Mar 14, 2021 - Mar 20, 2021

Monday, Mar 15, 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 16, 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 17, 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
 
Virtual Epilepsy Support Group for Veterans & Caregivers
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Online Event
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m2cb4beb9b443b4df929e1d950f08b416
 
Virtual Epilepsy Support Group for Veterans & Caregivers
October - May sessions are on the third Wednesday of the month from 1-2 p.m. CT
Meeting link:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mdf64288158b5d823d08a9d1e8009310d
or Join by phone: 1-404-397-1596
Access code: 199 177 6749
 
 
Thursday, Mar 18, 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
 
Caregiver Resiliency Series (virtual)
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 1:45 PM (CST)
Location: Webex (virtual)
https://www.facebook.com/events/5820959884596899
 
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
 
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 19, 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