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November |
"Mon. Nov. 9 - Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid class, 12:30-5:00 pm
Sat. Nov. 14 - 2020 NAMI Minnesota State Conference: "Mental Health in Challenging Times"
Wed. Nov. 18 - 12:00-1:00 pm. NAMI Education meeting via ZOOM. Topic: "New Itasca County Jail Facility and Proposed Mental Health Services". Guest speaker - Lucas Thompson, Jail Administrator. To join, contact Mark at (218) 999-7658 or gr.mn.nami@gmail.com.
Fri. Nov. 20 - Fri. Dec. 11 - Holiday Gift Drive. Each year, our local affiliate packs gift bags to bring to those with a mental illness who are spending the holiday in the in-patient psychiatric unit at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing (34 patients). This year, we are adding those staying at the New Leaf Healing Center, the local mental health crisis stabilization center. Donations will be accepted at the MacRostie Art Center Wednesdays - Saturdays.
- Designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents ages 12-18, including: teachers, school staff. coaches, youth group leaders, parents or anyone interested in increasing their mental health literacy about youth.
- Participants must complete a two-hour, self-paced online training before attending the virtual session.
- Registration required by Nov. 2. Seats are limited. Sign up HERE.
- FREE class sponsored by the Fairview Foundation and Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital.
Sat. Nov. 14 - 2020 NAMI Minnesota State Conference: "Mental Health in Challenging Times"
- Online event, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Keynote speakers: Patrice Harris, MD; Tom Insel, MD; Susan Bartlett Foote, MA, JD
- 7 breakout sessions for professionals, individuals living with mental illness, family members, advocates and students
- Approved for 4.5 CEU hours for social workers; pending approval for other professionals
- Registration is $40 for CEU tickets, $20 for non-members, and $10 for member general admission. Register HERE.
- For family members and close friends of someone with a mental illness. Run for a trained family-member facilitator. Come to find support, discuss issues, and exchange ideas in a safe, confidential meeting.
- To join, contact Mark at (218) 999-7658 or gr.mn.nami@gmail.com
Wed. Nov. 18 - 12:00-1:00 pm. NAMI Education meeting via ZOOM. Topic: "New Itasca County Jail Facility and Proposed Mental Health Services". Guest speaker - Lucas Thompson, Jail Administrator. To join, contact Mark at (218) 999-7658 or gr.mn.nami@gmail.com.
Fri. Nov. 20 - Fri. Dec. 11 - Holiday Gift Drive. Each year, our local affiliate packs gift bags to bring to those with a mental illness who are spending the holiday in the in-patient psychiatric unit at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing (34 patients). This year, we are adding those staying at the New Leaf Healing Center, the local mental health crisis stabilization center. Donations will be accepted at the MacRostie Art Center Wednesdays - Saturdays.
December
Tues. Dec. 15 - 5:00-6:30 - Family Support Group meeting via ZOOM.
- For family members and close friends of someone with a mental illness. Run for a trained family-member facilitator. Come to find support, discuss issues, and exchange ideas in a safe, confidential meeting.
- To join, contact Mark at (218) 999-7658 or gr.mn.nami@gmail.com