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Monday, February 6, 2012
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Welcome to NAMI Oregon
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Oregon (NAMI Oregon) is a statewide grassroots organization with more than 1,500 members in 15 affiliates; it is one of 50 state organizations that comprise the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Our mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals with mental illnesses and their families through education, support, and advocacy. Our statewide toll-free Helpline (800-343-6264) is answered by trained volunteers and staff who provide information and referrals to mental health resources.
NAMI Oregon's affiliates, which rely on the support of dedicated volunteers, are vital to providing programs and services locally to let you know you are not alone. NAMI Oregon also works to ensure that everyone affected by mental illness is represented wherever decisions are made. NAMI Oregon testifies before the state legislature, serves on state planning and advisory committees, actively partners with strategic coalitions, and participates in task forces and other policy forums.
Read below for the latest news and events at NAMI Oregon.
Peer Advocacy and Community Supports
NAMI Oregon is now offering Peer Advocacy and Community Supports (PACS) appointments for Multnomah county residents. Started by staff at NAMI of Washington County, PACS is a one-on-one resource referral service to help individuals living with mental illness access a wide range of resources. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact NAMI Oregon at 503-230-8009 or namioregon@namior.org.
Community Resources
NAMI Oregon is rebuilding its Community Resources webpage. We have added many new resources statewide and will continue adding more in the weeks to come. Please take a look. If you know of a resource in your community that falls under one of the categories covered and should be included but is not, please email the suggested addition to pete@namior.org.
New Freedom Award Dinner

2011 Gordon and Sharon Smith New Freedom Award recipient Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney with previous honorees (from L to R) Sharon Smith and Jonathan and Deanne Ater.
Thanks to sponsors Lilly and Providence and to all our volunteers for making NAMI Oregon's annual Gordon and Sharon Smith New Freedom Award dinner a success. The event was attended by more than 300 guests and raised nearly $60,000 for our education, support, and advocacy programs.
We are located at:
4701 SE 24th St., Suite E
Portland, OR 97202
Click here for a map. Our office is upstairs.

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NAMI OR Logo
Smith Dinner Photo
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