Calendar:
September
"We Are All Criminals" program schedule for September.
Tues. Sept. 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. Sept. 11 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30-7:00, Central Square Mall meeting room
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! Our local affiliate team will be walking to raise funds for education, support and advocacy in our area. This is our main fundraiser so please consider donating to us or walking as a member of our team. Contact Jeff Olds, team captain, at 218-259-7444 if you have questions.
Tues. Sept. 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. Sept. 11 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30-7:00, Central Square Mall meeting room
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! Our local affiliate team will be walking to raise funds for education, support and advocacy in our area. This is our main fundraiser so please consider donating to us or walking as a member of our team. Contact Jeff Olds, team captain, at 218-259-7444 if you have questions.
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. Learn the signs and symptoms of psychosis, causes, treatment options and why early intervention is so important. Participants will learn how to advocate for and help a young person get back to work or school and achieve recovery. This is a two-hour class and is for parents or caregivers of youth or young adults. Presenter is Nancy Howe, Youth and Parent Educator for NAMI Minnesota. 1-3 pm, Blandin Foundation Community meeting room. Register here.
Thurs. Oct. 5 - "Community Connect". 1-6 pm, IRA Civic Center. Visit our NAMI Grand Rapids Area table to learn more about mental health services.
Thurs. Oct. 5 - National Depression Screening day. You can get a free mental health screening at HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org
Fri. Oct. 6 - "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 for parents or caregivers of children. Presenters are Nancy Howe, Youth and Parent Educator and Cynthia Fashaw, Director of Multicultural Outreach and Children's Programs for NAMI Minnesota. 8:30-3:30, Blandin Foundation Community meeting room. Register here.
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: "Dealing with a Mental Health Crisis in the Emergency Room". Staff from the Grand Itasca Hospital ER will be on hand to talk about the procedures used when a person with a mental health crisis arrives at the ER. There will be time for questions and answers. The public is invited to attend.
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. Learn the signs and symptoms of psychosis, causes, treatment options and why early intervention is so important. Participants will learn how to advocate for and help a young person get back to work or school and achieve recovery. This is a two-hour class and is for parents or caregivers of youth or young adults. Presenter is Nancy Howe, Youth and Parent Educator for NAMI Minnesota. 1-3 pm, Blandin Foundation Community meeting room. Register here.
Thurs. Oct. 5 - "Community Connect". 1-6 pm, IRA Civic Center. Visit our NAMI Grand Rapids Area table to learn more about mental health services.
Thurs. Oct. 5 - National Depression Screening day. You can get a free mental health screening at HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org
Fri. Oct. 6 - "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 for parents or caregivers of children. Presenters are Nancy Howe, Youth and Parent Educator and Cynthia Fashaw, Director of Multicultural Outreach and Children's Programs for NAMI Minnesota. 8:30-3:30, Blandin Foundation Community meeting room. Register here.
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: "Dealing with a Mental Health Crisis in the Emergency Room". Staff from the Grand Itasca Hospital ER will be on hand to talk about the procedures used when a person with a mental health crisis arrives at the ER. There will be time for questions and answers. The public is invited to attend.
November
Sat. Nov. 4 - NAMI Minnesota State Conference: "Advocacy in Action". 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, St. Paul River Centre.
Tues. Nov. 7 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Nov. 21 - 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: TBD
Tues. Nov. 7 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Nov. 21 - 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: TBD
