Education & Support
Family and Parent Support Group
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month, 7:00-8:30 pm
Effective July 2020, the Family Support Group will begin meeting at 722 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud. (The sign on the building says St. Cloud StandDown)
We will meet on July 14th and 28th.
Family-to-Family
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.
For Information on NAMI Minnesota groups:
https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/
2020 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.
Our Education Programs are suspended until further notice
Location: 722 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN
(located in the StandDown building)
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
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 - "A Review of Least Restrictive Alternatives for Inpatient Care"
Catherine A. LaGow, MS, LP, CMMHC
November 17 -" How to Prevent the Holiday Blues",
Nick Johnston PhD, LICSW, Retired Clinical Social Worker.
December 15 - "The Lighter Side of Mental Illness and Recovery", Lori Long
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 pm
Effective April 2020, the Family Support Group will begin meeting at 722 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud. (The sign on the building says St. Cloud StandDown) Meeting time will be the same.
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.
Our Education Programs are suspended until further notice
Location: 722 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN
(located in the StandDown building)
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
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 - "A Review of Least Restrictive Alternatives for Inpatient Care"
Catherine A. LaGow, MS, LP, CMMHC
November 17 -" How to Prevent the Holiday Blues",
Nick Johnston PhD, LICSW, Retired Clinical Social Worker.
December 15 - "The Lighter Side of Mental Illness and Recovery", Lori Long
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 pm
Effective April 2020, the Family Support Group will begin meeting at 722 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud. (The sign on the building says St. Cloud StandDown) Meeting time will be the same.
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.
