact: christy@washconami.org

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Come join us for the 3rd of July!
Jul
3
NAMI Parties

Come join us for the 3rd of July!

Celebrate the 4th of July with us at WashCoNAMI - on July 3rd! Join us for a day of food, music, and fun as we celebrate America’s birthday. Come Join us Wednesday, July 3rd from noon to 3:30PM for karaoke, lawn games, conversation with peers and a bite to eat. Feel free to bring a dish, side or your favorite non-alcoholic beverages to share. We’ll have hot dogs and hamburgers!

See you there!

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Family-to-Family Class
May
13
to Jul 8
Youth and Parent Program

Family-to-Family Class

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you'll learn about:

  • How to solve problems and communicate effectively

  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress

  • Supporting your loved one with compassion

  • Finding and using local supports and services

  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain

  • How to handle a crisis

  • Current treatments and therapies

  • The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family

What People Are Saying

"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt and hopelessness."

"I wish I'd known about this seven years ago when the problem began. I felt safe in this class. I was able to talk about things I haven't been comfortable expressing elsewhere."

"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."


For more information or to submit an interest form, contact: christy@washconami.org

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Earth Day Garden Party
Apr
22
NAMI Parties

Earth Day Garden Party

Join us on Earth Day, April 22nd to hangout in our community garden, plant some things, paint a pot, and adopt a seedling!

And some special guests will be there too - the Master Gardeners of Washington County!

We'll have music, food, and everything you need to start gardening!

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝, 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦-𝟏𝐩𝐦

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟖𝟎 𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐰 𝐒𝐭, 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐚, 𝐎𝐑

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Ending the Silence - Gaston
Apr
18
Youth and Parent Program, Ending the Silence

Ending the Silence - Gaston

Let's end the silence in Gaston!

Ending the Silence is a presentation created by NAMI, that can be adapted for parents, school staff, or youth/students.

If you are a parent, a caregiver, or just an adult in the community who wants to know how to support your friends and loved ones, join us for this free presentation on April 18th!

No sign-up is needed to join in-person. Click the button below to sign up to join this presentation virtually - you will receive a Google Meet invitation in your email inbox.

You'll learn:

  • The warning signs of mental health conditions

  • Strategies to improve mental health

  • How to start open communication about mental health concerns in your family and community

Ending the Silence presentations are conducted by two leaders: one shares an informative presentation, and one is a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. These presentations also include time for open discussion about mental health.

Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.

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Parent Café - Sherwood
Mar
9
Youth and Parent Program, Parent/Caregiver Support Groups

Parent Café - Sherwood

Meet and connect with other parents and caregivers, and learn about the Protective Factors to support your family.

Are you a parent or caregiver, looking to connect with other parents/caregivers in a welcoming space?


Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, or being involved in the recovery process of someone they love. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families.


You will leave this Café feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what you've learned.


Parent Cafés are based on the Protective Factors Framework. You'll learn about each of the 5 protective factors at the event, including: parental resilience, social connections, concrete support in times of need, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social and emotional competence of children.


Snacks and light refreshments will be provided!
Childcare is provided for children over 12 months. If you have an infant, you are welcome to bring them and have them with you for the event.

Made possible with the support of the Washington County Department of Health and Human Services.

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Comfort Day Party
Feb
14
NAMI Parties

Comfort Day Party

Comfort Day is right around the corner!

Join us for a comforting day with peers, pancakes & Pictionary! If you would like to lend a hand, call us at (503) 356-6835 or stop by the building at 18680 SW Shaw in Aloha to sign up. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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