CALM Conversations CALM Conversations is designed to provide friends, family and others with information on how to recognize and respond to suicide risk with an additional focus on reducing access to lethal means – especially firearms. Participants learn how to talk with someone who might be having these thoughts in a collaborative, non-judgmental and supportive […]
Virtual QPR Training Suicide Prevention Training for Farmers and Farm Families Cost: Free Date: March 20, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT Over the last decade, farmers and farm families have experienced increasing pressures resulting in high levels of stress, mental health issues, and deaths by suicide. QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals […]
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than one million adults have been trained in classroom […]
Date and Time: Friday, April 4, 9am – 5pm Saturday, April 5, 8am – 4pm * Participants must attend both days* Location: Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington (by Mall of America) 7800 Bloomington Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425 Contact: Cara Fox, AFSP MN Loss and Healing Chair, cara.fox@afspmn.org Before You Begin: Who Should Attend? Mental health […]
What is Mental Health First Aid and what does it Teach? MHFA is skills-based training that teaches both professionals and community members alike – how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing […]
The Hopeful Science Behind Positive Experiences Across the Lifespan WEBINAR January 28, 9:30-11:00am Registration: free! Presented by Carla Ritz, Managing Director , Montana Institute One of the most exciting applications of the Science of the Positive is in the developing body of scientific research around positive experiences as a counterbalance to the harmful physical, mental, […]
Tuesday February 11, 2025 | 10 – 11:30 am Facilitation Skills – Shifting from Routine to Engaging Presented by: Jason Anderson Whether you are delivering training, leading a meeting, or providing an update to a board – building facilitation skills is an area that can have profound results. Increased competency in this area allows your […]
NAMI MN is hosting a FREE virtual conference on Saturday, February 8, 2025. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT, so register soon if you plan to attend. Super Saturday Educational Conference for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Mental Illness Theme: Family Roadtrip to Mental Health This year, NAMI Minnesota is holding a virtual […]
SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE. ANYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills Learn and practice a life-saving intervention model Widely used by professional and the general public Studies show that ASIST participants gain: Knowledge about suicide Skills to reach out Confidence to help save a life Must attend both days (16 hours) and […]
The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and joy, but it can also bring a fair share of stress and overwhelming feelings. From juggling social commitments to managing financial pressures, the demands of the season can feel daunting. With the right strategies, however, you can navigate the holidays with ease and focus on […]
NOTE: This event is tonight at 7:00pm! This is a free training. You will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose, all about naloxone (Narcan), and about Steve’s Law. See a demo of naloxone administration. Get your own Naloxone kit! This is a hybrid training. Join us In person or Online. Hosted by Ashley Wright […]
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 […]