Well-Being

NEW and UPCOMING 

Well-being includes mental, physical, social/emotional health, and resiliency of a person. More specifically, well-being encompasses the presence of positive emotions and moods (e.g., contentment, happiness), the absence of negative emotions (e.g., depression, anxiety), satisfaction with life, fulfillment, and positive functioning.Call 2.1.1. for help.  Help starts here 

• Make It OK - Ambassador Training
• Virtual Peer Support Network (VPSN)

NAMI Training Opportunity: 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 can save lives. This 1.5 hour class is for members of the community over the age of 16 who want to learn best practices in suicide prevention. A certificate of attendance is available for this class and will be sent after you fill out the evaluation.

Isolation

Are you feeling isolated?

• Cass County Calling Tree: Call Faith in Action 218-675-5435
• Minnesota Warmline: 877-404- 3190 or text "Support" to 85511
• Veterans - Support Services - From the Veteran's Administration
• Stay Connected - Minnesota Department of Health Toolkit (PDF)
• Youth Isolation initiatives:Beyond Differences
• National Connection Network - Well Connected

Crisis

Don't know where to turn?

• Northern Pines Mental Health Center
• Call 211:First Call 211
• Veterans: Vets First Call 211
• Crisis Line: 800-462-5525 Mental Health America
• Minnesota Crisis Text Line: Text "MN" to 7417

Suicide

• The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (the Lifeline) is an easier to remember and easier to dial number to reach trained suicide prevention and crisis counselors, but it’s also a lot more. It now includes two more ways people can connect with the Lifeline – through chatting or texting. In a moment of crisis or distress, Minnesotans now have the option to call, chat, or text the Lifeline

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Suicide Prevention - Minnesota Department of Health
• Veterans - Public Service Announcement Video from REACH
• Youth Suicide - How to Take Care of Yourself

Anxiety

• Tips for Coping with Stress
• Tips to Prevent COVID Anxiety (PDF)
• Relaxation Tips:
  • Alternate Nostril Breathing - Yoga Technique
  • 10 Relaxation Tips - WebMD
  • The Attitude of Gratitude - Being Thankful

Other Links

• Wellness in the Woods - Minnesota Mental Health Support
• Crow Wing Energized:
  • Play Cabin Fever Bingo
  • Make It OK - Let's Talk About Mental Illness
• Wellness Guide - Minnesota Department of Health Coping Strategies (PDF)