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NAMI Walks

The NAMI Northwest Walk is the largest event of the year for NAMI. With it comes a time to come together to take a stand against stigma and an opportunity to raise much needed funds. While the demand for NAMI’s services has increased significantly over the last two years and our programming has more than tripled in size, NAMI has maintained the standard of offering all of our services free of charge. By joining us in the walk, you are helping us continue to offer these services to our community.

$25 sends one participant through a Family to Family Class

In 2009, NAMI of Washington County had over 80 family members graduate from Family to Family. With the increasing need from the community for this education class, we are expecting to have over 140 family members attend classes in 2010. For every $25 dollars we raise, we are able to cover the cost of one family member attending the class.

$50 provides the initial training for a one volunteer to be a PACS Specialist

Prescription Assistance Community Services (PACS) started at NAMI of Washington County in 2008 and has served over 700 participants since it inception. As the community demand increases, the need for trained volunteers to support the program also increases. This program serves some of the most vulnerable members of the community, those who have not been able to connect with resources and services, and offers support, help and hope. Raising just $50 allows us to train one volunteer in the PACS program.

For more information or to sign up for the walk, visit the walk web site: www.nami.org/namiwalks/OR

Why do you walk? Share your story and we’ll post it on our walk blog: http://naminwwalk.wordpress.com

2010 NAMI NORTHWEST WALK
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Eastbank Esplanade, Portland
Registration begins at noon
Walk begins at 1 p.m.
5K distance

Stitches
for family, friends and peers

Members of the group mentor and teach each other knitting and crocheting skills while sharing conversation, coffee and support.

Tuesdays: 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Garden Tenders
for family, friends and peers

All interested gardeners are welcome to attend and work in our "back lot" community garden.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 
Art Class
for family, friends and peers

Volunteer: Melissa Thornburg-Rocha
Multitalented Melissa Thornburg-Rocha, who teaches art at Portland Community College, will soon be teaching classes at NAMI-Washington County! She plans to offer several media, including watercolors, acrylic paints, oil pastels and wax resist.

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Volunteer: Clay Helt
With over two decades of musical experience behind him, plus teaching private lessons for the past several years, Clay makes an excellent addition to NAMI's calendar.

Mondays: 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Writing Class
peer lead for peers

Do you like to write? Many talented writers have lived with mental illness, and many people find writing therapeutic. Join us for a free writing group the first and third Saturday of each month at the NAMI office.

1st & 3rd Saturday of the month
2:00 - 3:00 PM