Monthly Meetings for Adult Family Members & Friends of the Incarcerated
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Meetings are intended for adult family members and friends only. Some topics of discussion may not be suitable for small children or pre-teens. Network with family members who have “been there” and who can help you gain perspective, cope with this aspect of your life and find the strength to continue on.
Click to download a printable copy of the Community Resources Brochure – updated 9-8-14
Beaverton Support Group
1st Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30PM
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(541) 301-2205 Sharon
Salem
1st Saturday, 10:00 – 11:30 am
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(503) 269-7141 Vickie
(503) 409-3329 Wayne
Eugene
1st Thursday, 7:00 – 9:00PM
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(541) 344-7612 Dave
(541) 342-6817 Don
3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 – 9:00PM
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(541) 344-7612 Dave
(541) 342-6817 Don
Damascus
Starting the 2nd Monday January 2017
For the remainder of 2017 the meetings will be held the 1st Monday of each month with the exception of July.
Meetings will start at 6:30
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(503) 757-7762 Will and Corinne
I really would like support with my incarcerated husband
Posted by Jane Wheeler | November 18, 2014, 8:14 pmMy son has been newly incarcerated and I live in Eastern Oregon (Pendleton) and I see that there are no support groups nearby. I work at a church fulltime and my husband is a licensed minister and I am sure we could provide a location to hold such a meeting but we have no idea who to contact to make this happen. Because we live by EOCI and SRCI I would think that the demand for this area would be high and we are very willing to do any leg work to make this come to pass. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
Posted by Shannon Schuette | January 19, 2015, 10:09 amare there any support groups that are dedicated to the children of incarcerated parents?
Posted by Melissa Tomecek | February 1, 2016, 2:59 pmNo, we do not as Oregon CURE have a support group for children assuming you are talking under the age of 18. Depending on where you live there may be one. For instance in Vancouver, WA there is a group called Families on the Outside that has a group I believe but have not contacted them myself. They have a web site, http://www.familiesontheoutside.org
Posted by ORCURE | February 1, 2016, 5:55 pmYes Families on the outside also has support groups and do many events throughout the year for the children.
Posted by Josephine | November 21, 2016, 7:34 pmAre there any support groups in or around bend oregon?
Posted by Amanda | February 13, 2016, 9:41 amThe nearest ones are in Salem and Eugene. I’m thinking that might be a bit of a long drive for you unless you do not mind driving. A new one just started up in Ontario and we have had inquires in Pendleton and LaGrande but they are not started as of yet. A facilitator and location to hold a meeting are the first challenges to starting a group.
Posted by ORCURE | February 14, 2016, 10:48 pmThat’s a little to far for me to drive. I am in central Oregon and I have 2 children. Do you have any suggestions?
Posted by Amanda | April 7, 2016, 6:05 pmIs there a Facebook group for family members? My husband has a detainer in Oregon and will be coming from Texas in January. We don’t know what to expect and it’s very nerve wracking.
Blessings, Michelle
Posted by Michelle Edwards | May 30, 2016, 6:33 pmWe do not have a Facebook group. Send us an email to our email address with your specific questions and we will answer them there. And I apologize for the late reply to this post, I’m a rookie at this.
Paul
Posted by ORCURE | August 19, 2016, 9:57 amDo you have suggestions for legal advice for a loved one being harassed by prison gangs, such that his release in 4 months may now be jeopardized? Not getting any help/information from case worker.
Posted by Susan | August 19, 2016, 5:46 pmSusan,
Sorry to be slow answering your question. We were out of town a few days. kelly.a.raths@doc.state.or.us is our first contact with questions like yours. She is the DOC Inmate and Community Advocate. She handles several items and is the go to person with helping find the right person for you to share issues with.
Paul
Posted by ORCURE | August 27, 2016, 11:00 amMy fiance has around 20 years to go and he is the love of my life, best friend and soul mate. I’m looking for a support group to keep me healthy and for our relationship together and for me to support him through this experience. I will walk to through high desert to be there for my King, James. We have had a rough go around dealing with DOC and have had harassment thrown at us, guards have tried to contact me on Facebook and break is up and we have literally fought for everything we have at this point. Anyhow that’s part of our story. Excited to get some encouragement and see what we can do! Thanks Desiree
Posted by desiree baer | May 28, 2017, 12:35 amWe do have support groups in Eugene, Salem, Beaverton and Damascus. Contact information is on our website. Hope one of these locations works for you. We know these can be trying times for all parties involved and having that place to talk and share is helpful.
Posted by oregoncureadmin | May 31, 2017, 9:41 am