Health Education Classes and Self-Management Programs

Oregon offers a variety of health education classes and self-management programs to promote taking control of your life and living healthier.

A chronic condition is a health condition that lasts 12 months or more, and needs ongoing medical care, or limits daily living, or both. Examples of chronic conditions are diabetes or prediabetes, high-blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, HIV/AIDS, chronic pain and cancer. As of 2025, over 50% of all people living in Oregon have at least one chronic condition. 

Self-management programs are health education classes or programs proven to help people learn about their chronic condition, manage or reduce symptoms, reduce stress and get support to take charge of their health. They are also sometimes called lifestyle change programs and are offered online and in-person in communities throughout Oregon.

How to Find a Self-Management Program To search for a self-management program near you, click on the button below. PLEASE NOTE: This link will take you to an external site, to search for a class. Many classes offer the choice of in-person or online. Find classes in Oregon Just some of the programs listed are: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-week evidence-based interactive workshop program designed to help adults with chronic conditions learn strategies for managing their health and improving their quality of life. This program is also offered in a culturally adapted Spanish version, Tomando control de su salud. Diabetes Self-management Program is a  6-week workshop that meets for 2.5 hours per week and helps adults with type 2 diabetes manage their condition. Participants learn practical skills to fit diabetes care into their life in a way that works for them. This program is also offered in a culturally adapted Spanish version, Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes. National Diabetes Prevention Program is a lifestyle change program  has been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% in those 60 and older) and is for people with prediabetes. In the year-long program where participants have access to trained lifestyle coaches that will introduce lifestyle changes such as better nutrition, regular physical activity, stress management and avoiding unhealthy triggers—without disrupting their life. Freedom From Smoking is a proven way to quit smoking, even if you have tried to quit before. You will join other people who want to quit for a seven-week workshop led by a trained facilitator who will help you set goals, provide resources, and ongoing encouragement. Quitting is hard and you do not have to do it alone.  Healthy Heart Ambassadors is an evidence-based program that helps participants to lower and manage their blood pressure. The 4-month program empowers participants to measure and monitor their blood pressure using proper technique, provides individualized support from a program facilitator and nutrition education for participants to learn about ways to eat healthier. Fall Prevention for Older Adults Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a is a research-based balance training regimen designed for older adults at risk of falling and people with balance disorders. It is a 24-week program with 2, 1-hour sessions per week. Health outcomes are improved balance, lower-extremity strength, physical performance and a decrease in risk of falls. Walk With Ease is a community-based physical activity and self-management education program and includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises and motivational strategies. How to Offer a Self-Management Program Access to the statewide self-management program locator is available at no charge for organizations offering self-management programs in Oregon. If you offer a self-management program and want to know how to list your classes, go to the Compass landing page. Compass is the software used to manage classes and is administered by partner Comagine Health. If you are if you are a health care provider, clinic, or community-based organization and want to know how to refer to a self-management program please Contact Us. If you are an organization who would like to be trained to offer a self-management program from your location, please Contact Us. How to Connect With Self-Management Network The Oregon Health Authority is a partner of the Oregon Self-Management Network, which supports the building and growth of evidence-based self-management programs. It's open to: Organizations offering chronic disease self-management and lifestyle change programs in Oregon Community-based organizations, health systems and insurers Health care providers Self-management program leaders and participants Other interested partners and stakeholders