Mar 07, 2021 - Mar 13, 2021

Monday, Mar 8, 2021
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
 
 
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mad9bd6aa57dc9b449b0a78847f818989
 
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.
 
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
 
Women’s Only Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m09e6331e10f804dcabbc22cc96005924
 
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
 
 
Wednesday, Mar 10, 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
 
Traumatic Brain Injury & Caregiver Resources (virtual)
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: Webex (virtual)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1872836219549358
 
This presentation is designed to provide an overview of the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, provide an idea of worldwide numbers, offer information about TBI basics as well as some Caregiver Resources.
 
Guest Presenter: Jean Ingalls, OTR Reginal Education Coordinator, TBI Center of Excellence.
 
For more information or to enroll in these programs, please contact Denise Losie, LICSW or Caitlin Tartaro, LICSW at 612-243-7953.
 
What: Traumatic Brain Injury & Caregiver Resources
Date: March 10, 2021
TIME: 10:00-11:00 a.m. CT
Where: Webex (virtual)
 
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
 
 
Thursday, Mar 11, 2021
Red Carpet Welcome (Virtual)
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 10:30 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meeting/download/fde179e505244064b25d65e194c1dfef
 
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 using Webex (video & audio)
LINK: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meeting/download/fde179e505244064b25d65e194c1dfef 
Webex Meeting number (access code): 199 582 3537
Webex Meeting password: vZTrS9pg?86
Join by Phone (audio only)
Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone access code: 199 582 3537 #
 
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.
 
 
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mad9bd6aa57dc9b449b0a78847f818989
 
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.
 
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
 
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m051dfb213165642e357e03c85061346f
 
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
 
 
Friday, Mar 12, 2021
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