December (Holiday Gift Drive)
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 (Rescheduled for January)
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 (Rescheduled for January)
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.
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 Priorities for the 2020 Legislative Session and accomplishments from the past 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 Priorities for the 2020 Legislative Session and accomplishments from the past 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