Calendar

September

Tues. Sept. 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 

​Sat. Sept. 26 - NAMI Walks 5K DIT (Do-It-Together) Walk, Everywhere, MN

• This year, we are doing a virtual walk alone or in small groups.
• We are raising funds to support our mission and to end stigma.  Click HERE to walk with our "Tremolos" team or support us.
• Instructions for registering for our team/donating to us.​

Sat. Sept. 26 - Hope Rises for Suicide Prevention, global 12-hour event.  11 am - 11 pm (CST)

• 100 speakers and 100 sessions from all over the world.  Opening keynote speaker:  Zac Williams, son of the late, great actor, Robin Williams.
• Topics include: Minimizing the effects of COVID-19, advocacy, clinical best practices, technology, training, peer support crisis services, 988, substance use support groups, wellness, schools, creativity, workplace, youth empowerment, spirituality and more.  Free registration here.

October

Mon. Oct. 12,  - "Working in Stressful Times:  Creating a Stable Workforce"

• 12 pm, Timberlake Lodge, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
• Presenters:  Jeanne Eglinton (Minnesota Diversified Industries), Marian Barcus and Patty Holycross (NAMI Grand Rapids Area)

Thurs. Oct. 15 - "Hiring and Retaining Employees with Mental Illness"

• 11:00-1:00, Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room
• Registration through IASC Community Education.  
• $10 fee include a light lunch

Tues. Oct. 20, ​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 

November

Mon. Nov. 9 - Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid class, 12:30-5:00 pm

• 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.

​Tues. Nov. 17, 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