Category Archives: Training & Events

Seeing a friend or loved one have a panic attack can be upsetting. It’s natural to want to help — and your instinct might be to reassure that there’s nothing to be afraid of. But phrases like "just relax" and "there’s nothing to worry about" typically aren’t helpful. A panic attack can be a truly […]

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 […]

Join Us! NAMI Walks Southeast Minnesota Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Location: Cascade Lake Park 88 23rd Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55904 Event Route Length:  One loop around Cascade Lake Park, approx. 2.2 miles. Event Time: Registration Opens: 9 a.m. Opening Ceremony Starts 10:40 a.m. Walk Begins: 11 a.m. TOGETHER we are NAMIWalks How […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tammy, a 988 advocate, and Libby, a 988 Minnesota Lifeline staffer, share how 988 is a safe space to talk about your scary feelings. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988Lifeline.org for emotional or mental health support.

Wellness in the Woods has created inviting and engaging zoom meetings that promote mental wellness and community for people living with mental health challenges. Each meeting is hosted by a peer specialist with similar life experiences. There is something for everyone! Click on this link to learn more about Virtual Peer Support! You will find […]