In This Issue...

• National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
• Get to Know NAMI Minnesota
• NAMI's Educational Mental Health Workshops
• Brain Injury Basics educational sessions
• Lunch and Learn Seminars
• We Are All Criminals Presentation
• Stand Down for Veterans
• Veteran I.D. Card Community Clinics
• Community Gathering on the Voting Rights Act of 1965
• Drop-In Legal Clinic for Veterans
• Request for Proposal Reviewers for the Office of Justice Programs
• Request for Proposal for the Office of Justice Programs
• Minneapolis Public Safety Career Fair
• East Side Collaborative Employment and Resource Fair
• Job Opportunities
• Upcoming Transition Coalition Meetings

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

It is critical to build awareness and drive change. Minorities:

• Are less likely to receive diagnosis and treatment for their mental illnesses
• Have less access to and availability of mental health services
• Often receive a poorer quality of mental health care
• Are underrepresented in mental health research

Groups and organizations can organize all types of community events and activities to celebrate the Month - Find information, here.

Get To Know... The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota!

Join Us for an Upcoming Get To Know NAMI Minnesota Session!

In these hour-long sessions, you will:

• Hear first-hand how our work directly affects the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families
•  Learn about our education and support programs and what we are doing to advocate for good mental health policies
•  Learn how you can get involved, take action and make a difference!

Join us at one of these upcoming monthly sessions: 7/14, 8/11, 11/10, & 12/1, all from 11:30-12:30 at the NAMI office, 800 Transfer Rd., Suite 31, St. Paul. 

 If lunchtime doesn't work for you, Get to Know NAMI will be also be held on 10/13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. S., and  9/29, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in St. Louis Park at location TBD. 

Please RSVP to: Kay King, 651-645-2948 x113 or kking@namimn.org.

NAMI MN's Upcoming Education and Workshops on Mental Health

Hope For Recovery: Spend a Saturday obtaining information, hope and practical strategies for dealing with the complexities of mental illnesses

Recognizing Early Warning Signs: Workshop for educators & professionals to identify mental health concerns in youth.

Children's Challenging Behaviors: A course taught by an experienced parent to help you understand when behaviors require intervention, how to seek help and resources available to you

Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety Professionals: An 8-hr. workshop for first responders to learn about mental illnesses and how to deescalate crises

Mental Health First Aid: Learn basic skills to help a person experiencing a mental health crisis (certificate offered for 8 hr. attendance)

Family-to-Family: A 12- week class for family members who have a loved one living with a mental illness. Identify resources, build skills and get support

Click Here for the dates, times, locations and registrations for these workshops!

Brain Injury Basics!

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance provides free or low-cost educational opportunities for all people affected by brain injury, including family and friends, and training opportunities for the professionals who support them. Our Brain Injury Basics workshops are a primary education opportunity for individuals, families and friends.

Registration is required. All classes take place in the Education Center at the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance. A $5 donation is appreciated from individuals with brain injury, family members and friends; the fee per session is $25 for professionals. For more information or to register, call 612-378-2742 or 1-800-669-6442, or click here to register online.

Brain Injury Basics in 2015: Introduction to Brain Injury will be held on: September 24 and December 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Brain Injury Basics 2015: Adjustment to Brain Injury will be held on: July 23 and October 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Brain Injury Basics in 2015: Caregiving will be held on: August 27 and November 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is offering Lunch and Learn Seminars for Social Workers and Social Service Professionals. Continuing Education Units have been approved by the Board of Social Work and will be available at each seminar. The seminars will begin at 12 p.m. (noon) and be held at the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance office in Roseville.

Upcoming Seminars:

Wednesday, August 12: Ethics in the Workplace

Tuesday, September 8: Co-occurring Disorders and BI

Tuesday, October 13: Recognize a Stroke and React

Wednesday, November 11: Sexuality and BI

Tuesday, December 8: Behaviors or Symptoms?

 Share with other professionals and come to learn while having lunch!

Space is limited so register now by calling 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442

Click here for details!

SAVE THE DATES!

JOIN US @ THE CHALBERG THEATER ON AUGUST 28!

501 West College Drive

Brainerd ||| MN ||| 56401

Beginning at 1pm. Small discussion to follow at 2:30pm.

Used by employers, policy makers, landlords and the general public to determine the character of an individual, criminal records can profoundly impact someone’s ability to move on and up in life. But this isn’t about those records. We Are All Criminals looks at those of us with criminal histories, but no record; in other words –those of us who have had the luxury to forget our misdeeds. Doctors and lawyers, social workers and students, retailers and retirees tell stories of crimes they got away with, and consider how different their lives would have been had they been caught. They are privately held memories without public stigma; they are criminal histories without criminal records.

This project seeks to challenge society’s perception of what it means to be a criminal and how much weight a record should be given, when truly- we are all criminals.

The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be hosting a StandDown event in Minneapolis Tuesday, August 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, August 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boy Scout Base Camp (201 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling). A variety of free services will be available! Click here for details!

Veterans ID Cards Available Through Community Clinics.

Veterans can have their Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) processed remotely through the Minneapolis VA community clinics in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.  Veterans must schedule an appointment through the VA Call Center at 612-467-1100.  Clinics start at 8:30 a.m. and the last appointment is 3:15 p.m.  Veterans need to bring appropriate ID verification.

Mankato: July 23

Hibbing/Ely: Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2

Albert Lea:  Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4

Rochester: Aug. 26, Oct. 28, Dec. 16

Twin Ports: July 30

Thursday, August 6 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Harrison Neighborhood Association 503 North Irving Avenue, Minneapolis

This August marks the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. While there is much to celebrate, Americans still face many barriers to voting. Join us at the Harrison Neighborhood Association in North Minneapolis on August 6 to discuss today’s struggle to expand voter rights and talk about injustices in the voting system. Together we can energize our communities to get involved and VOTE. Every voice counts. Come for an evening of learning, storytelling, performance art, and an opportunity to get involved with dozens of nonprofit, faith, business, and community partners at the event. The event is free, open to the public, and we hope to see you there!   

Please RSVP Here!

Seeking Volunteer Proposal Reviewers and Proposals!

Request for Volunteer Proposal Reviewers: Community Crime Prevention and Youth Intervention Proposals

The MN Office of Justice Programs is seeking volunteer proposal reviewers. The immediate need is for reviewers for Community Crime Prevention and Youth Intervention Proposal reviewers.  We will be selecting Community Crime Prevention reviewers by August  1 and Youth Intervention Program reviewers in early September. If you are interested in this or future volunteer reviewer opportunities, please fill out this brief form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCPreview.

Request for Proposals: Child Advocacy Centers

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit applications for funding for start-up activities and/or expansion of established Child Advocacy Centers. The term of the grant will be 12-month period of October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2017. Eligible applicants must already be accredited, OR have a plan to work towards accreditation (through adherence to the National Children’s Alliance Standards for Full Member Programs). Eligible applicants must contact and work closely with the Minnesota Children’s Alliance (MCA) during the application process, and obtain a letter of support from MCA to include in their application.

All applications must be submitted via E-grants, the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) online grants management system.

Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on August 20, 2015.

View RFP

Job Opportunities!

On behalf of a hiring partner, Diversity Into Action is pleased to offer the following job opportunities to qualified applicants:

Clinical Supervisor: This position is responsible for ensuring the Rule 79 and Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) supervision requirements are carried out for the provision of high quality efficacious treatment services to the consumers served by Seward CSP, Supportive Housing Programs, MHR TCM teams, Stevens Supportive Housing program, Project Restore and Haralson Apartments and to provide administrative/clinical supervision to the Rule 29 Mental Health Outreach Clinic.

Mental Health Case Managers (10 openings): The role of the Case Manager is to provide services that will stabilize their client’s condition, provide assistance and support to prevent hospitalization and to focus on the recovery process.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (B.O.P) Federal Medical Center, Rochester, MN is recruiting for:

Fulltime Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW): Our mission is to provide competent and appropriate medical, dental, and behavioral health care to male inmates while protecting society. The scope and complexity of patient care needs range from medical/surgical and psychiatric evaluation to acute or chronic care and/or end of life care.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is recruiting for:

Corrections Officer Trainees: The selection process is open for applications Monday, July 20 through Monday, August 3. Please visit the State Careers website at http://mn.gov/careers and see posting #158526000001. For questions please contact Sue Ricci at 651-361-7298.

The Minnesota Department of Veteran's Affairs (MDVA) is recruiting for:

Clay County Veteran's Service Officer: MUST BE A MN RESIDENT AND A VETERAN.  This position is responsible for providing Federal, State, and Local veterans benefits and entitlements to veterans and their dependents and/or survivors.

Fairs for Employment, Transition, and Resources!

Saturday, July 25- 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)

2001 Plymouth Avenue North

Participating Public Safety Departments include: Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis 911 & 311, Minneapolis Fire Department, Minneapolis Regulatory Services, Minneapolis Park Police and Recreation Board, Hennepin County Medical Center, Metro Transit Police Department, St. Paul Police Department, and the Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriff's Department.

Bring your Resume!

Questions? Contact Ayianna Kennerly @ 612-490-2222

Arlington Hills Community Center 1200 Payne Avenue Free to attend! Come meet employers, submit applications, and interview on the spot! Employer Registration is now open! Contact Xenia.Hernandez@ci.stpaul.mn.us

Upcoming Transition Coalition Meetings!

Twin Cities Transition Coalition Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Networking from 9:30 to 10:00 and 11:30 to noon) Location: MN DOC- 1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, MN 55108 Topic: Integrated Case Management Presenters: Marabelle Morgan- Transitions Manager, Minnesota Department of Corrections Contact: lee.buckley@state.mn.us

Southeast Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: Olmsted County Government Center- Boardroom Presenters: Gina Evans & Jenna McMillan- MN Adult and Teen Challenge Contact: Philip Rutherford- setranscoal@gmail.com

Mid-Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: To Be Determined! Contact: Krista Kackley- dreamcenterpath@aol.com

Central Minnesota Transition Coalition

Date: To Be Determined

Contact: lee.buckley@state.mn.us

Duluth Minnesota Transition Coalition

Date: To Be Determined!

Contact: Sara Romagnoli- sromagnoli@soarcareers.org Or 

Traci Laughlin- LaughlinT@StLouisCountyMN.gov