Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
News & Events from the East Central Adult Mental Health Initiative
Greetings! The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI) Governing Board has identified available funding for the calendar year 2026. AMHI funding supports services or projects that address gaps in the adult mental health continuum or reduce barriers to serving adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and […]
February 27th, 2026 Dear Prospective Respondent, Isanti County, on behalf of the Region 7E Governing Board, is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified providers to deliver Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Services to residents within Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties, including the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Nation. The […]
Small Restarts Late winter and early spring can feel like an in-between season. It’s still cold and dark, but there are hints of longer days and more sun. Try using this time to practice small restarts. These should be simple and easy. Try picking a gentle habit you’ve enjoyed that helps you feel grounded, like […]
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 […]
Certified Peer Specialist Training Information Session March 5, 2026, 11:00am – 1:00pm If you live in Minnesota and are interested in learning more about an upcoming Certified Peer Specialist Training, join us for an information meeting. What to Expect: Understand Certified Peer Specialist Training Learn about the accommodations available to attend the two weeks of training sessions […]
NAMI will be coming to the North Branch Drop-in Center and presenting: In Our Own Voice Wednesday, March 18th at 11 am Chisago Drop-in Center 6500 Main Street, North Branch MN 55056 This has been a topic of conversation at the Local Advisory Council, following discussion on personal experiences within our community. This particular presentation […]
Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan Focus Groups and Regional Listening Sessions Please join us at one of these opportunities to help shape the next state suicide prevention plan! Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan Focus Groups The Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Minnesota Suicide […]
UpcomingWellness Recovery Action Plan® seminars Whether you’re building your own WRAP® or deepening your facilitation skills, we’d love to have you join us. WRAP® Seminar I Building Your Wellness Recovery Action Plan® May 26 & 27, 2026 | 9:30am-4:00pm (each day) $100 | Virtual Register at: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wrap-seminar-i WRAP® Seminar II Advanced Facilitator Training August 12-14, […]
Mental Health Drop-in Center St. Patrick’s Day Bingo March 19th 2026 @ 10:30 AM Common Ground Church COME WEARING YOUR BEST GREEN OUTFIT PAINTING CRAFTS WILL BE AVAILABLE Flyer attached below: St Patty Day Bingo Flyer.pdf
Tom London Memorial Walk 2026 Join us for an afternoon of connection, community, and remembrance — honoring Tom’s legacy and supporting peer-led mental health and substance use recovery programs across Minnesota. No ticket or formal registration is required. Simply join us in person — and if you’d like to support the walk, you can donate […]
Good news! The community and people looking for help in Pine or Isanti counties can go to SAHelp.com to apply for assistance. This is a big thing that should really help with processing applications and getting help to people faster. Salvation Army Launches “SAHelp” [ROSEVILLE, Minn.] – The Salvation Army Northern Division is proud to […]
Join us for this virtual event. Home is Where the Health Is: Making the Right Move After a Loss March 16, 2026 9:30 am – 11:00 am After the loss of a spouse or partner, making decisions about your home can feel overwhelming. This webinar helps you pause, reflect, and explore what is best for […]
3rd Annual SILVER SOCIAL Sunday, February 15, 2026 • 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Braham Event Center • Pie walk • Live music • Local vendors • Pie social • Drag bingo • Pizza & Salad Lunch FREE AND OPEN TO ALL! Featured Speaker: Natalie Matthewson, Central MN Council on Aging “The Grace of Becoming: Reimagining How […]
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A REGIONAL LISTENING SESSION IN YOUR AREA! The Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Minnesota Suicide Prevention Taskforce, is inviting community members to help shape the next Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan. This plan helps guide the priorities and strategies […]
This is a final reminder that registration for our Rising Beyond Trauma Circle ends Friday. This valuable group is only offered twice per year. Participants learn how trauma impacts the brain and body, along with practical coping skills—all in a supportive setting. No trauma stories are shared. Rising beyond trauma circle is a nine week […]
Learn from U of M associate professor and clinician and supervisor Dr. Meyer-Kalos PhD, LP practical ways to spot and treat psychosis. $50Learn from U of M associate professor and clinician and supervisor Dr. Meyer-Kalos PhD, LP practical ways to spot and treat psychosis. $50 Training and objectives: Differentiate between various psychotic symptoms, e.g., hallucinations, […]
We are reaching out to let you know that we currently have openings in our Rising Beyond Trauma Circle. This group is designed to help attendees: Understand the psychological and physical impact of trauma Connect with others in a supportive environment Learn practical coping strategies Please note, there is no sharing of personal trauma histories […]
My name is Dawn and I own A New Dawn Mental Health, Inc. I wanted to connect introduce myself and our company. We provide mental health therapy and wanted to extend our services to your clients as needed. Please keep us in mind for virtual mental health therapy for clients that may benefit from this […]
Minnesota Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Behavioral Health Administration announces the upcoming free training “MN Diagnostic Assessment Updates 2023-2025: Incorporating assessment of substance use, including commercial tobacco” hosted by the Lung Mind Alliance. Presenters include DHS staff and a community mental health provider. Purpose: This training updates mental health providers on changes to diagnostic assessment […]
FREE MENTAL HEALTH CLASS CREATING CARING COMMUNITIES NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be coming to the North Branch Drop-in Center and presenting on Creating Caring Communities, on January 28th at 11 am. This has been a topic of conversation at the Local Advisory Council, following discussion on personal experiences within our community. […]