October - October 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week; October is Disability Employment Awareness Month
Tues. Oct. 1 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Thurs. Oct. 3 - Itasca County Community Connect. A gathering of service providers from Itasca County. For your convenience, all in one location, all in one day. NAMI Grand Rapids Area will have a booth. IRA Civic Center, 1-6 pm.
Fri. Oct. 4 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Workshop, Itasca Community College, 8:00-4:00. NAMI Grand Rapids Area is a sponsor.
Sat. Oct. 5 - FREE "Hope for Recovery workshop" from 9:00 - 3:00 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Register here.
Tues. Oct. 8 - Corey Medina performs ("Shedding a little light with the blues") at the Reif Center Wilcox Theater, 7:30 pm. He will be sharing his story of life on the reservation and his substance abuse and recovery. It should be a great night of music and inspiration.
Wed. Oct. 9 - Mental Health First Aid - Older Adult Version. 8 am - 5 pm, Heartwood Assisted Living, Crosby, MN. FREE 9-hour workshop for individuals seeking information about geriatric mental health issues and how to help someone in a crisis. Open spots remaining. See flyer for registration information.
Tues. Oct. 15 - 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: Discussion on seniors aging with mental illness. Guest speaker will be Renee Bymark of ElderCircle. The public is invited to attend.
Tues. Oct. 29 - Community Wellness Forum - Strengthening Our Recovery Assets. Gather with other Itasca County residents at Kiesler Wellness Center. Learn about local efforts addressing substance abuse in Itasca County and opportunities to support and/or join the work. Speakers will be Dr. Mustafa al'Absi, professor at the University of Minnesota Family Medicine and BioBehavioral Health and Dr. Dan Soular of Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital. 4:30-7:30, Kiesler Wellness Center (3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN). Dinner will be served. For questions, call 326-5114.
Thurs. Oct. 3 - Itasca County Community Connect. A gathering of service providers from Itasca County. For your convenience, all in one location, all in one day. NAMI Grand Rapids Area will have a booth. IRA Civic Center, 1-6 pm.
Fri. Oct. 4 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Workshop, Itasca Community College, 8:00-4:00. NAMI Grand Rapids Area is a sponsor.
Sat. Oct. 5 - FREE "Hope for Recovery workshop" from 9:00 - 3:00 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Register here.
Tues. Oct. 8 - Corey Medina performs ("Shedding a little light with the blues") at the Reif Center Wilcox Theater, 7:30 pm. He will be sharing his story of life on the reservation and his substance abuse and recovery. It should be a great night of music and inspiration.
Wed. Oct. 9 - Mental Health First Aid - Older Adult Version. 8 am - 5 pm, Heartwood Assisted Living, Crosby, MN. FREE 9-hour workshop for individuals seeking information about geriatric mental health issues and how to help someone in a crisis. Open spots remaining. See flyer for registration information.
Tues. Oct. 15 - 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: Discussion on seniors aging with mental illness. Guest speaker will be Renee Bymark of ElderCircle. The public is invited to attend.
Tues. Oct. 29 - Community Wellness Forum - Strengthening Our Recovery Assets. Gather with other Itasca County residents at Kiesler Wellness Center. Learn about local efforts addressing substance abuse in Itasca County and opportunities to support and/or join the work. Speakers will be Dr. Mustafa al'Absi, professor at the University of Minnesota Family Medicine and BioBehavioral Health and Dr. Dan Soular of Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital. 4:30-7:30, Kiesler Wellness Center (3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN). Dinner will be served. For questions, call 326-5114.
November
Sat. Nov. 2 - NAMI Minnesota State Conference - St. Paul River Center, 8 am - 5 pm. Keynote sessions - "The Resilient Option" – Dr. Amit Sood, Mayo Clinic; "From Hollering to Healing: Radical Self-Care in Challenging Times" – Dr. Joi Lewis. 18 breakout sessions include: Minnesota Legislative Session Recap, Living a Tobacco-Free Life, CADI Waivers, Employment: Stories from Employers and Employees, What to Do When Your Child Has Test Anxiety, JDAI – Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, Understanding Hospital-Level Care, Trauma-Informed Parenting, Affiliate Organizing, School-Linked Mental Health, Cultural Barriers to Care Panel, Nature as Therapist, Increasing Cannabis Use and its Effect on Psychosis, What it Means to be Incompetent to Stand Trial, Access to Dental Care, Personal Stories, The Impact of Running on Children with a Serious Emotional Disorder. Registration is $65 for members, $100 for non-members, $35 for students.
Tues. Nov. 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. Nov. 11 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting. 5:30-7:00, Central Square Mall meeting room.
Tues. Nov. 19 - 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: Leadership from NorthHomes will be talking about the new Psychiatric Residetial Treatment Facility that is coming to Grand Rapids.
Tues. Nov. 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. Nov. 11 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting. 5:30-7:00, Central Square Mall meeting room.
Tues. Nov. 19 - 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: Leadership from NorthHomes will be talking about the new Psychiatric Residetial Treatment Facility that is coming to Grand Rapids.
December
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
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
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.