June
Tues. June 4 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. June 10 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
Sat. June 15 - Sam Miltich and Friends will present "The Improvised Life: Exploring Intersections of Mental Health and Creativity through Jazz" at the Edge Center in Bigfork, 7 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 Discussion Forum". Join us for a dialogue with area mental health providers to learn about education needs, ways we can partner/collaborate, new services and treatments, etc. We will talk about barriers and critical issues in our area. The public is invited to attend.
Fri. June 28 - 2nd Annual Kiesler Wellness Center fundraising event. 3130 SE Second Ave, Grand Rapids, MN. 5:00 - social hour and dinner. 6:15 - presentation and performance. $20/person.
Mon. June 10 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
Sat. June 15 - Sam Miltich and Friends will present "The Improvised Life: Exploring Intersections of Mental Health and Creativity through Jazz" at the Edge Center in Bigfork, 7 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 Discussion Forum". Join us for a dialogue with area mental health providers to learn about education needs, ways we can partner/collaborate, new services and treatments, etc. We will talk about barriers and critical issues in our area. The public is invited to attend.
Fri. June 28 - 2nd Annual Kiesler Wellness Center fundraising event. 3130 SE Second Ave, Grand Rapids, MN. 5:00 - social hour and dinner. 6:15 - presentation and performance. $20/person.
July
Tues. July 2 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. July 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.
NOTE: There is NO education meeting this month. We will resume in August.
Tues. July 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.
NOTE: There is NO education meeting this month. We will resume in August.
August
Tues. August 6 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. August 12 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
Tues. August 20 - 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 Walk and annual meeting".
Sun. August 25 - Crystal VFW Charity Golf Tourney at the Vintage Golf Course in Otsego. NAMI Grand Rapids Area affiliate will be the recipient of all proceeds!
Mon. August 12 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, 5:30 pm at the Central Square Mall community meeting room.
Tues. August 20 - 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 Walk and annual meeting".
Sun. August 25 - Crystal VFW Charity Golf Tourney at the Vintage Golf Course in Otsego. NAMI Grand Rapids Area affiliate will be the recipient of all proceeds!
September
Tues. Sept. 3 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. Sept. 17 - 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: TBD
Sat. Sept. 28 - NAMI Walks at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Join or donate to our "Tremolos" team here. Our goal is to raise $7,000!
Tues. Sept. 17 - 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: TBD
Sat. Sept. 28 - NAMI Walks at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Join or donate to our "Tremolos" team here. Our goal is to raise $7,000!
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.