Peer Support Groups
These groups are all:
Drop-in—only join when you want!
Free of charge
Peer-led
For adults (ages 18+) living with mental health conditions regardless of a diagnosis
Participants will receive:
Space to feel heard
Knowledge about local resources
Insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others
Currently Active Groups
BIPOC Peer Support Group
For adults who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color (BIPOC) and also living with mental health conditions.
Schedule: First and third Thursdays of every month
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Military Sexual Trauma Support Group
A peer-led support group for Veterans and Military Service Members who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The group is facilitated by Veterans and former service members with shared experience, not by clinicians. Participants are welcome regardless of diagnosis, gender, discharge status, or Veteran status.
Schedule: Every Monday*
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
*Please note — Starting in May this support group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month
Join our notification list here.
Download the flyer here.
military support group
A peer-led support group for Veterans and Military Service Members living with mental health conditions. A diagnosis is not required to participate.
**Please note – This group is a joint collaboration between NAMI Multnomah and NAMI Central Oregon. It is co-facilitated by a local Central Oregon Veteran. VETERANS anywhere experiencing mental health challenges are WELCOME!
Schedule: Every Thursday
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
Download the flyer here.
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer support group
A peer-led support group for adults (ages 18 and older) who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+ and are living with symptoms of a mental health condition. A diagnosis is not required to participate.
Schedule: Every Monday
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
Download the flyer here.
Young Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group
A peer-led support group for young adults (ages 18-30) who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+ and are living with symptoms of a mental health condition. A diagnosis is not required to participate.
Schedule: Every Thursday
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
Download a flyer here.
Young adult peer support group
A peer-led support group for young adults (ages 18-35) who are living with symptoms of a mental health condition. A diagnosis is not required to participate. *Please note: This support group will begin meetings on April 30th!
Schedule: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Pacific
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here to be invited to our first meeting.
Download a flyer here.
Complex Trauma & Dissociation Support Group
A peer-led support group for those who have experienced complex trauma and/or experience dissociation in any form. A diagnosis is not required to participate.
Schedule: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
LGBTQ+ Veteran Support Group
A peer-led support group for Veterans and Military Service Members who identify as LGBTQ+ living with mental health conditions. A diagnosis is not required to participate.
Schedule: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
In-person Veteran Support Group
A peer-led support group for Veterans and Military Service Members living with mental health conditions. A diagnosis is not required to participate. This support group is a collaboration with Do Good Multnomah.
Schedule: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Format: In person at St. Mark’s Lutheran - 5415 SE Powell Blvd
Join our notification list here.
Other Active Groups in the Community
Portland DBSA
Portland DBSA is an independent chapter of the National Depression Bipolar Support Alliance. Their groups are facilitated by trained peers (people living with mental health conditions). Their meetings are open to all adults who live with any mental health condition.
Learn more on the Portland DBSA Meetup page.
Other NAMI Affiliates
Other NAMI affiliates throughout Oregon offer a wide variety of support groups.
Learn more on the NAMI Oregon Calendar.
Upcoming Dates:
For more information about our programs, or to learn which program might best fit your needs, please give us a call at 503-228-5692 or send an email to info@namimultnomah.org.