Mar 14, 2021 - Mar 20, 2021
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| Monday, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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
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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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Virtual Epilepsy Support Group for Veterans & Caregivers
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Virtual Epilepsy Support Group for Veterans & Caregivers
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| Thursday, Mar 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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Caregiver Resiliency Series (virtual)
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The Resiliency Series courses are 45 minutes long, and are all done by phone. You can attend one or all three of the series.
Guest Presenter: Dr. Deanna Stark, PhD, Instructional Trainer, Self-Care Program.
Offered virtually via Webex.
For more information or to enroll in these programs, please contact Denise Losie, LICSW or Caitlin Tartaro, LICSW at 612-243-7953.
See individual dates listed below:
- Self-Compassion - Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Would you like to learn how to bounce back after a difficult or stressful event? If so, we invite you to attend this new course to learn about and to practice exercises that lead to improved resilience. What you will learn:
- Definition and benefits of resilience
- Characteristics of resilient people
- Loving kindness meditation
- How to handle problems that cannot be solved
- Self-Discovery – Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Would you like to learn how to bounce back after a difficult or stressful event? If so, we invite you to attend this new course to learn about and to practice exercises that lead to improved resilience. What you will learn:
- Definition and benefits of resilience
- Characteristics of resilient people
- Stress management and problem-solving strategies
- Self-Care - Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Would you like to learn how to bounce back after a difficult or stressful event? If so, we invite you to attend this new course to learn about and to practice exercises that lead to improved resilience. What you will learn:
- Definition and benefits of resilience
- Characteristics of resilient people
- Relaxation techniques for the body
- A short problem-solving plan
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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, Mar 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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