Important update for parents and spouses providing PCA services When the federal public health emergency ends May 11, parents of minors and spouses will no longer be allowed to be paid to provide personal care assistant (PCA) program services. It is important that family members providing these services make alternate arrangements for PCA workers prior […]

Can’t afford a bike? We can help! Free Bikes 4 Kidz Allina Health recognizes good health habits start early. This spring, Allina Health is again partnering with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, a non- profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a healthier, happier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need. If […]

The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI) contracted with Wilder Research to conduct a post-COVID mental health needs assessment of the counties in their region, which includes the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine. This assessment was conducted via an online survey sent from county staff to mental health consumers and […]

May 17th 2023 1:00pm – 2:30pm Lakes Region EMS 40245 Fletcher Ave, North Branch, MN 55056 The presenter(s) will be sharing their personal stories. Attend In Person or Virtual by Teams Join on your computer, mobile app or room device. Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 282 843 454 521 Passcode: 3JxMxN Questions […]

May 4, 2023 Facebook Live: Understanding Schizophrenia Date/Time: May 4, 2023, 1:00–1:30 p.m. ET 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 […]

NAMI and Sinclair Broadcast Group present a special town hall broadcast this Saturday & Sunday: "Sinclair Cares Mental Health Support + Hope." Tune In This Weekend! As part of NAMI’s partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group during March, “Sinclair Cares: Mental Health Support + Hope,” nearly 100 TV stations nationwide will broadcast a Town Hall this […]

Parenting Plus Courses Pine Technical & Community College, a leader in innovative education, has developed courses to assist parents in building constructive parenting styles. We are passionate about helping parents develop strategies to successfully meet the changing needs of their families. All courses are held via Zoom. The instructor will send out the link prior […]

Sharing a couple of events you may be interested in from MDH Upcoming suicide prevention trainings and more Event and Resources NAMI Offers: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)  Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR […]

NEW Virtual Peer Support Network Plus sessions from Wellness in the Woods and Recovery in the Woods Let’s Connect via Zoom! Mondays @ 6pm — “The World of Reentry” This weekly session focuses on the unique challenges that justice-involved individuals face in their daily lives. Some topics include, but are not limited to: employment, rebuilding […]

NAMI Minnesota Offers A Free, High-Quality Mental Health And Wellness Education Program For All People In Minnesota, Hearts+Minds NAMI Minnesota is launching a new initiative. Hearts+Minds is a free wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to manage their mental and physical health. It was developed by NAMI National, the nation’s largest grassroots mental […]

Sharing a couple of good mental health resources to have on hand. One is our local East Central Minnesota Region 7E Resource Pocket Guide. Easy to print, fold and keep at home, in your pocket, wallet or bag for reference. Also included is Minnesota NAMI’s Crisis Resource Handout with Crisis and Warm Lines and includes […]

Healthy Eating for Caregivers class scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 10:30AM – 12:00PM Onamia Depot Library 204 Roosevelt Rd Onamia, MN. The class is led by Family Pathways. Forward to your contacts as you see appropriate. Healthy Eating for Caregivers_Jan 18 Onamia final (1).pdf

Is it stress or anxiety? Stress • Generally is a response to an external cause, such as taking a big test or arguing with a friend. • Goes away once the situation is resolved. • Can be positive or negative. For example, it may inspire you to meet a deadline, or it may cause you […]

Holiday blues can affect anyone! 55% of all people will experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season; 75% of Gen Zers, 64% of Millennials, 50% of Gen Xers, 39% of Baby Boomers.* If you already live with a mental health condition or disorder it’s time to take extra care to tend to […]

YOUR OPINION IS VALUABLE! The Adult Mental Health Initiative serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is partnering with Wilder Foundation to conduct a regional mental health needs assessment to help improve our regional mental health resources. Individuals/consumers completing the survey must live or work in […]

In person groups starting soon! Anxiety and depression group for women 30 and older. Every other Monday from 1pm to 2pm. Dec 5th, 2022- March 27th, 2023. Mental Health and Wellness for PTSD Group. Starting Thursday Dec 1st for 7 sessions. Every other Thursday from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Group facilitator: Deanna Austin, MA, LMFT Licensed […]

Linda Hurtley, R7E AMHI Admin, & Liz Radosevich, R7E Coordinator, sharing our Mental Health Resource Guides at the Cambridge Operation Community Connect event on November 5, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Cambridge. To view, print, or order the resources guides click on this link