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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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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.
FREE Peer-to-Peer Recovery Education Course

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 1st through July 3rd
TIME: 6:00-8:00pm
LOCATION: Milwaukie
Please call to register and for exact location
503-344-5050nami.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.

Join our NAMIWalk, Sunday, May 20th, 2012
Location: Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade*SE Main at SE Water
Portland, OR
Time: 12pm check in, 1pm start time!
Bring your loved ones, your dogs, and of course yourself to this upcoming event!!
Help raise awareness for mental illnesses and funds for NAMI Clackamas County.
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.
http://www.nami.org/walkTemplate.cfm?Section=NAMIWALKS&Template=/customsource/namiwalks/walksitedetail.cfm&walksiteID=123
We look foreword to seeing you there!
Come to NAMI Clackamas County’s Movie Group

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 2:30pm-5:30pm.
The Movie Group is open to every NAMI member and their loved ones.
NEW to the movie group! Special times for Families with children, ages 3 to 12!! Every 1st 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 3rd Saturday of the month, at the NAMI Clackamas County office.
For more information contact:
Sarah at saphire7720@comcast.net or 503-933-4206 or
NAMI office at 503-344-5050
We look forward to seeing you there!
Open Minds Art Studio

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!
Location:
NAMI-Clackamas County Office
10202 SE 32nd Ave., Ste. 501
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Time:
Thursdays, 1:30pm – 5:00pm.
We hope to see you soon!
Here is a link to our Open Minds Open Doors Video! Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/embed/ITBOJOgtOwI
Another link you must see!
Dave Mowry, one of our own staff members tells his story to the world.
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2011/07/dave_mowry_ends_silence_about.html
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)
Clackamas County Mental Health: 503 655-8401
Emergency: 911
Related Links
Clackamas County Health,Housing and Human Services
Open Doors Open Minds
Network of care
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