Calendar

January - apply for NAMI Human Services/Psychology Scholarship until March 1

Tues. Jan. 7, 12:00-1:00 - Local Advisory Council (LAC) on Mental Health meets at Kiesler Wellness Center.  An open forum meeting to discuss mental health issues.  Open to the public.
Tues. Jan. 7 - 5:00-6:30 - ​ ​​Family Support Group meeting at the Community Presbyterian Church (703 Pokegama Ave. N., Grand Rapids)

• For family members and close friends of someone with a mental illness.  Run by a trained family-member facilitator.  Come to find support, discuss issues, and exchange ideas in a safe, confidential meeting. 
• If interested in attending, please contact Dave & Laurie at [email protected].

Thurs. Jan. 30, 12:00-1:30 - Free webinar, open to the public with Dr. Justin Gambill.  "Healing:  A Model Based on Rural Perspectives Following a Loved One's Suicide".  Register HERE

February - ​apply for NAMI Human Services/Psychology Scholarship until March 1

Tues. Feb. 4, 12:00-1:00 - ​Local Advisory Council (LAC) on Mental Health meets at Kiesler Wellness Center.  An open forum meeting to discuss mental health issues.  Open to the public.
Tues. Feb. 4, 5:00-6:30 - ​​​Family Support Group meeting at the Community Presbyterian Church (703 Pokegama Ave. N., Grand Rapids)

• For family members and close friends of someone with a mental illness.  Run by a trained family-member facilitator.  Come to find support, discuss issues, and exchange ideas in a safe, confidential meeting. 
• If interested in attending, please contact Dave & Laurie at [email protected].

Sat. Feb. 8, 9:00-1:30 - FREE Online Super Saturday Educational Conference for Parents, Caregivers and Professionals dealing with Children with Mental Illness

• Sponsored by NAMI Minnesota
• 1 CEU available for professionals
• Register to reserve a spot

Mon. Feb. 10, 5:30 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting via ZOOM
Tues. Feb. 25, 5:30-8:00 - NAMI Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Annual Research Dinner

• Presentations include:
  
  • ​"How Teen Substance Use and Teen Mental Illness are Intertwined"
  • "A New Clinic for Early Bipolar Illness"
  • "Latest Research on Teen Suicidality"
• Location:  Delta Hotels at Minneapolis Marriott Northeast
• Cost:  $55 for dinner and event
• Participants can earn 1.5 social work CEU's for attending