May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
NAMI's From Discovery to Recovery is a free five-week seminar series intended to introduce families, persons in recovery, providers, and the general public to mental illness and its treatment. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is dedicated to improving the lives of all who are affected by mental health issues through education, support, outreach & advocacy.
Five weekly sessions are hosted Wednesday evenings throughout May from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Providence Willamette Falls Education Center, 519 15th Street Oregon City, Oregon 97045. Each week focuses on a different topic with guest speakers from the field.
Free and open to the public. Choose to attend one or more sessions. CEs available for Social Workers (NASW) for sessions 2-5. For more information, contact NAMI Clackamas at [[tel:503-344-5050|503-344-5050]] or nami.clackamas@gmail.com.
May 1st - Discovery: Understanding Mental Illness
- Speakers will present a comprehensive introduction to mental illness, challenges, and local solutions.Featured speakers: Ally Linfoot and Nina Danielsen, CPS, of Clackamas County Behavioral Health, and Hazel Barrett, LPC, of Clackamas Health Share.
May 8th - Treatment: Available Options and Current Research
- Returning guests from the Oregon State Hospital will discuss an array of specific clinical treatments, philosophies, and procedures.Featured speakers: Rupert Goetz, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Oregon State Hospital; Christopher J. Lockey, MD Psychiatrist; William A. Newbill, PhD, Psychologist.
May 15th - Coping: The Emotional Aspects of Mental Illness
- During this session, presenters will discuss coping mechanisms for day-to-day living applied to those struggling with mental illness, as well as family and friends.Featured speakers: Dr. James Mol, Executive Director of Behavioral Health at Providence Portland, and Debbie Zwetchkenbaum Assistant Director at Lines For Life.
May 22nd - Recovery: County and Community Support
- Representatives of local services will present information about the services they provide, along with insight on how these services are often interconnected with one anotherFeatured speakers: Amber Hambrick and Matt Wood of Centerstone, Amy Penkin, LCSW, of Lifeworks NW, and Corbett Monica, Founder of Dual Diagnosis Oregon.
May 29th - In Our Own Voice: A NAMI Signature Presentation
- A truly unique experience, this session features members of NAMI-CC speaking about their own experiencing living with mental illness. This powerful and inspirational program is an excellent opportunity to learn and ask questions.Featured speakers: Volunteers of NAMI-CC.
