Education & Support
Educational Programs
All NAMI educational programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified.
NAMI St. Cloud Monthly Education Night
Third Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm at Hope Community/Support Program: 157 Roosevelt Rd Suite 300, St. Cloud, MN (click).
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 educational programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified.
NAMI St. Cloud Monthly Education Night
Third Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm at Hope Community/Support Program: 157 Roosevelt Rd Suite 300, St. Cloud, MN (click).
- February 19, 2019: "Understanding and Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" with Michael Mynczwor, MSW, LICSW, St. Cloud VAMC
- March 19, 2019: "Overcoming Lonliness" with Louise Echola, NAMI St. Cloud Area Board
- April 16, 2019: "Elder Abuse" with Marissa Bergdahl, MSW, LICSW, Stearns County Social Service
- May 21, 2019: Consumer Panel: Consumers share their journey from illness to recovery
- June 18, 2019: "Recovery" with Voni Hovland, MSW, LICSW, Recovery Coordinator, St. Cloud VAMC
- July 16, 2019: "QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer): Three Steps for Suicide Prevention" with Mary Jo Pine, RN, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, St. Cloud VAMC
- August 20, 2019: Meet with area legislators to discuss 2019 legislative results and state/local issues
- September 17, 2019: "Treating Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency" with Michal Mynczywor, MSW, LICSW, St. Cloud VAMC
- October 15, 2019: "Simple Secrets of Happy People" with Jolene Simmons, Retired VA Nurse
- November 19, 2019: "Anger Management" with Renae Lockerby, MSW, LGSW, St. Cloud VAMC
- December 17, 2019: "Certified Peer Specialist Training and Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery" with Joseph M Casey, MSW, LICSW, St. Cloud VAMC
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.
