May 23, 2021 - May 29, 2021

Monday, May 24, 2021
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
 
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, May 25, 2021
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
 
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
 
Postpartum Depression
 
Time: 12:00 PM- 12:45 PM (CST)
Location: virtual
 
Title: Postpartum Depression
Date/Time: 5/25/2021 12-12:45p
Facilitator(s): Cheryl Patterson, MS, RN, LMFT, Maternity & Infertility Care Coordinator
Virtual Location: MS Teams via Video Conference Link or Phone at 1-872-701-0185 (Conference ID: 939 185 067 #)
Description:
The birth of a baby can bring about so many different changes for a family, which may include postpartum depression.  This virtual event will define postpartum depression vs. baby blues and how to help the new family.
 
Women’s Only Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
 
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: 199 000 2473 # #
 
Facilitator: Michelle Kelly, CPS
Office Phone: 651-347-3616
 
 
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
 
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
 
Memorial Day: A Day of Mourning for Veterans
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 11:45 AM (CST)
Location: virtual
 
Title: Memorial Day: A Day of Mourning for Veterans
Date/Time: 5/26/2021 11-11:45a
Facilitator(s): Julia Pawlenty, LICSW, Minneapolis VAHCS Suicide Prevention Case Manager
Registration and Virtual Location: Zoom via Video Conference Link
Description:
Learn about the grief and loss that Veterans feel on Memorial Day as well as what steps people can take to support Veterans who are experiencing PTSD, anxiety and depression.
 
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
 
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 Education & Support Group (virtual)
 
Time: 12:15 PM- 1:15 PM (CST)
Location: virtual
 
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)
 
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
 
 
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
 
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
 
Know Thy Triggers: Coping with Compulsive Behaviors
 
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: virtual
 
Title: Know Thy Triggers: Coping with Compulsive Behaviors
Date/Time: 5/27/2021 12-1p
Facilitator(s):
Kyle Jendro, MSW, LICSW
Dr. Olivia Larson, PhD, LP
Dr. Daniel Silversmith, PsyD, LP
Faith Weiss, MSW, LICSW
Virtual Location: MS Teams via Video Conference Link or Phone at 1-872-701-0185 (Conference ID: 932 538 24 #)
Description: 
This virtual event is presented by Minneapolis VA's Additive Recovery Services Team which will include: discussion on the relationships between psychiatric symptoms and compulsive behaviors (i.e. using chemicals, gambling, internet, porn, etc.); and teaching participants intervention strategies for coping with compulsive behaviors, including how to use the "3 C’s" (Catch-It, Check-It, and Change-It).
 
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
 
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, May 28, 2021
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
 
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