Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
This month features: LAC Meeting Suncatcher Making 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! 1st & 3rd Thursday every month 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Play games, kick […]
The Chisago Drop-in is temporarily closed until further notice. Please check back for updates *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, ADULT COLORING, PUZZLES, WORD FIND, CROSSWORDS, […]
This month features: White Elephant Bingo LAC Meeting GAMES Movie and Popcorn MH Discussion Group 12:00-1:00 Set/attaining 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. If that is you, join us! Anytime from 10:00 […]
GreetingThe Salvation Army has launched a NEW website to make it easier for Isanti County residences to seek assistance. The new website, SAHELP.ORG, is easy to navigate and confidential. Please feel free to print, post and/or forward the attached flyer. Please email with any questions you may have. We are here to support the Isanti […]
Lakes and Pines will be opening the waitlist for our Bring It Home (BIH) voucher program. Applications will be open from April 1 through April 30th. The Bring It Home (BIH) Rental Assistance program is a new program funded through MN Housing to create rental assistance for low-income families across Minnesota. This is a tenant-based […]
Kanabec County Community Health will be hosting our second annual senior wellness fair on Tuesday, May 12, 10:00a – 1:00p at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora. We’ve chosen a little different structure this year and with that a new name – Thriving Expo. Our goal is to connect with those in the community that need […]
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 […]
Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. (Lakes & Pines) administers the Bridges Rental Assistance program for people with a diagnosed mental illness in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. To become part of the Bridges program you have to have a mental illness and you have to get a referral from a […]
Cambridge Family Pathways Pop-Up Food Distribution Tuesday, November 25, 2025 3:00pm-6:00pm Anoka-Ramsey Community College – Cambridge Campus 300 Spirit River Dr. S, Cambridge, MN 55008 ITEMS AVAILABLE Non-Perishables Meat Hygiene & Cleaning POP-UP OPEN TO AREA RESIDENTS Free Food Distribution Food will be distributed while supplies last, or until 6pm. Questions? Email Advancement@familypathways.org or call […]
This one day event will be held to help our community members and connect them with resources. Join us for a Day of Resources for Children, Adults, and Families! COMMUNITY DAY: RESOURCES IN PINE COUNTY NOV 19, 2025 9AM – 5PM HINCKLEY COMMUNITY CENTER 102 DUNN AVE HINCKLEY, MN 55037 This special event will bring […]
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, […]
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 […]