August
Tues. Aug. 7 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Aug. 21 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave. 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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Annual meeting with voting on officers, update on NAMI affiliate/web site, information on our Tremolos team for the NAMI Walk in September. The public is welcome to attend.
Tues. Aug. 28 - NAMI presentation at the Itasca County Board of Commissioners meeting. 2:30, Itasca County Courthouse.
Tues. Aug. 21 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave. 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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Annual meeting with voting on officers, update on NAMI affiliate/web site, information on our Tremolos team for the NAMI Walk in September. The public is welcome to attend.
Tues. Aug. 28 - NAMI presentation at the Itasca County Board of Commissioners meeting. 2:30, Itasca County Courthouse.
September
Tues. Sept. 4 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Sept. 11 - Online "Family-to-Family" course begins. Family-to-family is a free, 12-week class for family members and friends of individuals with a serious mental illness taught by trained family members. Families learn the insight and information to empower and support themselves and their loved one. This course is designed for family members in Greater Minnesota who may not have access to a physical location offering the course. You must have access to high-speed internet and a computer, tablet or phone. To register, contact Marilyn Dornfeld at NAMI Minnesota - 651-645-2948, ext. 131 or mdornfeld@namimn.org
Mon. Sept. 17 - Fri. Sept. 28 - Certified Peer Specialist Training. Certified Peer Specialists are individuals who have a lived experience of mental illness and are trained to be direct service mental health staff. The 80-hour training will take place in Grand Rapids and is limited to 20 people. Deadline to apply is Sept. 3. Click here for application.
Tues. Sept. 18 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave. 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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Veterans' Mental Health Issues and Resources". Presenters will be Luke St. Germain (Itasca County Veterans' Services Office) and Lindy Fortin-Case (Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System). The public is invited to attend and there will be time for questions and answers.
Sat. Sept. 22 - NAMI Walks at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Join our Tremolos Team or donate to us here. This is the major fund-raiser for our affiliate so please consider becoming involved.
Thurs. Sept. 27 - Adult Mental Health First Aid class. This course teaches community members how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. It is designed for and free to the general public. For more information and to register, please call (612) 706-4566 or visit www.fairview.org/mhfaclasses. 8 am - 5 pm, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, Grand Maple Conference Room.
Tues. Sept. 11 - Online "Family-to-Family" course begins. Family-to-family is a free, 12-week class for family members and friends of individuals with a serious mental illness taught by trained family members. Families learn the insight and information to empower and support themselves and their loved one. This course is designed for family members in Greater Minnesota who may not have access to a physical location offering the course. You must have access to high-speed internet and a computer, tablet or phone. To register, contact Marilyn Dornfeld at NAMI Minnesota - 651-645-2948, ext. 131 or mdornfeld@namimn.org
Mon. Sept. 17 - Fri. Sept. 28 - Certified Peer Specialist Training. Certified Peer Specialists are individuals who have a lived experience of mental illness and are trained to be direct service mental health staff. The 80-hour training will take place in Grand Rapids and is limited to 20 people. Deadline to apply is Sept. 3. Click here for application.
Tues. Sept. 18 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave. 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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Veterans' Mental Health Issues and Resources". Presenters will be Luke St. Germain (Itasca County Veterans' Services Office) and Lindy Fortin-Case (Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System). The public is invited to attend and there will be time for questions and answers.
Sat. Sept. 22 - NAMI Walks at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Join our Tremolos Team or donate to us here. This is the major fund-raiser for our affiliate so please consider becoming involved.
Thurs. Sept. 27 - Adult Mental Health First Aid class. This course teaches community members how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. It is designed for and free to the general public. For more information and to register, please call (612) 706-4566 or visit www.fairview.org/mhfaclasses. 8 am - 5 pm, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, Grand Maple Conference Room.
October
Tues. Oct. 2 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Thurs. Oct. 4 - Community Connect - connecting people to the services they need. 1-6 p.m. IRA Civic Center. NAMI Grand Rapids Area will have a booth.
Oct. 10 - 12 - "Fidgety Fairy Tales" performances for area elementary school students during the day. Evening performance on Oct. 11 for the public, 7:00 at the Ives Theater, Reif Performing Arts Center. Youth actors from our area will perform the evening of Oct. 11 and for Dist. 318 classes on Oct. 12.
Tues. Oct. 16 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave. 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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Role of Itasca County in Mental Health Funding/Resources". Presenter will be Becky Lauer, Children and Family Services Division Manager. There will be time for Q & A. The public is welcome.
Thurs. Oct. 4 - Community Connect - connecting people to the services they need. 1-6 p.m. IRA Civic Center. NAMI Grand Rapids Area will have a booth.
Oct. 10 - 12 - "Fidgety Fairy Tales" performances for area elementary school students during the day. Evening performance on Oct. 11 for the public, 7:00 at the Ives Theater, Reif Performing Arts Center. Youth actors from our area will perform the evening of Oct. 11 and for Dist. 318 classes on Oct. 12.
Tues. Oct. 16 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave. 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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Role of Itasca County in Mental Health Funding/Resources". Presenter will be Becky Lauer, Children and Family Services Division Manager. There will be time for Q & A. The public is welcome.
November
Sat. Nov. 3 - NAMI Minnesota State Conference, "Transforming Attitudes" at the St. Paul RiverCenter. Closing keynote with be our own Sam Miltich!
Tues. Nov 6 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Nov. 20 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave. 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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Adverse Childhood Experiences".
Tues. Nov 6 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Nov. 20 - Monthly NAMI meetings at the Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave. 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 Karyn at 328-5000 or Mary at 230-9553.
6:30-7:30 - NAMI Education Meeting. Topic: "Adverse Childhood Experiences".
December
Tues. Dec. 4 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm