Baby Blues Connection has been helping moms and families find hope since 1994. Here you will find information to connect to Baby Blues Connection support groups across the Portland metro area. We have a separate Meetup for Vancouver, WA. This meetup.com group is free and all BBC support groups are free. Baby Blues Connection is right for any mother or father feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious about expecting a new baby or after the baby has arrived. It could be that you have what is ca …

This is a support group for women in their 20s and 30s who are working through depression or simply a difficult time in their life. I am starting this group because I would love to talk with other women struggling with feelings of sadness and isolation as part of a supportive, encouraging community. We can share our stories, give and receive advice, and discuss happiness related literature/films/spirituality, etc. The format will be a collective effort, but it the aim is to have meaningful conve …

We’re inviting anyone looking to support others in their journey to health, wellness, weight loss & exercise. Everyone is invited to attend – lunchtime meetings encourage “brown bag” & recipe sharing. Maybe we can add a walking group as well once a week! After losing 100 lbs. myself I know how important education & support is & I’m excited to meet you all!

Founded in 2007 by two single moms, Eve’s Daughters aims to provide local women facing divorce, abandonment or widowhood the hope, skills and tools they need to raise their children alone. We started this group to reach other single moms and provide community for those facing the joys and struggles of raising kids. We currently sponsor once a month "Single Moms: Soup's On!" gatherings for moms and their children. We also meet individually with moms, provide referrals and offer other assistance, …

Welcome to our website. DBSA Portland Eastside meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. We're an independent part of the national Depression Bipolar Support Alliance located in Chicago (www.dbsalliance.org.) We launched this website in 2009 so that people with a mood disorder could easily find our meeting on the internet. Today, we're pleased to provide information about other support meetings (see our calendar) in the Portland Metro area. There is a support meeting almost every day of the week and on …

This group is a warm, friendly place for moms-to-be to sit down each week, connect, and talk about the joys and challenges of pregnancy. The group is put together by a fellow mom and counselor, who understands the need for friend-support during what can be an emotional time. I hope to provide a comfortable place for those who are in any trimester of pregnancy to meet each other, and help support each other through the pregnancy experience. At times we may have speakers join us, discussing things …

Show Up For L.I.F.E. is about living intentionally, forever engaged with life, despite life trauma you may have experienced or are living through now. This group is for anyone who is looking for a safe, compassionate community that will support you with growing and thriving on your personal journey. Everyone needs a village, it is my hope that this will be a place to meet other like minded folks looking for authentic connection and a place to share our hopes, strengths, experiences. This meetup …

This is a weekly support group for men and women centered on developing and remaining in right relationship with food. Created out of love. The purpose of this group is to offer a format for men and women to come together and develop safe eating habits for their bodies. Find out what your needs are, and learn to meet them in ways that are specific to and healthy for you. Whatever your issues, be they an inability to eat or inability to stop, this group will meet you in a safe and open way that …

•Feeling confused or overwhelmed by life circumstances, lessons, or decisions? •Feeling unsure about your life path or spiritual purpose? •Is there a lack of spiritually conscious people in your life who understand and support you? •Need a safe and supportive place to vent, share feelings, ideas, or discuss metaphysical concepts with kindred souls? Join me for this unique and powerful spiritual support group. As a disciple of the Indian avatar Paramhansa Yogananda, I serve as a vessell for His …

I recently left my job with Kaiser Permanente where I was writing curriculum and facilitating classes on Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness using Cognitive Behavioral Skills for over 20 years. I myself suffered from chronic pain, sleep deprivation, and overwhelm for many years. Because chronic pain and illness are extremely difficult to live with on a daily basis ... finding a group of people who share common conditions can be a life saver and a safe place to support each other. Over the years, I …

Are you tired of the way you look and feel? Have you tried every "diet" out there with little or no lasting success? Have you been exercising regularly and still not losing those few extra pounds? You are not alone. Millions of Americans are caught in an obesigenic world that is plagued with poor eating habits, a general lack of activity, high stress environments, insufficient sleep, and a "sick-care" health system. In this unsupportive environment, it is no wonder that two-thirds of adult Ameri …

Divorce is one of life's most painful experiences. You don't have to go through it alone. Meet others who are at varying stages of divorce, feel the support, experience deep healing, and then be part of the healing for someone else. Come a talk, read, talk, listen....

This is a support group for people who are currently suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, whether you're a veteran or civilian, no matter what your source of trauma. In the worst years of my suffering with PTSD, my therapist urged me to get into a support group, but there weren't any...anywhere. More than anything, I wanted to feel less alone in my journey. Come and just listen, or feel free to share your struggles. You'll get encouragement and understanding here, learn new tools for m …

We adult survivors of child abuse in all of it's various forms often struggle with low self esteem, depression, poor sense of boundaries and other issues that make us vulnerable to other forms of abuse including domestic violence and sexual assault. A person who is a victim of one form of abuse tends to become a victim of another form of abuse. Healing from these various forms of abuse is a long term process that can take years, a lifetime. We survivors often exhaust those around us with our sto …

After two years of hosting the Biggest Loser Contest/Lose Big Win Big Contest I know how much support means to our success! I am excited to have face to face meetings each month to encourage, inspire & share what's working & how far we've come! I've lost 100 lbs. so far & this year plan to take off my last 90 lbs!! What's your goal? Let's get there together!

If you are homeschooling in Clark County, or considering it, this is a great way to connect with other families for information, support, and activities. We are a diverse group, welcoming all families, regardless of homeschooling style, without favoring any method, philosophy or belief. The group is designed for younger homeschooled children ages 4-12 years old and their parents. Younger and older siblings are welcome too! Vancouver Homeschoolers not only provides activities for homeschooling fa …

We are women who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD) and who are interested in learning strategies, skills, and processes which can enhance our lives.  We seek companionship, support, resources, recommendations and the kind of understanding that comes from being with those who "get it" from the inside out. Women who have ADHD, especially those of us who are diagnosed in our 30's, 40's, 50's and later, have many years experience of struggling to "pass" for normal, of tryi …

This is a monthly support group for people who are currently caring for ailing, aging animals and those who are doing animal hospice care. We explore what kind of physical, emotional and spiritual support we and our animals need during this time close to the end of their life. In addition we talk about the "who, what, where and how" options of care such as pain management, routes of treatment, euthanasia, natural death and so on. A portion of our gatherings is devoted to deepening our meditative …

We are DBSA Hillsboro and DBSA Forest Grove. We hold peer-led support meetings for people who live with mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. Meetings are open to family members and other support persons. Not all our members are on Meetup so RSVP's do not reflect the size of the meeting.

Want to be Active and Outdoors but affected by digestive or Intestinal Issues (Ulcerative Colitis Crohn's IBS IBD, Ilesotomy, Colostumy, intestinal revisions to name a few) This group is about supporting and inspiring everyone to get out of the bathroom and back active in life especially outdoors (beyond the comfort of your toilet) in a group environment of people that can relate from experience, what you have to overcome and deal with. Tired of being resigned or embarrased about having to plan …

Oregon Fathers for Equal Rights is a group of people working together to promote equal rights for all parents. We are parents who love our children and believe every child needs and deserves to be loved by and have equal parenting opportunities from both Dad and Mom. We actively seek to bring awareness to issues surrounding fathers, families, and their children; help influence logical and enforceable changes in our legal system to offer responsible Fathers and parents equal protection under the …

Have you had a brain injury? Are an adult? Do you provide support for someone with a TBI? Then this Meetup is for you! I know first-hand what TBI is and it's many effects. Let's get our "brains" together (pun intended) to learn, validate, support, laugh, problem solve & gain techniques to feel successful in this fast-paced, sometimes overwhelming world. Have you ever asked yourself: -- Is this for real or am I making it up, dramatizing? -- What tips, skills, strategies and techniques can I learn …

This group engages in fun one-day "Playshops" and ongoing art-based support groups to enhance intuition & self-discovery and promote centering & healing. Most of the groups and playshops are geared towards women. A wide variety of projects and media will be provided by facilitator Kirsten Carpentier, MSW, who is a counselor and artist with many years experience providing creative activities in several countries. Self-identified “non-artistic” persons encouraged to attend and be surprised by jus …

Have you or someone you loved just been diagnosed with the 'C' Word? Are you afraid? Shocked? Frozen? Stuck? Wonder what the future is going to be like? Come and be in the comfort and company of others who are on the same journey. And it is a journey, if you look for the gifts in - will lead tto the most important and blessed time of your life. Seems like an odd thing to say, doesn't it? Come and be guided by a 23 yr survivor that is also a Life Coach and who has walked this walk. She ha …

Finding Meaning in Medicine is a support group originally created by Rachel Naomi Remen for health care professionals. "There seems to be a deep river of meaning that runs beneath the events of our daily lives … especially in the lives of physicians. Through these groups we have found a very simple way of tapping into this river, and we are witnessing profound results. Most doctors have rich and unusual experiences, but have never had the opportunity or the encouragement to reflect upon them or …

Chicks Connect is more than a membership… It is a movement! A movement dedicated to inspiring women to grow personally and professionally by connecting, supporting and encouraging one another. Although you can become a member and enjoy all of the benefits from the comfort of your own home, the real value begins when you join an existing group or start a Chicks Connect Chaper of your own. Inspiration, Accountability, Love, Fun and Support are a few of the amazing benefits of coming together and f …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

Do you ever wish your body had a RESET button? Fortunately, there is an easy way to get your body back on track through balanced nutrition and exercise. Get the "know how", support and accountability necessary to create a healthy, fit new you. Join our group whose common purpose is to achieve optimal health through diet, nutritional supplements and exercise. Healthy for Life will get your health back on track with a structured program of nutrition, exercise, journaling, low glycemic foods and c …