Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
News & Events from the East Central Adult Mental Health Initiative
Mark your calendar! 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 and offer an opportunity for businesses, organizations, and individuals to sponsor our event. […]
ALERT! Anti-Depressants During Hot Weather Take Care! If you are taking sertraline, citalopram, duloxatine, fluoxetine, mirtazipine or any other SNRI/SRRI you are more prone to overheating and dehydration. Please stay safe in this heat! Stay inside, stay hydrated, and wear sunscreen!
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO UNWIND AND BE YOURSELF? Hang out with others, play games, get creative with crafts – or simply bring your own book, lunch, or favorite activity and chill. Beginning August 2025 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month 10 AM – 2 PM Drop in anytime – stay for a bit […]
“Beyond Trauma” is a 9-week psychoeducational group that blends trauma-informed learning with mindfulness practices to support nervous system healing and self-awareness. BEYOND TRAUMA SATURDAY MORNINGS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER SERENITY CIRCLE COUNSELING 201 Main Street W, Isanti, MN Participants will explore how trauma affects the brain and body while building practical coping skills in a safe […]
Changing the Narrative Training Provided by Brianne McClellan East Central Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator Wednesday June 25 , 10:30-12:00 Chisago Mental Health Drop-In Center Main Street Church, 6500 Main St., North Branch Talking about mental health and suicide can be an uncomfortable and uncertain topic that can bring up different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes for […]
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 […]
Find mental health support in tough times When your mental health is off, it is important to find the help that is right for you. Where you go for help will depend on what is happening within your life. Often the best place to start is to talk with those that you already have connections […]
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 […]
Men need to know it’s okay to be men. Men need to know it’s okay to be male. Men need to know it’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to ask for help, to talk about feelings, to break down, to go to therapy, to be vulnerable, to need support, to cry. It’s okay. […]
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 […]
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 […]