Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) From NAMI Minnesota Thursday June 11 & Friday June 12 from 8:30 am to 5 pm Rochester Area Foundation 12 Elton Hills Drive Northwest Rochester, MN 55901 Learn to provide suicide first aid. ASIST is a best practice in suicide prevention where participants learn to intervene and help prevent the […]
Wellness in the Woods has created inviting and engaging zoom meetings that promote mental wellness and community for people living with mental health challenges. Each meeting is hosted by a peer specialist with similar life experiences. There is something for everyone! Click on this link to learn more about Virtual Peer Support! You will […]
Certified Peer Specialist Training Information Session March 5, 2026, 11:00am – 1:00pm If you live in Minnesota and are interested in learning more about an upcoming Certified Peer Specialist Training, join us for an information meeting. What to Expect: Understand Certified Peer Specialist Training Learn about the accommodations available to attend the two weeks of training sessions […]
NAMI will be coming to the North Branch Drop-in Center and presenting: In Our Own Voice Wednesday, March 18th at 11 am Chisago Drop-in Center 6500 Main Street, North Branch MN 55056 This has been a topic of conversation at the Local Advisory Council, following discussion on personal experiences within our community. This particular presentation […]
UpcomingWellness Recovery Action Plan® seminars Whether you’re building your own WRAP® or deepening your facilitation skills, we’d love to have you join us. WRAP® Seminar I Building Your Wellness Recovery Action Plan® May 26 & 27, 2026 | 9:30am-4:00pm (each day) $100 | Virtual Register at: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wrap-seminar-i WRAP® Seminar II Advanced Facilitator Training August 12-14, […]
Join us for this virtual event. Home is Where the Health Is: Making the Right Move After a Loss March 16, 2026 9:30 am – 11:00 am After the loss of a spouse or partner, making decisions about your home can feel overwhelming. This webinar helps you pause, reflect, and explore what is best for […]
This is a final reminder that registration for our Rising Beyond Trauma Circle ends Friday. This valuable group is only offered twice per year. Participants learn how trauma impacts the brain and body, along with practical coping skills—all in a supportive setting. No trauma stories are shared. Rising beyond trauma circle is a nine week […]
We are reaching out to let you know that we currently have openings in our Rising Beyond Trauma Circle. This group is designed to help attendees: Understand the psychological and physical impact of trauma Connect with others in a supportive environment Learn practical coping strategies Please note, there is no sharing of personal trauma histories […]
Community Naloxone Training Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm The Bridge Outreach, 242 3rd Ave NW, Cambridge MN PREVENT AN OVERDOSE. SAVE A LIFE. At this training, you’ll learn: How to recognize an opioid overdose All about naloxone (NARCAN) About Steve’s Law (MN Good Samaritan and Naloxone Legislation) See a demo of naloxone administration Get […]
From Mayo Clinic You can support someone who is dealing with stress after a scary or painful event. This stress could be from an accident, abuse — such as verbal, physical, domestic or sexual — military combat or another type of trauma. If someone has strong stress symptoms in the first month after the event, […]
PRESENTATION & RESOURCE FAIR It’s Complicated: Kids, Screens, & Mental Health with Erin Walsh This FREE presentation is designed for parents and caregivers of children from primary through high school. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Resource Fair: 5:00-6:00 PM Presentation: 6:00-7:30 PM Cambridge Middle School Cafetorium 31374 Xylite St. NE, Cambridge, MN 55008 To register click here or scan […]
Feeling anxious is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, school, work, or family. But anxiety disorders involve more than occasional worry or fear. For people with these disorders, anxiety does not go away, is felt in many situations, and can get worse over time. What is generalized […]
Learning about our mental health and what we need to support our wellbeing takes time. It’s important to make mental health an ongoing priority in our lives, take care of ourselves, know when to get help, and share our own stories about mental health when possible. Prioritizing self-care and emotional wellbeing as part of your […]
Nurture your mental wellbeing Self-connection, or self-care, is about finding practices that help you thrive, and it can include a range of things. It takes purposeful effort, but it can help you maintain or improve your daily mental wellbeing. It can be helpful to think of it as taking time to connect with yourself and […]
Mental health is a vital part of overall well-being, and understanding common conditions can be the first step toward finding support and improving quality of life. This resource offers information on a range of mental health issues that people frequently seek help for, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), […]
We all have mental health. Mental health is our ability to engage with our emotions, thoughts, interactions with others, and the world around us. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act every day. Just like with our physical health, we can do things that make us mentally healthier and happier. When you feel […]
4 things to know about Depression in Women Feeling sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. Depression is different—it is a mood disorder that can affect how a person feels, thinks, and acts. Read this fact sheet to learn about depression in women and ways to get help. 1. Depression is a […]
NAMI Minnesota has collaborated with the National Library of Medicine Minnesota State Advisor Group to create a Crisis Resource handout that meets readability standards for medical information. We have updated our 2024 Crisis Resource Handout with these standards and have had it translated into Spanish, Hmong, Somali, and Ojibwe. Click on the links below to […]
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 […]
February 5th is a significant day for the Recovery Community! It’s a day filled with inspiring speakers, opportunities to connect with legislators, and a chance to strengthen our community. Here’s what’s happening: Recovery Day on the Hill Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: State Capitol Rotunda Hosted by MARCO Click on this to Register […]