Clatsop Support Groups

Family Support Group

An ongoing, informal peer support group for family members of those who experience mental illness and mental health issues. Meet-ups happen the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 1:00 to 3:30 pm at Seaside Public Library (in the conference room), and the 2nd Wednesday, 1-3:30 pm, at the Great Wall Restaurant (in the back room for privacy).

Meets 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:00 to 3:30 pm; 2nd Wednesday, 1-3:30 pm

Seaside Public Library
1131 Broadway Street
Seaside, OR 97138
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Great Wall Restaurant - Gearhart
4340 Highway 101 N
Gearhart, OR 97138

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Kent Smith 503-738-7431

(Updated 4/2023)

Parent Support Group

Autism Society of Oregon (ASO)

Participants will be able to discuss the joys and difficulties of raising children with special needs. Refreshments will be served.

https://autismsocietyoregon.org/support/support-gr...

The second Monday of each month, 6pm - 8pm

Warrenton Christian Church
1376 SE Anchor Avenue
Warrenton, OR 97146
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For more information please contact Brandi Lindstrom at (503) 791-4088 brandil@autismsocietyoregon.org

The Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)

Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)

503-861-4210 or 1-866-206-4799 (toll-free)

The Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) is for unpaid relative caregivers who are:

• age 55 or older and
• the main caregiver for a child age 18 or younger, or an adult with disabilities

The following services are free:

• Caregiver Training and Support Groups - We offer information on training and support groups to help you with your role as a caregiver. The Family Caregiver Happenings has a listing of some of the trainings and support groups.
• Individual Counseling – This program pays for eight sessions of professional counseling directly related to caregiving.
• Access to Respite Services – Respite care provides you with a short-term break from caregiving. It lets you rest and feel less stressed. We can help you find respite care that can be provided in your home or at another location.
• Help Finding Services – Our Relatives as Parents Program worker can help you find services for your caregiving needs.
• Supplemental Services – These services are based on what you need. Examples include tutoring, driver’s education, car seats, and swimming lessons.

3rd Wednesday of each month from 11:00am - 12:30pm

In person at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services, address: 3410 Cherry Avenue NE, Keizer, OR 97303.

The support group is open to individuals in the following counties: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Clatsop, and Tillamook.

Contact Aging and Disability Resources contact information at 503-304-3420 or information.nwsds@nwsds.org to register.

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Email: information.nwsds@nwsds.org

Online: adrcoforegon.org

(Updated 12/2023)