Minneapolis VA Health Care System Events Calendar
February 2021
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| Monday, Feb 1, 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, Feb 2, 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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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, Feb 3, 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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MOVE! Introduction Visit
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5:30 PM- 6:30 PM (CST) |
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Minneapolis VA medical center, room 1H-117 |
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MOVE Introduction Visit
Learn about MOVE options and basic lifestyle changes. Classes are offered several times each month. In Minneapolis, classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon and on the first Wednesday of even months at 5:30 p.m. Classes are also offered at most of the VA clinic sites. Contact your local VA clinic site regarding the specific class dates and times.
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| Thursday, Feb 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.
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, Feb 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.
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, Feb 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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| Tuesday, Feb 9, 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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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, Feb 10, 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
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, Feb 11, 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: 199 840 2826 #
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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Virtual Veterans Town Hall
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Hibbing VA Clinic, Ely VA Clinic & Twin Ports VA Clinic
with Patrick Kelly, Minneapolis VAHCS Director
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Microsoft Teams (video and audio) or Phone (audio only)
- Join using Teams in your web browser (no download needed) by clicking the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzA2MDNmZmMtZjIxMC00MDFkLTlmZmItOTMxZGE1YmRjYjg%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821d-b7ab251ab3bf%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22d8aa9907-b0aa-42eb-b8a6-2fedf86ca155%22%7D
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- Join by Phone. Call the number below and enter the conference ID.
- Phone Number: 1-872-701-0185
- Conference ID: 951 317 94#
Contact: Sandra Roy, Public Affairs Specialist (612) 467-2102 or sandra.roy@va.gov
Additional information about the Minneapolis VA Clinics: https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/locations/index.asp
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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, Feb 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.
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, Feb 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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| Tuesday, Feb 16, 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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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, Feb 17, 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
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, Feb 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.
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, Feb 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.
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, Feb 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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| Tuesday, Feb 23, 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, Feb 24, 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, Feb 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.
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, Feb 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.
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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