Calendar:
June
Tues. June 6 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Wed. June 7 - 10th Annual NAMI Minnesota "Beyond the Baby Blues" conference
Thurs. June 8 - Open House - Healing Foundations Therapeutic Farm. Come out to learn how Northland Counseling Center is using animals to help reduce symptoms of mental illness in children. 18195 S Crystal Springs Rd., Grand Rapids. 3-7 pm. Open to the public
Fri. June 9 - Adult Mental Health First Aid class. This free 8-hour course is offered through Fairview Community Health and Fairview Range Medical Center. It is open to community members with little or no knowledge of mental illness. 8 am - 5 pm, Fairview Plaza in Hibbing.
Mon. June 12 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting. 5:30, Central Square Mall meeting room.
Tues. June 13 - NAMI Social for affiliate members, 5-7 pm, MacRostie Art Center. Music by Sam Miltich. Come to meet other NAMI Grand Rapids Area members, have refreshments and fun!
Mon. June 19 - Kiesler Wellness Center Grand Opening. Ribbon cutting ceremony from 12-1 pm. Tours from 8 am - 5 pm.
Tues. June 20 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30 - 7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "New Leaf Healing Center" - regional crisis center. Lynn Cochran, Director, will be our guest speaker. She will highlight the services at our newest short-term critis stabilization center for adults ages 18 and older. The public is welcome to attend.
Tues. June 27 - Itasca County Public Health will host a Learning Community webinar on "Mental Well Being and Resilience". Itasca County Public Health in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will be hosting a learning community webinar on the last Tuesday of each month from 10 AM – 12 PM with the goal of promotion of mental well-being and resiliency within our communities. MDH will facilitate a webinar with presentations on strategies that have been utilized elsewhere or are up and coming, and the agenda will include local dialogue and sharing. We are hoping you will participate with us in promoting mental health from a more preventative/public health type of approach. For more information, contact Kelly Chandler at 327-6144.
Wed. June 7 - 10th Annual NAMI Minnesota "Beyond the Baby Blues" conference
Thurs. June 8 - Open House - Healing Foundations Therapeutic Farm. Come out to learn how Northland Counseling Center is using animals to help reduce symptoms of mental illness in children. 18195 S Crystal Springs Rd., Grand Rapids. 3-7 pm. Open to the public
Fri. June 9 - Adult Mental Health First Aid class. This free 8-hour course is offered through Fairview Community Health and Fairview Range Medical Center. It is open to community members with little or no knowledge of mental illness. 8 am - 5 pm, Fairview Plaza in Hibbing.
Mon. June 12 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting. 5:30, Central Square Mall meeting room.
Tues. June 13 - NAMI Social for affiliate members, 5-7 pm, MacRostie Art Center. Music by Sam Miltich. Come to meet other NAMI Grand Rapids Area members, have refreshments and fun!
Mon. June 19 - Kiesler Wellness Center Grand Opening. Ribbon cutting ceremony from 12-1 pm. Tours from 8 am - 5 pm.
Tues. June 20 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30 - 7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "New Leaf Healing Center" - regional crisis center. Lynn Cochran, Director, will be our guest speaker. She will highlight the services at our newest short-term critis stabilization center for adults ages 18 and older. The public is welcome to attend.
Tues. June 27 - Itasca County Public Health will host a Learning Community webinar on "Mental Well Being and Resilience". Itasca County Public Health in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will be hosting a learning community webinar on the last Tuesday of each month from 10 AM – 12 PM with the goal of promotion of mental well-being and resiliency within our communities. MDH will facilitate a webinar with presentations on strategies that have been utilized elsewhere or are up and coming, and the agenda will include local dialogue and sharing. We are hoping you will participate with us in promoting mental health from a more preventative/public health type of approach. For more information, contact Kelly Chandler at 327-6144.
July
Tues. July 18 - Monthly NAMI meeting at the Grand Rapids Area Library.
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
NOTE: There is NO Education meeting this month.
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
NOTE: There is NO Education meeting this month.
August
Tues. August 1 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. August 15 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30 - 7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "NAMI Grand Rapids Area annual meeting and NAMI Walks".
Tues. August 15 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30 - 7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "NAMI Grand Rapids Area annual meeting and NAMI Walks".
September
Tues. Sept. 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Sept. 19 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30 - 7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Itasca County Wellness Court". Ninth District Judge, Korey Wahwassuck, and wellness court participants will talk about restorative justice and peacemaking circles as part of the "We Are All Criminals" project. The public is encouraged to attend.
Sat. Sept 23 - NAMIWalks Minnesota - Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis. Support our "Tremolos" team!
Tues. Sept. 19 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30 - 7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Itasca County Wellness Court". Ninth District Judge, Korey Wahwassuck, and wellness court participants will talk about restorative justice and peacemaking circles as part of the "We Are All Criminals" project. The public is encouraged to attend.
Sat. Sept 23 - NAMIWalks Minnesota - Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis. Support our "Tremolos" team!
October
October 1-7 - Mental Illness Awareness Week
Tues. Oct. 3 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Thurs. Oct. 5 - "Understanding Early Episode Psychosis" workshop at the Blandin Foundation Community Meeting room. 1-3 pm. Presenters are Nancy Howe and Cynthia Fashaw, youth and family educators for NAMI Minnesota. This workshop is designed for parents, not providers.
Fri. Oct. 6 - "Children's Challenging Behaviors" workshop at the Blandin Foundation Community Meeting room. 8:30-3:30. Presenters are Nancy Howe and Cynthia Fashaw, youth and family educators for NAMI Minnesota.
Fri. Oct. 6 - Adult Mental Health First Aid. This course teaches community members how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorder in adults. It is designed for and free to the general public. For more information and to register, call 218-999-1018. 8 am - 5 pm, Itasca Area YMCA Active Living Center.
Tues. Oct. 17 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30 - 7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: TBA
Tues. Oct. 3 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Thurs. Oct. 5 - "Understanding Early Episode Psychosis" workshop at the Blandin Foundation Community Meeting room. 1-3 pm. Presenters are Nancy Howe and Cynthia Fashaw, youth and family educators for NAMI Minnesota. This workshop is designed for parents, not providers.
Fri. Oct. 6 - "Children's Challenging Behaviors" workshop at the Blandin Foundation Community Meeting room. 8:30-3:30. Presenters are Nancy Howe and Cynthia Fashaw, youth and family educators for NAMI Minnesota.
Fri. Oct. 6 - Adult Mental Health First Aid. This course teaches community members how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorder in adults. It is designed for and free to the general public. For more information and to register, call 218-999-1018. 8 am - 5 pm, Itasca Area YMCA Active Living Center.
Tues. Oct. 17 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30 - 7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: TBA
