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Schizophrenia Support Group
for individuals with schizophrenia and family members

This support group is for all people who live with a psychosis in their lives to include both peers and family members.

A weekly support group.
Thursdays: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

PACS Peer
(Peer Advocacy & Community Supports)

This is a one-on-one resource referral and support for prescription assistance and other supports available by appointment.

• Assistance with free and low-cost medication
• Assistance with applying for benefits from state and federal government
• Help navigating the mental health and physical health support
• Building social and support networks
• One-on-one support from peers

 
Depression / Bipolar Support Group
for individuals with Bipolar and/or Depression and family members

This group provides peer support for individuals who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and/or depression. Family members and friends are welcome to accompany the individual experiencing mental illness. The group meets every Saturday in the training room.

During the first hour or so of the group, individuals have the chance to share about significant current issues or events in their lives. During the last half hour or so, we discuss various topics and give feedback to one another. We share our experience, strength, and hope with each other. no one is required to share or participate in discussion. if you want, you can just come and listen.

A weekly peer-lead support group.
Saturdays: 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM

The second Saturday of every month is a potluck.

Two weekly support groups lead by students from Pacific University. SMART helps individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors (substances or activities).

Our Approach :

• Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
• Works on addictions/compulsions as complex maladaptive behaviors with possible physiological factors.
• Teaches tools and techniques for self-directed change.
• Encourages individuals to recover and live satisfying lives.
• Meetings are educational and include open discussions.
• Advocates the appropriate use of prescribed medications and psychological treatments.
• Evolves as scientific knowledge evolves.
• Differs from Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and traditional 12-step programs.

Mondays & Thursdays: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Fridays: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a unique public education program developed by NAMI, in which two trained consumer speakers share compelling personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery.

IOOV is an opportunity for those who have struggled with mental illness to gain confidence and to share their individual experiences of recovery and transformation.

Put your walking shoes on and join us. We'll share our personal wellness goals and learn from each other, then head out for a neighborhood walk, weather permitting. If it is raining, we'll participate in an indoor activity such as chair yoga or chair aerobics to get us moving.

Club meets Wednesdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM