Dual Diagnosis Anonymous of Oregon, Inc.

09/04/2026

Just for Today in DDA!

09/04/2026

Join us for a supportive, FREE community day in the park — open to everyone.
DDA’s Annual Picnic in the Park is happening Sunday, Sept. 6th from 11–2pm at Peninsula Park.

This year’s picnic will be potluck style, with great food, fun games, raffles, and—most importantly—a chance to come together in support of recovery.

A day of connection, encouragement, and community awaits.
Hope to see you there.

09/02/2026

07/30/2026

Mark your calendars for DDA’s Annual Picnic in the Park! 🌳

Join us on Sunday, September 6, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Peninsula Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and community.

This year’s picnic will be potluck-style, and we’re grateful for any help in making it a success. We are looking for volunteers to assist with setup, serving food, and supporting activity tables. If you’re able to lend a hand, please use the Meal Train link on this flyer to sign up.

We also warmly welcome donations. Every donation, no matter the size, is critical in helping make this event and future DDA programs possible.

From all of us at DDA, and the individuals and families we serve, thank you for your generosity, support, and commitment to our community. We sincerely appreciate you and look forward to celebrating together! 💙

07/30/2026

Our annual DDA picnic is a potluck this year. Still at the same place - Peninsula Park in Portland, Oregon. Please go to MealTrain to sign up to bring food, make monetary donations, and also to volunteer to be of service. We need people to set up and clean up as well as sell merchandise, check people in, and serve food.

A Potluck is active for DDA 2026 Summer Picnic Potluck. Click above for easy ways to participate

07/16/2026

We would like to extend my sincere thanks to Columbia County Commissioner Margaret Magruder and DDA Board Member Andy Smith for a productive and important discussion regarding the future of the Dual Diagnosis Anonymous of Oregon Inc (DDA) in Columbia County beyond September 2026.

As we face the challenges posed by state budget cuts, these conversations are critical to problem solving the continued success and impact of the DDA in our community. I appreciate their leadership, commitment, and collaboration as we work together to explore solutions and advocate for Columbia County's future and beyond.
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06/05/2026

A big and heartfelt thank you to Fora Health and to everyone who makes moments like this possible.

Yesterday, DDA was honored to receive one of the three Fora Health Partner of the Year & Appreciation Awards—a recognition of the work we commit to year‑round in service to our community.

To our incredible DDA Outreach Specialists, our Assistant Director, and our Board of Directors: thank you for holding it all together through challenging times and for showing up with dedication, compassion, and resilience every single day.

DDA is more than a fellowship. We are a family—a community of peers who understand, who care, and who bring the skills and heart needed to support individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges.

With gratitude,
DDA
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05/27/2026

Opening Meditation — Step 1: “A new journey always starts with the first step.”
Take a slow breath in…
And let it fall gently out.
As we settle into this space together, we remember that every journey — every healing, every awakening, every return to ourselves — begins with a single step. Not a perfect step. Not a confident step. Just… the first one.
In Dual Diagnosis Anonymous, Step 1 invites us to acknowledge something profoundly human:
We are not in control of everything.
We cannot heal alone.
And we don’t have to.
For many of us, this step is not a surrender of defeat — it is a surrender of isolation. It is the moment we stop pretending we can carry the weight of our mental health and our addiction alone. It is the moment we allow community, connection, and compassion to walk with us.
Today, as we begin, we honor that first step.
We honor the courage it takes to show up.
We honor the honesty it takes to admit we are struggling.
We honor the hope — even if it’s small — that brought us here.
Let this moment be a doorway.
Let this breath be a beginning.
Let this meeting be a reminder that recovery is not a straight line — it is a shared path, walked one step at a time.
And today, we take that step together.

05/16/2026

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