MN Transition Coalition February 6, 2017

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A Conference for Policy Makers and Practitioners

Conference Title
Opportunity: Advancing LGBTQ Health
A Conference for Policy Makers and Practitioners

Date
February 27-28, 2017

Venue
University of MN Continuing Education Event Center, St. Paul, MN

Objectives
Participants will develop strategies to:
• Address health disparities based on emerging data
• Improve outcomes through promising practices
• Promote policy, system and environmental change
• Assess current health and human service systems and environments

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!


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Positive Image 5th Annual 

Father Daughter Dance

Sunday, February 26, 2017

4:00pm to 8:00pm

Earle Brown Heritage Center

6155 Earle Brown Dr.

Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

 The Father Daughter Dance is a community-sponsored, formal, elegant and fun-filled evening for girls ages 5 years and over, and the special men in their lives. The Father Daughter Dance focuses on the importance of fathers and their daughters having strong, healthy relationships. The first strong male bond girls have is with their father and this event teaches young girls what it means to be treated with love and respect. 


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February Northland Reentry Meeting

The next meeting will be held at Randy's Café. This is a meeting for anyone in the community that is interested in helping those in recovery.   

We hope to see you there!

Where:   Randy's Cafe

              2125 W. Superior Street

              Duluth, MN 55806 

When:    February 13, 2017

              4:45 to 5:45 pm. 

Let us know you are planning to attend!  RSVP Here!         


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Anger Management Group

 

NEW SERVICE

The anger management group is for adult struggling with anger, aggression, and hostility who would benefit from a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.  Groups meet for 1.5 hours, for 12 weeks.

New Brighton Clinic
1900 Silver Lake Road, Suite 110
New Brighton, MN 55112
Mondays 12-1:30 PM
Rolling enrollment

Woodbury Clinic
1811 Wier Drive, Suite 270
Woodbury, MN 55125
Mondays 3-4:30 PM
Rolling enrollment  


Meridian Behavioral Health

Mobile Assessments Now Available in Saint Cloud and Surrounding Areas

We understand that one of the biggest obstacles for patients with Substance Use Disorder is the speed of access to a chemical health provider.  Meridian Behavioral Health has been working hard to give individuals access to treatment via mobile assessments in order to transition to the next phase of their recovery.

 

We are excited to announce that we now have a full time assessor, dedicated to completing Mobile Assessments in St. Cloud and the surrounding area.  This includes a 60 mile/ 1 hour drive from St. Cloud.

 

What Can You Expect with our Mobile Assessments

1.  Days and time Mobile Assessments will be offered

  • Monday- Friday
  • 8:00am- 3:00pm


2.  Where Mobile Assessments are conducted

  • Within 1 hour of the St Cloud area.
  • At MBH Resource Center
  • Hospitals
  • County Jails (with proper clearance)
  • Primary Clinics


3.  Requesting a Mobile Assessment

  • Request for a Mobile Assessment should be made through the Meridian Behavioral Health Access Center
  • Assessments will be scheduled within 24hrs/ 1 business day of contact and completed within 48-72 hours of being schedule by the following channels
  • Phone: 612-454-4014
  • Email: CARC@meridianprograms.com

Web: Using the "New Submission Form" located at www.meridianprograms.com


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Brain Injury Educational Classes

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offers a variety of educational classes - including our monthly Brain Injury Basics class - for families, individuals and professionals in the Twin Cities. Our educators can also train your staff on-site at your facility with our Traveling Workshops.

Brain Injury Basics

Cargiving: February 23, 2017

Registration is required for all classes. Brain Injury Basics takes place in the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offices in Roseville from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for professionals; a $5 donation is appreciated from consumers.

Click here for more information on our Education opportunities or call our Education and Community Outreach Department at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442. 



If you are a member of AFSCME then you should check out the following link regarding a free accredited associates degree:

http://afscmemn.org/story/afscmes-free-college-benefit-can-change-lives

 


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SAVE the DATE!!!

2017 MINNESOTA FATHERS & FAMILIES SUMMIT

No Father Left Behind:  Focusing on the Mental Health of Fathers and Families

 February 6-7, 2017- Kelly Inn, St. Cloud, MN


AIAFS

The American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS): Upcoming Trainings

View the 2017 training event schedule here.

Understanding Psychopathy: Best Practice for the Treatment and Management of Individuals with Elevated Psychopathy

Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017

Time: 8:30am-4:00pm

Location: Parkview Meeting & Event Center

Mall of America

5204 Center Court

Bloomington, MN 55425

 

Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders in Community and Forensic Settings: Screening, Intervention and Treatment Considerations

 Date: April 7, 2017

Time: 8:30am-4:00pm

Cost: $85 (6.0 hours CEU credit)

Location: Parkview Meeting & Event Center

Mall of America

5204 Center Court

Bloomington, MN 55425

 

Click here for the parking directions & map.

 

Additional questions: Call Jerrod Brown at 651-734-5517 or email jerrodbaiafs@gmail.com


2nd chance coalition

Join over 60 Minnesota organizations! SECOND CHANCE DAY ON THE HILL Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda Thursday, February 9, 2017  •  10 a.m. 

The most impactful way for you to influence the polices that impact you and those you care about is by meeting in person with your legislators. This year we will only be visiting legislators if we have a pre-scheduled meeting for at least one constituent. If you want to visit your legislators as part of Second Chance day on the Hill, please register by following this link  


All Trumped up

All Trumped Up: A Nation in Need of a Mediator

Presented By: Andre Koen of AM Horizons

Hosted By: Meridian Behavioral Health's, Avalon- Saint Anthony Park Outpatient Facility

Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM (CST) 

Griggs Midway Building

1821 University Ave W, S-242

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

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Who should attend:  Clinicians and practitioners working with alcohol and drug recovery, human services, the judicial system, law enforcement, and mental, medical, and behavioral healthcare professionals.

6 CEU's available for Social Workers, LMFT's, LADC's, LPCC's, and LPC's certified through the Board of Social Work, Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy and the BBHT

"All Trumped Up" is designed to help us look out how we handle and discuss cultural issues with our clients  The workshop will seek to address what it means to be a mediator in the new normal.

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OJP

2017 Annual Conference on Crime and Victimization 

The OJP Annual Conference on Crime and Victimization is going to be held May 23-25, 2017!  Presentation submissions are currently being accepted via the Call for Presentation document below.  

Click here for Information and Instructions  

Click here for the 2017 Presentation Proposal 

Information about the 2017 Conference will be posted on our website as it develops. Here is the link to find conference specific details:

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/training-and-communication/Pages/2011-conference-on-crime-and-victimization.aspx

Please contact Joann Jones with any questions at 651.201.7318 or joann.jones@state.mn.us.