Roseville Class on Depression in Older Adults
December 5, 2018NAMI Minnesota will offer a free class called Gray Matters: Depression in Older Adults on Dec. 10, from 7:00-8:30, at Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., in Roseville. 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 more »
Read MoreNAMI Grand Rapids, Winona and Southeast Holiday Gift Drives
December 4, 2018NAMI Grand Rapids is holding a Holiday Gift Drive now through December 10 and collecting gifts at the MacRostie Art Center, 405 NW 1st Ave., in Grand Rapids and at Kiesler Wellness Center at 3130 SE 2nd Ave., in Grand Rapids. Gifts must be new, unwrapped and safe (nothing sharp or breakable, no ribbons or strings). Ideas include: stamps, art more »
Read MoreHow to Get a Teen to Open Up About Suicidal Thoughts
November 27, 2018(St. Paul Pioneer Press, Kassidy Tarala, Nov. 23, 2018) Fred Anderson said he didn’t know how to talk about suicide with anyone in his life — not his co-workers, friends or his teenage children. Then he attended QPR suicide-prevention training in Stillwater. QPR, which stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, is a method of suicide more »
Read MoreHoliday Parties Planned
November 26, 2018NAMI Ramsey County Holiday Party Join NAMI Ramsey County for a FREE dinner and holiday party on Friday, December 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All people living with mental illnesses and their families are invited. Dinner will include chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and cookies. This is a free event, but reservations are required by December 10. To more »
Read MoreNAMI Homefront Classes For Family & Friends of Vets
November 25, 2018NAMI National has an online class called NAMI Homefront. This is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions. Topics include mental health, more »
Read More2019 NAMI Minnesota Legislative Goals
November 19, 2018NAMI Minnesota developed its 2019 Legislative Agenda following the engagement of its grassroots network. Minnesota continues to make progress building our mental health system, but we still have a long way to go. NAMI Minnesota’s 2019 Legislative goals are broad and impact health and human services, education, commerce, criminal justice system, housing, employment, and more. more »
Read MoreMental health tops rural health issues
November 13, 2018(From left) Becky Misegades, Kathy Dobson and Tim Rice of Lakewood Health System in central Minnesota were part of a small-group discussion at a rural health listening session Tuesday at Alomere Health. (Ross Evavold / Echo Press) There are fewer physicians per capita in west-central Minnesota than the state average, they are older and closer more »
Read MoreThe Top Five Things To Know About Buying Health Insurance
Did you know it’s time to sign up for health coverage for 2019? If you need health insurance, you can enroll at HealthCare.Gov. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still the law and ensures that health coverage is available for those who need it. Here are the top things you need to know: Comprehensive coverage more »
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