PEER RESOURCE CONNECTION
Peer Resource Connection, or PeRC, is 1-to-1 support for individuals living with a mental illness and their loved ones. PeRC can help individuals navigate complex systems of services for healthcare such as low cost prescription assistance and access to community resources. It is FREE & CONFIDENTIAL support, referrals, and resources for individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions.
Some of the other areas where our Peer Resource Coordinator can help include:
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Housing
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Help to apply for health coverage
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Finding psychiatrists or other doctors
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Finding no or low-cost prescription options
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Social Security
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Disability benefits
To contact MAX for assistance with complex application precesses or other assistance, use the email address provided.
or call 503-752-4273
Mental health needs your voice:
Tell Congress to act
- Provide flexible resources that allow states to continue or expand mental health services like mobile crisis units, peer supports, and suicide prevention
- Give mental health providers the financial support they need to stay open and provide care to people with mental illness
- Continue the availability of telehealth services by extending new regulations
- Ensure continuity of mental health care for individuals leaving jails and prisons
ADVOCACY
Policy change is one major way we can make a difference in the lives of people living with mental health conditions and their families. NAMI’s legislative and public policy priority is to support Americans affected by mental illness’ opportunities to build better lives. NAMI advocates for an array of issues including:
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Securing better funding for research
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Protecting people’s access to treatment and services
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Attaining mental health parity
NAMI maintains an active presence in the U.S. Capitol, the Oregon Capitol and with our Clackamas County Board of Commissioners on priority issues, advocating for national and state laws, as well as county and local policies and ordinances that will ensure that people get the help they need.
We have work to do! Stay tuned for ways you can help!
Contact Michele at michele@namicc.org or Sheri at volunteercoor@namicc.org
if you would like to become a part of our advocacy team!