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In Our Own Voice is a unique education presentation that offers hope and provides insight. The presentation challenges attitudes, assumptions, and ideas about people with mental health conditions. These free*, 40-, 60- or 90-minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition.

This presentation provides:

  • An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic.

  • A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions.

  • The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams, and goals.

  • Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the local mental health community.

To request more information or to book a presentation, please contact Jaime Johnston, our Director of Community Programs, at jjohnston@namimultnomah.org.

Volunteer and become an In Our Own Voice presenter. Share your story and combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.

What People Are Saying

“Amazing presentation with amazing presenters! You 100% erased any stigma I used to associate with mental illness.” -Audience member

“Several of the mental health staff stated that they saw recovery as a real option—for the first time ever.” -Audience member

“Presenting this program is the single most effective thing I am doing to maintain my mental health. Time after time, I see the audience respond with curiosity and interest. I know I am changing the face of mental illness and that I have transformed my pain into the power to make a difference.” -IOOV Program Leader

So that we can have a successful presentation with your group, we generally request the following:

  • Request made minimum of 2 weeks in advance

  • Minimum of 12-15 participants/audience members

  • Presentation room has light dimmers and either a TV and DVD player or computer and projector with screen

  • *If possible, organization makes a donation to cover at a minimum the hard costs ($60); ideally $125 to also cover cost of printed materials, administration and overhead

You may also be interested in learning about NAMI Support Groups, or NAMI Ending the Silence!

For more information about our free programs, or to learn which programs might best fit your needs, please give us a call at 503-228-5692 or send an email to info@namimultnomah.org.