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Our commitment is to engage with community partners to increase access to resources, programs and services that people impacted by incarceration may need in order to thrive in communities and reduce individual risk. – Kelley Heifort, DOC Director of Reentry Services
Miss the last MRRA town hall? Check out the recording and survey here: MRRA
Twin Cities Minnesota Transition Coalition
Date: Friday, October 11th, 2024
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Virtual - Click HERE to reserve a spot
Agenda:
- Shanna Langston & Lisa Monahan, MN-DOC and Behavioral Health Services - LGBT community support while incarcerated & when planning release
- Angela Bellmont & Natletha Sumo Kollie of Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota - Bridging Benefits online eligibility screening tool
- Heather Fisch, Hennepin County Library Outreach - Freedom Ticket & Going Home Guide
- Martha Hardy & Robin Turnblom, Minneapolis Central Library - An upcoming reentry event at their branch
Special Workshop Being Offered!
An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI) Clinical Skills Training
October 3, 2024 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 813 N. 5th Street Minneapolis MN 55041
*Registration is limited for this event to 20 attendees Certificates of Participation will be available at the end of the training. Registration closes October 1st at 4 p.m.
Registration is also open for MCA's regular monthly workshops:
October 18, 2024 PREA as a Pathway to Prevention and Healing This is the workshop that was originally scheduled for July 19th if you had previously registered ~ you do Not need to register again.
November 15, 2024 School to Prison Pipeline
December 20, 2024 Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans This is the workshop that was originally scheduled for August 16th if you had previously registered ~ you do Not need to register again.
Register here for all the above
Beauterre Recovery Institute Open House – Register here
Join us at Beauterre Recovery Institute, part of the family of Meridian Behavioral Health programs, for an open house. Beauterre is located on a beautiful campus in Owatonna, MN, one hour south of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Join other professionals for a chance to network and tour Beauterre Recovery Institute. Learn about our licensed co-occurring residential substance use disorder treatment facility. Beauterre is in-network with most commercial insurances. Learn about the Professionals track as well as the Relapse Prevention track and how your clients can benefit from treatment here. Have lunch on us and chat with clinicians.
Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Have questions? Contact Andy Muhlenburg at 701-330-9534 or email her at leandra.muhlenburg@meridianprograms.com
This session is designed for professionals in the recovery community and will delve into the ethical considerations and best practices that underpin certified peer recovery services. Our panel of experts will share their knowledge and experience on creating and maintaining ethical peer support environments, emphasizing the importance of integrity, empathy, and professional boundaries. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the ethical frameworks that guide peer support and learn practical strategies to enhance the quality and impact of their services.
Thursday October 3rd 11-1PM
Participants can earn up to 2 CE/CLE credits
Register Here
 Project Pathfinder, Inc. is pleased to announce the official start date of our new Supportive Arts for Formerly Incarcerated Persons Program.
SIGN UP NOW! The first of four 8-week cohorts will start Monday, September 23, 2024 and run through November 11, 2024. Programming will take place at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Project Pathfinder’s St. Paul office. An additional 4-week cohort will start Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s St. Paul Midway location. The second 8-week cohort is scheduled to start on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Project Pathfinder's St. Paul location. Additional cohorts held at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota will be announced at a later date. We would like to invite you to encourage your clients to participate.
• Participation, including transportation costs, is FREE for persons formerly incarcerated in a Minnesota correctional facility and currently under supervised release.
• Participation for other justice-involved persons, i.e., those on probation under community supervision, and support persons will be low-cost.
Arts & Therapy for Justice-Involved Persons Flyer https://projectpathfinder.org/supportive-arts-flyer.pdf
Supportive Arts Group Referral & Registration Form https://projectpathfinder.org/supportive-arts-referral-form.pdf
Discover the essentials of keeping facilities like apartment complexes and warehouses running smoothly. You'll get hands-on experience with blueprint reading and using basic hand tools. Careers in this field are in high demand and offer excellent opportunities for growth. Plus, after completing the training, you'll have guaranteed interviews with our trusted employer partners!
- Mon-Fri / 8 weeks / 9AM-1:30PM
- Certificate from Century College
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Boiler License Prep
DHS announces 1115 reentry waiver project
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The Department of Human Services (DHS) is developing an 1115 reentry waiver project based on guidance from The Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS). Federal policy requires Medicaid coverage to be suspended during incarceration leading to gaps in healthcare upon release. The 1115 reentry project would allow for people leaving incarceration to be eligible for Medicaid coverage in the 90 days before they reenter the community.
A feasibility study is currently underway, and the demonstration will start in January 2026, or upon federal approval. DHS is working on an open competitive process for choosing the pilot sites.
The project will also have a reentry working group. The working group is awaiting tribal consultation feedback and then will be sending out a request for those with lived experience to be part of the group.
The project will require the collaboration of multiple state agencies, including DHS, the Department of Corrections and Minnesota Management and Budget, external stakeholders and those with lived experiences.
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