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Family-to-Family Teacher Training Set for March 19-21

NAMI Oregon is holding a Family-to-Family teacher training in Coos Bay on March 19-21. The training class is open to all who qualify, but preference will be given to candidates in the Coos Bay region as well as to those who have completed the Family-to-Family 12-week class. Completed applications and recommendation letters from a Family-to-Family instructor or affiliate leader must be returned to the NAMI Oregon office by March 1.

The application is available in two formats:

• If you have Microsoft Word, you may download the training application here, complete on your computer and save.
• A PDF version for you to print, complete by hand and mail in is available here.

Applications can be emailed to training.namior@qwestoffice.net. Or fax to 503-230-2751 or mail to NAMI Oregon, 3550 SE Woodward St., Portland, OR 97202. For more information, please contact Michelle Madison at 503-230-8009 or via email at michelle_namior@qwestoffice.net.

Train the Trainer: In-State Trainers Needed

NAMI Oregon is seeking to send one teacher/mentor/presenter from three of its signature programs and three Connection facilitators to train with NAMI National to become in-state trainers. The application for the training may be downloaded here. Applications must be returned by Feb. 25.

NAMI Oregon will pay for travel and training registration along with a stipend for meals not provided at the national training. Training will be April 22-25 in St. Louis. All applications must be submitted in hard copy and include a signature. Emailed applications will not be accepted for National training.

All applications must be returned to the state office. NAMI Oregon will not endorse applications sent directly to the national organization. Programs for which trainers are needed:

• Connection. Three trainers needed. Requirements: Must be current Connection facilitator and be willing to serve as a trainer for two years. A separate application for Connection may be downloaded here.
• In Our Own Voice. One trainer needed. Requirements:Must be IOOV presenter with 1 year of experience and/or have made 3 or more presentations in the last year. Presenter agrees to train a minimum of two training cycles.
• Peer-to-Peer. One trainer needed. Requirements: Must have taught one full 9-week P2P course. Trainer agrees to train a minimum of two state training cycles
• Support Group Facilitator. One trainer needed. Requirements: Current support group facilitator who agrees to train a minimum of two state training cycles.

Applications must be returned to NAMI Oregon by Feb. 25. Fax to 503-230-2751 or mail to: NAMI Oregon, 3550 SE Woodward St., Portland, OR 97202. All applications must be signed. Please contact Chris Bouneff at 503-230-8009 or at chris.namior@qwestoffice.net if you have questions.

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