Veteran Peer Support Groups
Our Veteran Peer Support Groups are for Veterans and current/former military service members, regardless of discharge status. A diagnosis is not required to participate. Trained volunteers lead these support groups using their personal experiences with military culture, mental health challenges, and recovery to support and inspire hope in their peers.
The groups are drop-in and free of charge. They provide a safe space where you can feel heard, receive support, and gain insight from the challenges and successes of others.
Military Support Group
This group is a collaboration between NAMI Multnomah and
NAMI Central Oregon, co-facilitated by a Portland-area veteran and a Central Oregon Veteran. Veterans anywhere experiencing mental health challenges are welcome, regardless of diagnosis, gender, discharge status, or Veteran status.
Schedule: Every Thursday
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
LGBTQ+ Veteran Support Group
A peer-led support group for Veterans and Military Service Members who identify as LGBTQ+ living with mental health conditions. A diagnosis is not required to participate.
If you are an LGBTQ+ Veteran peer and would like to lead this group, please contact Drew at dfraley@namimultnomah.org.
Schedule: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
Military Sexual Trauma Support Group - For Women
A peer-led support group for Veterans and Military Service Members who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The group is facilitated by Veterans and former service members with shared experience, not by clinicians. Participants are welcome regardless of diagnosis, discharge status, or Veteran status. This is a women’s-only support group.
Schedule: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
Military Sexual Trauma Support Group - For all genders
A peer-led support group for Veterans and Military Service Members who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The group is facilitated by Veterans and former service members with shared experience, not by clinicians. Participants are welcome regardless of gender, diagnosis, discharge status, or Veteran status.
Schedule: 1st Wednesdays of each month*
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here.
*The all-gender portion of this group will begin meetings in June 2026
MILITARY Family Support Group (Not Currently Active)
For family members and loved ones of Veterans and active/prior Military Service Members who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
If you are a military family member and would like to lead this group, please contact Drew at dfraley@namimultnomah.org.
Previous Schedule: Second Thursday of every month
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom