Mar 28, 2021 - Apr 03, 2021

Monday, Mar 29, 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 30, 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 31, 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
 
 
Thursday, Apr 1, 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
 
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, Apr 2, 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
 
 
Saturday, Apr 3, 2021
Vaccine Clinic at Albert Lea VA Clinic (by appointment)
 
Location: Albert Lea VA Clinic
https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp
 
Albert Lea VA Clinic: We have appointments available on Saturday, April 3 at the Albert Lea VA Clinic. Call 612-467-1301 by Friday at 4:00 p.m. to schedule your appointment.
 
Vaccine Clinic at Minneapolis VA Medical Center (by appointment)
 
Location: Minneapolis VA Medical Center
https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp
 
Minneapolis VA Medical Center: We have weekend appointments available at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Call 612-467-1301 by Friday at 4:00 p.m. to schedule your appointment.