Naloxone Trainings: Pine City Oct. 6 & Cambridge Oct. 11

Pine City Armory, 1305 Main Street S, Pine City, MN October 6, 2023 3pm – 4pm This training is provided by the Steve Rummler Hope Network. We need your help to lower over dose rates and deaths in our community. Naloxone and Fentanyl test strips available at no cost to you. More info: Destiny Gerner, […]

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Color to Calm with Music from Tony Digatono

Color to Calm with Live Music featuring Tony Digatono Come join us for a free fully catered meal and live performance from Tony Digatono. There is adult coloring to do as you enjoy the music. To reserve your seat: Ashley@mnwitw.org Monday September 11 5:30pm – 7:30pm KANABEC COUNTY Mora Public Library 200 W Maple Mora […]

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Feeling Anxious? Try Grounding.

Look around you. Find: 5 things you can see. 4 things you can touch. 3 things you can hear. 2 things you can smell. 1 thing you can taste. This is called grounding. Grounding can be helpful in changing your thought pattern whenever you feel anxious. Grounding may help with many mental health issues to […]

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Recovery is Possible

Lunch and Learn Recovery is Possible Presented by: Ashley Wright, CPRS, CPS, FPRS Bert Brandt August 23, 2023 at 12 PM Join via ZOOM ID 972 6705 7213 No Registration Required Come join two Certified Peer Specialists, Bert Brandt, and Ashley Wright, as they share how they each got involved with Wellness in the Woods […]

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Slowing down racing thoughts

5 simple ways for calming and refocusing when anxious or negative thoughts surge through your mind. Anxiety and anxiety disorder is the most common mental health issue affecting 40 million adults in the US. About half of adults with depression also have anxiety issues. Anxiety and anxiety disorders come in many forms and can be […]

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Wellness in the Woods Annual Conference

This year’s conference focuses on the topic of Recovery Revealed: An in-depth experience of the recovery journey. Other topics include Laughter Yoga, Historical Perspectives on Trauma, and CLAS. LOCATION: Sourcewell 202 12th St SE, Staples, MN COST: $50/In Person Ticket (includes lunch) $40/Virtual Ticket Pre Conference Cost: $25 virtual or in person Pre Conference – […]

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Color to Calm with Live Music

Color to Calm with Live Music featuring Tony Digatono Come join us for a free fully catered meal and live performance from Tony Digatono. There is adult coloring to do as you enjoy the music. To reserve your seat: Ashley@mnwitw.org Monday August 28 5pm – 7pm ISANTI COUNTY The Bridge Outreach 242 3rd Ave NW […]

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Colorado: The Adult Use Marijuana Market & THC Potency

What Have the Last 10 Years Taught Us? Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11am – 12pm Session Description: The potency of the marijuana available in the public market has increased to record high levels. With this increased potency, there comes increased risks to public health as well as public safety concerns. It’s now been 10 years […]

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Be the garden. Take care of your mental health.

You’ve done enough watering. It’s time that you be the garden for once. Take care of your Mental Health. Here are some tips to help you get started with self-care:* Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood and improve your health. Eat healthy, regular meals and stay […]

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Presentation on Travis Law July 12th, noon -1 pm lunch and learn

UNDERSTANDING TRAVIS’ LAW If your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, they should be able to get the most appropriate response no matter what number is called, including 911. If you call 911 during a mental health crisis, specifically request mental health crisis responders: • Say “Send mental health crisis responders, don’t send […]

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Women’s Mental Health – Depression & Pregnancy | Trauma & PTSD

Learn about the advancements made in understanding and improving outcomes for PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in women. The National Institute for Mental Health spotlights advances in PTSD & Trauma and how it changes over a women’s lifetime. A recent study also examines maternal health and how depression changes over the course of […]

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You Matter to Us.

Everyday is mental health day! Learn about common mental health conditions and resources for you, friends, and loved ones. You will find Crisis Help, warm lines, therapists, support groups and much more. Fast Facts from NAMI 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness […]

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Reminding My Younger Self That I’m “More Than Enough”

May 01, 2023 by Margot Harris NAMI Blog When I was 10 years old, my homeroom teacher distributed photocopied handouts about depression. I scanned the faded bullet points: Feelings of sadness and hopelessness, loss of interest in usual hobbies and activities, lack of energy, sleep disturbances, reduced appetite, difficulty concentrating, agitation, etc. The handout said […]

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NAMICon 2023 Sessions You Don’t Want to Miss

View this email in your browser #NAMICon2023 is just 7 days away! And it’s not too late to save your spot at convention.NAMI.org! We designed our jam-packed schedule with the goal of energizing, inspiring and educating everyone in attendance. No matter who you are, we have a place for you at NAMICon. Check out just […]

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Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 6th, Mora

Attached is a flyer for the Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 6th, 1p – 3p at Mora Elementary School. PLEASE HELP US SHARE THE INFORMATION. We’ve got a ton of local resources attending, a great speaker, and fun activities. Patti Miller Regional Prevention Coordinator Region 4 – East Central Minnesota O: 320.679.6321 C: […]

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Reminder! Facebook Live on May 4: Understanding Schizophrenia

Facebook Live: Understanding Schizophrenia Date/Time: May 4, 2023, 12:00–12:30 p.m. CT Location: NIMH’s Facebook Page In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a Facebook Live event on schizophrenia. During the event, NIMH experts Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, senior advisor for learning health care research and […]

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