January
Sun. Jan. 5 - FREE 12-week "Family to Family Education Course" begins at Kiesler Wellness Center. CANCELLED.
Tues. Jan. 7 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Jan. 21 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St., Grand Rapids
5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting. For family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Led by a trained family member facilitator. Come to share ideas, discuss issues and find support in a safe and caring atmosphere. Confidentiality is strictly followed. For questions, call Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "NAMI's Mental Health Recap from the Last Legislative Session" and priorities for the 2020 session. Guest will be Sam Smith, Legislative Liaison from NAMI Minnesota. The public is invited to attend this discussion.
Mon. Jan 27 - Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults, 8 am - 5 pm, Grand Itasca Grand Maple Conference Room. FREE public education program for people who work with or care for adults over age 65. The course introduces the risk factors and warning signs of mental health illnesses and substance use disorders, builds an understanding of their impact and reviews common support options. Breakfast & lunch will be provided. Register by calling 651-232-1449 or email ketaylor@healtheast.org
Tues. Jan. 7 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Jan. 21 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St., Grand Rapids
5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting. For family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Led by a trained family member facilitator. Come to share ideas, discuss issues and find support in a safe and caring atmosphere. Confidentiality is strictly followed. For questions, call Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "NAMI's Mental Health Recap from the Last Legislative Session" and priorities for the 2020 session. Guest will be Sam Smith, Legislative Liaison from NAMI Minnesota. The public is invited to attend this discussion.
Mon. Jan 27 - Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults, 8 am - 5 pm, Grand Itasca Grand Maple Conference Room. FREE public education program for people who work with or care for adults over age 65. The course introduces the risk factors and warning signs of mental health illnesses and substance use disorders, builds an understanding of their impact and reviews common support options. Breakfast & lunch will be provided. Register by calling 651-232-1449 or email ketaylor@healtheast.org
February
Tues. Feb. 4 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. Feb. 10 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting. 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
Tues. Feb. 11 - 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session begins. Click here to sign up for legislative updates.
Tues. Feb. 18 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St., Grand Rapids
5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting. For family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Led by a trained family member facilitator. Come to share ideas, discuss issues and find support in a safe and caring atmosphere. Confidentiality is strictly followed. For questions, call Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Changes to the mental health Crisis Response Team including the addition of a new Veterans' response team". Guests will be Cre Larson, Director of the Itasca County CRT and Luke St. Germain, Itasca County Veterans' Services Director. The public is invited to attend.
Tues. Feb. 25 - Community Solutions - Prevention and Intervention. 4-6 pm, Grand Rapids High School multi-purpose room.
Wed. Feb. 26 - NAMI Minnesota Annual Research Dinner. 5-8 pm. Delta Hotels by Marriott, 1330 Industrial Blvd. NE, Minneapolis.
Mon. Feb. 10 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting. 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
Tues. Feb. 11 - 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session begins. Click here to sign up for legislative updates.
Tues. Feb. 18 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St., Grand Rapids
5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting. For family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Led by a trained family member facilitator. Come to share ideas, discuss issues and find support in a safe and caring atmosphere. Confidentiality is strictly followed. For questions, call Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Changes to the mental health Crisis Response Team including the addition of a new Veterans' response team". Guests will be Cre Larson, Director of the Itasca County CRT and Luke St. Germain, Itasca County Veterans' Services Director. The public is invited to attend.
Tues. Feb. 25 - Community Solutions - Prevention and Intervention. 4-6 pm, Grand Rapids High School multi-purpose room.
Wed. Feb. 26 - NAMI Minnesota Annual Research Dinner. 5-8 pm. Delta Hotels by Marriott, 1330 Industrial Blvd. NE, Minneapolis.
March
Tues. March 3 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. March 17 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St., Grand Rapids
5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting. For family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Led by a trained family member facilitator. Come to share ideas, discuss issues and find support in a safe and caring atmosphere. Confidentiality is strictly followed. For questions, call Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Plans for the new Itasca County jail facility and how mental health services will be incorporated." Our speaker will be Lucas Thompson, Itasca County Jail Administrator. The public is invited to attend.
Tues. March 17 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St., Grand Rapids
5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting. For family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Led by a trained family member facilitator. Come to share ideas, discuss issues and find support in a safe and caring atmosphere. Confidentiality is strictly followed. For questions, call Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Plans for the new Itasca County jail facility and how mental health services will be incorporated." Our speaker will be Lucas Thompson, Itasca County Jail Administrator. The public is invited to attend.
April
Tues. April 7 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. April 21 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St., Grand Rapids
5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting. For family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Led by a trained family member facilitator. Come to share ideas, discuss issues and find support in a safe and caring atmosphere. Confidentiality is strictly followed. For questions, call Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic:
Sat. April 25 - "Children's Challenging Behaviors workshop". Understand the difference between typical age appropriate behaviors and the challenging behaviors that may be a symptom of something more serious. Learn when and how to seek help, parenting strategies, how to access special education or other educational programs, and learn about resources through insurance and the county to help your child and family. This is a six-hour workshop and is for parents or caregivers of children. 9 am - 3 pm, Grand Rapids High School with box lunch provided.
Tues. April 21 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St., Grand Rapids
5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting. For family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Led by a trained family member facilitator. Come to share ideas, discuss issues and find support in a safe and caring atmosphere. Confidentiality is strictly followed. For questions, call Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic:
Sat. April 25 - "Children's Challenging Behaviors workshop". Understand the difference between typical age appropriate behaviors and the challenging behaviors that may be a symptom of something more serious. Learn when and how to seek help, parenting strategies, how to access special education or other educational programs, and learn about resources through insurance and the county to help your child and family. This is a six-hour workshop and is for parents or caregivers of children. 9 am - 3 pm, Grand Rapids High School with box lunch provided.