NAMI - Clackamas County

Welcome to the Clackamas County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. (NAMI-CC). Nationally, we are a grassroots family support group founded in 1979. Currently there are over 225,000 members.
There are over 22 local affiliates in Oregon and a State NAMI-Oregon office in Portland

Mission: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Clackamas County is a local nonprofit organization, affiliated with state and national organizations, dedicated to improving the quality of life for all whose lives are affected by mental health issues through support, education, advocacy and outreach.

Being diagnosed with a mental health condition can be an anxious, life-changing experience.

About Peer-to-Pee

v Meets for two-hour sessions once for 10 weeks

v Free

v Taught by trained NAMI peer mentors

v Occurs in a relaxed, confidential setting

What you will gain by taking Peer-to-Peer

v Share experiences with peers who are also working towards recovery

v Gain further insight into mental health

v Gain knowledge of how to cope with difficult circumstances

v Learn to identify feelings, thoughts, behaviors and events that can result in a possible relapse

v Learn how to be an active participant in your treatment plan

v Experience new hope and inspiration in regard to recovery

DATE: Tuesday’s May 1^st through July 3^rd

TIME: 6:00-8:00pm

LOCATION: Milwaukie

Please call to register and for exact location

503-344-5050 nami.clackamas@gmail.com

Tri-Met Bus line 32-Oatfield stops at class location and goes between Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, Gladstone and Milwaukie, along Beavercreek, Molalla, Division, Arlington, Oatfield and Lake.

Bring your loved ones, your dogs, and of course yourself to this upcoming event!!

Sign up for this great event, just click on the link below. In a matter of minutes you will be signed up and one step closer to making a difference.

NEW to the movie group! Special times for Families with children, ages 3 to 12!! Every 1^st Saturday of the month, at the NAMI Clackamas County office.

Young Adults and all ages, Come on in! We have a time just for you, Every 3^rd Saturday of the month, at the NAMI Clackamas County office.

Come one and all to the NAMI open minds art studio where crafts, good company, and friendly support await you! We are proud to offer this group to all persons with a mental health disorder and those who love them and at no cost!

NAMI-CC is an awarding-winning affiliate:
1999 - Excellence in Public Education (national NAMI)
2000 - Outstanding Efforts for Low-income Housing (OR Housing Comm.)
2000 - Outstanding Oregon NAMI affiliate (NAMI-Oregon)
2002 - Outstanding In Our Own Voice program (national NAMI)
2002 - Outstanding Advocacy Award (Eli Lilly Co.)

Crisis team number: 503 655-8585 (available 24 hours a day seven days a week)

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