Minneapolis VA Health Care System Events Calendar
January 2021
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| Friday, Jan 1, 2021 |
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Federal Holiday
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| Monday, Jan 4, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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| Tuesday, Jan 5, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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S.A.V.E Training for Caregivers (virtual)
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The S.A.V.E. program is designed to help build confidence in identifying signs of suicide and talking with your Veteran, family or friends about suicide.
S.A.V.E will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Veteran who is in suicidal crisis.
Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognized.
Ask the most important question of all.
Validate the Veteran’s experience.
Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help.
To Register call Denise Losie, General Caregiver Program Support Coordinator, at 612-629-7315.
What: S.A.V.E Training for Caregivers
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021
TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: VA Video Connect (virtual)
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Women’s Only Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all women Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with other women Veterans about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tuesday
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 396 4268 #
Facilitator: Michelle Kelly, CPS
Office Phone: 651-347-3616
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| Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021 |
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
Wednesday
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 381 9647 #
Facilitator: Jeff Peters, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-5257
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Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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Cancer Support Group (Virtual - Webex or phone)
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Cancer Education & Support Group
Meetings via Webex (with a phone option) every Wednesday from 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Join by phone (audio only) or Webex (video and audio)
Webex Meeting Number (access code): 199 304 1993
Webex Meeting password: ZSgSfEZ*796
Instructions to join the Webex are on our website: https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/downloads/How_to_join_Minneapolis_VA_Webex.pdf
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Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone Access Code: 199 822 0585
No appointment needed
All Veterans affected by cancer and their caregiver are welcome.
Topics include:
- Overview of Cancer
- “Chemo Brain”
- Integrative Health
- Movement & Rehabilitation
- Nutrition
- Caregiver Stress
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| Thursday, Jan 7, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
Thursday
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 788 8749 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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| Friday, Jan 8, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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| Monday, Jan 11, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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| Tuesday, Jan 12, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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Women’s Only Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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| | Women’s Only Peer Support Group
Description: A general peer support group welcoming all women Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with other women Veterans about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tuesday
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 396 4268 #
Facilitator: Michelle Kelly, CPS
Office Phone: 651-347-3616
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| Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021 |
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
Wednesday
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 381 9647 #
Facilitator: Jeff Peters, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-5257
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Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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| | Peer Support Groups
Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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Cancer Support Group (Virtual - Webex or phone)
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Cancer Education & Support Group
Meetings via Webex (with a phone option) every Wednesday from 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Join by phone (audio only) or Webex (video and audio)
Webex Meeting Number (access code): 199 304 1993
Webex Meeting password: ZSgSfEZ*796
Instructions to join the Webex are on our website: https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/downloads/How_to_join_Minneapolis_VA_Webex.pdf
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Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone Access Code: 199 822 0585
No appointment needed
All Veterans affected by cancer and their caregiver are welcome.
Topics include:
- Overview of Cancer
- “Chemo Brain”
- Integrative Health
- Movement & Rehabilitation
- Nutrition
- Caregiver Stress
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| Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 |
Red Carpet Welcome (Virtual)
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Thank you for serving, and welcome to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System! We are pleased that you have chosen us for your care. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of Veterans like you by providing the excellent medical care you’ve earned.
As a newly enrolled Veteran, we invite you to attend a “Red Carpet Welcome” orientation. This orientation is offered the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. via phone or Webex.
Join using Webex (video & audio)
Join by Phone (audio only)
Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone access code: 199 709 3002 #
The purpose of the orientation is to provide you with information regarding your VA health care benefits and health care services offered. We also will provide information to assist you in navigating the VA, both the building and the system.
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Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
Thursday
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 788 8749 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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| Friday, Jan 15, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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| Monday, Jan 18, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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| Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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Women’s Only Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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| | Women’s Only Peer Support Group
Description: A general peer support group welcoming all women Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with other women Veterans about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tuesday
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 396 4268 #
Facilitator: Michelle Kelly, CPS
Office Phone: 651-347-3616
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| Wednesday, Jan 20, 2021 |
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
Wednesday
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 381 9647 #
Facilitator: Jeff Peters, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-5257
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Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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| | Peer Support Groups
Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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Cancer Support Group (Virtual - Webex or phone)
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Cancer Education & Support Group
Meetings via Webex (with a phone option) every Wednesday from 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Join by phone (audio only) or Webex (video and audio)
Webex Meeting Number (access code): 199 304 1993
Webex Meeting password: ZSgSfEZ*796
Instructions to join the Webex are on our website: https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/downloads/How_to_join_Minneapolis_VA_Webex.pdf
or
Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone Access Code: 199 822 0585
No appointment needed
All Veterans affected by cancer and their caregiver are welcome.
Topics include:
- Overview of Cancer
- “Chemo Brain”
- Integrative Health
- Movement & Rehabilitation
- Nutrition
- Caregiver Stress
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Virtual Epilepsy Support Group for Veterans & Caregivers
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Virtual Epilepsy Support Group for Veterans & Caregivers
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| Thursday, Jan 21, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
Thursday
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 788 8749 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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| Friday, Jan 22, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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| Monday, Jan 25, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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| Tuesday, Jan 26, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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Women’s Only Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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| | Women’s Only Peer Support Group
Description: A general peer support group welcoming all women Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with other women Veterans about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tuesday
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 396 4268 #
Facilitator: Michelle Kelly, CPS
Office Phone: 651-347-3616
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| Wednesday, Jan 27, 2021 |
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
Wednesday
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 381 9647 #
Facilitator: Jeff Peters, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-5257
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Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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| | Peer Support Groups
Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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Cancer Support Group (Virtual - Webex or phone)
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Cancer Education & Support Group
Meetings via Webex (with a phone option) every Wednesday from 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Join by phone (audio only) or Webex (video and audio)
Webex Meeting Number (access code): 199 304 1993
Webex Meeting password: ZSgSfEZ*796
Instructions to join the Webex are on our website: https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/downloads/How_to_join_Minneapolis_VA_Webex.pdf
or
Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone Access Code: 199 822 0585
No appointment needed
All Veterans affected by cancer and their caregiver are welcome.
Topics include:
- Overview of Cancer
- “Chemo Brain”
- Integrative Health
- Movement & Rehabilitation
- Nutrition
- Caregiver Stress
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| Thursday, Jan 28, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
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| | SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups
Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
Thursday
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 788 8749 #
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
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| Friday, Jan 29, 2021 |
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
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Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
Mon / Wed / Fri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 763 0751 #
Facilitator: Jake Pieske, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-6569
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