Young Adult Housing Opportunity!

Hello Young Adults!

We have openings in our transitional housing program! If you are interested in learning how to support yourself through work and/or school, you may be eligible for one of our program apartments in Brooklyn Park.

For more information or to apply, call Jessica at 612-752-8324.

We hope to hear from you soon!

-The Young Adult Staff

Welcome Jessica!

Please welcome Jessica Barnes to our young adult team here in Crystal! Jessica will be working with the Young Adult Housing & Employment (YAHE) program. We are excited to have her! 

NWCSP YA Activity this week!

The young adult members of NWCSP are going to Dave & Busters (Maple Grove) this Thursday from 12-4. Meet us at the CSP at 11:45 if you're interested in joining us! Bring $$ to spend if you want to play games/eat food. Hope to see you Thursday!

NWCSP Activity Announcement!

The young adult members of NWCSP have planned a trip to Mall of America on Friday, March 14th. You can meet us here at 10am sharp or we can pick you up if you need a ride! We'll be returning to the CSP between 3-4 pm but can drop you off at home if needed.

Hope to see you there! Call Catherine (612-752-8306) or Bethany (612-752-8340) to sign up.

Young Adult Welcome Event!

Welcome to all the new young adult members of the NWCSP! To help you get connected we will be having an event on Monday, February 10^th from 3-5pm. If you are a young adult (18-26) and you have done an intake here at NWCSP but aren’t sure what steps to take next, this event is for you! 

If you stop by any time between 3 and 5, we’ll have pizza for you (free!) and lots of great information about the support available here at the CSP- some common topics include housing, school, work, friends, sobriety, mental health and more!

Also, when you come to this event your name will be entered into a drawing for a $20 Target Gift Card! This is a great opportunity to meet other new young adult members as well.

If you have any questions or need a ride please call Catherine (612-752-8306) or Bethany (612-752-8340).

Hope to see you there!

We're on Twitter!

Check out our new twitter page! Follow us to keep up with our program and to get connected to lots of cool info and resources for young adults in the Twin Cities!

Spectrum's Young Adult Services Twitter Page!

Car Repair resource...

Check out the Lift Garage! A Non-profit that provides discounted car repairs for low income individuals/families. Located in South Minneapolis (59th & Nicollet).

http://theliftgarage.org/history/

-Bethany

Resource for healing from Trauma, PTSD, Dissociation

Hello All!
Here is a link to a great Facebook page dedicated to recovery from trauma & dissociation. There are inspirational quotes, links to resources and educational information.

Check it out!

Healing Trauma FB Page


-Bethany

Important Announcement from NWCSP

Hello!
We have some important news from the young adult program at NWCSP in Crystal...
During the months of December & January, we will not be having Monday night YA drop-in.

But do not worry! ... We are busy planning some exciting new opportunities for you in 2014 so stay tuned for the upcoming newsletters for more information!

In the mean time... please come to our annual Holiday Party on December 13th! All members are welcome, its a really fun day with a fantastic meal catered in and lots of other festivities. The party will be from 12-3pm at the CSP. If you are not able to get here on your own and would like a ride, please call Catherine (612.752.8306) or Bethany (612.752.8340) by Friday, December 6th. Hope to see you there!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bethany, Catherine, Nikia & Anita

Some facts about how to handle your mental health needs with your employer...

NAMI of Minnesota had this posted on their FB page... Thanks NAMI for the helpful link! It discusses working, having a mental illness and what you need to know about your rights.

http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/transitioning.htm