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 to receive a recording, sign up! The recording and password will be shared after the webinar. (flyer attached)
Cannabis Summit – Sponsored by Hazelden Publishing – Friday, October 25, 2024 @ Hazelden Betty Ford, St. Paul (FREE)
MN Prevention Program Sharing Conference – Attached is the full program listing of breakout sessions and keynote speaker. Registration closes Friday, September 27!
Resources/Information
Suicide Prevention Trainers Network (New Resource!)
MNSPTN was created with the goal of creating a more collaborative approach to suicide prevention across the state. Individuals, community partners, suicide prevention organizations as well as local, county, and state departments are coming together to bring education, training, and resources to all Minnesotans.
Mental Health Minnesota Peer 2 Peer Support Program. (See attached flyer or visit Mental Health Minnesota)
DEA National Drug Take Back day – Saturday, October 26 – Site Collection Locator
Public Health Law Center has created and updated a suite of cannabis resources. Each resource is listed below and also available on their website.
- Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles & Cannabis – Minnesota County Retailer Model Ordinance
- Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles & Cannabis – Minnesota City Retailer Model Ordinance
- Regulating Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retail Sales: A model for cities and counties
- Minnesota Findings for Local Regulation of Cannabis
- Minnesota Regulation of Legalized Cannabis: FAQ–Public Health Options (updated 9/2024)
- Minnesota’s New Cannabis Law—Maximizing Local Authority to Protect public health (updated 8/2024)
Patti Smith
Regional Prevention Coordinator – East Central MN
Kanabec County Community Health
M: 763.245.7886 O:320.679.6321
New-Peer2Peer-Peer-Support-Program-Information-and-FAQs-for-Providers (1).pdf
New-About-Peer2Peer-Peer-Support (1).pdf
Strength in Connection Webinar_Oct 2024_flier (002).pdf
Conference Preview Mailer 2024
How can you help?
Learn about what to say…
Crisis Help Call 988
800-523-3333
Text “MN’ to 751741
Calls in East Central Minnesota are routed to local mobile or local phone help.
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In a life threatening situation or medical emergency, call your doctor or 911.
Just need to talk?
Wellness in the Woods 5:pm – 9:am Daily 844-739-6369
Minnesota NAMI Warmline 4:pm – 8:pm Thur – Sun 888-334-7754
Mental Health Advocacy Minnesota Warmline 5:pm-10:pm Mon – Sat 877-404-3190