Community Events

These groups are all:

  • Drop-in—only join when you want!

  • Free of charge

  • For 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 for the online group 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: To be determined

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: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Format: In-person
Location: Location varies - February’s hike will be meeting at Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Meet up location : Tryon Creek Nature Center

Join our notification list here.

Community Art Creations

Each month, we do a creative activity and provide supplies. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.

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.

Self Care Group

Learn different types of self-care through education tools, techniques, and activities.

Schedule: Second & fourth Sundays of every month
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Format: Online via Zoom

Join our notification list here.
Download the flyer 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.