Calendar

May - Mental Health Month Events

Sat. May 3 - 13th Annual Stomp on Stigma 5K Run/Walk
  • Yanmar Arena, registration 8:30, race start 10:00.
  • Registration - $25
  • Beneficiaries - NAMI Grand Rapids Area, Children's Fair, Grace House, Ground Floor Youth Center, Circles of Support
Tues. May 6, 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. May 6, 5:00-8:00 - ​Family Support Group meeting (Inspiration and Art) at the MacRostie Art Center, 405 NW 1st Ave., Grand Rapids, MN
  • 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. 
  • Light supper provided
  • Inspirational speakers (Patty & Bob Holycross) on coping and hope
  • Eleanor Tillmans (fiber/water color/ceramic artist) will lead group in decorating a personal journal
Sat. May 17, 9:00-1:00, Woodland Bank, Grand Rapids - FREE Hope for Recovery Workshop.  Join NAMI Grand Rapids to learn about anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and co-occurring disorders, including the diagnostic assessment process, treatments, and recovery. Participants also learn about crisis management and suicide prevention, tools for healthy relationship building while helping a loved one, and local resources. Register HERE.
  • Facilitated by Lynn Cochran and Jessyca Bardzel
Sun. May 18, 2:00-5:00 - "Into the Forest:  A Guided Ecotherapy Walk".  Join us for an afternoon of mindful time with nature.
  • Led by Beth Prewett, PhD, MS, LPDD (Level 2 certified in ecotherapy)
  • Meet at the parking area on 14th St. SW, behind Grand Itasca Hospital
  • Hosted by NAMI Grand Rapids Area, no registration required but let us know if you plan to attend - [email protected] or (218) 999-7658
Tues. May 27, 3:00-4:30 - QPR, Question, Persuade. Refer suicide prevention training webinar sponsored by NAMI Minnesota

June

Tues. June 3, 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. June 3, 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].​
Wed. June 4, 7:00 - NAMI Grand Rapids Area board meeting, via ZOOM
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