Benton Support Groups

NAMI Mid-Valley’s Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mid-Valley

541-745-2064

NAMI Mid-Valley’s Family Support Group returns to in person meetings on Wednesday, June 21st, 7:00-8:30pm.

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.

NAMI’s Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.

• Free of cost to participants
• Designed for adult loved ones (18+) of individuals living with mental illness
• Led by family members of individuals living with mental illness
• No specific medical therapy or medication is endorsed or recommended
• Confidential

All meetings take place from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, registration is not required. Meetings will not take place on holidays.

https://namimidvalley.org/ongoing-family-support-g...

Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month at 7:00-8:30 pm

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center | Starker Conference Room*
3600 NW Samaritan Drive
Corvallis, OR 97330
Location Map

* The Starker Conference Room is located on the first floor of the main hospital building, across from the Gift Shop. Ask at the front reception desk for directions.

Questions? Call 541-745-2064 or visit our website: www.namimidvalley.org.

(Updated 06/2023)

Benton County Oregon Family Support Network Support Group

Oregon Family Support Network

503-983-3348

Currently online only.

At our groups you can:

• Connect with other parents, caregivers, and family members in a confidential and supportive setting
• Get helpful information and exchange ideas with others
• Share your experiences, successes, and frustrations with others who understand your journey

Each meeting includes a family dinner and an educational speaker focusing on topics related to children’s mental health, behavioral challenges, autism, and developmental diversity. Speakers are followed by support group time for those who wish to stay and participate.

Newcomers are warmly welcomed!

https://www.ofsn.org/ofsn-regional-offices-oregon/...

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 5:00 to 6:30

Currently online with Zoom. We will go back to in person when possible.

Lisa Pattishaw, lisap@ofsn.net or 541-760-6306

(Updated 07/2021)

The Gathering Stone

Foster/adoption support group for moms in Linn/Benton counties.

Meeting day/time varies

Group meets in person once a month. Group meets the first Monday of each month from 8:30-10:30 am at Bodhi Cafe in Corvallis; group usually has an evening meeting once a month.

Meeting day/time varies. Email to find out the next meeting day/time.

the.gathering.stone.2015@gmail.com

​Corvallis Peer Connection Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

541-745-2064

The Corvallis Peer Connection Support Group is meeting twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 pm.

There is the option for a "hybrid" type of meeting as well as in person. Please email Monica (namiemaillist@gmail.com) for more information if needed. There is no requirement to register ahead if you are planning to attend in person meetings.

The Corvallis Community Center is currently not requiring face masks. If you have been exposed to COVID 19 or have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, etc. we ask that you not attend until symptom free.

To attend the meeting virtually click the Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsceGoqTkqGdX3O4Yi6hvI3cxYPx2yLA3p

Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 6-7:30 pm

Corvallis Community Center

2601 NW Tyler

Corvallis, OR 97330

Location map

For more information and please call NAMI Mid-Valley at 541-745-2064 or email Monica: namiemaillist@gmail.com.

(Updated 06/2023)

Linn/Benton Adoption Support Group

*COVID Update - Group is currently on hold and not meeting in person

Facebook page is still available and monitored in case assistance is needed:

https://www.facebook.com/LinnCountyFosterAdoptionFamilies/

currently on hold

Questions? Please contact Christie Van Winkle at cvanwinkle@1st-Premier.com

(Updated 07/2021)

Benton County OFSN Teen Social Group

Oregon Family Support Network

A teen/support group for youth experiencing Autism, anxiety, DD and mental health issues. Our mission is to support independence, leadership skills and social interaction.

Presented by Oregon Family Support Network

The 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm

We are currently meeting online with Zoom only.
We will move back to in person as soon as possible.

There are no fees or costs.

Contact: Lisa Pattieshaw - 541 740 6306 or lisap@ofsn.net

(Updated 07/2021)