Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Providers
http://www.aocmhp.org/AboutUs/Members/tabid/281/Default.aspx
The Association assures that state policy and funding recognize and support local mental health authorities, which are responsible for the development and management of publicly-funded systems of care for people with mental illness, addictions, and developmental disabilities.
AOCMHP is the unified voice of local governments, which are accountable for the well-being of people with mental illness, addictions and developmental disabilities.
Benton County Peer Wellness Program
http://www.co.benton.or.us/health/publichealth/peer_wellness.php
The Benton County Peer Wellness program, part of the Health Promotions Department of Public Health, is run by consumer/peers who have attended a Peer Specialist training program approved by the state of Oregon. Graduates of the Benton County training program qualify to become Certified Peer Wellness Specialists. Our goal is to excite, inspire and support clients of Benton County Health Department to have the interest, courage and ability to move their lives on the path of greater health, recovery and wellness. We are culturally sensitive and supportive of lifestyle choices. We are committed to person-directed planning. The peer client is “in the driver’s seat”. We believe that all people can lead rich, satisfying lives and pursue their dreams and goals.
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
http://www.dbsaoregon.org/supportgroup.html
Oregon DBSA
State Organization
DBSA Oregon
Contact 1: Lola Mitchell
Phone: (541) 344-4341
Email: LMitch1052@aol.com
Website: www.dbsaoregon.org
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The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments, and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably. DBSA was founded in 1985.
Español
http://www.disabilityrightsoregon.org/resources/espanol
Este es un enlace a las publicaciones disponibles Disability Rights Oregon en español. This is a link to Disability Rights Oregon's publications available in Spanish.
Medication Resources
http://www.costco.com/Service/FeaturePage.aspx?ProductNo=11486072
Medication is expensive. Costco's prices on many medications are lower than many other pharmacies.
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You do not have to be a member of Costco to obtain your medications from Costco. Costco will also do mail order delivery.
Mental Health Law in Oregon Guide (English)
http://www.disabilityrightsoregon.org/resources/5-publications-1/mental-health/mental-health-law-in-oregon-a-guide-for-individuals-with-mental-illness-english/view
This is a guide for individuals diagnosed with mental illness. It explains the laws and rights for adults with mental illness
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If you would like a hard copy of the guide, contact Disability Rights Oregon at 503-243-2081 or 1-800-452-1694. TTY: Use 711 Relay.
Mindfreedom
http://www.mindfreedom.org/
Win human rights in the mental health system!
NAMI-Oregon
http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?Site=NAMI_Oregon
Oregon Addictions & Mental Health Division Website
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/addiction/index.shtml
The Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH) as part of the Oregon Health
Authority, envisions a healthy Oregon where mental health disorders and addiction
to substances and or gambling are prevented through education, early intervention and access to appropriate health care.
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GOALS
* Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians;
* Improve the quality of life for the people served;
* Increase the availability, utilization, and quality of community-based, integrated
* health care services;
* Reduce overall health care and societal costs through appropriate investments;
* Increase the effectiveness of the integrated health care delivery system;
* Increase the involvement of individuals and family members in all aspects of
* health care delivery and planning;
* Increase accountability of the health care system; and
* Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the state administrative infrastructure
* for health care.
Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN)
http://www.ofsn.org/
Oregon families supporting Oregon families with children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, mental and/or physical challenges and special needs.
Portland Hearing Voices
http://www.portlandhearingvoices.net/
Portland Hearing Voices is a community group to promote mental diversity. We create public education, discussion groups, training, and community support related to hearing voices, seeing visions, and having unusual beliefs and sensory experiences often labeled as psychosis, bipolar, mania, paranoia, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders. We aim to reduce fear and misunderstanding, question stereotypes, promote holistic health options, overcome isolation, and create a more inclusive community.
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We have a mental diversity approach that reaches beyond narrow medical diagnosis and treatments, and we explore creativity, spirituality, trauma, and sensitivity in our experiences. We are proud of who we are and we are not crazy. We help each other learn from and live with our mental differences, and we struggle with emotional distress and pain while also valuing positive sides of what we go through. Non-judgmental; people taking medication, not taking medication, and considering options are welcome.
We ask the question, What do these experiences mean to you? and welcome a variety of diverse personal interpretations and ways of coping. Throughout history the mysterious meaning of "madness" such as hearing voices has defied any final explanation, and we seek to create greater understanding through dialog and community-building in a non-judgmental and respectful atmosphere. Groups and events are donation based and low-income accessible; no one turned away for lack of funds.
We refer people to community resources and counselors who share our perspective and who offer accessible services. We also support people in learning to take greater control of our lives, including exploring coming off medications safely. (Portland Hearing Voices does not offer medical advice or treatment.)
Portland Hearing Voices is led and managed by people with lived experience of hearing voices and psychiatric diagnosis. We are a 501(c) non-profit under the fiscal sponsorship of the Mental Health Association of Portland. We are currently all-volunteer and seeking funding and resources, Program Director is Will Hall. (We are not affiliated with or receive support from pharmaceutical companies.)
Veterans' Peer Support
http://www.veteranrecovery.org/peer_support/index.htm
Peer support can be better described as mutual support. This is important to understand. We are equals. We share a sense of mutuality not superiority. The idea of being equal to people and being able to learn from each other is important for mutual support. Not being competitive or superior is important.
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Trying to see what the other person has to offer and learning from them is a characteristic of mutual/peer educational support meetings. The idea of mutuality is important to people. People want to feel acknowledged. People want their views considered. People want their ideas accepted.
Mutual support meetings are a process of attraction. I like the people who attend and they like me. We work together. We try to find a way to talk with each other. We support each other after we have gotten together. After coming together, we stay and try to learn from each other. Our interests are based on mutual respect and knowledge.
---- Moe Armstrong
Vet to Vet Program
Vets4Warriors
http://www.vets4warriors.com/
Why Call Us?
We are here to help. We have all served in uniform for the United States Military. Some members of our staff have served in combat missions while others have served in supporting and peace keeping missions. However, we are all Veterans of the United States Military and we are all here to help the men and women who are currently serving or have served in the National Guard and Reserve.
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While our mission is to serve military and Veterans, we are a separate organization outside of the military. We are also separate from the Veterans Administration. We don't discuss your calls with the military, the VA, or anyone else; your calls to us are completely confidential and, if you choose, you may remain anonymous.
Our staff will listen and not judge you for anything. If you want to just talk, we will support that. If you need some information, we can help you find it. Our deal is to partner with you on your quest and do our best to help you succeed.
Warmline for Oregonians
http://www.communitycounselingsolutions.org/warmline.html
The David Romprey Memorial Warmline
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Our confidential and non-judgmental peer support starts with the premise that people have learned to make meaning of their experiences and relationships out of everything they have learned in their lives. We know that this has lead many people to feel undeserving, distrusting, and inherently flawed. Without understanding how we, as individuals, have come to know what we know about being in relationship and the world around us, we are likely to have trouble, not only with emotional distress, but also with a continuous struggle when there is tension in relationship or in one's community.
This Warm Line is designed and provided by persons who have or had challenges in mental health and are able to support their peers who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, who are experiencing huge and painful feelings. The David Romprey Oregon Warmline is grounded in the principles of personal responsibility, mutuality, reciprocity, respecting others thoughts and beliefs as valid and important, growth beyond stigma, shame, and limits placed upon those living with mental illness.