The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched a nationwide SMS/text message support option for the NAMI HelpLine, adding a communications medium that is overwhelmingly preferred by young people — a population experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis.
Help-seekers can now text “HELPLINE” to 62640 between 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday, to connect with the NAMI HelpLine. The free, peer-support service provides information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
(formerly the National Suicide Lifeline)
We are thrilled to announce that 988 is the new three-digit dialing code to reach this life-saving service.
Beginning July 16, anyone experiencing suicidal, substance use, and other mental health crises can connect with trained counselors for this vital resource. 988 opens the door for millions of Americans to seek the help they need, while sending the message to the country that healing, hope, and help are happening every day. As the universal dialing code, 988 will increase the accessibility of life-saving interventions and resources.
The 988 crisis line is able to:
Connect a person in a mental health crisis to a trained counselor who can address their immediate needs and help connect them to ongoing care.
Those living in Benton, Stearns, Sherburne or Wright counties in Minnesota can still call the 4 county crisis line:
320-253-5555 or 1-800-635-8008
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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
In person at 722 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud. Enter at handicap door, top of ramp, north side of bldg.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82859647865?pwd=bUNDNFIzWTArSU1ld002RXVuUlRZQT09
Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865
Pass code: NAMI_Zoom!
To Join By Phone Audio:
Dial-In: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865
Pass code: 1889688
You may call our NAMI phone if you have questions: 320-654-1259.
One CEU available for each month's program.
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35th Annual Mental Health Conference
Friday, October 7th, 2022
In person at
Calvary Community Church, St Cloud
"Our Journey to Good Mental Health:
Improving Lives Step by Step".
6 CEUs available.
Please call our NAMI St. Cloud phone if you have questions regarding our Conference. 320-654-1259
or Nick Johnston, Conference Chair:
njohns1021@gmail.com
Please check the Conference link for more information
regarding Speakers, topics, registration, etc.
Thank you!
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Our 2022 Mental Health Walk is a happy memory!
It was a beautiful sunny day and we were so happy to see folks having a good time in the park and by Lake George.
Thank you to every one who participated:
Volunteers, Donors, Sponsors, and Walkers.
We are ever grateful!
Thank You to our wonderful Sponsors:
Center for Family Counseling
CentraCare
Granite Financial
Brenny Transportation
D. J. Bitzan Jewelers
Grede LLC
Central MN Mental Health Center
Williams Dingmann
www.MNMentalHealth.org
MCI Carpet One
Anderson Trucking
Blattner Company
Next year's Mental Health Walk
will be held on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at Lake George.
Hope to see you there!
Please stay safe and well!
If you have questions about how you can participate in the work of NAMI St. Cloud Area, please don't hesitate to let us know: 320-654-1259
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness
is the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. NAMI St. Cloud Area has been active for over 35 years, always blessed with dedicated Board members and many volunteers who provide education, advocacy and support. We offer free monthly educational programs, organize an annual Mental Health Conference each October, raise funds and awareness through our Mental Health Walk in May, and we publish a quarterly newsletter. Our Family Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month...currently meeting via Zoom. We provide resources at many area events.
Our NAMI St. Cloud Area phone line: 320-654-1259.
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Help-seekers can now text “HELPLINE” to 62640 between 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday, to connect with the NAMI HelpLine. The free, peer-support service provides information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
* * * * *
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
(formerly the National Suicide Lifeline)
We are thrilled to announce that 988 is the new three-digit dialing code to reach this life-saving service.
Beginning July 16, anyone experiencing suicidal, substance use, and other mental health crises can connect with trained counselors for this vital resource. 988 opens the door for millions of Americans to seek the help they need, while sending the message to the country that healing, hope, and help are happening every day. As the universal dialing code, 988 will increase the accessibility of life-saving interventions and resources.
The 988 crisis line is able to:
Connect a person in a mental health crisis to a trained counselor who can address their immediate needs and help connect them to ongoing care.
- Help end stigma toward those seeking or accessing mental healthcare
Those living in Benton, Stearns, Sherburne or Wright counties in Minnesota can still call the 4 county crisis line:
320-253-5555 or 1-800-635-8008
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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
In person at 722 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud. Enter at handicap door, top of ramp, north side of bldg.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82859647865?pwd=bUNDNFIzWTArSU1ld002RXVuUlRZQT09
Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865
Pass code: NAMI_Zoom!
To Join By Phone Audio:
Dial-In: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865
Pass code: 1889688
You may call our NAMI phone if you have questions: 320-654-1259.
One CEU available for each month's program.
***********
35th Annual Mental Health Conference
Friday, October 7th, 2022
In person at
Calvary Community Church, St Cloud
"Our Journey to Good Mental Health:
Improving Lives Step by Step".
6 CEUs available.
Please call our NAMI St. Cloud phone if you have questions regarding our Conference. 320-654-1259
or Nick Johnston, Conference Chair:
njohns1021@gmail.com
Please check the Conference link for more information
regarding Speakers, topics, registration, etc.
Thank you!
**********
Our 2022 Mental Health Walk is a happy memory!
It was a beautiful sunny day and we were so happy to see folks having a good time in the park and by Lake George.
Thank you to every one who participated:
Volunteers, Donors, Sponsors, and Walkers.
We are ever grateful!
Thank You to our wonderful Sponsors:
Center for Family Counseling
CentraCare
Granite Financial
Brenny Transportation
D. J. Bitzan Jewelers
Grede LLC
Central MN Mental Health Center
Williams Dingmann
www.MNMentalHealth.org
MCI Carpet One
Anderson Trucking
Blattner Company
Next year's Mental Health Walk
will be held on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at Lake George.
Hope to see you there!
Please stay safe and well!
If you have questions about how you can participate in the work of NAMI St. Cloud Area, please don't hesitate to let us know: 320-654-1259
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness
is the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. NAMI St. Cloud Area has been active for over 35 years, always blessed with dedicated Board members and many volunteers who provide education, advocacy and support. We offer free monthly educational programs, organize an annual Mental Health Conference each October, raise funds and awareness through our Mental Health Walk in May, and we publish a quarterly newsletter. Our Family Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month...currently meeting via Zoom. We provide resources at many area events.
Our NAMI St. Cloud Area phone line: 320-654-1259.
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Our Mission:
NAMI St. Cloud Area's mission is to offer hope and help for people with mental illnesses and their families by providing support, education and advocacy.
NAMI St. Cloud Area's mission is to offer hope and help for people with mental illnesses and their families by providing support, education and advocacy.
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Family Support Group:
Meets by Zoom 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
7:00 to 8:30 pm via Zoom until further notice.
Click on the Family Support Group link
to learn more.
Become a Member!
When you join, you become a member of NAMI St. Cloud Area, NAMI Minnesota, and the national organization.
Member Benefits:
· Receive the quarterly NAMI St. Cloud Area newsletter,
the NAMI Minnesota Advocate and the NAMI Advocate – a news magazine published by the NAMI organization.
· Receive timely notices on meetings, support groups and public events.
· Obtain opportunities to participate in local, state, and national grassroots initiatives and legislative advocacy.
· Enjoy discounted registration to NAMI Minnesota events including Annual State Conference, Research dinner, and NAMIWalks.
· Most importantly, be counted among those working to erase stigma about mental illness in Minnesota and beyond!
Member Benefits:
· Receive the quarterly NAMI St. Cloud Area newsletter,
the NAMI Minnesota Advocate and the NAMI Advocate – a news magazine published by the NAMI organization.
· Receive timely notices on meetings, support groups and public events.
· Obtain opportunities to participate in local, state, and national grassroots initiatives and legislative advocacy.
· Enjoy discounted registration to NAMI Minnesota events including Annual State Conference, Research dinner, and NAMIWalks.
· Most importantly, be counted among those working to erase stigma about mental illness in Minnesota and beyond!
