NAMI Multnomah

Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with a mental health condition and their families through support, education, and advocacy. 

Bottom Line

We are dedicated to connecting individuals and families with shared experiences to each other for peer support, education, and access to community resources. In Oregon, the challenges surrounding mental illness are alarmingly high, compounded by ongoing barriers to treatment and a disjointed service system that makes accessing mental health care difficult. People affected by mental illness, along with their families or loved ones, often endure feelings of isolation and shame, which can prevent them from seeking the support they need and establishing connections with others. Unfortunately, this leaves many to face serious mental health challenges alone. We address this critical gap by fostering peer connections and empowering people to begin their mental health recovery journeys and attain wellness.

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"I am so grateful to have the feeling that I belong." Support group participant

"(She is) someone I can identify with, who has gone through the same experiences. She is patient and listens to what I'm saying." Wraparound Family Partners participant

“Everything you've said is my story. I have hope.” Veteran who received peer support in the VA hospital

I like “how the people presenting had experienced this (mental illness) and show us what it' s like and give us real examples.” Student who participated in an Ending the Silence presentation