Upcoming Trainings
CALM Conversations: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means
The CALM Conversations workshop is designed to provide friends, family, and others with information on how recognize and respond to suicide risk with an additional focus on increasing lethal means safety – especially concerning firearms. Participants learn how to talk with someone who might be having these thoughts in a collaborative, non-judgmental, and supportive manner. CALM Conversations is divided into four sections.
Section 1: Learn basic facts and misconceptions about suicide, common risk factors and warning signs, and the importance of means safety in keeping at-risk individuals safe.
Section 2: Learn to ask about mood and suicide, with opportunities to practice asking questions in their own words.
Section 3: Focuses on connecting at-risk individuals to both formal and informal sources of support.
Section 4: Focuses on discussing lethal means safety in a way that respects the at-risk individual’s rights and autonomy.
The goal is making the environment safer for the at-risk individual until their mood state improves. CALM Conversations is intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health or suicide prevention. 90 Minutes.
Click the link to join the zoom registration link
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Symposium presented by Gallagher
Employees are asking for increased support and more opportunities to learn about and support mental health in the workplace. Whether it be stressors at home, in the workplace, in our communities, or even more broadly, employees are overwhelmed. How can workplaces meet this moment and support employee wellbeing through challenging times?
We invite business leaders, managers, employees, job seekers, and those interested in supporting workplace mental health to attend. Join us to explore workplace wellness through equity, skill-building, and connection. Gather with us for networking opportunities and a presentation focused on practical tools and skill-building to center workplace mental health, wellbeing, and self-care. This year’s symposium will inspire participants to support themselves and others in new ways. This event sold out last year, purchase your ticket today!
Free parking: McKnight Foundation parking lot or the Riverfront Municipal Parking Ramp will be validated.
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Obtaining Employment While Living with a Mental Illness
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what enables individuals and communities to flourish. Everyday stressors can impact our ability to celebrate successes, express gratitude, and engage in what makes us happy. Positive Psychology acknowledges life’s difficulties, and focuses on fostering satisfaction, connection, and meaning to enhance well-being and celebrates the human ability to heal and thrive.
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis, and it can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than one million adults have been trained in classroom settings in 48 states. This class is for members of the community over the age of 16 who want to learn best practices in suicide prevention. This class is also available in Spanish. This class has been approved by the Board of Social Work to provide 1.5 CEUs upon completion. This class meets the continuing education requirement for teachers.
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In Our Own Voice (IOOV)
Understand the journey of people with mental illness in recovery. IOOV is a unique public education program in which two trained speakers share compelling personal stories about living with a mental illness and achieving recovery, demonstrating that there is hope for recovery for people with mental illnesses. The presentation includes personal stories and video clips, as well as offering an opportunity to ask questions. The IOOV program has touched many lives and is effective in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illnesses. This class is for any groups interested in learning more about mental illnesses and recovery.
**click the link for the online zoom registration!
Understanding Early Episode Psychosis for Families
Learn about the signs and symptoms of psychosis, causes, treatment options and why early intervention is so important. Participants will learn how to advocate for and help a young person get back to work or school and achieve recovery. This is a two-hour class and is for parents or caregivers of youth or young adults.
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) for Agricultural Communities
NAMI Minnesota and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) are partnering to provide suicide prevention classes tailored to farming communities. Our aim is to change the public perception in agricultural communities and better equip the community to identify and help people who may be having thoughts of suicide. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a suicide prevention training that teaches individuals the three steps anyone can take to help prevent a suicide. This class has been approved by the Board of Social Work to provide 1.5 CEU’s upon completion. This 1.5-hour class meets the continuing education requirement for teachers.
Click the link for zoom registration!
Introduction to Trauma and a Trauma-Informed Approach (Copy)
This program provides an overview of trauma, its impacts on the brain, and the guiding principles of a trauma-informed approach. Trauma has long been described as a unique and personal outcome of adverse events or experiences, but exposure is more widespread in our communities than ever before. For those living with a mental illness or substance use disorder, exposure is even more common. Communities and employers can build awareness and take action to create trauma-informed and responsive spaces where people feel safe and valued. This class has been approved by the Board of Social Work to provide 1-1.5 CEU upon completion.
Click link for the zoom registration link
Creating Caring Communities (CCC)
Learn about mental illnesses, the impact of negative attitudes and five things each of us can do to make Minnesota a better place for people who experience a mental illness. This one-hour class is for any community or organization interested in learning about mental illnesses and helping to change attitudes towards mental illnesses.
Click the link to join the zoom registration!
CALM Conversations: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means
The CALM Conversations workshop is designed to provide friends, family, and others with information on how recognize and respond to suicide risk with an additional focus on increasing lethal means safety – especially concerning firearms. Participants learn how to talk with someone who might be having these thoughts in a collaborative, non-judgmental, and supportive manner. CALM Conversations is divided into four sections.
Section 1: Learn basic facts and misconceptions about suicide, common risk factors and warning signs, and the importance of means safety in keeping at-risk individuals safe.
Section 2: Learn to ask about mood and suicide, with opportunities to practice asking questions in their own words.
Section 3: Focuses on connecting at-risk individuals to both formal and informal sources of support.
Section 4: Focuses on discussing lethal means safety in a way that respects the at-risk individual’s rights and autonomy.
The goal is making the environment safer for the at-risk individual until their mood state improves. CALM Conversations is intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health or suicide prevention. 90 Minutes.
Click the link to join the zoon registration link
I Am Safe Training
Community Mental Health & Prevention Program
Offered FREE by Isanti County Public Health & movemindfully
This is a hands-on training with simple tools to help manage stress, anxiety, practice self-regulation—and share them with others.
Scan QR code for more information!
I Am Safe Training
Community Mental Health & Prevention Program
Offered FREE by Isanti County Public Health & movemindfully
This is a hands-on training with simple tools to help manage stress, anxiety, practice self-regulation—and share them with others.
Scan QR code for more information!
I Am Safe Training
Community Mental Health & Prevention Program
Offered FREE by Isanti County Public Health & movemindfully
This is a hands-on training with simple tools to help manage stress, anxiety, practice self-regulation—and share them with others.
Scan QR code for more information!
The Practice of Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what enables individuals and communities to flourish. Everyday stressors can impact our ability to celebrate successes, express gratitude, and engage in what makes us happy. Positive Psychology acknowledges life’s difficulties, and focuses on fostering satisfaction, connection, and meaning to enhance well-being and celebrates the human ability to heal and thrive.
Click link for zoom registration!
I Am Safe Training
Community Mental Health & Prevention Program
Offered FREE by Isanti County Public Health & movemindfully
This is a hands-on training with simple tools to help manage stress, anxiety, practice self-regulation—and share them with others.
Scan QR code for more information!
I Am Safe Training
Community Mental Health & Prevention Program
Offered FREE by Isanti County Public Health & movemindfully
This is a hands-on training with simple tools to help manage stress, anxiety, practice self-regulation—and share them with others.
Scan QR code for more information!
I Am Safe Training
Community Mental Health & Prevention Program
Offered FREE by Isanti County Public Health & movemindfully
This is a hands-on training with simple tools to help manage stress, anxiety, practice self-regulation—and share them with others.
Scan QR code for more information!
I Am Safe Training
Community Mental Health & Prevention Program
Offered FREE by Isanti County Public Health & movemindfully
This is a hands-on training with simple tools to help manage stress, anxiety, practice self-regulation—and share them with others.
Scan QR code for more information!
I Am Safe Training
Community Mental Health & Prevention Program
Offered FREE by Isanti County Public Health & movemindfully
This is a hands-on training with simple tools to help manage stress, anxiety, practice self-regulation—and share them with others.
Scan QR code for more information!
Introduction to Trauma and a Trauma-Informed Approach
This program provides an overview of trauma, its impacts on the brain, and the guiding principles of a trauma-informed approach. Trauma has long been described as a unique and personal outcome of adverse events or experiences, but exposure is more widespread in our communities than ever before. For those living with a mental illness or substance use disorder, exposure is even more common. Communities and employers can build awareness and take action to create trauma-informed and responsive spaces where people feel safe and valued. This class has been approved by the Board of Social Work to provide 1-1.5 CEU upon completion.
Click link for the zoom registration link
Legislative Recap and Information
Join NAMI Minnesota as we recap everything mental health related that passed at the legislature this year. This includes important federal and state updates about the implementation of House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill) and changes to Medicaid requirements.
click the link for the zoom registration!
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Learn basic first aid skills needed to help youth or a young adult who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis including suicide. Focus is given to recognizing the early warning signs of a mental health problem to full-blown suicidal ideation. This workshop is designed for members of the public who have frequent contact with youth and young adults such as parents, school staff, coaches, youth workers and volunteers. It is not intended for professionals who have a background in mental health. Participants must be present for the entire curriculum to receive a certificate. There is no pre-work required for this training as this will be a full, in-person training.
Click link for registration!
Creating Caring Communities (CCC)
Learn about mental illnesses, the impact of negative attitudes and five things each of us can do to make Minnesota a better place for people who experience a mental illness. This one-hour class is for any community or organization interested in learning about mental illnesses and helping to change attitudes towards mental illnesses.
Click the link to join the zoom registration!
Naloxone Training For Overdose Response
Scan the QR Code to Reserve your spot today!
* Karen Nelson: (612) 390-2427
Build Stronger More Resilient Workplaces
A Virtual Event for Employers and Leaders! Scan QR code to register!
Participants will gain practical strategies for:
• Supporting employees effectively
• Strengthening leadership responses
• Creating psychologically safe environments
• Building resilient workplace cultures
Clear is Kind: 2.0
Join us for an updated virtual session on the next evolution of clear communication in the workplace. Scan QR code for more information!
What You Will Gain:
■ Clarify roles and expectations to reduce confusion, burnout, and cognitive overload.
■ Address conflict early with brave, direct language that builds trust rather than avoidance.
■ Reduce overwhelm and emotional spillover to stabilize team morale.
■ Use intentional timing and boundary-setting to increase focus, accountability, and productivity.
Childcare Champions Training Day
Join us Saturday, January 31st, 2026 8:00am-3:30pm-doors open at 7:30am.
North Branch Area High School
Calling all childcare providers! Join for a full day event dedicated to advancing your skills, connecting with peers, and having fun!!
Why Attend?
Professional Development: Earn six hours of
Develop-approved training by attending three
engaging sessions, with nine topics to choose from.
Networking & Resources: Connect with other
providers and explore vendor booths and on-site
resources designed to support you.
Perks & Prizes: Enjoy tasty snacks, and a delicious
lunch. Have a professional photo taken. Plus, you’ll
have the chance to win exciting door prizes!
Suicide Screening, Assessment, and Intervention Training. (Copy)
Earn CEU credits while learning gold-standard suicide screening, assessment, and intervention protocols. This training covers the C-SSRS, SAFE-T, and Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention – proven evidence-based interventions for suicide prevention. Both trainings are virtual. No cost to attend.
*Register at https://tinyurl.com/56b9evzx
Suicide Screening, Assessment, and Intervention Training.
Earn CEU credits while learning gold-standard suicide screening, assessment, and intervention protocols. This training covers the C-SSRS, SAFE-T, and Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention – proven evidence-based interventions for suicide prevention. Both trainings are virtual. No cost to attend.
*Register at https://tinyurl.com/3u424233
The 40-Day Project: postpartum support in community (Copy)
The 40-Day Project is a a virtual platform and curriculum created to support parents in the early postpartum period, a critical time for family health and adjustment. During the postpartum period, many new parents experience isolation, stress, and untreated mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression, often without structured support for self-care. Drawing inspiration from the traditional 40-day postpartum practice common in Latinx and other cultures, this project provides culturally responsive resources in Somali, English, and Spanish. Through its website, parents and providers can access five modules with educational materials, birth stories, videos, and handouts on postpartum wellness, social connection, and self-care. A curriculum in Spanish and Somali has been piloted and is available to helping parents feel supported. To date, two cohorts have implemented; one in Spanish in Dodge Center, and one in Somali in Bloomington.
Learn more about this curriculum and how it is supporting mental wellbeing.
Assistive Technology for Communication
Assistive technology for communication can help individuals express their wants and needs, exchange information, interact socially, and more. This beginner-friendly webinar will demonstrate and explore a sampling of symbol-based and text-based communication tools. It will look at a range of low-to-high-tech apps and devices available in our Simon Technology Center.
Understanding Special Education: The Individualized Education Program
This workshop will review the ten parts of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and help parents understand its goals, services, and accommodations. It will also include a brief overview of the Prior Written Notice (PWN).
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Assistive technology for math
Join this Zoom webinar to learn about assistive technology that can help build math skills for all ages, levels, and abilities. We'll review a variety of math tools that include apps, chrome extensions, manipulatives, and more.
Understanding Special Education: Evaluation and eligibility
This workshop will focus on special education evaluations and eligibility for services. Topics covered will include when and how to request a special education evaluation, planning for the evaluation, receiving the results, and what they mean for your child’s eligibility.
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Working towards positive educational outcomes: Mental health and special education
This introductory workshop will help parents and others understand the special education process, navigate Individualized Education Program (IEP) team disagreements, and give tips for how to prepare for a positive IEP team approach to support their child’s mental health needs. This workshop is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Understanding Special Education: Process and rights
This workshop will provide parents with an introduction to understanding the special education process and an overview of their parental rights. It will also include a discussion of the six main principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Low vision assistive technology solutions for independence.
This workshop will explore assistive technology tools that can help individuals with low vision live more independently. Participants will discover solutions for daily tasks, communication, mobility, and accessing information.
Mental Well-being and Resilience Learning Community
The Minnesota Department of Health leads a monthly learning opportunity for anyone who is interested in building resilience and promoting mental wellbeing.
Learn: About effective wellbeing strategies and practical implementation steps from communities across Minnesota.
Dream: About creating thriving communities, families and youth.
Plan: Community and state action plans. Develop opportunities to partner with people in your community who are interested mental wellbeing and resilience.
Registration: See registration links for each session below.
Executive functions tools for school and work
Executive function skills like focus, organization, and time management are essential for success in both education and the workplace. This workshop will introduce assistive technology tools—such as apps, smart devices and strategies—that can support adults in managing tasks, setting reminders, and staying on track. Whether you're a student, employee, or supporting someone who is, you'll leave with practical strategies to enhance productivity and independence.
Listening with text-to-speech: Tools to support reading access
This workshop will introduce a variety of text-to-speech tools that enable users to listen to written content. Participants will see demonstrations of reading pens, mobile apps, and computer-based tools compatible with Chrome and Microsoft platforms. These technologies can benefit individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, slower cognitive processing, or reading comprehension challenges.
Working towards postitive outcomes: Mental health and special education
This introductory workshop will help parents and others understand the special education process, navigate Individualized Education Program (IEP) team disagreements, and give tips for how to prepare for a positive IEP team approach to support their child’s mental health needs. This workshop is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Tech for Teens: Ask An Astronaut
August 20, 2025: 10am - 12pm
Join this special Tech for Teens event for a live Q&A session with an astronaut from the Expedition 73 crew currently aboard the International Space Station! The event will include a straw rocket launching workshop where participants will get to design and test their own paper rockets. Then we’ll tune in to a livestream directly from the space station where one or more members of the crew will answer questions submitted by you!
Executive Function Tools to Support Independent Living
Join us to learn about tools that can help individuals function more independently at home or on the job.
Navigators & Brokers: Partners in Your Healthcare Coverage
Monthly Facebook series available in 3 languages: English, Somali & Spanish.
Supported decision-making and guardianship
This workshop will address the consideration and purpose of supported decision-making and guardianship with a focus on the details of the legal procedures.
Collaboration, Communication, and Uncovering Vulnerability
We experience conditioning from the day we are born. Each day templates, rules, behaviors and ideas, by which we are expected to act upon in a specific way, are reinforced.
Often, we lack the space to uncover our vulnerability. We may miss out on how our communities work together, connect and allow spaces to share those vulnerabilities.
During our conversations and short activities, we plan to focus on you, the participant, and help you find the elements of thoughts that color reality. Let's engage in conversation and become aware of the that power lies in wait for you to use. This self-exploration will help you work with your youth and families to get to know themselves.
Transitioning from early intervention to special education services
This workshop will explain the difference between early intervention services and preschool special education services and provide helpful tips for making this change.
Trusts and ABLE accounts
Join us for this workshop to learn more about Power of Attorney, health care directives, maintaining eligibility for government benefits, Special and Supplemental Needs Trusts, and ABLE accounts.
Navigators and County Workers: Partners In Your Health Coverage
Free Facebook presentation on finding/keeping affordable healthcare coverage.