Mid-Minnesota Transition Coalition
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual - Click HERE
Agenda: MNDOC Commissioner Paul Schnell
Contact: Sean Partch - sean@rcnstcloud.org
This year’s theme, Flourishing Through Change: Innovation, Strength, and Growth, reflects the transformative moment we are in as a field. In the face of constant change, this conference invites direct care professionals to embrace innovation, lead with strength, and foster meaningful growth. Flourishing Through Change celebrates the resilience, creativity, and leadership that define our work on the frontlines of substance use disorder care. Join more than 1,000 peers as we explore bold new strategies, strengthen our collective impact, and cultivate the next generation of leaders—together building a future where individuals and communities can truly thrive.
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Local and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid: Case Studies
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Tuesday, September 9, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
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In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature approved the Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) program, funded by a 0.25% Metro sales tax for use in the 7-county Twin Cities Metropolitan area, and a Statewide Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) program funded through appropriations. Cities and counties have discretion to spend funds on a broad range of eligible affordable housing projects, including for emergency rental assistance.
Join us to hear from three counties and cities about how they have utilized LAHA and SAHA funds, what has worked and challenges confronted.
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Our program will feature:
- Madeline Kastler, Deputy Director, Housing and Community Services, Dakota County
- David Dunn, Director, Olmsted County Housing and Planning
- John Kinara, Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator, City of Brooklyn Park
After case study presentations, we will host a panel discussion with our guests. Local and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid resources are here.
This event is sponsored by the Minnesota ERASE campaign, which works to end rental arrears and stop eviction through advocacy for emergency rental assistance and related resources.
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Virtual Training Resource Fair
Everyone is welcome to attend the Virtual Training Resource Fair to learn about FREE training that will help you get a great job!
This event will feature some training opportunities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota metro area.
Each agency will give a short presentation about their organization and the training(s) they offer. After the presentation, you will have the opportunity to speak with someone from each agency to ask questions.
Wednesday, September 17
1-2 p.m.
Virtual Community Resource Fair
Wednesday, October 1st
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
 Engaging the Unhoused Workforce
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - presentation and panel discussion
The housing crisis in Minnesota is having a profound impact on both employers and job seekers—reflecting challenges seen nationwide. For employers, the stigma surrounding individuals experiencing homelessness can lead to unconscious bias, influencing hiring decisions based on harmful stereotypes about reliability, work ethic, or capability. For job seekers, housing instability creates barriers that can make it difficult to secure and retain employment.
Join us for an important webinar this September as we explore how to better engage and support the unhoused workforce. Topics will include:
- What does it mean to be unhoused?
- Engaging with the unhoused workforce: why it matters.
- How can employers recognize and overcome hidden biases toward this talent pool?
From 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, hear from DEED's Workforce Strategy Consultants and expert panelists as they discuss this topic and share insights and solutions.
Featured panelists include:
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Deanna Monroe - Case Manager, Minnesota Housing
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Katie Brown - Case Manager, Leech Lake Housing Authority Homeless Resources Program
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Denise Goldman - Site Director of the Reengagement Center, Project for Pride in Living
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Derrek Christensen - Alumni Program Coordinator, Wildflyer Coffee
Webinar Facilitator: Adesewa Adesiji - Metro Area Workforce Strategy Consultant, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
If you have any issues registering, please try using Google Chrome.
For general inquiries and accommodation requests, please email: adesewa.adesiji@state.mn.us
Mobilize Recovery Coming to MN
We’re thrilled to invite you to a unique event at Mitchell Hamline School of Law: UPLIFT & UPHOLD: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and the Law, presented in partnership with Mobilize Recovery and the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School.
This one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary gathering—the only Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge 2025 event hosted on a law school campus—is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: To advance justice, empower recovery, confront stigma, reform systems, and sustain our own well-being, we are stronger together.
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025 🕐 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM CT 📍 Mitchell Hamline School of Law Auditorium 875 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN
This special symposium and networking event will bring together law and counseling students, practicing professionals, and members of the recovery community. We’re honored to feature a keynote by attorney, author, and recovery advocate Brian Cuban, best-selling author of The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption. Brian will share his powerful journey of long-term recovery from addiction and mental health challenges—a testament to the importance of well-being in both legal and recovery spaces.
Register here
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Women's Residential Treatment Accepting referrals and new clients for immediate placement *Same-day admission available* High-intensity residential program for women with substance use disorder who may have other mental health concerns.
- St. Louis Park location
- Mental health services onsite
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services available
- Primary care onsite
- Culturally-specific support services
- Prenatal care or child protection involvement
Family Residential Treatment Accepting referrals and new clients - call for availability High-intensity residential program for women and children or pregnant women.
- Minneapolis location
- Women can enroll with their children (up to 3 children age 11 and under)
- Coordination of childcare
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services available
- Culturally-specific support services
- Support of mothers with active child protection cases
Women's Telehealth Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment Services Accepting referrals and new clients for immediate placement *Same-day admission available*
- Sessions meet virtually via Zoom
- Monday - Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Friday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Women's In-Person Intensive Outpatient IOP Accepting referrals and new clients - call for availability
Please note that our in-person IOP program no longer includes lodging.
- Program length is 3-6 months
- 18 hours of programming each week (Monday-Wednesday, 8 am - 2 pm)
- Programming takes place at Wayside Women's Wellness Center, 1600 University Ave W, #300, St. Paul, MN
- Includes weekly individual counseling session
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Sage Prairie offers:
Intensive outpatient with safe and supportive patient housing
- Evening outpatient
- Comprehensive assessments
- Peer Support
- Transportation within the Twin Cities metro area
Call today, immediate availability 1-877-915-7243, Fax: 612-437-4913.
**We are in-network with all major medical insurance, medical assistance, and county funding**
Sage Prairie is located at: 1440 Duckwood Drive #300 Eagan, MN 55122
To Make a Referral:
Phone: 877-915-7243
Fax: 612-437-4913
Public notice of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Federal Block Grant application and plan
The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) has submitted the federal fiscal year 2026-2027 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG) application and plan to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The application and plan include an assessment of Minnesota’s behavioral health service system and proposed plans for how we will use the block grants and other resources to support and improve mental health and substance use disorder services in the coming years.
A previous e-memo was sent out by BHA asking for public comment on the portions of the application and plan that were available for review at the time. Now, the entire FFY 2026-2027 Block Grant application and plan is available for public comment electronically via the web-based Block Grant Application System (WebBGAS) by following these steps:
- Go to WebBGAS
- Enter username: citizenmn
- Enter password: citizen
- Click on "View an Existing Application"
- Click on the “FY 2026-2027 Combined MHBG/SUPTRS BG Application/Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan"
- Click on “View Application”
- Click on any part of the application and plan you would like to review
Please provide any feedback about the plan for mental health and substance use disorder services. We will continue to consider this feedback and will update the plan on an ongoing basis.
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Attention Returning College Students!
2025 MCA College Scholarship Applications Submission deadline is September 25th 2025 Returning College Student Scholarship applications can be completed via the on-line application. Transcripts for 2024/2025 should then be e-mailed to the MCA office (mca-mn@hotmail.com) Click here for on-line application!!
Minnesota Corrections Association promotes education by providing a $1,000 scholarship for a current student in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or technical school.
This scholarship is for those students who are returning to their post-secondary education program in 2025 and must be a member of MCA or the child of a member. Distribution of funds will be made upon completion of the current college term and verification of completion will be required.
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Our Mission To provide a healthy drug and alcohol free environment, through fellowship, guidance and community. Helping individuals to grow and strive for a lifestyle that will promote long term sobriety.
Our in-home meetings are based and revolve around the AA and NA programs to help individuals maintain stability and balance to reclaim theirs lives.
Our Homes Both of our homes are centrally located in the City of Saint Paul, MN in thee beautiful upscale neighborhood of Como Park and within 2 blocks of one another and are walking distance to Como Lake/park and bus routes.
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