April
Tues. April 2 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. April 8 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30, Central Square Mall community meeting room
Tues. April 16 - 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: "Emotion Codes". Guest speaker will be Robyn Gunnerson, Emotion & Body Code Practitioner; Health Coach, Life Coach, Caregiver Coach; Owner of Rejuvenate You, Inc. The Emotion Code is an energy healing technique that helps us to identify and literally release trapped emotions - which are harmful emotional energies from negative past events. Trapped emotions can cause depression, anxiety, they can block people from love and happiness and make them feel disconnected from others. Participants will also learn how and where emotions become trapped in the body or energy field; learn how trapped emotions can be found & released through demonstration; learn about a heart wall, why it is created, how the wall, along with negative emotions, affects relationships and blocks creativity as well as success. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Robyn at (218) 244-9580.
April 18, 25 and 30 - Itasca County Community Forums on Substance Use. Keewatin, Deer River and Grand Rapids, 6 - 7:30 pm with a light dinner at 5:00. Sponsored by the U of MN College of Pharmacy, U of MN Extension, and Itasca County Public Health.
Mon. April 8 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30, Central Square Mall community meeting room
Tues. April 16 - 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: "Emotion Codes". Guest speaker will be Robyn Gunnerson, Emotion & Body Code Practitioner; Health Coach, Life Coach, Caregiver Coach; Owner of Rejuvenate You, Inc. The Emotion Code is an energy healing technique that helps us to identify and literally release trapped emotions - which are harmful emotional energies from negative past events. Trapped emotions can cause depression, anxiety, they can block people from love and happiness and make them feel disconnected from others. Participants will also learn how and where emotions become trapped in the body or energy field; learn how trapped emotions can be found & released through demonstration; learn about a heart wall, why it is created, how the wall, along with negative emotions, affects relationships and blocks creativity as well as success. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Robyn at (218) 244-9580.
April 18, 25 and 30 - Itasca County Community Forums on Substance Use. Keewatin, Deer River and Grand Rapids, 6 - 7:30 pm with a light dinner at 5:00. Sponsored by the U of MN College of Pharmacy, U of MN Extension, and Itasca County Public Health.
May Mental Health Month - "Mind Your Health" calendar of events
Sat. May 4 - 7th Annual Stomp on Stigma 5K (Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run). Stomp on Stigma 5K Run/Walk proceeds benefit children and families in our Northern Minnesota community. This year’s beneficiaries include: National Alliance on Mental Illness, Grand Rapids/Greenway Boys & Girls Club, Community Café, TAPP Program and Itasca Community College student scholarship. $20 if pre-registered, $25 on day of event. 10 am, IRA Civic Center.
Tues. May 7 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Thurs. May 9 - Yoga and Art. MacRostie Art Gallery, 5 pm. Surround yourself with beautiful art and practice an hour of yoga with Katie Thies, Certified Yoga Instructor. Learn the benefits of yoga for relaxation, strength, balance, mindfulness and positive affirmation. No experience needed!
Wed. May 15 - Good Food! Kiesler Wellness Center, noon. Join Kristin Klinefelter, Registered Dietician, and members of Kiesler Wellness Center for a delicious and nutritious lunch. Kristin will discuss the ease and benefits of healthy eating! No charge – lunch provided by NAMI GR.
Fri. May 17 - Practicing Mindfulness! Blandin Foundation, 10:00-12:00. Jim Christian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist will teach us how to “slow down” and practice Mindfulness in our everyday life. Learn the benefits of “mindfulness” as opposed to “mindlessness”. This is an opportunity to feel good!
Tues. May 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: "The Mental Health Benefits of Nature". John Latimer will lead a Nature Walk plus answer questions about phenology and how being outdoors provides physical/mental benefits. People are encouraged to read the Big Read book, "The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier and More Creative" by Florence Williams. The public is encouraged to attend.
Tues. May 21 - NAMI Minnesota Beyond the Baby Blues conference, U of MN Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul
Wed. May 29 - Kiesler Wellness Walk, 11:00, Itasca County Family YMCA. Join us for the annual Kiesler Wellness Walk! Dr. Toni Youngdahl will kick-off our walk with a Doc Talk presentation. Walk from Itasca Family Y to Kiesler Wellness Center. Prior to lunch, hosted by Kiesler Wellness Center.
Tues. May 7 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Thurs. May 9 - Yoga and Art. MacRostie Art Gallery, 5 pm. Surround yourself with beautiful art and practice an hour of yoga with Katie Thies, Certified Yoga Instructor. Learn the benefits of yoga for relaxation, strength, balance, mindfulness and positive affirmation. No experience needed!
Wed. May 15 - Good Food! Kiesler Wellness Center, noon. Join Kristin Klinefelter, Registered Dietician, and members of Kiesler Wellness Center for a delicious and nutritious lunch. Kristin will discuss the ease and benefits of healthy eating! No charge – lunch provided by NAMI GR.
Fri. May 17 - Practicing Mindfulness! Blandin Foundation, 10:00-12:00. Jim Christian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist will teach us how to “slow down” and practice Mindfulness in our everyday life. Learn the benefits of “mindfulness” as opposed to “mindlessness”. This is an opportunity to feel good!
Tues. May 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: "The Mental Health Benefits of Nature". John Latimer will lead a Nature Walk plus answer questions about phenology and how being outdoors provides physical/mental benefits. People are encouraged to read the Big Read book, "The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier and More Creative" by Florence Williams. The public is encouraged to attend.
Tues. May 21 - NAMI Minnesota Beyond the Baby Blues conference, U of MN Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul
Wed. May 29 - Kiesler Wellness Walk, 11:00, Itasca County Family YMCA. Join us for the annual Kiesler Wellness Walk! Dr. Toni Youngdahl will kick-off our walk with a Doc Talk presentation. Walk from Itasca Family Y to Kiesler Wellness Center. Prior to lunch, hosted by Kiesler Wellness Center.
June
Tues. June 4 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. June 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: "Mental Health Providers Round Table". Join us for a dialogue with area mental health providers to learn about education needs, ways we can collaborate, new services and treatments, etc. The public is invited to attend.
Tues. June 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: "Mental Health Providers Round Table". Join us for a dialogue with area mental health providers to learn about education needs, ways we can collaborate, new services and treatments, etc. The public is invited to attend.