The Community Talks Event Committee is excited to share the flier for the upcoming event on Wednesday, October 2, beginning at 5:00p with a meal and presentations beginning at 5:45p. Please share this with community members, parents, faith communities, schools, and others that you think would like to attend. If a business would like to […]
A lot of great information, training, and resources from the Regional Prevention Coordinator. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested. Trainings/Webinars Strength in Connection: Fostering Belonging for Youth and Communities – Tuesday, October 1, 10:00a – 11:30a. FREE. Virtual. If you are unable to attend ‘live’ and would like […]
https://www.preventsuicidemn.org/ is a new website organized by the Minnesota Department of Health. It has trainings, resources, and other great information about suicide prevention. Please take a look. Together, we can prevent suicide. Suicide is a complex problem, but by working together, we can save lives. The Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network, along with partners and […]
We invite everyone to join us at “Beyond the High, Understanding and Preventing Substance Misuse and Addiction” on Thursday, September 12, 7:00p – 8:00p at Mora High School Auditorium. Learn about the impacts of substance misuse, addiction, and recovery, and ways to keep our community and youth healthy and substance free. The flier is attached […]
Greetings, In Minnesota, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-34-year-olds and the eighth leading cause of death, overall. With the vision of reducing suicides to zero within Region 7E, the PICK’M Up Coalition was formed. The PICK’M Up Coalition is open to anyone in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, or Mille Lacs counties […]
Here’s a great resource tool designed & sponsored by the East Central Innovation Team, 2024. Summer is a perfect time to get started with good mental health habits! Sun’s out, weather’s great, vacation time, time to chill and take care of yourself! Sunday Funday: Take a walk and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Look […]
Here is a great tool to help Nourish Your Mind Body, and Soul! We all know that many times it’s the simple things we do that help keep our mental well-being on track. Now that it’s summer, it’s a beautiful time to get out and get active on a sunny day or do some inside […]
How is postpartum depression different from “baby blues”? “Baby blues” is a term used to describe mild and short-lasting mood changes and feelings of worry, unhappiness, and exhaustion that many women experience in the first 2 weeks after giving birth. Babies require around-the-clock care, so it’s normal for new mothers to feel tired or overwhelmed […]
Here are a few tips found at WebMD about how friends help and how to make new ones, too. Friends Increase your sense of belonging and purpose Boost your happiness and reduce stress Improve your self-confidence and self-worth Help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss, or the death of a […]
April 5 – 6, 2024 Adult Focused Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training About the Training The AFSP Facilitator Training Program offers suicide prevention organizers a way to create and facilitate a community support group for suicide loss survivors in the aftermath of a suicide. This course is offered as a two-day training of up […]
Recovery in the Woods Presents Free Naloxone training this Saturday in Onamia. Presenters: Ashley Wright Jason Sam, Jr. December 2, 2023, 1pm – 3pm District 1 Community Center 43500 Virgo Rd., Onamia, MN 56359 Snacks Provided. Funded by Mille Lacs County Opioid Collaboration
Workshops for Caregivers Knowledge, Skills and Tools to achieve a balanced lifestyle First Thursday of the month from 1:00-2:30 pm at the Princeton Civic Center Caregiver Essentials | Thursday, November 2 Understand the impact of providing care for an older adult Help create balance Become aware of community resources Caregiving Through the Holidays | Thursday, […]
Please join the Minnesota Regional Prevention Coordinators and Public Health Law Center for our webinar series on key public health and prevention issues regarding the new Minnesota law legalizing and commercializing adult-use recreational cannabis. Registration Link Date: Monday, October 23, 2023 Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30pm Despite a requirement that legal cannabis is only allowed […]
Hope Through Early Prevention and Intervention: Share information on NIMH research efforts to identify at-risk individuals, help them improve quality of life, and prevent suicide attempts.