October 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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Chisago October 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: Potluck Participants are welcome to bring their favorite dish! Presentation: MA 101 Information and question session regarding MNsure.org and Medical Assistance. Bingo Play traditional, four corners, coverall. Winner gets to pick a prize! Fall Leaf Painting Follow along how to paint an autumn tree for beginners. This is an easy painting using […]

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Pine October 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: White Elephant Bingo, LAC Meeting, Skills Group, Diamond Painting, Halloween Party! (sign up sheet is at the drop-in center). Check out the calendar below for details. The Drop-in Centers are for those 18 and older and want mental health support. If that is you, join us! Anytime from 10:00 am – 2:00 […]

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Chisago September 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: Potluck – Participants are welcome to bring a side with one side dish made as a group. *LAC meeting will be held at the Drop-in Center Bingo – Play traditional, four corners, coverall. Winner gets to pick a prize! Special Craft – Fall is here! We will be using tissue paper to […]

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Pine September 2025 Drop-in Calendar

September is Suicide Awareness Month This month features: Let’s Go Fishing (registration is full), LAC & NAMI Meetings, QPR Training, White Elephant Bingo, In Our Own Voice Training, Painting & Coloring. Check out the calendar below for details. The Drop-in Centers are for those 18 and older and want mental health support. If that is […]

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Pine August 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: MH Skills Group, Outside BBQ & Games, Crafts, LAC Meeting, Movie & Music Trivia, White Elephant Bingo, Let’s Go Fishing! Check out the calendar below for details. The Drop-in Centers are for those 18 and older and want mental health support. If that is you, join us! Anytime from 10:00 am – […]

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Chisago August 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: Support Groups, Wind Chimes & Mobiles, Bingo, DIY Pizza. See the calendar below for details. ALSO, PLAY GAMES, CRIBBAGE, YAHTZEE, CARDS, DICE, WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO, ADULT COLORING, PUZZLES, WORD FIND, CROSSWORDS, ARTS & CRAFTS, OR BRING YOUR OWN. The Drop-in Center provide a place for individuals to come learn about Illness Management […]

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Find mental health support in tough times

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 […]

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Learn about Common Mental Health Conditions

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), […]

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Explore your Mental Health

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 […]

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Depression in Women 4 things to know

Depression in Women: 4 THINGS TO KNOW

4 things to know about Depression in Women Feeling sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. Depression is different—it is a mood disorder that can affect how a person feels, thinks, and acts. Read this fact sheet to learn about depression in women and ways to get help. 1. Depression is a […]

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MN Teen Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training April 4 & 5, 2025

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 […]

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Recovery Day and Peer Day on the Hill – February 5th 9:30-4pm!

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 […]

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Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training Information

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 […]

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Positive Experiences – Hopeful Science January 28

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, […]

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Facilitation Skills – Routine to Engaging February 11

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 […]

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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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