Benton Support Groups

Benton County Oregon Family Support Network Support Group

Oregon Family Support Network

503-983-3348

Currently online only.

At our groups you can:

• Connect with other parents, caregivers, and family members in a confidential and supportive setting
• Get helpful information and exchange ideas with others
• Share your experiences, successes, and frustrations with others who understand your journey

Each meeting includes a family dinner and an educational speaker focusing on topics related to children’s mental health, behavioral challenges, autism, and developmental diversity. Speakers are followed by support group time for those who wish to stay and participate.

Newcomers are warmly welcomed!

https://www.ofsn.org/ofsn-regional-offices-oregon/...

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 5:00 to 6:30

Currently online with Zoom. We will go back to in person when possible.

Lisa Pattishaw, lisap@ofsn.net or 541-760-6306

(Updated 07/2021)

Corvallis Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mid-Valley

541-745-2064

Currently meeting via Zoom until further notice! To register, call 503-230-8009.

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.

NAMI’s Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.

• Free of cost to participants
• Designed for adult loved ones (18+) of individuals living with mental illness
• Led by family members of individuals living with mental illness
• No specific medical therapy or medication is endorsed or recommended
• Confidential

Support Group meetings take place in main hospital building, room location may vary so ask at the reception desk for room confirmation and directions. Drop in, no registration required, free to all!

https://namimidvalley.org/ongoing-family-support-g...

Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 pm

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
3600 NW Samaritan Drive
Corvallis, OR 97330
Location Map

(541) 745-2064, president@namimidvalley.org

The Gathering Stone

Foster/adoption support group for moms in Linn/Benton counties.

Meeting day/time varies

Group meets in person once a month. Group meets the first Monday of each month from 8:30-10:30 am at Bodhi Cafe in Corvallis; group usually has an evening meeting once a month.

Meeting day/time varies. Email to find out the next meeting day/time.

the.gathering.stone.2015@gmail.com

Linn/Benton Adoption Support Group

*COVID Update - Group is currently on hold and not meeting in person

Facebook page is still available and monitored in case assistance is needed:

https://www.facebook.com/LinnCountyFosterAdoptionFamilies/

currently on hold

Questions? Please contact Christie Van Winkle at cvanwinkle@1st-Premier.com

(Updated 07/2021)

Benton County OFSN Teen Social Group

Oregon Family Support Network

A teen/support group for youth experiencing Autism, anxiety, DD and mental health issues. Our mission is to support independence, leadership skills and social interaction.

Presented by Oregon Family Support Network

The 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm

We are currently meeting online with Zoom only.
We will move back to in person as soon as possible.

There are no fees or costs.

Contact: Lisa Pattieshaw - 541 740 6306 or lisap@ofsn.net

(Updated 07/2021)