August
Tues. August 6 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. August 12 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
Tues. August 20 - 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 Walk and annual meeting".
Sun. August 25 - Crystal VFW Charity Golf Tourney at the Vintage Golf Course in Otsego. NAMI Grand Rapids Area affiliate will be the recipient of all proceeds!
Mon. August 12 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
Tues. August 20 - 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 Walk and annual meeting".
Sun. August 25 - Crystal VFW Charity Golf Tourney at the Vintage Golf Course in Otsego. NAMI Grand Rapids Area affiliate will be the recipient of all proceeds!
September
Tues. Sept. 3 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. Sept. 9 - Adult Mental Health First Aid, 8 am -5 pm, Grand Itasca Grand Maple Conference Room. FREE course for anyone interested in increasing their mental health literacy and skills. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-care help. Light breakfast & lunch will be served. Register by September 3 by calling 651-232-1449 or email ketaylor@healtheast.org
Tues. Sept. 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: Panel on Housing Resources in the Grand Rapids area
Sat. Sept. 28 - NAMI Walks at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Join or donate to our "Tremolos" team here. Our goal is to raise $7,000!
Mon. Sept. 9 - Adult Mental Health First Aid, 8 am -5 pm, Grand Itasca Grand Maple Conference Room. FREE course for anyone interested in increasing their mental health literacy and skills. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-care help. Light breakfast & lunch will be served. Register by September 3 by calling 651-232-1449 or email ketaylor@healtheast.org
Tues. Sept. 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: Panel on Housing Resources in the Grand Rapids area
Sat. Sept. 28 - NAMI Walks at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Join or donate to our "Tremolos" team here. Our goal is to raise $7,000!
October
Tues. Oct. 1 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Sat. Oct. 5 - FREE "Hope for Recovery workshop" from 9:00 - 3:00 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Register here.
Tues. Oct. 15 - 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: Discussion on seniors aging with mental illness.
Sat. Oct. 5 - FREE "Hope for Recovery workshop" from 9:00 - 3:00 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Register here.
Tues. Oct. 15 - 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: Discussion on seniors aging with mental illness.
November
Sat. Nov. 2 - NAMI Minnesota State Conference, St. Paul River Center, 8 am - 5 pm
Tues. Nov. 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Nov. 19 - 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: Leadership from NorthHomes will be talking about the new Psychiatric Residetial Treatment Facility that is coming to Grand Rapids.
Tues. Nov. 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Nov. 19 - 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: Leadership from NorthHomes will be talking about the new Psychiatric Residetial Treatment Facility that is coming to Grand Rapids.
December
Tues. Dec. 3 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Dec. 3 - 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. Dec. 17 - Monthly NAMI meeting at the Grand Raids 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.
NOTE: There is NO education meeting this month. We will resume in January.
Tues. Dec. 3 - 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. Dec. 17 - Monthly NAMI meeting at the Grand Raids 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.
NOTE: There is NO education meeting this month. We will resume in January.
January
Sun. Jan. 5 - FREE 12-week "Family to Family Education Course" begins at Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids. 5-8 pm, each Sunday through March 22. Learn about mental illnesses, the brain, treatment, and resources to help a loved one living with a mental illness. Attendees will also build communication skills, reduce stress, find support and discover the common Stages of Emotional Responses when supporting someone with a mental illness. This workshop is for family and friends of an adult living with a mental illness. To register, call (218) 244-4717.