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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MN DHS Behavioral Health Seeking New Members

Do you want to help make decisions about critical federal funding to improve Minnesota’s mental health and substance use disorder systems? Apply today for one of 10 open positions on our Behavioral Health Planning Council. The council hosts six meetings a year, and members serve a two-year term. Click on this link to learn more […]

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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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3rd Annual Mental Wellness Day 2025

Third Annual Mental Wellness Day! Free event – All are welcome to attend! Saturday January 25th, 2025, 8:30 am to 2:15 pm Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd, Chisago City Free childcare, lunch and refreshments will be provided during the event. Get connected with resource vendors throughout the day. Opportunity to learn about different […]

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Peer2Peer Peer Support

About Peer2Peer Support The time following discharge from inpatient or emergency psychiatric care can be challenging for many people. There are often high rates of emergency department visits, re-admission to inpatient psychiatric care, and suicide. Providing support in the community is critical after discharge from emergency or inpatient care to help you continue on your […]

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PICK'M UP Suicide Prevention

PICK’M UP Suicide Prevention Coalition

Check out the PICK’M UP Suicide Prevention Coalition in our 5 county region. They are a dedicated coalition of individuals and organizations from Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs counties, united by the mission to prevent suicide and promote hope in our communities. Through education, outreach, and support for local initiatives, they work together […]

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Great new resources from the Minnesota Department of Health

FastTrackerMN.org is a free dynamic search website that gives Minnesotans access to real time availability for mental health and substance use help providers. Whether you’re searching for yourself, a loved one, a patient, or looking for general information, this is your place to start when it’s not an emergency, but you want to see someone […]

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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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Together, we can prevent suicide.

https://www.preventsuicidemn.org/ is a new website organized by the Minnesota Department of Health. It has trainings, resources, and other great information about suicide prevention. Please take a look. Together, we can prevent suicide. Suicide is a complex problem, but by working together, we can save lives. The Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network, along with partners and […]

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News Release: Preventable deaths by suicide declined in 2023

Preventable deaths by suicide declined in 2023 SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE, RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE AND PEOPLE CAN SEEK HELP BY CALLING OR TEXTING 988 In 2023, 815 Minnesotans died from suicide, down from the historically high number of 860 in 2022, according to preliminary data. The suicide rate fell from 14.8 per 100,000 in 2022 to […]

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