Wednesday, Feb 03, 2021

SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m34958a2eb0c81e7420874657ceffab1d
 
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.
 
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
 
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=md2aecfc13522e8024a9ddd3531e50aec
 
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
 
Cancer Support Group (Virtual - Webex or phone)
 
Time: 12:15 PM- 1:15 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://www.facebook.com/events/562743867704995/
 
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
 
MOVE! Introduction Visit
 
Time: 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM (CST)
Location: Minneapolis VA medical center, room 1H-117
 
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.