Support, Education & Training
NESS events & groups of organizations in Lincoln County who have Helped, Supported & Connected with us.
SUPPORT
NESS: Caregiver Support Group
Center for Health Education - Newport, Oregon
This is a facilitated group for families, partners, and other caregivers who want a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for adults with disorders such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, brain injury, and other chronic debilitating health conditions.
Location: Center for Health Education: 740 SW 9th St. Newport, OR 97365
When: Every third Thursday of each month from 11am - 12pm
Purpose in Life Quiz
Greater Good Science Center
How strong is your sense of purpose? To find out—and discover steps for strengthening it—take this quiz, which is primarily based on the Claremont Purpose Scale developed by psychologists Kendall Bronk, Brian Riches, and Susan Mangan.
I.H.N. - C.C.O.
Intercommunity Health Network – Coordinated Care Organization
We are InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization. To make it simple, you can call us IHN-CCO. Some of you have known us in the past as just IHN. Today, we are something new. We are local doctors, county governments, non-profit organizations, and passionate citizens that are working together to improve our health and health care.
988 Lifeline
Dial 988. Lifeline 24/7, free and confidential
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The Savvy Caregiver
12hr course.
FREE Six-week class for people wanting to communicate more efficiently with people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, with family members and friends, and with people living with disabilities.
This class series meets once a week on Mondays for six weeks.
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Dates: March 25 through April 29, 2024
Every Monday for six weeks-meeting remotely and in person
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Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
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Location: Samaritan Center for Health Education
740 SW 9th Street, Newport, OR 97365
This event is not affiliated with Samaritan Health Services
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Cost: Free!
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To Register: Call or Email Us.
Class size is limited, and registration is required.
Family Caregivers play a critical role in the healthcare system.
In fact, they are at the center of the system.
Generously supported by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Family Caregiver Support Program
