NAMI Central Oregon

01/02/2026

UPDATE- today's Feb. 1st NAMI Gather Sound Series meditation cohosted by the Meditation Center Madras Oregon in Madras at the Local Motion has been CANCELLED due to illness.

Thank you for understanding - we hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday!

31/01/2026

UPDATE- today's Feb. 1st NAMI Gather Sound Series meditation in Madras at the Local Motion has been CANCELLED due to illness. Thank you for understanding - we hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday!

29/01/2026

Today’s the Day! All-day, Thursday, Jan 29 — Make Your Turns Count for NAMI! 🎿🏂 on Mt. Bachelor

Snag your $99 lift ticket for today at Mt. Bachelor online, and $5 goes straight to NAMI Central Oregon to fuel our free local mental health programs. What better way to take a mental health day than with fresh air, fun and doing good—all while shredding the slopes?

Our fabulous volunteers will be at the main West Village Lodge in front of Cocoa’s Café from 12:30-2:30 p.m. to share about our work and how you can get involved.

Tickets must be purchased through this link to channel donations to NAMI Central Oregon: https://www.mtbachelor.com/tickets-passes/lift-tickets/play-forever-thursdays/

Come for the pow, stay to support mental health! And a huge shoutout to the Mt Bachelor team for making this special day happen!

28/01/2026

Are you a loved one of a veteran with mental health challenges?

NAMI, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is offering the NAMI Homefront Education Program free to families of veterans.

Online classes start next week — Tuesdays & Thursdays.

This six-session course offers practical support, tools, and community. If a Service Member/Veteran is experiencing metal health challenges, this class educates and supports their family members, not the Veteran themselves or those working with Veterans.

Classes run throughout 2026. Learn more & register: https://namicentraloregon.org/nami-homefront/

27/01/2026

NAMI Central Oregon's In Person Family Support Group meets this Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Embark Coworking Community, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR 97703.

We hope to see you there!

This In Person Family Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

NAMI's Family Support Group is a peer-led support group program for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental health challenges. In these groups, which meet weekly or monthly, family members can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom.

NAMI’s Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.

27/01/2026

NAMI Central Oregon's S2LGBTQIA In Person Peer Support Group meets at 6pm this Tuesday at almadorada, 180 NW Oregon Ave, Bend, OR 97703.

This is our free, peer-led support group for adults (ages 18 and older) who identify as S2LGBTQIA and are living with mental health challenges. The group is facilitated by Central Oregon peers.

-1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 6 pm – Meets Online via Zoom
-2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 6 pm – Meets In Person at Almadorada

25/01/2026

✨ 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - FREE guided meditation and sound bath - in Madras ✨ This Sunday at 4 pm! Co-hosted by Meditation Center Madras Oregon

Certified Meditation teacher Chelsea Brielle will lead us in a relaxing guided sound meditation with quartz crystal singing bowls. Thank you to Chelsea for volunteering her time to lead these sessions!

✦ When: Sundays through February 1st, from 4-5 pm. Pop into one or all of them ...

✦ Where: Local Motion, 346 SW Culver Highway, Madras, Oregon 97741 (next door to the Madras Community Food Pantry)

✦ Learn more: https://namicentraloregon.org/nami-gather-sound-series/

24/01/2026

Come out Thursday, Jan 29 — make your turns count! 🎿🏂 Buy your $99 Mt Bachelor lift ticket online for that day so $5 goes to NAMI Central Oregon.

Donations directly fund our free mental health programs in the local community. Volunteers will be on-site with a table to chat about our work and how to get involved.

Come for the pow, stay to support mental health ➡️ https://www.mtbachelor.com/tickets-passes/lift-tickets/play-forever-thursdays/

Thanks to the Mt Bachelor team for featuring us!

23/01/2026

Our In Person Peer Mental Health Support Group meets this Sunday, at The Taylor Center in Bend at 3 p.m. Come join us. It's OK to ask for support and share in our confidential groups.

This is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18 and older living with mental health challenges. No diagnosis required.

What: Peer Connections Support Group
Where: The Taylor Center, 358 NE Marshall Ave, Bend, OR 97701
When: 3 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month

23/01/2026

Caregiver Burnout: A Healthier Way to Care

Join Partners In Care for a supportive and informative session focused on understanding caregiver burnout. Learn how to recognize early signs, what contributes to burnout, and practical steps you can take to protect your own well-being while caring for someone you love.

Featuring Dr. Janet Foliano, a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate the emotional, physical, and relational challenges of caregiving.

Wednesday, February 4 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Free lunch served at 11:45am thanks to the generosity of Whispering Winds

Location: Wyatt Room at Partners In Care, 2611 NE Courtney Dr, Bend
RSVP today: (541) 706-1335 or communityevents@partnersbend.org

21/01/2026

21/01/2026

🌟 Attention Madras Community! 🌟

Important Update: The NAMI Peer Connection Support Group at Best Care Treatment Services will not be meeting until further notice.

🗓️ Regular Schedule: First and third Fridays from 1-2 PM
📍 Location: Best Care Treatment Services

As we embrace winter, we’re taking this time to make adjustments to better serve our community. We need your input!

🤔 We want to hear from YOU!

Feedback & Suggestions: Share your ideas for new locations, times and days!
Virtual Sessions: Would you prefer virtual meetings during these colder months?

Please respond by January 30, 2026 through:
📞 Contact NAMI Central Oregon's Community Organizer - Jefferson County, Vickie Johnson, LCSW, MDiv: 541-647-7707
📧 Email: support@namicentraloregon.org

These peer-led groups are free—a valuable opportunity for support in today's changing healthcare landscape. Let’s work together to find the best options for our community!