COMMUNITY EDUCATION
We now offer many programs online to educate the community and eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness. We also offer custom presentations for community groups, workplaces, faith communities and more.
To schedule a presentation, call 503-344-5050 or email outreach@namicc.org
ENDING THE SILENCE
NAMI Ending The Silence is a 50-90 minute presentation featuring a young adult living with mental illness and a family member telling their stories about mental health challenges, including what hurt and what helped.
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To schedule a presentation, call
503-344-5050 or email outreach@namicc.org.
COMPARTIENDO ESPERANZA
The NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza presentación es de 90 minutos de duración y está disponible en inglés y español. Interesado en llevar Compartiendo Esperanza a su organización, iglesia o en cualquier otro lugar?
Para programar una presentación, llame al 503-344-5050 o email latinxoutreach@namicc.org.
Mas informacion aqui.
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IN OUR OWN VOICE
NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions and stereotypes by describing the reality of living with mental illness. People with mental health conditions share their powerful personal stories in this free, 90-minute presentation.
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To schedule a presentation, call
503-344-5050 or email outreach@namicc.org​
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QPR TRAINING
Question, Persuade & Refer is an educational program that teaches community members how to recognize that a person may be experiencing thoughts of suicide and offer first aid until more experienced help is available. Participants will learn about warning signs, risk factors, common myths about suicide and a three step suicide prevention first aid action plan. The training is for everyone aged 18 or over.
Contact us at outreach@namicc.org for more info. Register here.
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FAMILY & FRIENDS
NAMI Family & Friends is a FREE, 4-hour seminar that informs & supports family members, partners, friends and significant others who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources. Seminar leaders are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one with a mental health condition.
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To schedule a presentation, call
503-344-5050 or email outreach@namicc.org
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LUNCH & LEARN
1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition ...every year. That’s 5 million children and 53 million adults. And the other 242 million of us are impacted by that...every day!
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Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms, the truths from the myths, and some coping skills and tools at the ready when you or someone you know is in crisis. Discover where to go find help and resources and how to care for your own mental health and wellness.
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To schedule a presentation, call
503-344-5050 or email outreach@namicc.org
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