Mental Health Resource guides available!

We are excited to announce that the large Resource Guide has been completed. The booklet is posted to the below so you can download an electronic version, if you wish. Throughout the year, edited versions will be uploaded to the website so you’ll always have access to the most current information we have for the providers […]

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Chisago July 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: Sidewalk Chalk, Support Group, Flower Ornament, Bingo, Potluck Picnic Salads. 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 […]

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Pine July 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: MH Skills Group, Crafts, LAC Meeting, Taylor Falls Paddle Boat Trip, Health. Fair, Games! Check out the calendar below. 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 pm on Tuesdays. Great fun & helpful […]

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Mora Rocks the Park! 2025

MORA ROCKS the parks! Library Park or Kids Kingdom 3:00pm ALL AGES WELCOME – FREE EVENT JULY 26 – YARD GAMES JULY 10 NINJA WARRIOR COURSE JULY 17 KIDS YOGA JULY 24 POSITIVITY ROCKS AUGUST 7 GAGA BALL AUGUST 14 POSITIVITY T-SHIRTS & TIE DYE AUGUST 21 WATER WORKS The City of Mora and the […]

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Anti-Depressants During Hot Weather Alert!

ALERT! Anti-Depressants During Hot Weather Take Care!  If you are taking sertraline, citalopram, duloxatine, fluoxetine, mirtazipine or any other SNRI/SRRI you are more prone to overheating and dehydration. Please stay safe in this heat! Stay inside, stay hydrated, and wear sunscreen!

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Great News! Isanti Drop-in Center starts in August!

LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO UNWIND AND BE YOURSELF? Hang out with others, play games, get creative with crafts – or simply bring your own book, lunch, or favorite activity and chill. Beginning August 2025 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month 10 AM – 2 PM Drop in anytime – stay for a bit […]

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FREE Mental Health Support Groups North Branch – update

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. […]

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New Trauma Group Starting This Fall

“Beyond Trauma” is a 9-week psychoeducational group that blends trauma-informed learning with mindfulness practices to support nervous system healing and self-awareness. BEYOND TRAUMA SATURDAY MORNINGS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER SERENITY CIRCLE COUNSELING 201 Main Street W, Isanti, MN Participants will explore how trauma affects the brain and body while building practical coping skills in a safe […]

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Changing the Narrative

Changing the Narrative Training Provided by Brianne McClellan East Central Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator Wednesday June 25 , 10:30-12:00 Chisago Mental Health Drop-In Center Main Street Church, 6500 Main St., North Branch Talking about mental health and suicide can be an uncomfortable and uncertain topic that can bring up different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes for […]

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Pine June 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: MH Skills Group, LAC Meeting, Elephant Bingo, Games Walk Around, Let’s Go Fishing! Check out the calendar below. 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 pm on Tuesdays. Great fun & helpful activities […]

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Chisago June 2025 Drop-in Calendar

This month features: Support Groups, Planting Seeds, Tie Dying, Bingo, Changing the Narrative, Potluck BBQ. 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 […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week 4: Embrace your mental health journey

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 […]

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Be the Light

To “be the light” in someone’s dark moment means to offer support, understanding, and a sense of hope during a difficult time. This can involve providing comfort, encouragement, or simply being a good listener. It’s about transforming a challenging situation with kindness and positive energy. Here’s a more detailed explanation: Offer support: Be present for […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2: Nurture your well-being

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 […]

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Register by Friday May 9 Suicide Prevention Training

Northern MN Suicide Prevention Conference Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SouthShore Hotel on Lake Bemidji 1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Bemidji, MN 56601 Register by Friday May 9 Suicide Prevention Training This is a free, one-day event. Gain skills in important areas of wellbeing with expert presenters. There is even good […]

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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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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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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Lakes & Pines Housing Voucher Seminar

Lakes and Pines- Housing Voucher Seminar- May 14, 2025

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. Join us! Housing Voucher Seminar Wednesday May 14, 2025 First session– For Property Owners and Managers 9 AM to 12 PM Second session– For County Case Managers 1 PM to 2:30 PM Seminar Highlights : Housing Choice Voucher and Bridges Voucher Programs Housing Choice Voucher Locally Waiting List […]

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Northern MN Suicide Prevention Training

Northern MN Suicide Prevention Conference Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SouthShore Hotel on Lake Bemidji 1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Bemidji, MN 56601 This is a free, one-day event. Gain skills in important areas of wellbeing with expert presenters. There is even good food! Check out the flyer attached. Registration ends […]

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