Many of us have been told to “adapt and overcome” but what does that really mean? Where I come from it means: “suck it up, get it done, and don’t complain.” Many of us "handle" our stress by continuously pushing through it, isolating, and/or using other unhealthy behaviors. In turn, this makes overcoming trauma difficult because our body and minds adapt to stress and the way we handle it. Please join me as I take you along my own personal recovery journey and the experiences I have had with adapting to stress and overcoming trauma. During this presentation we will cover: How stress and trauma affect the body and mind; and tips, tricks, and tools to lessen the effects of stress & trauma. 

12:00-1:00 p.m.

10:00-11:00 a.m.

In this presentation, Kathy Lee, Suicide Prevention Nurse Case Manager, will discuss basic gun safety and suicide prevention. Ms. Lee has over 35 years of exposure/experience with firearms and she is an experienced DNR Firearms Safety Instructor. Additionally, Ms. Lee researched and developed “Firearm Awareness and Suicide Prevention Education” for all VA and brought the “FREEZE THE KEYS” initiative to Minneapolis VAHCS.

1:00-2:30 p.m.

9:00-10:30 a.m.

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Cancer Education & Support Group
Meetings via Webex (with a phone option) every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:15-1:15 p.m.

 

Join by phone (audio only) or Webex (video and audio)

 

Video Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/join/torricia.yamada2

Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone Access Code: 199 304 1993

 

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

Are you someone struggling with a mental health concern, or just feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities of day-to-day life? Does the idea of taking time for yourself seem unimaginable? A lot of individuals struggle from time to time, especially now a days, with their basic self-care. This virtual event will discuss ways in which you can take time for yourself, manage your own self-care, and begin to live a life worth living and will include discussions on practical tips for taking care of yourself.

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)

 

Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone access code: 199 756 4321 #

 

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.

 

Instructions to join the Webex are on our website: https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/downloads/How_to_join_Minneapolis_VA_Webex.pdf

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Virtual Town Hall for Veterans & Caregivers
Maplewood, Northwest Metro & Shakopee VA Clinics
with Patrick Kelly, Minneapolis VAHCS Director

WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 2021, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Microsoft Teams (video and audio) or Phone (audio only)

or

Contact: Sandra Roy, Public Affairs Specialist (612) 467-2102 or sandra.roy@va.gov

 

Additional information about the Minneapolis VA Clinics: https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/locations/index.asp

An introduction to current statistics on Veteran suicide, signs that someone may be at risk of suicide, and techniques for providing immediate and ongoing support to individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and behaviors. Participants will increase their knowledge of the scope of suicide in the U.S., efforts of suicide prevention within the VA, the public health model, and practical approaches to identifying need and offering assistance. Participants will be introduced to suicide postvention, the efforts of providing immediate and ongoing support to individuals experiencing the impact of suicide loss. Participants will increase their knowledge of available grief, loss and postvention resources.

2:00-3:00 p.m.

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Certified Peer Specialists at Minneapolis VAHCS are Veterans with lived experiences of mental illness and/or substance use who have been trained and certified in effectively sharing their personal recovery stories in their work. This event will provide information about the Peer Support Program at Minneapolis VAHCS, including the role of Peer Specialists, services offered, and the different areas assigned (Primary Care, Veterans Bridge to Recovery, Addiction Recovery Services, and Inpatient Psychiatric Unit).  There will also be time allotted to address questions.