January 2025 Virtual Peer Support Calendar

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 […]

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December 2024 Virtual Peer Support Calendar

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 […]

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Regional Prevention Information and Updates

A lot of great information, training, and resources from the Regional Prevention Coordinator. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested. Trainings/Webinars Strength in Connection: Fostering Belonging for Youth and Communities – Tuesday, October 1, 10:00a – 11:30a. FREE. Virtual. If you are unable to attend ‘live’ and would like […]

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Together, we can prevent suicide.

https://www.preventsuicidemn.org/ is a new website organized by the Minnesota Department of Health. It has trainings, resources, and other great information about suicide prevention. Please take a look. Together, we can prevent suicide. Suicide is a complex problem, but by working together, we can save lives. The Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network, along with partners and […]

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Community Talks Event – Wednesday, October 2 at Ogilvie Schools

The Community Talks Event Committee is excited to share the flier for the upcoming event on Wednesday, October 2, beginning at 5:00p with a meal and presentations beginning at 5:45p. Please share this with community members, parents, faith communities, schools, and others that you think would like to attend. If a business would like to […]

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Beyond the High September 12, 2024 7:00p

We invite everyone to join us at “Beyond the High, Understanding and Preventing Substance Misuse and Addiction” on Thursday, September 12, 7:00p – 8:00p at Mora High School Auditorium. Learn about the impacts of substance misuse, addiction, and recovery, and ways to keep our community and youth healthy and substance free. The flier is attached […]

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Join PICK’M UP Coalition – September is Suicide Prevention Month

Greetings, In Minnesota, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-34-year-olds and the eighth leading cause of death, overall. With the vision of reducing suicides to zero within Region 7E, the PICK’M Up Coalition was formed. The PICK’M Up Coalition is open to anyone in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, or Mille Lacs counties […]

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Weekly Mindfulness Calendar

Here’s a great resource tool designed & sponsored by the East Central Innovation Team, 2024. Summer is a perfect time to get started with good mental health habits! Sun’s out, weather’s great, vacation time, time to chill and take care of yourself! Sunday Funday: Take a walk and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Look […]

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Wholistic Well-Being Bingo!

Here is a great tool to help Nourish Your Mind Body, and Soul! We all know that many times it’s the simple things we do that help keep our mental well-being on track. Now that it’s summer, it’s a beautiful time to get out and get active on a sunny day or do some inside […]

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Surround yourself with those who LIFT YOU UP!

Here are a few tips found at WebMD about how friends help and how to make new ones, too. Friends Increase your sense of belonging and purpose Boost your happiness and reduce stress Improve your self-confidence and self-worth Help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss, or the death of a […]

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ONE PILL CAN KILL, Feb. 28, 2024

Join us for this free event Wednesday, February 28 5:30 – 8:00 pm Isanti Middle School Auditorium Doors open at 5:30 pm with free pizza and community resources Program begins at 6:15 pm Open to the public: Students and families are encouraged to attend. VIEWING OF ‘MINNESOTA’S FENTANYL CRISIS’ Investigated byWCCO Panel Discussion with local […]

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Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training

April 5 – 6, 2024 Adult Focused Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training About the Training The AFSP Facilitator Training Program offers suicide prevention organizers a way to create and facilitate a community support group for suicide loss survivors in the aftermath of a suicide. This course is offered as a two-day training of up […]

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Keep Going. You are Worth it!

Life is a journey, not a race. If you feel like quitting, stop, take a deep breath, maybe take a break, and get ready to go back at it. Here are some good habits to help you stay on track.* Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood […]

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Free Naloxone training

Recovery in the Woods Presents Free Naloxone training this Saturday in Onamia. Presenters: Ashley Wright Jason Sam, Jr. December 2, 2023, 1pm – 3pm District 1 Community Center 43500 Virgo Rd., Onamia, MN 56359 Snacks Provided. Funded by Mille Lacs County Opioid Collaboration

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