| COMMUNITY CONNECT
April 2025
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Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) is a statewide organization providing education and advocacy from the family experience through to state government. Our work is community and family-driven to provide the best access and support to the families being served.
Every family deserves to be heard and understood.
| | | | Better Together Virtual Parent Meetup | For families of children with behavioral, emotional, social and physical challenges. Meet other parents in a confidential, supportive setting to share experiences, successes and frustrations while exchanging ideas, learning new parenting skills and finding new tools. | We are "parents helping parents" | |
| | | An in-person welcoming, peer-led gathering for parents and caregivers of children experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges. It provides a safe space to share experiences, build supportive connections, and access helpful resources. | THIS GROUP MEETS IN-PERSON | |
First Friday
10am-1130am
72A Centennial Loop, Suite 150
Eugene OR
| | | | A space that offers support and connection to parents and caregivers with past, current or anticipated experiences in away-from-home placements. | THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES IN OREGON | | Second Wednesday
6pm to 7pm |
| | | Rainbow Family Support Group | For families supporting youth in the LGBTQ+ community. | | Second Wednesday 6pm to 7pm | | | | Grupo Arcoiris de apoyo Famila | Para familias que apoyan a jóvenes de la comunidad LGBTQ+. | |
tercer miércoles 6pm to 7pm
| | | | Creating Change Parents Cafe | |
Are you a parent or caregiver who has navigated ODHS Self-sufficiency or Child Welfare programs in Marion, Polk or Yamhill Counties?
Please join our safe and inclusive space to share your experiences, concerns and wisdom. Facilitated by Family Support Specialists with Oregon Family Support Network.
Participating families will receive a $50 stipend and $20 for food delivery for each Cafe attendance.
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| THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO FAMILIES IN MARION, POLK and YAMHILL COUNTIES | | Third Tuesday
11:30am to 12:30pm
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6pm to 7pm | | | | Learning to Walk with Our Children | For families who have difficulties navigating systems and are searching for educational and general support to barriers that exist in the mental health system.. | THIS SPANISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO FAMILIES IN BENTON AND LINCOLN COUNTIES | | Third Wednesday
6pm to 7pm |
| | | Coming Together: Families in Focus | For families who have difficulties navigating systems and are searching for educational and general support to barriers that exist in the mental health system. | THIS SPANISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO FAMILIES IN CLACKAMAS, MULTNOMAH AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES | | Fourth Thursday 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
| | | Reach Out Oregon Family Discussion | A space for parents and caregivers who are raising a youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or other mental health challenges. | THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO PACIFICSOURCE FAMILIES IN MARION AND POLK COUNTIES | |
| Respite for families and caregivers | | | | Parent's Night Out Respite -Yamhill County | A break for parents and caregivers. Child supervision is available. Registration closes two days prior to event. RSVP REQUIRED. | |
1st and 3rd Tuesday
5pm to 7pm
| | | | Parent's Afternoon Out - Mid Region | A break for parents and caregivers. Child supervision is available. Registration closes two days prior to event. RSVP REQUIRED. | |
Third Saturday
2pm to 4pm
| | | | Parent's Afternoon Out - South Region | A break for parents and caregivers. Child supervision is available. Registration closes two days prior to event. RSVP REQUIRED. | |
Last Wednesday
of the Month
5pm to 7pm
| | Training for families, caregivers and healthcare workers | | | | Adult Mental Health First Aid | Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand,and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults18 and older. This course equips you with the skills and confidence to provideinitial support to individuals who may be struggling and help connect them withappropriate resources. Cost: FREE | | | | | Nurturing Fathers Program | |
The Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidence-based, 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to fathers and father figures. Each 2-hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.
Cost: FREE
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April 4 - June 27
5pm to 7pm
| | | | Prevención del suicidio: Preguntar.Persuadir.Referir. | Al igual como las personas capacitadas en RCP y la maniobra de Heimlich ayudan a rescatar miles de vidas cada año, las personas capacitadas en RCP aprenden cómo reconocer las señales de advertencia de una crisis de suicidio y cómo preguntar, persuadir y recomendar a alguien para conseguir ayuda. Cada año, miles de Americanos, como usted, dicen que "Sí" a salvar la vida de un amigo/a, colega, hermano/a o vecino/a. Cost: FREE | | | | | Suicide Prevention: Question. Persuade. Refer. | Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Cost: FREE | | | | | Family Support Specialist Foundations - IN PERSON | |
In this virtual training we will be looking at the importance of professional ethics and personal boundaries for Family Support Specialists, as well as discuss "How do I know the difference between my personal boundaries and professional boundaries?" Cost: $470
THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD AT THE SAMARITAN CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION, 740 SW 9TH STREET, NEWPORT
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