Lane Support Groups

Lane County Adoption Support Group

Parent-led

Contact us through email to set up a phone call or in person meeting for support during and after placement. We are happy to meet one on one, provide local resources, or just be a good listening ear.

Please contact Kristin Mayorga for more information at kristinlm23@gmail.com or 541-870-1961

(Updated 04/2023)

Eugene Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lane County

541-343-7688

For family members/loved ones/friends of someone living with a mental illness.

By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.

NAMI Family Support Group will help you:

• Aim for better coping skills
• Find strength in sharing experiences
• Not judge anyone’s pain
• Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
• Embrace humor as healthy
• Accept that we cannot solve every problem
• Understand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences

https://namilane.org/programs/

Every Thursday, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm online

Group meets online. Contact NAMI Resource Center for meeting link.

No childcare availability.

Contact NAMI Resource Center at 541-343-7688.

(Updated 05/2023)

Cottage Grove Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lane County

541-343-7688

For family members/loved ones/friends of someone living with a mental illness.

By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.

NAMI Family Support Group will help you:

• Aim for better coping skills
• Find strength in sharing experiences
• Not judge anyone’s pain
• Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
• Embrace humor as healthy
• Accept that we cannot solve every problem
• Understand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences

https://namilane.org/programs/

No childcare availability.

First and Third Thursdays of each month, 7:00-8:30pm

National Alliance on Mental Illness
129 9th Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Location Map

Contact NAMI Resource Center at 541-343-7688.

(Updated 05/2023)

Florence Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lane County

For family members/loved ones/friends of someone living with a mental illness.

By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.

NAMI Family Support Group will help you:

• Aim for better coping skills
• Find strength in sharing experiences
• Not judge anyone’s pain
• Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
• Embrace humor as healthy
• Accept that we cannot solve every problem
• Understand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences

https://namilane.org/programs/

4th Thursday of each month, 6:00-8:00 pm

For information, visit the NAMI website at: https://namilane.org/support-and-education/support-groups/nami-family-support-group/

(Updated 05/2023)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Center for Community Counseling

541-344-0620

"How to care for them and for yourself at the same time.”

Learn how to manage stress, set boundaries, resolve conflict and interact with your grandchild in a healthy way.

Please call for more information and to pre-register for the group. Child care is not provided at this time. There is ongoing open enrollment. There is a sliding scale.

https://www.ccceugene.org/

First and Third Mondays, 9:00am - 10:30am

Center for Community Counseling
1465 Coburg Road
Eugene, OR 97401
Location Map

To answer questions or enroll, please call 541-344-0620 or email info@ccceugene.org to complete the intake process.

PFLAG Florence

PFLAG

541-991-3737

Monthly meetings include an educational program, current advocacy information, and support time. Free brochures can be picked up. Additional library materials are available for check out. And we have snacks too!

Special events are planned such as community wide forums, movie nights, information booths at the local Farmer’s Market.

http://www.pflagflorenceoregon.org/

2nd Tuesday of the Month, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Florence United Methodist Church
333 Kingwood Street
Florence, OR 97439
Location Map

pflagflo@gmail.com

(Updated 05/2023)