Current Job Openings
Jail Program Peer Support Specialists
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Washington County Jail Program Peer Support Specialists provide support to our peers as they journey through the criminal justice system.
Peer Support - In the NAMI Building
Provide hospitality by greeting & welcoming peers coming into the building, giving tours, and answering questions about services and practices.
Provide peer support in person, via telephone, virtually, or by appointment.
Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment. House guidelines are available at the front desk. Staff are to ensure the guidelines are followed.
Interact with peers throughout the workday, possibly including weekend support groups & expanding weekend hours of operation.
Maintain relationships with NAMI facilitators and volunteers to support efforts and empower activities and projects that foster support and purposeful peer involvement.
Assist and support peers, their caregivers, and families with self-advocacy and recovery skills, and provide community resources, research, and informational services.
Collaborate with staff and volunteers in determining how to engage prospective peers/volunteers to steer them to the appropriate activities in support of NAMI Washington County’s mission.
Peer Support - In-Custody and Post-Release
Meet with adults in custody at the Release Center and inside jail housing units to provide one-on-one peer support.
Continue supporting individuals after release, helping them navigate reentry and reconnect with their community.
Use your own personal recovery journey to build trust, encourage hope, and empower others to move forward.
Help individuals access stable housing, shelter options, and other vital community resources.
Assist with applications for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), SNAP, and other DHS programs.
Support clients in obtaining Honored Citizen bus passes, transportation assistance, and free government cell phones.
Support Groups
Facilitate and co-facilitate NAMI support groups depending on need or availability, according to NAMI standard.
Fill in occasionally as a substitute facilitator due to illness/emergencies etc.
Gather and report data to the Operations supervisor.
Clerical/Administrative
Respond to all email/phone inquiries.
Update and share resources when new information becomes available.
Google Docx., Forms, Sheets, etc. in Google workspace/suite.
Communicate any updates or needed changes to our website or social media to our Operations Manager.
Education and Experience:
Peer Support Specialist certification is required.
Must be able to pass a background check in order to become a jail ‘professional visitor.’
The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.
Previous ‘lived experience’ within the criminal justice system is preferred but not required.
Attend certifications, training, and refreshers as needed.
Perform other reasonable duties as needed or assigned.
Hourly Wage Range: Depending on experience and certifications. $21-25 per hour, 30 hours per week.
Send resumes and any questions to Megan@washconami.org
Mental Health Talk for Parents & Caregivers
Join us for a mental health talk for parents and caregivers.
If you are a parent or caregiver, supporting youth with a mental health condition, you are not alone. Come learn with us, as we hear a young person speak about their experience living with a mental health condition. It is important for all adults to know how to support the youth in our community.
This is a public event, and no registration is necessary. We would love to see you there!
Parent Presentation: Stress & Anxiety
This is a presentation for a specific group of parents at Sunset High School.
If you would like to bring NAMI to your campus, we would love to partner with you!
Email christy@washconami.org to schedule a presentation or discuss opportunit
Book Signing with Dr. Christine Crawford
Meet the author of You are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers, the NAMI guide to navigating your child's mental health.
Join us for a book signing with Dr. Christine Crawford, the author of You are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers, the NAMI guide to navigating your child's mental health.
Join us for light refreshments, followed by a book signing and Q&A with Dr. Crawford.
The event starts at 10:30am in the meeting room of Shute Park Library - the room is located on the west side of the library.
The first 25 people to sign up will receive a copy of the book upon attendance!
Parenting and Mental Health - Tualatin
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washington County and Shattering Stigma with Stories.
Addressing the youth mental health crisis for parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone else who works with or supports school age youth.
Family-to-Family Class
Join us for this 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
This class will begin on May 12rd - registration information will be coming soon.
If you would like more information about this class in the meantime, please reach out to megan@washconami.org.
Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭:
How to solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Supporting your loved one with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
How to handle a crisis
Current treatments and therapies
The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
Parenting & Mental Health - Hillsboro
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washington County and Shattering Stigma with Stories.
Addressing the youth mental health crisis for parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone else who works with or supports school age youth.
Ending the Silence in Beaverton - Private Event
Let's end the silence in Hillsboro!
Ending the Silence is a presentation created by NAMI, that can be adapted for parents, school staff, or youth/students.
This is a private event for members of a parent group at Sunset High School.
Parenting & Mental Health - Private Event
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washington County and Shattering Stigma with Stories.
Addressing the youth mental health crisis for parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone else who works with or supports school age youth.
This is a private event with the Oregon Child Development Coalition and Community Action.
Ending the Silence in Hillsboro
Let's end the silence in Hillsboro!
Ending the Silence is a presentation created by NAMI, that can be adapted for parents, school staff, or youth/students.
If you are a parent, a caregiver, or just an adult in the community who wants to know how to support your friends and loved ones, join us for this free presentation on February 8th!
You'll learn:
The warning signs of mental health conditions
Strategies to improve mental health
How to start open communication about mental health concerns in your family and community
Ending the Silence presentations are conducted by two leaders: one shares an informative presentation, and one is a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. These presentations also include time for open discussion about mental health.
Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.
Family-to-Family Class
Join us for this 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
When: Mondays from 4:30-6pm, February 3rd through March 31st
Where: NAMI Washington County, 18680 SW Shaw St, Aloha, OR
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭:
How to solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Supporting your loved one with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
How to handle a crisis
Current treatments and therapies
The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
Family-to-Family Class
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.
The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you'll learn about:
How to solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Supporting your loved one with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
How to handle a crisis
Current treatments and therapies
The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
What People Are Saying
"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt and hopelessness."
"I wish I'd known about this seven years ago when the problem began. I felt safe in this class. I was able to talk about things I haven't been comfortable expressing elsewhere."
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."
"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
For more information or to submit an interest form, contact: christy@washconami.org
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Family-to-Family Class
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.
The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you'll learn about:
How to solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Supporting your loved one with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
How to handle a crisis
Current treatments and therapies
The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
What People Are Saying
"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt and hopelessness."
"I wish I'd known about this seven years ago when the problem began. I felt safe in this class. I was able to talk about things I haven't been comfortable expressing elsewhere."
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."
"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
For more information or to submit an interest form, contact: christy@washconami.org
Ending the Silence - Forest Grove City Library
Learn warning signs, what it's like to live with a mental health condition, and how to help yourself, your kid, or friend when they're struggling.
Parenting and Mental Health - Beaverton
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
Ending the Silence - Gaston
Let's end the silence in Gaston!
Ending the Silence is a presentation created by NAMI, that can be adapted for parents, school staff, or youth/students.
If you are a parent, a caregiver, or just an adult in the community who wants to know how to support your friends and loved ones, join us for this free presentation on April 18th!
No sign-up is needed to join in-person. Click the button below to sign up to join this presentation virtually - you will receive a Google Meet invitation in your email inbox.
You'll learn:
The warning signs of mental health conditions
Strategies to improve mental health
How to start open communication about mental health concerns in your family and community
Ending the Silence presentations are conducted by two leaders: one shares an informative presentation, and one is a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. These presentations also include time for open discussion about mental health.
Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.
Parenting and Mental Health - Hillsboro
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Virtual Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition? Come talk with other parents and caregivers who get it.
In-person Beaverton School District Parent and Caregiver Support Group
First Tuesdays of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Beaverton Resource Center.
This group is for parents and caregivers of middle and high school students in the Beaverton School District.
Upcoming dates:
April 2nd
May 7th
Parenting and Mental Health - Forest Grove
A morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Ending the Silence - Hillsboro Library
Learn warning signs, what it's like to live with a mental health condition, and how to help yourself, your kid, or friend when they're struggling.