Upcoming events.
Family-to-Family Class
Join us for this 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
When: Mondays from 4:30-6pm, February 3rd through March 31st
Where: NAMI Washington County, 18680 SW Shaw St, Aloha, OR
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
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
Parenting & Mental Health - Private Event
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washington County and Shattering Stigma with Stories.
Addressing the youth mental health crisis for parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone else who works with or supports school age youth.
This is a private event with the Oregon Child Development Coalition and Community Action.
Ending the Silence in Beaverton - Private Event
Let's end the silence in Hillsboro!
Ending the Silence is a presentation created by NAMI, that can be adapted for parents, school staff, or youth/students.
This is a private event for members of a parent group at Sunset High School.
Parenting & Mental Health - Hillsboro
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washington County and Shattering Stigma with Stories.
Addressing the youth mental health crisis for parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone else who works with or supports school age youth.
Registration information coming soon!
Family-to-Family Class
Join us for this 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
This class will begin on May 3rd - registration information will be coming soon.
If you would like more information about this class in the meantime, please reach out to christy@washconami.org.
Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
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
Comfort Day 💗🥞💗
Join us for Comfort Day! 💗🥞💗
A day of friendship, food and fun. We'll provide the pancakes, syrup, bacon and sausage links - feel free to bring juice, fruit, or other pancake toppings (like whipped cream or chocolate chips!)
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡, 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦-𝟏𝐩𝐦
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟖𝟎 𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐰 𝐒𝐭, 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐚, 𝐎𝐑
Ending the Silence in Hillsboro
Let's end the silence in Hillsboro!
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 February 8th!
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.
Peer Celebration
Join NAMI Washington County in celebrating and recognizing the work of Peer Support Specialists throughout Washington and Multnomah Counties.
Enjoy a light breakfast, coffee, and free entrance to OMSI!
This event is made possible by our friends at OMSI.
FREE Suicide Prevention Training
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches anyone how to intervene with confidence and competence when someone may be contemplating suicide.
You will learn:
• How to recognize the warning signs of suicide
• About stigma and understand suicide as a public health issue
• How to offer hope
• How to access local and national referral resuorces
• How to get help and save a life
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝, 𝟓:𝟑𝟎-𝟕:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝟏𝟑𝟕𝟎 𝐍 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐬, 𝐎𝐑
To sign up, call NAMI Washington County at 503-356-6835 or ask to sign up at the front desk.
Many of our lives have been personally impacted by suicide. QPR training can potentially be emotionally distressing. Please consider this when making the decision to attend.
Have questions or concerns? Reach out to Robert, QPR trainer and Peer Wellness Specialist, by email: robert@washconami.org.
Harvest Feast
Join us for our harvest feast!
We’ll have a spread of food - feel free to bring a dessert or some rolls to share!
QPR Training for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Sign up for this FREE evidence-based training, covering three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.
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
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
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!
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
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
Ending the Silence - Forest Grove City Library
Learn warning signs, what it's like to live with a mental health condition, and how to help yourself, your kid, or friend when they're struggling.
Parenting and Mental Health - Beaverton
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
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
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
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.
Parenting and Mental Health - Hillsboro
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
In-person Beaverton School District Parent and Caregiver Support Group
First Tuesdays of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Beaverton Resource Center.
This group is for parents and caregivers of middle and high school students in the Beaverton School District.
Upcoming dates:
April 2nd
May 7th
Parenting and Mental Health - Forest Grove
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Ending the Silence - Hillsboro Library
Learn warning signs, what it's like to live with a mental health condition, and how to help yourself, your kid, or friend when they're struggling.
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.