2022 Education Programs Our Education Programs are available by Zoom, in person or by phone, February thru December, third Tuesday of the month, 6:00 to 7:00 pm (See link below for Zoom and phone access) You may call our NAMI phone if you have questions: 320-654-1259.
One CEU available for each month's education program.
January 18th - Annual Board meeting. No education program this month. February 15th - Central MN Mental Health Centers programs and services. March 15th- St. Cloud Hospital's new Empath Unit. April 19th - Suicide Prevention - Lori Bershok, MSW, LICSW, Centracare Suicide Prevention Coordinator May 17th - Consumer Panel - Consumers share their journey from illness to recovery. June 21st - Metro Bus Services July 19th - Lobbying and Legislation August 16th- Meet with Area Legislators September 20th - Four County Crisis Services October 8th - LGBTQ November 15th - Camphill Village December 20th - Advanced Psychiatric Directives
To Join By Phone Audio: Dial-In: (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865 Pass code: 1889688
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Family Support Group Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month, 7:00-8:30pm Please contact Cecilia Huston for further information. The Family Support Group is for Family Members, Caregivers and Friends of a person affected by mental illness... any diagnosis, any age. (Please note, this is not a peer support group for those with a mental illness.) For questions or more information, please contact Cecilia Huston: fsnamistcloud@gmail.com
Family Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 8:30 PM currently via Zoom.
The Family Support Group is for Family Members, Caregivers and Friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. (Please note, this is not a peer support group for those with a mental illness.)
Parent Support Group Sometimes the best resource for parents and caregivers of children with challenging behaviors are other parents and caregivers who are facing the same issues and challenges.PLEASE JOIN US!
When: Third Monday of every monthFrom: 6:00 – 8:00pm*** Where: Virtual MeetingThis Month: NAMI will present Via Zoom -- You’re The Expert: How To Successfully Advocate For Your Children
Each Sherburne County family that attends the entire presentation and actively participates will receive a $15 gift card to Pizzaman ***NOTE: Meeting will begin at 6:00pm.RSVP to Sue Schmieg: 763-283-1838 or smithspan@gmail.com BRIDGES Sherburne County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative
Hope For Recovery Obtain information about mental illnesses, treatments, crisis management, suicide prevention, the mental health system and local resources along with practical strategies for helping a loved one or friend. This includes learning the LEAP strategy for improving communication; Listen, Empathize, Agree-on what you can, and Partner. It is a six-hour workshop for family and friends of a teen or adult living with a mental illness and people living with a mental illness who are doing well in their recovery.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than one million adults have been trained in classroom settings in 48 states. This class is for members of the community over the age of 16 who want to learn best practices in suicide prevention. A certificate of attendance is available for this class.
Gray Matters: Understanding Depression in Older Adults Feelings of sadness, loneliness and grief are normal. However, when this sadness is intense, is felt for a long period of time, interferes with our ability to get along with others or to carry out the activities of everyday life…..than it could be depression. Join NAMI Minnesota to talk about risk factors, warning signs, stigma, discrimination, treatment, recovery and resources for depression in older adults. Suicide prevention resources will also be discussed. Depression is not a normal part of aging. A certificate of attendance is available for this class and will be sent after you fill out the evaluation.
Family-to-Family Program Learn about mental illnesses, the brain, treatment, and resources to help a loved one living with a mental illness. Attendees will also build communication skills, reduce stress, find support and discover the common Stages of Emotional Responses when supporting someone with a mental illness. This workshop meets weekly for two and a half hours for 8 weeks, and there is also a web-based version of this course) and is for family and friends of an adult living with a mental illness. We offer several Family to Family classes in various locations in Minnesota twice per year in the fall and winter/spring. The classes have a cap of 25 participants. You may join up to the 2rd week only, then the class is closed. To register contact the instructor for a short interview.
