Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
This month features: Balloon painting LAC Meeting Games Mental Health Discussion Group Mental Health Bag Assembly Check out the calendar below for details. Great fun & helpful activities every week! 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 – […]
This month features: Support Group LAC Craft: Paper Shamrocks NAMI: In Our Own Voice Speaker BINGO See the calendar below for details. *Mental Health Support Group FREE support groups held by River Counseling. These will be an open conversation format. Miscellaneous games and crafts are always available! PLAY GAMES, CRIBBAGE, YAHTZEE, CARDS, DICE, WHITE ELEPHANT […]
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 […]
This month features: Balloon painting LAC Meeting Games Mental Health Discussion Group Mental Health Bag Assembly Check out the calendar below for details. Great fun & helpful activities every week! 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 – […]
This month features: Support Group* Valentine’s craft Valentine’s party & movie BINGO Potluck: taco bar See the calendar below for details. *Mental Health Support Group FREE support groups held by River Counseling. These will be an open conversation format. Miscellaneous games and crafts are always available! PLAY GAMES, CRIBBAGE, YAHTZEE, CARDS, DICE, WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO, […]
This month features: Movie & Popcorn: Boynton Beach Club LAC Meeting Games Diamond Art MH DISCUSSION GROUP Check out the calendar below for details. Great fun & helpful activities every week! 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 […]
This month features: Support Group* Learn to Knit a Scarf LAC Meeting Journal Making Potluck Pasta Bar See the calendar below for details. *Mental Health Support Group FREE support groups held by River Counseling. These will be an open conversation format. Miscellaneous games and crafts are always available! PLAY GAMES, CRIBBAGE, YAHTZEE, CARDS, DICE, WHITE […]
This month features: Support Group* Beaded Keychains White elephant BINGO Medicare 101 CLOSED Christmas Day New Years Eve Holiday Potluck See the calendar below for details. *Mental Health Support Group FREE support groups held by River Counseling. These will be an open conversation format. Miscellaneous games and crafts are always available! PLAY GAMES, CRIBBAGE, YAHTZEE, […]
This month features: White Elephant Bingo LAC MEETING GAMES Christmas Party! (sign up – see the flyer below) Christmas Craft Yard Santa/Elf/Snowman Karaoke and New Year goals Check out the calendar below for details. Great fun & helpful activities every week! The Drop-in Centers are for those 18 and older and want mental health support. […]
This month features: LAC Meeting & GAMES Drop-in Center Closed Veteran’s Day November 11th Movie Theater Outing- must sign up Limited spots available Thanksgiving Potluck! Skills Group Check out the calendar below for details. Great fun & helpful activities every week! The Drop-in Centers are for those 18 and older and want mental health support. […]
This month features: Potluck Thanksgiving themed! Participants are welcome to bring a side with one side dish made as a group. Bingo Play traditional, four corners, coverall. Winner gets to pick a prize! Mental Health Support Group FREE support groups held bi-weekly by River Counseling. These will be an open conversation format. Miscellaneous games and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]