Community Events
These groups are all:
Drop-in—only join when you want!
Free of charge
Open to anyone and everyone community-wide (minors must be accompanied by an adult 18+)
Participants can expect to:
Engage in fun activities
Have space to be with community
Unwind in a friendly, open-minded atmosphere
Currently Active Groups:
Writing Groups
Join in to share a creative and expressive space, no writing experience required. All you need to bring is yourself! See our virtual and in-person options!
Online Writing Group
Schedule: First & Third Monday of every month
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
In-Person Writing Group
This group will begin meeting in April!
Schedule: First & third Tuesday of every month
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Format: In-person
Location: Market of Choice Belmont mezzanine, 1090 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Join our notification list for the in-person group here.
Hiking Group
Support community mental health while enjoying good company in the wonders of nature.
Schedule: Last Saturday of every month
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
May Hike: Mt Tabor Park
Meeting location: Mt Tabor Stairs (6738 Mt Tabor, Portland, OR 97215). Look for your hike leaders in blue NAMI Multnomah baseball caps.
Join our notification list here.
Community Art Creations
On May 5th, we’ll explore the art of Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Learn more here.
Schedule: First Monday of every month
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Format: In-person
Location: Beaumont Middle School, 4043 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212
Join our notification list here.
Walking Group
Take a leisurely stroll with your NAMI friends.
Schedule: First and third Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
First Wednesdays at Laurelhurst Park: Meet at the circular pit seating area between the tennis courts and playground on the corner of SE 37th Ave and Stark.
Third Wednesdays at Peninsula Park: Meet at the red bench on the corner of N Albina Ave and N Rosa Parks Way.
Join our notification list here.
Upcoming Events:
For more information about our programs, or to learn which program might best fit your needs, please give us a call at 971-393-3728 or send an email to jjohnston@namimultnomah.org.