Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Ideas to help with taking care of yourself
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
FREE Mental Health Support Groups Chisago County Drop-in Center Main Street Church – 6500 Main Street – North Branch, MN 1st and 3 Wednesdays from 12:30 — 1:30 pm! Please note: The June 18th & July 2nd groups are cancelled. We hope to be back by July 16th but that is still to be determined. […]
Learning about our mental health and what we need to support our wellbeing takes time. It’s important to make mental health an ongoing priority in our lives, take care of ourselves, know when to get help, and share our own stories about mental health when possible. Prioritizing self-care and emotional wellbeing as part of your […]
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 […]
Nurture your mental wellbeing Self-connection, or self-care, is about finding practices that help you thrive, and it can include a range of things. It takes purposeful effort, but it can help you maintain or improve your daily mental wellbeing. It can be helpful to think of it as taking time to connect with yourself and […]
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 […]
Men need to know it’s okay to be men. Men need to know it’s okay to be male. Men need to know it’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to ask for help, to talk about feelings, to break down, to go to therapy, to be vulnerable, to need support, to cry. It’s okay. […]
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 […]
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, […]
From Mental Health First Aid on October 25, 2024 To say 2024 has been challenging is an understatement. News cycles filled with natural disasters and stories of war make it easy to feel like we can’t catch a break. On top of that, a presidential election. This election cycle feels unique: The stakes feel higher, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Large or small, accomplishing any kind of goal can sometimes feel overwhelming as we try to reach it. Remember, making progress one step at a time can make all the difference in the world. It breaks down your goal into smaller pieces that you can handle better with less chance of frustration. Even if […]
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 […]