Deschutes Support Groups

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Deschutes Support Groups

Grupo mensual de padres y cuidadores de habla hispana (Monthly group of Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers)

Organized by
CODSN
Phone
458-202-9756
Description

Relaciónese con padres y cuidadores que crían niños con discapacidades. No es necesario registrarse. Hay servicio de guardería disponible.

https://www.codsn.org/events/codsn-monthly-group-o...

Meeting time
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting location

Ubicación: 1270 NE 27th St, Bend, OR 97701.

El cuarto Jueves de cada mes

Contact info

¿Preguntas? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Damaris al 458-202-9756 o envíe un correo electrónico: damaris@codsn.org

Bend Family Support Group - Central Oregon Collective

Organized by
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Oregon
Phone
541-480-1960
Description

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

http://namicentraloregon.org/support/

Meeting time
3rd Tues of every month, 5:15PM - 6:45PM
Meeting location

We are currently only offering online meetings. We are hoping to get back to in person very soon.

Central Oregon Collective

62070 SE 27th Street
Bend, OR 97701
Location Map

Contact info

Eileen White at whitefambend@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/namicentraloregon


(Updated 5/2022)

Bend Family Support Group - (Last Thursday)

Organized by
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Oregon
Phone
512-784-4066
Description

Currently meeting online via Zoom.

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

http://namicentraloregon.org/support/

Meeting time
Last Thursday of every month, 5:15pm -6:45pm
Meeting location

Currently meeting online via Zoom.

Deschutes County Behavioral Health: Stan Owen Conference Room
2577 NE Courtney Drive
Bend, OR 97701

Contact info

Contact Catherine Steffano at catherine@steffano.org or 512-784-4066

(Updated 04/2023)

Ladies Who Lunch

Organized by
Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN)
Description

An opportunity for moms of children experiencing disability to meet for emotional support and sharing. We gather with our lunch to talk, listen, and laugh together.

This is a no-host event where everyone pays for their own order.

Special Note: interpretation available with 72 hours notice.


Events & Calendar | Central Oregon Disability Support Network (codsn.org)

Meeting time
11:30am - 1pm on the third Thursday of each month
Meeting location

The Phoenix Restaurant
594 NE Bellevue Dr
Bend, OR 97701
Location Map

Contact info

Please contact CODSN at (541) 548-8559.

(Updated 04/2023)

Redmond Family Support Group

Organized by
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Oregon
Phone
541-480-1960
Description

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

http://namicentraloregon.org/support/

Meeting time
1st Saturday of each month, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting location

Redmond Chamber of Commerce
446 SW 7th Street
Redmond, OR 97756
Location Map

Contact info

Linda Jackson-Shaw at longjourneyhome40@gmail.com