MN Transition Coalition News - May 27, 2025

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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


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Bemidji Minnesota Transition Coalition

Date:  Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

Time: 10:30 - 11:30am

Location:  Virtual - click HERE

Agenda:  TBA

Contacts:  

          Christen Donley - christen.donley@state.mn.us  

          Donald Fairbanks - donald.fairbanks@nwicdc.org


MidMN

Mid-Minnesota Transition Coalition

Date:  Thursday, June 5th

Time:  12:00 - 1:00pm

 Location:  Virtual - click  HERE

Agenda:  Rocky DeYoung, Director of Training & Development at Reentry Training Solutions

Contact:  Sean Partch - sean@rcnstcloud.org


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Twin Cities Minnesota Transition Coalition

Date:  Friday, June 13th, 2025

Time:  9:30am - 11:30am 

Location:  Virtual - click HERE

Agenda

9:30-10:00, Mackenzie Sturm, Supported Decision-Making Navigator, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota

10:00-10:30, Mr. Samuel Mwangi, Executive Director, Global Fatherhood Foundation

10:30-11:30, Kelly Haff, Legislative Director MN DOC - Legislative Updates


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Hear why criminalizing homelessness is harmful for people and communities on the June 4 MICH webinar

Be sure to join the next monthly webinar on Wednesday, June 4 from 1 - 2 p.m. If you have any questions about your webinar registration, please email dan.gregory@state.mn.us   

On the June 4 webinar, hear why punishing people simply for sleeping outside while facing homelessness is detrimental for people and communities.  

The beginning 10 minutes of each monthly webinar will be held to hear from the Speakers Bureau. Anyone who has lived experience of homelessness is welcome to sign-up to share through the Speakers Bureau. This is open time each month for lived experience experts to share ideas and feedback with the webinar audience.    

The next webinar Speakers Bureau will be on Wednesday, June 4 at 1 p.m. There is a monthly prep session held the Tuesday before the webinar. The prep session will be Tuesday, June 3 from 11-11:30 a.m. Follow this link to join the prep session. This is an ongoing opportunity that happens each month. Sign up is required. Please email dan.gregory@state.mn.us or call/text Dan at 651-983-9985 to sign up to speak or with any questions.

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In Our Own Voice (IOOV) 

Understand the journey of people with mental illness in recovery. IOOV is a unique public education program in which two trained speakers share compelling personal stories about living with a mental illness and achieving recovery, demonstrating that there is hope for recovery for people with mental illnesses. The presentation includes personal stories and video clips, as well as offering an opportunity to ask questions. The IOOV program has touched many lives and is effective in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illnesses.


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What's in store 

Join strategic partners Relias and SimiTree for this live webinar designed to help your organization advance integrated care delivery. Whether you're enhancing an existing model or starting from scratch, this session will provide practical guidance you can apply immediately.

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The differences between integrated care models

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The roles of interdisciplinary team members

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Best practices for integrated workflows


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Founders Day

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With the end of the Minnesota Legislature’s regular session, and while details of a special session are yet to be announced, join fellow housing advocates from 3:30 - 5:30 pm on June 12th at Lake Monster Brewing. We will recognize, celebrate, and toast the hard work done by housing champions and lawmakers during the 2025 Legislative Session. Register HERE


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Freedom Works

At FreedomWorks, we believe every individual deserves afresh start. Our compassionate recovery and reentry facility is more than a place—it's a pathway to transformation. With personalized care, evidence-based recovery programs, and comprehensive transitional support services, we empower individuals to rebuild their lives with purpose and dignity. Whether you're overcoming addiction, reentering society after incarceration, or simply seeking a new direction, we're here to walk with you—every step of the way. We currently offer the following programs:

  • Housing Support (Formerly known as GRH) - This government-funded housing program offers a safe place for individuals seeking a fresh start. Whether transitioning from homelessness, recovery, or the justice system, this program is designed to help the individual rebuild his life.
  • Housing Support with Services - Our Lyndale campus is fully staffed with personnel who are able to support individuals who require a higher level of care.
  • Intensive Outpatient - We partner with a drug treatment center that is on campus that pays for treatment and lodging.
  • Christ-centered Reentry and Aftercare - This self-pay program offers individuals the opportunity to grow spiritually and have a closer relationship with Christ.

*** Handicap accessible.


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