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January 2022
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active
Find out moreThe Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) informs, encourages, and supports you in taking steps to improve your life and engage in your community. The program empowers you to make and maintain small but impactful changes. It incorporates evidence-informed materials, expert speakers, group discussion, peer support, and small rewards to build skills and tools to manage
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Public Screening and Panel Discussion of My Ascension When: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH Where: The Woods, Merrifield Time: 5:30pm About the Event: A documentary film to spread home and fight suicide. A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others
Find out moreMarch 2022
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO A VIRTUAL MAKE IT OK PRESENTATION TO REDUCE MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA The most recent Crow Wing County Community Health Survey found that more than 1 in 4 adults in Crow Wing County experience mental illness. Most will wait an average of ten years before seeking treatment, largely due to the
Find out moreStay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active
Find out moreLearn how to create a healthier lifestyle and prevent diabetes in a 22 session diabetes prevention program over the course of one year. Groups will meet with a certified lifestyle change instructor(s) to help participants lose weight, eat healthier and increase physical activity. There will be 16 sessions offered over the first 4 to 6
Find out moreApril 2022
Holly Mathieu* will lead this training for First Responders and Crow Wing County Employees. Participants will: Learn the definition of secondary traumatic stress Discuss the impact of secondary traumatic stress Explore practical tips for avoiding secondary traumatic stress Date: April 5, 2022 Time: 10-11 am Location: Brained City Fire Department Training Room *Holly Mathieu
Find out moreThe safeTALK experience At a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop, you'll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support. Cost is $15, with fee waivers available. CEUs are available. Event Details Location: Crow Wing County Land Services Building, Brainerd Date: Friday, April 8, 2022
Find out moreJoin us for the 5th Annual Got Plans? Conference Got Plans? will help you learn about Advance Care Planning from experts. Keynote speaker: Dr Kelly Goeb St. Croix Hospice Regional Medical Director Kelly Goeb, MD, is a medical director with St. Croix Hospice in Northern Minnesota. Dr. Goeb started St. Croix Hospice part time
Find out moreTopic: Understanding Indigenous Trauma Experiences: Historical, Intergenerational and Collective When: April 25th, 2022, 10am-12:30pm Where: Central Lakes College (E203, enter Door 6) OR join virtually with a Zoom link that will be included in your confirmation email. Description: This session will overview what trauma is, and how the historical, intergenerational and collective trauma experienced
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Join us for the Stop the Stigma 5k and 1 Mile Walk for Mental Health Awareness on May 7, 2022. This event will be held at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Central Lakes College and Crow Wing Energized are teaming up to bring awareness to Mental Health in our community. All proceeds from this
Find out moreChanging the Narrative: Participants will leave with an understanding about the importance of language, be able to identify risk and protective factors, and be empowered to respond to people in distress. Discuss the different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes talking about mental health and suicide. Bio: Destiny Brown has worked in the mental health field
Find out moreChanging the Narrative Participants will leave with an understanding about the importance of language, be able to identify risk and protective factors, and be empowered to respond to people in distress. Discuss the different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes talking about mental health and suicide. About this event: This event will be held in person
Find out morePLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS FREE EVENT AND LEARN MORE ABOUT ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP WHEN WHERE MAY 26, 2022
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Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active
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