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01/05/2026

Do you know what to say when someone you know is talking about their mental health?

12/10/2025

Lunchbox Talks: Navigating Holiday Stress

The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and coming together, but a lot of times they end up being full of stress. Learn about why the holidays can be so stressful, and what you can do before, during, and after the holidays to navigate that stress.

The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and coming together, but a lot of times they end up being full of stress. Learn about why the holidays can be so stressful, and what you can do before, during, and after the holidays to navigate that stress.

12/06/2025

Be aware and be knowledgeable. Save our friends and family.

12/03/2025

Do the holidays themselves cause an increase in su***de or do they provide a protective factor to su***de attempts? This article provides some insight and shares that the days and weeks after the holidays can carry an elevated risk.

New research debunks the holiday su***de myth. Learn how seasonal patterns, post-holiday risk, and spring peaks shape su***de prevention and public health action.

11/22/2025

Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day — a day to honor, support, and stand with those who carry the weight of losing someone to su***de.

To everyone navigating grief in your own way and at your own pace: you are not alone. Your story matters, your feelings are valid, and your loved one is remembered.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available.
📞 1-800-992-1716

We’re here to walk with you.

11/22/2025

Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day. If you've lost someone to su***de, you're not alone. Your grief is seen, and your feelings matter. 💜 The 988 Lifeline is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988, or visit our Loss Survivors page for more resources and support: https://bit.ly/3TWf3MM.

11/08/2025

QPR for Fairfax Fire-Rescue-Ambulance 🚒🚑

On November 3rd, 18 new Gatekeepers were trained in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) — an evidence-based su***de prevention program that teaches how to recognize the warning signs of su***de and how to help.

Instructor: Tammy Allen Diehn
Funded by: 2B CONTINUED

We’re grateful to the Fairfax Fire & Rescue Ambulance team for taking time to learn these life-saving skills!

📣 Coming up next in Fairfax:
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training at the Fairfax Community Center on November 14 — open to community members, parents, and teachers.
✅ Free training, registration required! Register here: https://app.betterunite.com/2bcontinued-youthmhfafridaynov14fairfaxcommunitycenter

11/07/2025

Become a Certified COMET Facilitator!

People often want to support friends, neighbors, and colleagues in times of need but may not know how. COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) teach participants how to reach out in a meaningful, respectful, and supportive way to friends, coworkers, or acquaintances who seem to be struggling somewhere on the continuum between “wellness” and “mental health crisis.” As a COMET facilitator, you’ll help people learn a way to start supportive and potentially emotional conversations, which can help the struggling person move away from crisis and back toward wellness.

Register Here:

Contact the University of Minnesota IT Help Line at 612-301-4357. Please mention you are using a guest account to register for a non-credit event.

11/05/2025

11/04/2025

💬 Collaborative Care Conference (formerly The Brain Conference) is almost here!
🗓️ Nov 17: FREE evening session for parents & school staff | Nov 18: Full-day with breakouts for community members & professionals ($50 PACT / $75 non-members)
Learn from Dr. Mark Sander how to create trauma-sensitive, healing spaces— Registration link in comments! ⬇️