Education & Support
Education Programs
All NAMI education programs are free and open to the public.
Monthly Education Programs for 2020:
One CEU Available for each program
For more information, call 320-654-1259.
Location: Hope Community/Support Program: 157 Roosevelt Rd Suite 300, St. Cloud, MN
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
February 18 - Tips to Help You Overcome Adversity Melissa Wanna
March 17 - Acquiring and Maintaining Hope, Jamie Krupa, Hope CSP
April 21 - Dementia 101, Emma Kiefer, St Croix Hospice Community Educator
May 19 - Consumer Panel: Consumers Share Their Journey from Illness to Recovery, Panel of Consumers
June 16 - Suicide Prevention (Real title to follow) Lisa Barshok, MSW, LICSW; Suicide Prevention Program manager - CentraCare
July 21 - How to Plan An Awesome Adventure, Heidi Ampe, MSW, LICSW; St Cloud VAMC
August 18 - .Meet with Area Legislators to Discuss Legislative Results Plus State and Local Issues, Legislators from our Area are invited
September 15 - "Law Enforcement and Mental Illness: A Community Based Approach, Sgt Tad Hoeshen, St Cloud Police Dept.
October 20 - To Be Determined
November 17 - How to Prevent the Holiday Blues, Nick Johnston Ph.D, LICSW, Retired Clinical Social Worker.
December 15 - To Be Determined
Support Groups
All support groups are peer-led, confidential, and free. No registration is required.
Family and Parent Support Group
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, 1200 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud. For more information, contact Mike at 320-259-7101.
Parent Resource Group
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River. Pizza served at 6:00 for children and adults, group begins at 6:30, childcare available. For more information, contact Sue at 763-633-0894.
Webconnect Support Group
NAMI Minnesota has a web-based support group for individuals, family members, and parents. NAMI WebConnect is provided online and in real time with the hope of serving those who cannot attend a support group in person. The groups are peer-led by trained NAMI facilitators.
NAMI WebConnect
To access the Groups:
1. Visit Support Groups Central.
2. Click on the Blue Tab that says “Not yet a member? Create your member account now!”
3. Make an account
4. Click on NAMI Minnesota at the Top of the page
5. Click the “Register” buttonFor information, contact 651-645-2948 x121 or supportgroups@namimn.org.
All NAMI education programs are free and open to the public.
Monthly Education Programs for 2020:
One CEU Available for each program
For more information, call 320-654-1259.
Location: Hope Community/Support Program: 157 Roosevelt Rd Suite 300, St. Cloud, MN
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
February 18 - Tips to Help You Overcome Adversity Melissa Wanna
March 17 - Acquiring and Maintaining Hope, Jamie Krupa, Hope CSP
April 21 - Dementia 101, Emma Kiefer, St Croix Hospice Community Educator
May 19 - Consumer Panel: Consumers Share Their Journey from Illness to Recovery, Panel of Consumers
June 16 - Suicide Prevention (Real title to follow) Lisa Barshok, MSW, LICSW; Suicide Prevention Program manager - CentraCare
July 21 - How to Plan An Awesome Adventure, Heidi Ampe, MSW, LICSW; St Cloud VAMC
August 18 - .Meet with Area Legislators to Discuss Legislative Results Plus State and Local Issues, Legislators from our Area are invited
September 15 - "Law Enforcement and Mental Illness: A Community Based Approach, Sgt Tad Hoeshen, St Cloud Police Dept.
October 20 - To Be Determined
November 17 - How to Prevent the Holiday Blues, Nick Johnston Ph.D, LICSW, Retired Clinical Social Worker.
December 15 - To Be Determined
Support Groups
All support groups are peer-led, confidential, and free. No registration is required.
Family and Parent Support Group
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, 1200 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud. For more information, contact Mike at 320-259-7101.
Parent Resource Group
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River. Pizza served at 6:00 for children and adults, group begins at 6:30, childcare available. For more information, contact Sue at 763-633-0894.
Webconnect Support Group
NAMI Minnesota has a web-based support group for individuals, family members, and parents. NAMI WebConnect is provided online and in real time with the hope of serving those who cannot attend a support group in person. The groups are peer-led by trained NAMI facilitators.
NAMI WebConnect
To access the Groups:
1. Visit Support Groups Central.
2. Click on the Blue Tab that says “Not yet a member? Create your member account now!”
3. Make an account
4. Click on NAMI Minnesota at the Top of the page
5. Click the “Register” buttonFor information, contact 651-645-2948 x121 or supportgroups@namimn.org.
