June
Tues. June 5 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Mon. June 11 - NAMI Board Meeting potluck
Thurs. June 14 - Kiesler Wellness Center fundraiser - "A Night of Inspiration".
Tues. June 19 - 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: "EAGALA Therapy". We will be meeting at the Healing Foundations Therapeutic Shelter (18134 River Road) to learn about their use of horses and other animals to help individuals with mental illness. EAGALA stands for Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning. The model is a type of equine-assisted psychotherapy that involves the client, the mental health professional, an equine professional and the herd of horses. EAGALA sessions can be used for therapy with individuals, couples, families and groups. It can also be used for team-building and leadership development for corporate, spiritual, and/or other types of organizations. There is no riding in EAGALA; all work is done on the ground. The reason for this is because when riding a horse, the horse is 'serving' the human. In EAGALA, the horse and the human are equals. Because horses are believed to be able to mirror human emotions, it is believed that the pasture can serve as a metaphor for an individual's life. The job of the psychotherapist is to observe these metaphors and point them out to the client. It is then the client's job to assess if these metaphors are a true reflection of their life and find their own solutions to the problem being presented at the start of therapy. The public is invited to attend.
Wed. June 20 - "LISTENTALK: Suicide Prevention in Itasca County". Conversations about warning signs, strategies for helping/intervening, and mental health resources for individuals who are struggling with depression and anxiety. Presenters include Kelly Chandler (Itasca County Public Health director), Tom Gaffney (Crisis Response Team), John Bauer (ListenTalk founder), and Mary Jo Wimmer (Trillium Leadership Dev.) 6-8 p.m., Blandin Foundation Stender Community Room.
Mon. June 11 - NAMI Board Meeting potluck
Thurs. June 14 - Kiesler Wellness Center fundraiser - "A Night of Inspiration".
Tues. June 19 - 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: "EAGALA Therapy". We will be meeting at the Healing Foundations Therapeutic Shelter (18134 River Road) to learn about their use of horses and other animals to help individuals with mental illness. EAGALA stands for Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning. The model is a type of equine-assisted psychotherapy that involves the client, the mental health professional, an equine professional and the herd of horses. EAGALA sessions can be used for therapy with individuals, couples, families and groups. It can also be used for team-building and leadership development for corporate, spiritual, and/or other types of organizations. There is no riding in EAGALA; all work is done on the ground. The reason for this is because when riding a horse, the horse is 'serving' the human. In EAGALA, the horse and the human are equals. Because horses are believed to be able to mirror human emotions, it is believed that the pasture can serve as a metaphor for an individual's life. The job of the psychotherapist is to observe these metaphors and point them out to the client. It is then the client's job to assess if these metaphors are a true reflection of their life and find their own solutions to the problem being presented at the start of therapy. The public is invited to attend.
Wed. June 20 - "LISTENTALK: Suicide Prevention in Itasca County". Conversations about warning signs, strategies for helping/intervening, and mental health resources for individuals who are struggling with depression and anxiety. Presenters include Kelly Chandler (Itasca County Public Health director), Tom Gaffney (Crisis Response Team), John Bauer (ListenTalk founder), and Mary Jo Wimmer (Trillium Leadership Dev.) 6-8 p.m., Blandin Foundation Stender Community Room.
July
Tues. July 3 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Tues. July 17 - 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.
NOTE: There is no Education meeting this month. We will resume in August.
Tues. July 17 - 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.
NOTE: There is no Education meeting this month. We will resume in August.
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.
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.
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. 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 Lynn Cochran (First Call for Help and New Leaf Healing Center). The public is welcome.
Sat. Sept. 22 - NAMI Walks at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Join our Tremolos Team or donate to us here.
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 Lynn Cochran (First Call for Help and New Leaf Healing Center). The public is welcome.
Sat. Sept. 22 - NAMI Walks at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Join our Tremolos Team or donate to us here.
October
Tues. Oct. 2 - Itasca County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets at the Itasca County Family YMCA at 5:00 pm
Oct. 10 - 12 - "Fidgety Fairy Tales" performances for area elementary school students.
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.
Oct. 10 - 12 - "Fidgety Fairy Tales" performances for area elementary school students.
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.