Author Archive: Coordinator

Position Title: Consumer/Family Member Representative The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative (7E AMHI) Governing Board is looking for a Consumer/Family Member Representative (CFMR) who has a personal belief in and hopefulness for recovery, an interest in the development of local mental health services, who can help identify gaps in mental health services, model wellness, […]

Let’s talk about mental health resources Talking about mental health resources in your community can help focus on hope and healing. It is important to find the help that is right for you when your mental health feels off. Hope and healing can come from many places and in many forms to get the support […]

A Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is a trained professional who uses their personal, lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to mentor, guide, and support others on their own healing journeys. The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative is pleased to be in a position to offer full CPSS training for up […]

The Suicide Prevention Community Awareness Run & Walk is Saturday, September 19, at 9:00am! Same day registration is welcome! We are excited to gather with community members from across the region on Saturday at Mora High School for a meaningful morning focused on hope, healing, remembrance, and community connection. Event reminders: 📍 Mora High School […]

Let’s talk about mental health in our community Talking about mental health in communities helps raise awareness and supports those who need help. Talking about mental health and suicide on a community-level can help raise awareness and support suicide prevention efforts and encourage those who need extra support to connect to services. Surrounding people and […]

Hope for Recovery by NAMI Minnesota Andover YMCAAndover, MN Saturday, October 10  •  8 AM – 12 PM A free education program for families, friends, and loved ones of a teen or adult living with a mental illness. You are not alone. Hope for Recovery is a four-hour workshop where participants learn about anxiety disorders, […]

The 2026 Suicide Prevention Community Awareness Run & Walk is now just one week away! We are looking forward to bringing community members together on Saturday, September 19 at Mora High School for a morning focused on awareness, hope, remembrance, and connection. This event is an opportunity to: • Support mental health awareness and suicide […]

Let’s talk about mental health with loved ones Talking to a loved one about mental health is one of the best ways to get the help we need. Often our first points of contact when we are struggling are our friends, family, or colleagues. If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard […]

Let’s change how we talk about mental health What we say to ourselves and others about mental health matters. We all have mental health and it’s as essential to a person’s life just as physical health. Mental health (https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health) includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and […]

CHALK IT UP! DRAW OR WRITE A MESSAGE OF HOPE September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – A time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. How You Can Help During the month of September, The PICK’M-Up Suicide Prevention Coalition invites you to draw or write a message of hope, awareness, or […]

Community members invited to review proposals on Substance Use Prevention Program Services to Serve American Indian Populations The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for community members to review proposals related to the Substance Use Prevention Program Services to Serve American Indian Populations grant. Eligible reviewers may receive a stipend upon completion of the grant […]

Empower Recovery Services in Pine City has immediate openings for CUAs and co-occurring outpatient treatment at ASAM 2.1 and 1.0 levels of care. Please reach out if you have any questions or need to make a referral. Our intake number is 320-629-0059. Also a reminder for Rural Walk for Recovery in Pine City on Saturday, […]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Although mental health and suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible. This year’s theme is “Changing the narrative: Start […]

Sharing article from Welia Health Connections  /   5-minute read We all experience occasional worries—that presentation at work, a teenager learning to drive, or an upcoming doctor’s appointment. It’s normal. But when do day-to-day worries cross the line into something serious, like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Figuring out what’s really going on—OCD or everyday worries—is crucial, especially […]

LAKEVIEW SHORES WOMEN’S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RETREAT Relax, recharge, belong at Lakeview Shores, a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for women, ready to rebuild their lives and create a brighter future. The retreat includes kayaking, canoeing, sauna, bonfire area, and double occupancy rooms, and more. Contact us to learn more: Kari Johnson at 320-207-0881 Email: LakeviewShoresMNinfo@gmail.com […]