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. Sandy Lenarz of Grand Itasca Clinic/Hospital will also be there to address changes in the emergency department. 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. NAMI Minnesota brings the latest research from the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry! University researchers will present their latest findings, introduce new studies that are underway, and answer your questions. 5-8 pm. Delta Hotels by Marriott, 1330 Industrial Blvd. NE, Minneapolis. Register here.
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. Sandy Lenarz of Grand Itasca Clinic/Hospital will also be there to address changes in the emergency department. 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. NAMI Minnesota brings the latest research from the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry! University researchers will present their latest findings, introduce new studies that are underway, and answer your questions. 5-8 pm. Delta Hotels by Marriott, 1330 Industrial Blvd. NE, Minneapolis. Register here.
- Piper Meyer-Kalos, PhD, LP "How Can Positive Psychology Interventions Benefit Treatment for First-Episode Psychosis?"
- Alik Widge, MD, PhD "Engineering Brain Networks to Treat Mental Disorders"
- Ian S Ramsey, PhD "Psychosis Across the Lifespan: Separating Fact From Fiction"
March
Tues. March 3 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Thurs. March 5 - Casting a Wider Net: Inclusive Hiring, Inclusive Workplace. This Workforce Solutions workshop will give employers concrete tools and solutions for improving diversity and inclusion in recruiting, hiring, onboarding and retention. Ideal for managers, leaders, human resource staff and employment counselors. 10 am - 2:30 pm, AAD Shriners Event Center, Hermantown. Register at: mn.gov/deed/events/inclusive.
Thurs. March 12 - "Mental Health Day on the Hill" . Join with other mental health advocates to make your voices heard about priorities in the upcoming legislative session.
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.
Thurs. March 5 - Casting a Wider Net: Inclusive Hiring, Inclusive Workplace. This Workforce Solutions workshop will give employers concrete tools and solutions for improving diversity and inclusion in recruiting, hiring, onboarding and retention. Ideal for managers, leaders, human resource staff and employment counselors. 10 am - 2:30 pm, AAD Shriners Event Center, Hermantown. Register at: mn.gov/deed/events/inclusive.
Thurs. March 12 - "Mental Health Day on the Hill" . Join with other mental health advocates to make your voices heard about priorities in the upcoming legislative session.
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
Mon. April 13 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting. 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
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: "Medical Marijuana". Guest speaker will be Jeff Shapiro, Pharmacist from Leaf Line Labs. There will be time for questions and answers. The public is encouraged to attend.
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.
Mon. April 13 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting. 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
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: "Medical Marijuana". Guest speaker will be Jeff Shapiro, Pharmacist from Leaf Line Labs. There will be time for questions and answers. The public is encouraged to attend.
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.
May - Mental Health Month
Tues. May 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Thurs. May 7 - "Hiring and Retaining Employees with Mental Illness". Employers are struggling to find workers in a tight labor market, and there is a large untapped workforce of people with disabilities (including mental illness) who want to work. This workshop will cover basic information about mental illnesses, accommodations that can be used to increase success on the job, and resources for employers. Speakers will include employed individuals with a mental illness and employers who have hired/retained individuals with a mental illness. $10 fee (includes a light lunch). 11 am - 1 pm, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce conference room. Register through IASC Community Education.
Mon. May 11 - Kevin Hines is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. He will be speaking at the following locations: 9 am - Deer River High School
1 pm - Greenway High School in Coleraine
5 pm - Reif Performing Arts Center, Ives Theater
Tues. May 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.
6:30-8:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Suicide - The Ripple Effect". We will be showing Kevin Hines' award winning documentary that chronicles the impact of his suicide attempt on others (his family, his friends, first responders) and his work as a mental health advocate since that time. This film will shine light on the reality of this ongoing crisis and highlight effective efforts that are helping people stay well and alive. The public is encouraged to attend.
Thurs. May 7 - "Hiring and Retaining Employees with Mental Illness". Employers are struggling to find workers in a tight labor market, and there is a large untapped workforce of people with disabilities (including mental illness) who want to work. This workshop will cover basic information about mental illnesses, accommodations that can be used to increase success on the job, and resources for employers. Speakers will include employed individuals with a mental illness and employers who have hired/retained individuals with a mental illness. $10 fee (includes a light lunch). 11 am - 1 pm, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce conference room. Register through IASC Community Education.
Mon. May 11 - Kevin Hines is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. He will be speaking at the following locations: 9 am - Deer River High School
1 pm - Greenway High School in Coleraine
5 pm - Reif Performing Arts Center, Ives Theater
Tues. May 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.
6:30-8:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Suicide - The Ripple Effect". We will be showing Kevin Hines' award winning documentary that chronicles the impact of his suicide attempt on others (his family, his friends, first responders) and his work as a mental health advocate since that time. This film will shine light on the reality of this ongoing crisis and highlight effective efforts that are helping people stay well and alive. The public is encouraged to attend.