NAMI Multnomah

Mission

We are a grassroots, peer-led organization, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with mental illness.

Bottom Line for Portland

We are raising funds to support an amazing mental health awareness program for youth in our community. This program, Ending the Silence, has a huge impact on teens who are often resistant to talk about mental health. Here, we go out to middle and high schools, and have young adults share their own mental health stories ~ talking about their own struggles and steps toward personal recovery. We also share information so they can get help for themselves, or recognize when a friend is struggling and guide them toward support.

In addition to this program, funds will support our community helpline, classes, peer and family supports, and crisis intervention services.  Our goal is to connect people with one another and community resources, and to help people achieve their goals.  All of our programs are free-of-charge to participants.

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"I think it is really important that we normalize talking about mental health and illnesses because it is so common and growing up I feel like it was never talked about and was a "not okay" topic."

“I think the presenters are strong, amazing people.  This program lets people know that they are not alone.”

“I think it is awesome that they are presenting this to kids our age because it helps us know how to deal with this type of stuff that may come up in our lives. Thank you so much to the presenters for coming,”

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

First and foremost, our staff and volunteers represent the community we serve.  All of our staff identify as peers (individuals living with mental health challenges) and/or parents of children with behavioral health conditions. Beyond this, we have staff who identify as Black/African-American, Native American, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and Veterans so we can offer culturally-specific services to community members with these shared lived experiences.

Incentives

Charcuterie Me - Every $10+ donation gets 10% off of an online order - offered on ALL DAYS

Queen of Sheba - Every $10+ donation gets 10% off of any order coupon - offered on ALL BIG GIVE DAYS

Top$ide Ink Tattoo Studio - The first ten $200+ donations on NOVEMBER 17th get 25% off ANY SIZE tattoo

Charcuterie Me - Get a chance to win 1 of 5 Small Graze Boxes ($55 value each) on NOVEMBER 23rd*

Flex & Flow Yoga - The first three $150+ donations on NOVEMBER 23rd get a 10-class pack ($215 value each)

Next Adventure - Get a chance to win a $250 Shopping Spree on NOVEMBER 29th & DECEMBER 7th*

Top$ide Ink Tattoo Studio - The first five $200+ donations on NOVEMBER 29th, DECEMBER 7th & DECEMBER 21st get 25% off ANY SIZE tattoo

The People's Yoga - They will donate 10% of all sales from the 1st weekend in December to NAMI Multnomah!

Unfold Yoga & Meditation - Every $10+ donation DECEMBER 11th - 17th gets a 2-week pass for unlimited livestream yoga and meditation

Queen of Sheba - Get a chance to win Dinner for 2 (and take home a gallon of specialty tea) on DECEMBER 15th (2 available)*

Firelight Yoga - The first three $150+ donations on DECEMBER 28th get a month of unlimited yoga/fitness classes ($169 value each)

*These drawings may be entered without making a donation. For an alternative entry option, call our HelpLine on the day of the incentive at 503-228-5692 and provide your contact information. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a voicemail with your name, email address, and phone number.

Business Partner(s)

Next Adventure - “two local guys” who share their love of the outdoors so you can have your best next adventure!

Top$ide Ink Tattoo Studio - amazing tattoos by artist Leeman Ollaol - offering simple shade and lines tattoos, to full sleeves and more

Charcuterie Me - a curated spread of quality artisan meats, cheeses, and antipasto, delivered right to your door

Queen of Sheba - a traditional Ethiopian restaurant that offers delicious vegan and non-vegetarian dishes

Flex & Flow Yoga - a yoga and strength studio that's more than just a place to get a great workout.

Firelight Yoga - Come for the Yoga, stay for the Community. FLY offers heated and unheated classes and varying intensities throughout the day, 6am - 8pm, 7 days/week

The People's Yoga - yoga without barriers - all people, paths, and peculiarities welcome

Unfold Yoga & Meditation - online, trauma-informed yoga & meditation