Category Archives: News & Events

Join us! SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 We are Walking for Recovery! WALK to show your solidarity with the local recovery community. CELEBRATE your recovery with live music, games, raffle & food truck. GATHER helpful resources for yourself or a loved one in need. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS THE OPENING OF THE LOST […]

Here’s a nature rich event that celebrates the fall equinox by engaging people in a variety of therapeutic nature based activities at Prairie Star Care Farm near Princeton. This farm has hosted the "Growing Resilience" program this summer, providing mental health support to individuals living in the counties served by AMHI. Here’s a general overview […]

Hi everyone, From the bottom of our hearts—thank you. Whether you joined as a participant, volunteered behind the scenes, or shared resources as a vendor, your presence at the Suicide Prevention Community Awareness Run & Walk at Robinson Park helped send a powerful message: no one walks alone. A special shoutout to this year’s sponsors […]

Week 3: Have the Conversation When we’re struggling, we often reach out first to friends, family, or coworkers. Talking about mental health—and suicide—can feel uncomfortable, but conversation saves lives. This week, we’re sharing the five #BeThe1To action steps and practical language you can use. 1) Ask How: Ask directly and calmly: “Are you thinking about suicide?” Then listen—without […]

Seven years ago, what began as a parking lot full of construction vehicles turned into something extraordinary Trick ‘r Truck, a community event that has now tripled in size and welcomed over 800 attendees in 2024. Each year, families come together at Recovering Hope Treatment Center to connect, discover resources, and reduce the stigma around […]

This Saturday! Our annual Suicide Prevention Community Awareness Run & Walk will be held this fall on September 13th at 9AM with the start & finish at Robinson Park in Pine City. We look forward to our regional community joining us to support suicide prevention and awareness. Scan the following QR code to register, or […]

16th Annual FREE Hay Ride for Food Drive Fun for the whole family! SUN, OCT. 5th, 2025 1 – 5:00 p.m. 2675 337th Ave. NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (1/2 mile north of Cub Foods) PLEASE BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO BENEFIT OUR LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED. ALL CASH DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE SALVATION ARMY. […]

Week 2: Find Support That Fits You: When your mental health feels off, the “right” help is the help you’ll actually use. Hope and healing come in many forms—peer support, trusted people, classes, helplines, and clinical care. Sharing what’s available in Minnesota reduces stigma and makes it easier to take the next step. Start where […]

September 8th is the 2nd annual 988 Day — a day of action to raise awareness and widely share more about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For 988 Day, we’re coming together to support 988 and spread the word that compassionate help is available anytime, anywhere. NAMI is excited to join our partners and […]

  Joint Statement from NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota on Tragic Shooting at Annunciation Church and School NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota, the national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply saddened by the devastating shooting and loss of life at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. With each school […]

The Power of PEER SUPPORT Turn your recovery experience into a rewarding career. Start with this free training! This six-day training (a $750 value) is offered at no cost through a partnership between CMJTS and the Isanti County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council. Eligibility: ■ Must be in recovery and attend all in-person training sessions Benefits: […]

Join us! Lakes and Pines 2nd Annual Community Picnic and Silent Auction Fundraiser Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN 55051 Free Food Community Resources Door Prizes Games for All Ages Music Online Silent Auction You can access the Online Silent Auction utilizing the link below. Please […]

Caring for a child other than your own? You are an FFN (Family, Friend, Neighbor) Caregiver. Here is a great resource for littles and their caregivers. Children Birth to Five: Monthly Learning Kits, Children’s a Basic needs Grants and more! All resources are FREE! Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Pine, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Isanti, Chisago residents […]

Chalk It Up! DRAW OR WRITE A MESSAGE OF HOPE Share Your Creations Hosted by: Pick’m Up Suicide Prevention Coalition When: All month long — September 1–30 Where: Anywhere in our communities across Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs counties—your own sidewalk/driveway or other permitted public spaces. About the event September is Suicide Prevention […]

Isanti County Operation Community Connect Connecting People to the Services They Need! 11am to 1pmSaturday, November 1, 2025 Free Event for All Isanti County Residents! First Baptist Church 304 South Main St, Cambridge Come Meet, Ask, Observe the Resources Isanti County Has to Offer! New Vendors! Free Haircuts! Free Dental Screenings! Free Flu Vaccines! Free […]

Week 1 — Know the Signs, Start the Conversation Mental health is as essential as physical health—it shapes how we think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. This week, we’re focusing on recognizing warning signs and knowing what to do next Know the Warning Signs Think of warning signs as an […]

Registration for our Beyond Trauma Group is closing soon, and we still have a few openings left in our 10:30 AM group at our Isanti location. This supportive, in-person group is designed to help participants understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, build healthier coping strategies, and begin the journey of healing in community. If […]

Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have […]

Kanabec County Operation Community Connect FREE RESOURCE EVENT Connecting Kanabec County Residents, of all ages, to local and surrounding area services and resources Thursday, October 16, 2025 11 am — 3 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church 536 South Union Street, Mora  Valuable Information & Resources from Multiple Vendors on-site Coats for Adults (Supply dependent on donations. […]