SUPPORT GROUPS
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALL NAMI CLACKAMAS SUPPORT GROUPS ARE ONLINE
NAMI affiliates around the state are conducting their peer‐led adult support groups online using the video conferencing platform Zoom. These groups are accessible from both mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones & from desktop and laptop computers. Joining with audio only is possible from any phone.
To register for a group meeting, download either the Zoom app (on mobile devices) or desktop client (on computers) and either click the registration link of the meeting you are interested in below or contact the local NAMI affiliate offering the group for instructions. Once you register you will receive an email with instructions for joining the meeting.
CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP
NAMI Connection Support Group is a free 90-minute recovery support group for all persons living with a mental health condition regardless of their diagnosis. Support groups are facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience.
WOMEN (18+) ONLY PEER SUPPORT GROUP
WOMEN (18+) ONLY PEER SUPPORT GROUP: An IN-PERSON bi-weekly peer-led recovery support group for people who identify as women and are living with mental health conditions. This is a place where women learn from one another's experiences, share coping strategies, and offer mutual encouragement.
Currently meeting IN PERSON on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 5-630PM in Milwaukie.
Register online for NAMI Women's Only Support group or call 503-344-5050
SUPPORT GROUPS
FROM OTHER NAMI OREGON AFFILIATES
Not finding the class, support group, or location that works for you?
You may also want to check for other available classes and support groups throughout the metro Portland and surrounding area.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
Compassionate Friends is a peer-led support group that exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.
NOTE: The Compassionate Friends Group is not an official NAMI program but has been vetted and is hosted by NAMI Clackamas.
4th Tuesday of each month 7:00 pm
10202 SE 32nd Ave (corner of SE Dwyer) #501
Milwaukie, OR 97222
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
"CONEXION" PEER SUPPORT GROUP IN SPANISH
A peer-led recovery support group for Spanish speaking adults living with mental health conditions where people learn from one another's experiences, share coping strategies, and offer mutual encouragement. Support groups are facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience.
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
NAMI Family Support Group is a free 90-minute support group open to anyone who has, or cares about someone with a mental health condition. Support groups are facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience.
Register online for NAMI Family Support Group or call 503-344-5050.
OPEN MINDS ART STUDIO
A non-traditional support group for people to express themselves through creative art in a relaxed social setting. Persons living with a mental health condition, as well as family members and friends, are welcome.
The Open Minds Art Studio is currently on hold.
QUEER CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP
This peer support space is for adults 18 and older, where queer individuals come together to heal, grow, and thrive. The group focuses on mental health, celebrating resilience, validating experiences, and fostering a community built on connection, mutual understanding, and collective strength.
Currently meeting 2ND & 4TH Wednesday of each month ON ZOOM from 7-8:30PM!
FAMILY BOOK CLUB
NAMI Clackamas hosts a monthly family book club in person throughout the year. Please sign up to be notified of the next book club!
Registration is required. Exact meeting location will be revealed after registering.
SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Suicide Bereavement Support, Inc., is a
self-help organization served by trained volunteers offering understanding, support, friendship and education to those bereaved and impacted by the suicide death of a child, spouse, partner, parent, sibling, family member, friend, client or co-worker.
NOTE: The Suicide Bereavement Group is not an official NAMI program but has been vetted and is hosted by NAMI Clackamas.
ONLINE - 2nd Sunday, click here
IN-PERSON - 4th Sunday, at the NAMI Clackamas office