Make Room for a small check-in everyday. Tip of the Month from Mental Health First Aid A meaningful mental health check-in does not have to be long or formal. This month, try building one small moment of connection into your day — with yourself or someone else. Ask yourself, “What do I need right now?” […]
SAVE THE DATE! MAY 10-13, 2027 MINNESOTA SUICIDE PREVENTION CONFERENCE MAYO CIVIC CENTER, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Join professionals, advocates, community leaders, people with lived experience, and partners for the second annual statewide gathering dedicated to advancing suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts. CEUs Available! Registration coming soon! MNSuicidePreventionConference.org TENTATIVE SCHEDULE MONDAY, MAY 10: Evening: Reception/Resources TUESDAY, […]
Let’s talk about mental health resources Talking about mental health resources in your community can help focus on hope and healing. It is important to find the help that is right for you when your mental health feels off. Hope and healing can come from many places and in many forms to get the support […]
Let’s talk about mental health in our community Talking about mental health in communities helps raise awareness and supports those who need help. Talking about mental health and suicide on a community-level can help raise awareness and support suicide prevention efforts and encourage those who need extra support to connect to services. Surrounding people and […]
Jack, a 988 advocate, and Darin, a 988 Minnesota Lifeline staffer, share how talking with 998 can help you feel you’re not alone. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988Lifeline.org for emotional or mental health support.
Let’s talk about mental health with loved ones Talking to a loved one about mental health is one of the best ways to get the help we need. Often our first points of contact when we are struggling are our friends, family, or colleagues. If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard […]
Create Hope. Build Strength. End Suicide. September 20, 2026 12:30PM Ralph Engelstad Arena 12:30pm Check-In, Hands on Activities 1:30pm Welcome, Colors of Connection Tribute, Guest Speaker 2:00-3:00pm 1 mile Walk, Walk Prize Winners, Closing Dedication Flyer linked below:
Let’s change how we talk about mental health What we say to ourselves and others about mental health matters. We all have mental health and it’s as essential to a person’s life just as physical health. Mental health (https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health) includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and […]
Community members invited to review proposals on Substance Use Prevention Program Services to Serve American Indian Populations The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for community members to review proposals related to the Substance Use Prevention Program Services to Serve American Indian Populations grant. Eligible reviewers may receive a stipend upon completion of the grant […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Although mental health and suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible. This year’s theme is “Changing the narrative: Start […]