News & Events from the East Central Adult Mental Health Initiative
Beyond The High – April 16, 2025 – 5:30p Cambridge-Isanti High School Performing Arts Center 430 8th Avenue NE, Cambridge MN 5:30 Resource Fair and Pizza 6:00 Baccus Family 7:00 Panel of Local Experts Hear about the Bacchus’ Family’s experience with Cannabis Addiction, Psychosis, and Suicide. Parent discretion recommended for younger audiences due to the […]
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. Join us! Housing Voucher Seminar Wednesday May 14, 2025 First session– For Property Owners and Managers 9 AM to 12 PM Second session– For County Case Managers 1 PM to 2:30 PM Seminar Highlights : Housing Choice Voucher and Bridges Voucher Programs Housing Choice Voucher Locally Waiting List […]
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 […]
This month features: Cookie Bites, Deanna (new group discussion), LAC meeting, Canvas Painting, Board Games, Group, Pot Luck & Planting Herbs! Check out the calendar below. The Drop-in Centers are for those 18 and older and want mental health support. If that is you, join us! Anytime from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on […]
This month features: Support Groups, LAC Meeting, Finger knitting, Movie, Bingo, & Pot Luck. See the calendar below for details. ALSO, PLAY GAMES, CRIBBAGE, YAHTZEE, CARDS, DICE, WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO, ADULT COLORING, PUZZLES, WORD FIND, CROSSWORDS, ARTS & CRAFTS, OR BRING YOUR OWN. The Drop-in Center provide a place for individuals to come learn about […]
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 […]
Do you want to help make decisions about critical federal funding to improve Minnesota’s mental health and substance use disorder systems? Apply today for one of 10 open positions on our Behavioral Health Planning Council. The council hosts six meetings a year, and members serve a two-year term. Click on this link to learn more […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mental Health Day on the Hill 2025 We are so excited you are interested in joining us at the Mental Health Day on the Hill on Thursday, February 20th in Saint Paul. Our theme this year is From Crisis to Recovery: A Path Forward for Mental Health A welcome and policy briefing will be held […]
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 […]
Third Annual Mental Wellness Day! Free event – All are welcome to attend! Saturday January 25th, 2025, 8:30 am to 2:15 pm Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd, Chisago City Free childcare, lunch and refreshments will be provided during the event. Get connected with resource vendors throughout the day. Opportunity to learn about different […]
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 […]
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 find […]
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 […]