NAMI Central Oregon

05/06/2026

🌟 Join Us Today in Crook County & Prineville! 🌟

Are you a family member, caregiver, or loved one of someone facing mental‑health challenges? Come connect with others who understand.

NAMI Central Oregon’s FREE in‑person Family Support Group meets every Friday, 1–2 PM. Location: , 200 SE Combs Flat Rd, Prineville

This welcoming space is for sharing, support, and practical coping strategies. We’re building this new group — please help by sharing with anyone in Crook County who might benefit.

We meet every Friday. Hope to see you there! 💙

04/06/2026

Community Conversations: Loneliness & Isolation — A Growing Crisis for Our Seniors

Join NAMI Central Oregon & SAGE for a Community Conversation about senior mental health on June 22 at the new Bend Library.

Local experts — including retired psychiatrist Marianne Straumfjord, M.D., a NAMI Central Oregon board member — will discuss loneliness, isolation, emotional well‑being, and practical community solutions. Caregivers, family, and community members welcome. Come to learn, ask questions, and connect with local resources.

When: June 22 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: New Bend Library, 61956 SE Santorini St, Bend, OR 97702

More info: https://dpl.libnet.info/event/16311410
Please share to help support our aging neighbors.

04/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Find NAMI Central Oregon at PrideFest this Saturday, June 6, from 12:00–3:00 PM!

We're proud to celebrate alongside the LGBTQ+ community and connect people with mental health resources, support, and hope. LGBTQ+ individuals experience mental health challenges at higher rates, often due to stigma, discrimination, and barriers to care. That's one reason it's so important for NAMI to show up—not just during Pride, but all year long.

Stop by our booth to say hello, learn about our free programs, pick up resources, and help us build a community where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🌈💙

03/06/2026

NAMI Central Oregon was pleased to present a StigmaFree Workplace session to the leadership of Council on Aging of Central Oregon including canine companion, Tank, who joined our circle to provide emotional support.

NAMI’s StigmaFree Workplace provides no-cost resources and tools to create judgment-free, supportive workplaces where employees can talk about mental health and get help. Beyond the presentation, we open a dialogue so staff can share openly and keep the conversation going inside their organization long after we’ve left.

Interested in a StigmaFree presentation for your team? Email us at [email protected]

03/06/2026

Proud to highlight NAMI Central Oregon’s Programs and Community Manager Devon Nelson Harmon — recently interviewed by Central Oregon Daily about her work as running coach for the Crook County Recovery Run Club.

Devon coached a team of runners in recovery for Redmond’s Conquer the Canyon race this weekend, showing how movement and community support fuel recovery.

The Crook County Recovery Run Club is helping people in recovery build community through walking, running and time outdoors at Barnes Butte. The first session wraps up this weekend with

01/06/2026

This Tuesday — NAMI Redmond Family Support Group meets from 6–7 PM at Redmond Seventh-day Adventist Church (downtown Redmond).

This is a free, peer-led group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of people with mental health challenges. Structured, supportive meetings where members share and learn from one another.

Meet Jaclyn & Karen — Bend volunteers who lead the group and foster a welcoming, nonjudgmental space.

Jaclyn: “I’ve valued the shared wisdom and support — it’s why I became a facilitator.”

Karen: “NAMI changed my relationship with my son from adversarial to supportive. I volunteer to give back.”

01/06/2026

🌼 NAMI Gather — Prineville Spring Walking Group Continues this Tuesday! 🌼
Gentle steps. Real talk. Comfortable silence. 🌿👟

Join us for the NAMI Gather Prineville x Crook County On The Move walking group this Tuesday at noon. Enjoy fresh air, gentle movement, and the opportunity for honest conversation—or simply a moment of quiet. Whether you’re a talker or prefer to walk in silence, all are welcome!

When: Tomorrow at Noon • Duration: 30–40 minutes
Where: Juniper St picnic area, Ochoco Creek Park (paved trail)
Dates: Tuesdays through June 30, 2026
It's free and no RSVP is required—just show up!

Remember to bring comfy shoes, water, and anything else you might need. Come as you are. 💚

29/05/2026

May was honored as Mental Health Awareness Month across Central Oregon — heartfelt thanks to the City of Bend, Oregon Government, City of Madras, Deschutes County and Crook County, Oregon for their proclamations and for leaning in with us.

These declarations lift up mental health as a community priority and help direct resources, partnerships, and attention where they're needed most.

A special moment: our youth intern, Stanley Duca, attended the City of Bend proclamation on his last day — watching him learn and witness civic action was deeply moving.

To everyone who’s linked arms with us across city and county government: your belief and partnership mean the world.

Together, we’re making our communities kinder and stronger. ❤️

28/05/2026

Meet Jaclyn and Karen — two dedicated NAMI Central Oregon volunteers who drive in from Bend to bring our Redmond Family Support Group to the community.

Get to know them and the why behind their service: their lived experience fuels deep empathy and a commitment to creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for family members and loved ones navigating mental health challenges.

Jaclyn: “I’ve valued the shared wisdom and support from this community — it’s why I became a facilitator.”

Karen: “NAMI changed my relationship with my son from adversarial to supportive. I volunteer to give back.”

The group meets in person on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6–7 PM at Redmond Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Read their stories and learn how to join: https://namicentraloregon.org/program-leader-spotlight-redmond-family-support-group-facilitators/

We’re so grateful for volunteers like Jaclyn and Karen who go the extra mile—literally—to support our neighbors.

Please share to help spread the word!