We can help you find a group, start a group or support your own! Or, access the AdoptUSKids free support group curriculum to help you along.
If you know of any new or updated support group information, or cannot find a group in your area, please contact us 503-241-0799 / 800-764-8367 or orparc@nwresource.org for help and suggestions.
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.
Currently meeting online via Zoom.
Deschutes County Behavioral Health: Stan Owen Conference Room
2577 NE Courtney Drive
Bend, OR 97701
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.
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
Eileen White at whitefambend@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/namicentraloregon
(Updated 5/2022)
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.
Redmond Chamber of Commerce
446 SW 7th Street
Redmond, OR 97756
Location Map
Linda Jackson-Shaw at longjourneyhome40@gmail.com
Dads and male caregivers are a very important part of the “family unit”
who need time out too! We have designed this time for meeting other dads
and male caregivers, learning, and sharing resources that will help to
strengthen your families and the bonds with your children who experience
diverse abilities. Food is provided.
No childcare provided or available.
Abby's Pizza
1115 NE 3rd Street
Bend, OR 97701
Location Map
Scott Smallwood at smsmallwood@gmail.com
Additional Questions? Contact Callie@codsn.org or call 541-548-8559
(Updated 08/2021)
*Currently offering virtual Parent Group
Join us to connect and share as parents raising young children with disabilities.
Register to Receive the Zoom Link - https://www.codsn.org/support-groups.html*During this time of social distancing we have changed a bit about how we are doing things! ALL in person events and support groups have been cancelled and we are expanding our virtual offerings.
KEEP is a FREE support group for certified resource and kinship parents with active placements ages 3+. It’s designed to enhance skills while supporting each family on their individual journey. It’s 16 weeks; we meet once a week, and groups are 90 minutes.
KEEP curriculum is evidence based with a trauma informed lens. Our facilitators bring in weekly lessons focusing on things like looking at challenging behaviors, introducing new skills, balancing encouragers and setting limits, promoting peer and school success, and managing stress.
Although psychoeducation is a big component, KEEP strives to provide very warm and non-judgmental space where local resource and kinship parents can have frank conversations, share personal experiences, exchange resources, and find ways to stay connected beyond 16 weeks that we are directly involved with them.
Our groups are small and intimate. A typical group is between 6-7 families with two facilitators. KEEP offers other great benefits. Earn up to 24 educational credits towards your recertification hours. Additionally, earn $25 per session, that is up to $400 that is available per family per group.
We look forward to connect with each family and get them started with their KEEP Support Group!
Currently, all groups are remote using ZOOM as our online platform. Days and time are picked by participating families. Most request falling on weekdays and evenings.
Groups are offered year around on 16 week cycle. To learn more information, please fill out our self-interest form at https://www.keepfostering.org/pdx-foster-kin-paren...
Teresa Mendoza 541-460-7505 teresam@frconline.org
Mayra Benitez 541-668-6150
(updated 05/2022)
These are no-host events where everyone pays for their own orders. All state and local guidelines will be observed during these groups.
Varies - contact CODSN for more details
More dates, times and locations to be determined