Upcoming Events / Classes at VA Portland

Parkinson's Disease Monthly Support Group

Supporting. Sharing. Uplifting.

2nd Friday each month, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Portland VA Medical Center

You are invited to join a monthly support group for Veterans with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Our support group provides an opportunity for people to meet regularly for mutual support and to exchange coping skills with others in matters relating to Parkinson’s disease. We also feature guest speakers            

Participants must register. 

Please contact:

Kristi Ketchum, LCSW

(503) 220-8262 ext. 58594

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NAMI Homefront Mental Health Classes

February 18 - March 24, 2020

Tuesdays at 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Portland VA Medical Center

More details at www.namimultnomah.org/homefront

 

NAMI Homefront is a free, six-week class for loved ones of Military Service Members and Veterans who experience symptoms of a mental health condition. The class is taught by specially trained volunteers with lived experience.

Topics include:

- PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and more.

- Handling crisis and relapse.

- Navigating the VA medical system and DOD.

- Communication and empathy skills.

- Self-care, advocacy, and fighting stigma

Can't make this class? Classes begin twice a year.

Please call 503-228-5692 to register.

NAMI Multnomah  

namimultnomah.org | 503-228-5692 | info@namimultnomah.org

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Chronic Pain Resource Workshop: A Whole Health Approach

By the VA Center for Integrative Pain Center (CIPC)

Do you live with chronic pain? Join us to hear about the many resources available at Portland VA to help you manage chronic pain and improve your quality of life.

Monday, February 24, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Vancouver VA Campus, Columbia Room, Bldg 11, Vancouver Campus

Presenters will include experts in:

- Pain Medicine Medications Acupuncture

- CBT for Chronic Pain Nutrition Mindfulness

- Chiropractic Care Yoga/Tai Chi Stress Management

- Health Coaching Vocational Rehab Physical Therapy
 

You will learn about multiple evidence-based approaches to reduce your pain-related distress and will leave with a plan of action to improve your daily life.
*healthy snack provided 

For more information please call Caitlin O’Neill

503-220-8262 ext. 51177

To be scheduled, please call and leave a message with your name and last four and we will send a confirmation letter.

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