Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
News & Events from the East Central Adult Mental Health Initiative
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. When you feel mentally well, […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While mental health is important to address year-round, Mental Health Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices to broadcast the message that mental health matters. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme is “You matter.” The theme is intended to remind […]
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 […]
This month features: Growing Connections Info Meeting LAC Meeting Make your own keychain Check out the calendar below for details. Great fun & helpful activities every week! The Drop-in Centers are for those 18 and older and want mental health support. If that is you, join us! 1st & 3rd Thursday every month 10:00 am […]
This month features: Growing Resilience Group Presentation LAC 11:00-12:00 GAMES Salt Painting Mental Health Discussion Group 12:00-1:00 on the 26th Refusal Skills #1 Pine County Mental Health Awareness Month Event May 21st at Pine Tech Register by May 14th All are welcome! Click on this link: Check out the calendar below for drop-in details. Great […]
VIRTUAL GROUP GRANDPARENTS & KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Raising Tweens & Teens Facilitated by: Annelies Hagemeister, LICSW, PHD & April Fohrman, MS A supportive group for grandparents and relatives raising tweens and teens. Offering connection, understanding, and support for both temporary and long-term care. What you will find in this group: Helpful skills and tools […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Community Walk September 19, 2026 – Mora High School – Please share! Hosted by the PICK’M Up Suicide Prevention Coalition email: pickmupc@gmail.com
Build connection, gain insight, and grow alongside other caregivers. Join us for a book-based discussion of The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. This book offers 12 practical strategies to help parents and caregivers understand and support a child’s developing brain, fostering emotional growth, resilience, and stronger parent-child relationships. Discussions will […]
Isanti County GRANDPARENTS & KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Raising Tweens & Teens Facilitated by: Ahnnica Baade, MA, LPCC A supportive group for grandparents and relatives raising tweens and teens. Offering connection, understanding, and support for both temporary and long-term care. Event Details: 340 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN Mondays 1:30 -2:30pm April 13 through June […]
Fernbrook Family Center (Formerly Lighthouse Family & Child Services) has local offices in Princeton, Cambridge, and Milaca offering mental health and therapeutic services in a variety of environments in the home, community or in our office locations. These include in school, day treatment, child care settings, and more. We are working to rebuild the CTSS […]
Central Minnesota Council on Aging is currently seeking applications for a 40 hours / week Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator (formerly Senior LinkAge Line). This position plays an important role working directly with older adults and their families providing person-centered assessments, options counseling, and care coordination. In doing so, supporting successful community living and care transitions. Key […]
Mental Health Awareness Month Event Thursday, May 21, 2026 Doors Open @ 9:00am Pine Technical & Community College 900 4th St Se, Pine City, Mn 55063 The Pine County Behavioral Health Unit is hosting our 4th annual Mental Health Awareness Event on May 21st at the Pine Technical Community College. Event is free to public 18+ and […]
Please join us for an upcoming virtual CE event on April 24 designed for behavioral health professionals. Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm CST Presentation Title: Psychosis and De-escalation Presenter: Jeff Thorfinnson, LPCC, LADC, NCC Location: Virtual Cost: $10 – 2 CEs provided Presentation Description: In this educational session, you will learn how symptoms of […]
Growing Resilience At Prairie Star Care Farm: Cultivating Nature-based Coping Skills & Connection Supporting People Living with Severe & Persistent Mental Health Challenges Weekly Sessions May-Sept Offered Wednesdays & Thursdays 1-4pm Come to Experience: Accessible Gardening Planting & Tending Intentions for Personal Growth Preparing a Healthy Food from the Garden Mindful Movement & Labyrinth Experiences […]
My name is Shae Sichmeller and I am an L.A.D.C with Sagent Behavioral Health, formally Nystrom and Associates. My primary role is the completion of comprehensive assessments and updates along with making referrals to the appropriate level of care. My turnaround time is 24-48 hours, as I understand the importance of rapid access to services. […]
Join us for two days of learning and networking with suicide prevention partners from across the State. Be a part of the conversation with thought leaders and practitioners as we explore cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies, all centered on advancing suicide prevention efforts. MAY 6 – MAY 8, 2026 DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER (DECC) 350Harbor […]
Parenting Skills Program In Person – Hinckley, MN – openings available Plum Behavioral Health Services Please share. Available openings in the Friday, IN PERSON, Evidence Based Parenting Skills Program provided by Plum Behavioral Health Services. The program has a rolling referral structure, and it is not too late to refer! An informational flyer is linked […]
From: Deanna Austin We currently have several openings available, including evening appointment times, and are actively accepting new referrals. RESERVED COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE IN PERSON AT OUR ISANTI LOCATION MON 8AM, 2PM, 3РM TUES 12 PM, 2 PM, 4PM, 5PM, 6PM WED 9AM, 10AM, 12PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, 5PM THU 3PM Appointments can fill quickly, […]
It’s OK To Ask for Help Being a caregiver for someone you love is truly an act of devotion. And when that someone has served our country, the role carries even deeper meaning. It’s an honor, even on the days that feel especially hard. Spring is a season of fresh starts—a chance to pause, reflect, […]
Ascent Wellness is hosting a workshop called "Rooted & Resilient," specifically designed for parents navigating the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health needs in their children. Workshop Overview: Raising a child with complex needs, such as Autism, ADHD, anxiety, or depression, comes with unique challenges. This workshop provides a safe space for parents to: Explore […]