Soul Shop May 5 , 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm It’s estimated that one out of every two people in a given congregation has personally been affected by suicide. Soul Shop trains faith community leaders to offer support, hope and connection to those in their congregations. Co-sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Soul Shop equips participants with the resources […]
Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan Focus Groups and Regional Listening Sessions Please join us at one of these opportunities to help shape the next state suicide prevention plan! Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan Focus Groups The Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Minnesota Suicide […]
This peer-led support group is for any adult (18+) who is living with a mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. The group is led by trained leaders with lived experience. These meetings are free and registration is not required. Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30 PM Public Library 102 […]
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A REGIONAL LISTENING SESSION IN YOUR AREA! The Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Minnesota Suicide Prevention Taskforce, is inviting community members to help shape the next Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan. This plan helps guide the priorities and strategies […]
Free Online Workshop Offers Group Support for Caregivers of Veterans The holiday season can bring unique emotional challenges, especially for caregivers. This is an ideal time to join a Building Better Caregiversworkshop. Building Better Caregivers is here to support you through the holidays and beyond. What you will get: Help to reduce stress and avoid […]
When you notice a friend, colleague or loved one struggling, it can be hard to know the best way to support them. Knowing how to recognize the signs that someone is experiencing a mental health challenge is the first step to helping. This post from Mental Health First Aid provides 5 ways you can help […]
Indoor gardening boosts mood by reducing stress, anxiety, and fatigue while improving focus, thanks to mindfulness, a sense of accomplishment, better air quality, and even beneficial soil bacteria that release serotonin, making simple acts like watering and pruning a natural mood lifter. Connecting with nature through plants grounds you in the present, fostering calm and well-being, […]
Thank you to everyone who used their voice to help protect mental health care. NAMI Posted on January 15, 2026 Arlington, VA – After significant pushback by NAMI and a united mental health and substance use community, multiple sources confirmed late last night that the Administration will reverse unprecedented cuts made less than 24 hours earlier. The cuts, […]
On our website! Presenting our 2025/2026 NW8 Adult & Children’s Crisis Support Line Commercial! You are not alone. There is Hope, there is Help. We are here to listen. NW8 Adult & Children’s Crisis Support Line 24/7 Call: 800.282.5005 | Call/Text: “988” Serving Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, & Roseau Counties in […]
What is seasonal affective disorder? Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people feel “down” or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and feel better in the […]