NAMI Central Oregon

17/04/2026

🌟 What a rewarding experience sharing NAMI Central Oregon's grassroots mental health initiatives with the students of Cascades Academy's Community 101 class! 🌼

This program empowers high school students to actively engage with their communities through grantmaking and volunteering, cultivating a strong sense of civic responsibility.

We also had the opportunity to discuss our youth-oriented mental health programs, and it’s so encouraging to see the enthusiasm from these students in wanting to contribute to this important area! Together, we're making a meaningful impact and promoting mental wellness for the youth of Central Oregon!

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17/04/2026

🌟 Join Us Today in Crook County & Prineville! 🌟

Are you a family member or loved one of someone facing mental health challenges? Or are you a caregiver? Do you know someone who is in Crook County?

NAMI Central Oregon’s FREE In-Person Family Support Group is meeting today, Friday, from 1-2 PM at Rimrock Trails Treatment Services, located at 200 SE Combs Flat Rd, Prineville.

This group is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals facing mental health challenges. It’s a space to connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support.

As we build this new group, we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please share this message with your networks so we can reach more people who may benefit from our support.

Remember, we meet every Friday! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

16/04/2026

🌼 Calling All Families! 🌼 Join us for our Spring 2026 Online Family to Family Class, starting on April 22! This free, 8-week program is designed for families and loved ones of individuals living with mental health conditions.

Led by trained NAMI family members, this class offers support, education and resources.

📅 When: Wednesday nights, starting April 22-June 10, 2026
🕑 Time: 5:30 PM - 8 PM
📍 Where: Online via Zoom

Sign up today to reserve your spot! https://namicentraloregon.org/event/spring-2026-family-to-family-class/2026-04-22/

16/04/2026

🌟 What a Night to Remember! 🌟

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting our Volunteer Appreciation Event at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond, where we celebrated the incredible volunteers who make NAMI Central Oregon possible.

From heartfelt awards to a fun slideshow showcasing the dedication of our volunteers in our grassroots mental health community, the evening was filled with food, laughter, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to those who couldn't make it—you are all amazing, and we see you! 💖

Check out our latest blog post to see the highlights and award winners: https://namicentraloregon.org/celebrating-our-incredible-volunteers-a-night-of-appreciation/

Special shout out to Worthy Brewing for donating gift cards to treat our volunteers for their service and Autry's 4 Seasons Florist for donating the gorgeous roses to honor them as well. We appreciate caring and generous local Central Oregon businesses like these that support non-profit organization in our community!

15/04/2026

4D is a new peer support center that just opened offices in Bend offering free peer support for those in recovery seeking sobriety support. Check them out!

Come visit us 2-10p every day!!! We have availability for peer support for people 18-35, if you’re interested or know someone who would be please reach out! 🩷

The link is live as well if u wanna fill that out to see if you qualify :) https://4drecovery.org/peer-mentoring/

15/04/2026

NAMI Central Oregon is proud to participate in Deschutes County's Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) this week!

NAMI is there sharing our mental health stories, fostering mutual understanding, and working side by side with law enforcement.

A special shoutout to the dedicated officers in this 40-hour training, including law enforcement beyond Deschutes to Jefferson County and the Prineville Police Department. Your commitment to mental health crisis response is commendable!

Thank you to Erica Wimbish and Krista Brown for coordinating this excellent training! Together, we're making a difference! 💙

15/04/2026

🌟 Join Us Tonight for a Virtual Volunteer Gathering! 🌟

Current and new volunteers of NAMI Central Oregon, don’t miss our monthly meeting tonight, April 15, 2026, from 6-7 PM PT!

👉 Register here to connect, share insights, and support one another: https://tinyurl.com/3cnu2bn3

Current Volunteers: This is your chance to connect with fellow volunteers, offer mutual support, and share valuable insights as a group. Plus, meet Devon Nelson Harmon, our new Program and Community Manager!

Newbies & Interested Volunteers: Explore how you can get involved in our peer-based mental health programs and make a difference in our community.

🗓️ What: Virtual Volunteer Meeting
🕕 When: Tonight, April 15, 2026
💻 Where: Zoom - Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3cnu2bn3
👉 Join us!

Let’s unite to enhance our NAMI Central Oregon community! We can’t wait to see you! 💚

14/04/2026

Our friends at NAMI Multnomah are offering a free virtual Peer‑to‑Peer course for Central Oregon veterans (no diagnosis required) starting May 11.

8 weeks • Mondays • May 11–June 29 • 6–8 PM.

Taught by trained Veteran peers with lived experience living with mental health challenges. This virtual class focuses on building wellness and supporting recovery.

Central Oregon vets welcome!

Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/SOVNw7MxiVIp2-MbqJTbUg

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch

14/04/2026

New on the NAMI Central Oregon blog: "Sparkle as Shelter" — a tender essay about living with anxiety and the pattern of fawning: how playfulness, celebration, and small rituals became both survival strategies and chosen joy. Read Casey Munck’s story: https://namicentraloregon.org/sparkle-as-shelter/

14/04/2026

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

13/04/2026

Join NAMI this Saturday and participate with us at the OSU-Cascades 2026 Out of the Darkness: Hope Walks Here event. This meaningful gathering offers an opportunity to connect with one another, honor those we have lost to su***de, and support mental health awareness and su***de prevention, culminating in a reflective walk on the Oval Green in solidarity and hope.

When: Saturday, April 18th, 10 AM - 1 PM
Where: OSU-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend – Ray Hall Atrium
This event is free and open to all. We hope to see you there as we come together for a cause that matters.

Event Highlights:
-Resource Fair & Light Breakfast
-Livestream Ceremony
-Reflective Walk



OSU-Cascades Student Wellness OSU-Cascades

13/04/2026

Hey, Central Oregon! Are you ready to walk for mental health? 💚

The NAMI Walk is just 34 days away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Bend! Join us for this easy 2-mile awareness walk and fundraiser.

Now's the time to register as a walker, form a team, and start fundraising. Reminder: NAMI Central Oregon relies on local fundraising to operate, so every step makes a difference! If finances are a challenge, no worries—we'd love to have you walk with us. Your participation means a lot!

👉 Rally your crew, register, or sponsor us to show your support for mental health! 💪
🔗 Register Here: https://www.namiwalks.org/centraloregon