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  Building Better Caregivers Register Today! Caring for a Veteran can sometimes feel isolating, as if you’re carrying the responsibility all on your own, but the good news is, you don’t have to go through it by yourself. Support is available to help lighten the load and connect you with others who understand what you’re […]

2026 CHISAGO AGE WELL EXPO “It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New!” Friday, October 16th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Chisago Lakes High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) www.ChisagoAgeWell.org for more information Presentations: 10:30 am Keynote Speaker: “Joy in Every Season” Jenni Thyng Speaker & Entertainer 1:00 pm “What’s New in Medicare 2027?” Laura […]

NAMI Minnesota and the Mental Health Legislative Network invite Greater Minnesota voters to nonpartisan candidate forums focused on mental health policy, suicide prevention, and the issues affecting people living with mental illnesses, their families, and their communities. This nonpartisan event will give you an opportunity to get to know the candidates on the ballot in […]

Learn the warning signs and protect yourself from fraud. Scammers are extra busy this time of year. They may pretend to be from Medicare or an insurance company to try to steal your personal information — or even enroll you in a plan without your knowledge. Avoid Fraud If you get an unwanted call, just […]

An Overview of MA Work Requirements Join us on Facebook for our October FB-Live Presentation English on 10/14 at 3:00pm Somali on 10/21 at 1:00pm Spanish on 10/21 at 3:00pm Many who rely on Medical Assistance (MA) for their healthcare may be confused by the changes and concerned about their coverage and getting the care […]

SAVE THE DATE! MAY 10-13, 2027 MINNESOTA SUICIDE PREVENTION CONFERENCE MAYO CIVIC CENTER, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Join professionals, advocates, community leaders, people with lived experience, and partners for the second annual statewide gathering dedicated to advancing suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts. CEUs Available! Registration coming soon! MNSuicidePreventionConference.org TENTATIVE SCHEDULE MONDAY, MAY 10: Evening: Reception/Resources TUESDAY, […]

Position Title: Consumer/Family Member Representative The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative (7E AMHI) Governing Board is looking for a Consumer/Family Member Representative (CFMR) who has a personal belief in and hopefulness for recovery, an interest in the development of local mental health services, who can help identify gaps in mental health services, model wellness, […]

Let’s talk about mental health resources Talking about mental health resources in your community can help focus on hope and healing. It is important to find the help that is right for you when your mental health feels off. Hope and healing can come from many places and in many forms to get the support […]

A Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is a trained professional who uses their personal, lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to mentor, guide, and support others on their own healing journeys. The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative is pleased to be in a position to offer full CPSS training for up […]

The Suicide Prevention Community Awareness Run & Walk is Saturday, September 19, at 9:00am! Same day registration is welcome! We are excited to gather with community members from across the region on Saturday at Mora High School for a meaningful morning focused on hope, healing, remembrance, and community connection. Event reminders: 📍 Mora High School […]

Let’s talk about mental health in our community Talking about mental health in communities helps raise awareness and supports those who need help. Talking about mental health and suicide on a community-level can help raise awareness and support suicide prevention efforts and encourage those who need extra support to connect to services. Surrounding people and […]

Hope for Recovery by NAMI Minnesota Andover YMCAAndover, MN Saturday, October 10  •  8 AM – 12 PM A free education program for families, friends, and loved ones of a teen or adult living with a mental illness. You are not alone. Hope for Recovery is a four-hour workshop where participants learn about anxiety disorders, […]

The 2026 Suicide Prevention Community Awareness Run & Walk is now just one week away! We are looking forward to bringing community members together on Saturday, September 19 at Mora High School for a morning focused on awareness, hope, remembrance, and connection. This event is an opportunity to: • Support mental health awareness and suicide […]

Let’s talk about mental health with loved ones Talking to a loved one about mental health is one of the best ways to get the help we need. Often our first points of contact when we are struggling are our friends, family, or colleagues. If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard […]

Let’s change how we talk about mental health What we say to ourselves and others about mental health matters. We all have mental health and it’s as essential to a person’s life just as physical health. Mental health (https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health) includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and […]

CHALK IT UP! DRAW OR WRITE A MESSAGE OF HOPE September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – A time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. How You Can Help During the month of September, The PICK’M-Up Suicide Prevention Coalition invites you to draw or write a message of hope, awareness, or […]