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

Upcoming Community Event & Neat Article

Come participate in the annual NAMI Walk!

NAMIWalks 2013 is on Saturday, September 28th at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Check-in is at 11:30am and the walk begins at 1:00pm.

Whether this is your first walk or one of many, the NAMI Walk help's to raise the public's awareness of mental illnesses and diminish the stigmas that are associated with mental health.

To find out more about NAMIWalks, how to register to walk, or to donate, click here: https://securewalks.nami.org/registrant/LoginRegister.aspx?EventID=110819&LangPref=en-CA&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fnamiwalks.org%2fcontent%2fhome

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Minnesota Public Radio has done a series highlighting mental health treatment issues in Minnesota. Worth reading!

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/projects/2013/07/mental-health-series/ 

7/29 Young Adult drop-in @ NWCSP!

           Happy Last Monday of July!

This upcoming Monday, July 29th at drop-in, we will be headed to French Park to swim (weather permitting)! You can just come hang out at the beach if you don't want to swim, too. We will be leaving the CSP around 4:30 and returning to the CSP before 7. Hope to see you! 

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Annoucement!

If you're interested in getting your driver's license, but aren't sure where to start, or how to begin studying, then this is the group for you! Come to our Driver's Ed Study group on Wednesday's from 1-2 at the CSP!

 

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                                                   Announcement!

If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of July 29th!

 

Monday 7/29: @1:00: Healthy Living: Tobacco and You 

 

Tuesday 7/30 @ 12:30: Walk or Run Group  

                     @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

 

Wednesday 7/31 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 2:00: Exercise group

                                                     

Thursday 8/1    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery              Support Group

Friday 8/2@ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

7/22 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-in @ NWCSP!

                                     Hey young adults!

This upcoming Monday, July 22nd, we are going to see a movie at the Brookdale Movie Theater! The movie is TBD, as there are a couple options. The showtime is at 4:15 for each option, so we are aiming to leave the CSP a little before 4:00, making sure we are back before 7:00. If you would like to attend the movie, please bring $3. Hope to see you at drop-in!

Movie Options:

1.) Now You See Me

2.) Iron Man

3.) Fast and Furious 6

7/1 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-in @ NWCSP!

                                Happy July Young Adults!

Tonight, we will be having a BBQ potluck at a park in Brooklyn Park! Feel free to bring a side to share! We will be meeting at the CSP, leaving around 4:30-4:45 and making sure we are back before 7, otherwise hanging back at the CSP is an option too. Come enjoy the weather!

Monday, 6/24 at NWCSP

Hey Young Adults!

Tonight at Drop-in we'll be playing Bingo (with prizes), come on over! We'll be here from 4-7 pm. Hope to see you!

Check out this blog!

Written by a professional who has experienced mental illness and is willing to share about her experiences and journey to recovery. It's a great blog!

http://oliviainsanity.blogspot.com/

Tuesday 6/11/13 Young Adult Drop-in at Charaka CSP!

Come join us for Pizza, fun and our featured guest Kanisha Hass speaking to you about "Overcoming Obstacles!"  

You can arrive by 4:30.  Pizza and our special guest will begin by 5:00pm.  We look forward to seeing you at Charaka!  

Check it out!

Getting out into nature can boost our mental health :)

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/docs-talk/2013/06/mental-health-doctor-prescribes-a-good-dose-of-nature/

Join us Monday at NWCSP to see if you agree!

6/10 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-in @ NWCSP!

                        Hey Young Adults!

 

This upcoming Monday, June 10th from 4-7 at the NWCSP, we will be walking around and exploring some nature-either Minnehaha Falls or another neat location that we all can decide on (weather permitting). We will probably be leaving around 4:45 and return sometime before 7. You are also welcome to stay back at the CSP and hang out too. We hope to see you there!

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Annoucement!

If you're interested in getting your driver's license, but aren't sure where to start, or how to begin studying, then this is the group for you! Come to our Driver's Ed Study group on Wednesday's from 1-2 at the CSP!

 

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If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of June 10th!

 

Tuesday 6/11 @ 12:30: Walk or Run Group  

                     @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

 

Wednesday 6/12 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 2:00: Exercise group

                                                     

Thursday 6/13    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery              Support Group

Friday 6/14@ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

Tuesday 6/4/13 Young Adult Drop-in at Charaka CSP

Come and join us for a fun time at AirMaxx Trampoline Park! If you want to jump, play mini golf, bowl or play laser tag cost is $3 or you can just come hang out. We plan to leave by 5:00pm and arrive back at Charaka by 7:00pm. If you have a guardian please fill out the waiver before you arrive. https://airmaxx.pfestore.com/waiver/  Look forward to seeing you there!

6/3 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-in @ NWCSP!

                     Hey Young Adults!

This upcoming Monday, June 3rd from 4-7 at the NWCSP, we will be having a Wii Tournament! Feel free to bring your own Wii games (we have the basic ones), and other gaming systems if you want! We hope to see you there.

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Annoucement!

If you're interested in getting your driver's license, but aren't sure where to start, or how to begin studying, then this is the group for you! Come to our Driver's Ed Study group on Wednesday's from 1-2 at the CSP!

 

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If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of June 3rd!

 

Tuesday 6/4 @ 12:30: Walk or Run Group  

                     @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

Wednesday 6/5 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 2:00: Exercise group

                                                     

Thursday 6/6    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery              Support Group

Friday 6/7 @ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

5/28 Tuesday Night Drop-In @ Charaka CSP!

Tuesday 4:30-7:00 Come join us for a Pool Tournament.

Prizes will be awarded. 

5/20 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-in @NWCSP!

Happy Monday Young Adults!

Tonight at drop-in (4-7p), there will be a Money Management Workshop available if you are interested! We will also just be hanging out, so if you feel like shooting a game of pool or playing a board game, stop by!
Also, remember next Monday 5/27, Young Adult Drop-in (4-7p) will be closed due to Memorial Day.

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Annoucement!

If you're interested in getting your driver's license, but aren't sure where to start, or how to begin studying, then this is the group for you! Come to our Driver's Ed Study group on Wednesday's from 1-2 at the CSP!

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If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of May 13th!

Monday 5/20 @ 1:30: Healthy Cooking w/Allison

Tuesday 5/21 @ 12:30: Walk or Run Group  

                     @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

Wednesday 5/22 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 2:00: Exercise group

                                                     

Thursday 5/23    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery              Support Group

(Medication Therapy Management Day)

Friday 5/24 @ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

5/13 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-In @ NWCSP

Hey Young Adults!

This upcoming Monday, May 13th from 4-7p we will be going to Becker Park to shoot hoops, play tennis, walk around, or just hang out! We will probably head there around 5!

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                 

If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of May 13th!

 

Monday 5/13 @ 1:30: Healthy Cooking w/Allison

 

Tuesday 5/14 @ 12:30: Walk or Run Group  

                     @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

 

Wednesday 5/15 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 2:00: Exercise group

                       (Drop-In Closed at 2:00pm)

                              

Thursday 5/16    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery        Support Group

Friday 5/17 @ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

5/6 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-In @ NWCSP!

Hey Young Adults!

This upcoming Monday, May 6th from 4-7p we will be having a game night at the CSP! Feel free to stop by for some cards, scrabble, apples to apples, ping pong, pool, among many others!

                                                  Announcement!

We will be starting a Driver's Ed study group in May. If you're interested in getting your driver's license, but aren't sure where to start, or how to begin studying, then this is the group for you! We will be meeting every Wednesday during the month of May from 1-2 at the NWCSP!

 

 

 

If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of May 6th!

 

Monday 5/6 @ 1:30: Healthy Cooking w/Allison

 

Tuesday 5/7 @ 12:30: Walk or Run Group  

                     @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

 

Wednesday 5/8 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 2:00: Exercise group

                              

Thursday 5/9    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery        Support Group

Friday 5/10 @ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

4/29 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-In @ NWCSP!

             Happy Monday Young Adults!

This upcoming Monday, April 29th from 4-7pm at the NWCSP, we will be going bowling at Doyle's in Crystal! Please try and bring $2 to bowl, and we will cover the rest.

 

 

Announcement!

We will be starting a Driver's Ed study group in May. If you're interested in getting your driver's license, but aren't sure where to start, or how to begin studying, then this is the group for you! We will be meeting every Wednesday during the month of May from 1-2 at the NWCSP!

 

If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of April 29!

 

Monday 4/29 @ 1:00: Healthy Living: Tobacco and You Orientation Session

                      @1:30: Healthy Cooking w/Allison

 

Tuesday 4/30 @ 12:30: Walk or Run Group  

                      @1:30: 30 Minutes of Stretching                   

                       @ 2:15: Wellness for Everyone

 

Wednesday 5/1 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 2:00: Exercise group

                              

Thursday 5/2    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery        Support Group

Friday 5/3 @ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

 

New Health & Wellness Opportunities offered at NWCSP:

 

1.) Medication Therapy Management

• This is being offered for anyone who would like to review his/her prescriptions with a trained pharmacist to make sure your meds are working for you.
• The GENOA pharmacist will come to the CSP every 4th Thursday of the month to meet with members who have completed the referral paperwork. Contact the CSP for additional information and how to get a referral form (612.752.8300).

2.) Wellness for Life

• Wellness for Life is a new wellness opportunity at the NWCSP that will help you identify and make progress on personal wellness goals related to exercise, nutrition, and stress management.
• You will have the opportunity to work 1:1 with a health and wellness coach. Contact the CSP for additional information (612.752.8300).

3.) Healthy Living: Tobacco and You

• This is for anyone who is a smoker and is interested in learning more about living a tobacco free lifestyle. 

Announcement!

College success can be yours! Interested in learning how to suceed as a college student, but you're living with a mental health condition? Come check out the FREE information session put on by NAMI at Hennepin County Techincal College (13100 College View Drive, Room J110
Eden Prairie, MN 55347) from 6-8p on April 30th!

Registration is required and space is limited.
For more information or to register contact Andrea at NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948 ext. 106 or 1-888-NAMI-HELPS. To register on line, go to http://www.namihelps.org/classes.html

• Gain insight and tips for success from a successful graduate student who lives with anxiety and depression.
• Learn what your school can do to help you overcome obstacles such as attention difficulties, medication side effects and anxiety.
• Get the facts on financial aid, and learn about scholarships for students with ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder and more!
• Learn how your college helps with career planning.

4/15 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-in @ NWCSP!

                         Hey Young Adults!

This upcoming Monday, April 15th from 4-7 at the Northwest CSP, we will be bringing a group to Ridgedale to do some shopping/window shopping! We will be leaving for the mall around 4:30, making sure to be back to the CSP no later than 6:45. If you chose to not go to the mall, feel free to hang back at the CSP! Bring your friends! Hope to see ya there!

Announcement!

College success can be yours! Interested in learning how to suceed as a college student, but you're living with a mental health condition? Come check out the FREE information session put on by NAMI at Hennepin County Techincal College (13100 College View Drive, Room J110
Eden Prairie, MN 55347) from 6-8p on April 30th!

Registration is required and space is limited.
For more information or to register contact Andrea at NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948 ext. 106 or 1-888-NAMI-HELPS. To register on line, go to http://www.namihelps.org/classes.html

• Gain insight and tips for success from a successful graduate student who lives with anxiety and depression.
• Learn what your school can do to help you overcome obstacles such as attention difficulties, medication side effects and anxiety.
• Get the facts on financial aid, and learn about scholarships for students with ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder and more!
• Learn how your college helps with career planning.
  

Announcement!

We will be starting a Driver's Ed study group in May. If you're interested in getting your driver's license, but aren't sure where to start, or how to begin studying, then this is the group for you! Stay tuned for more details!

 

If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of April 15!

 

Monday 4/15 @ 1:00: Healthy Living: Tobacco and You Orientation Session

                      @1:30: Healthy Cooking w/Allison

 

Tuesday 4/16 @ 12:30: Walk or Run Group  

                      @1:30: 30 Minutes of Stretching                   

                       @ 2:15: Wellness for Everyone

 

Wednesday 4/17 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 1:00: Exercise group

                             (Drop-In closed at 2)

 

Thursday 4/18    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery        Support Group

Friday 4/19 @ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

 

New Health & Wellness Opportunities offered at NWCSP:

 

1.) Medication Therapy Management

• This is being offered for anyone who would like to review his/her prescriptions with a trained pharmacist to make sure your meds are working for you.
• The GENOA pharmacist will come to the CSP every 4th Thursday of the month to meet with members who have completed the referral paperwork. Contact the CSP for additional information and how to get a referral form (612.752.8300).

2.) Wellness for Life

• Wellness for Life is a new wellness opportunity at the NWCSP that will help you identify and make progress on personal wellness goals related to exercise, nutrition, and stress management.
• You will have the opportunity to work 1:1 with a health and wellness coach. Contact the CSP for additional information (612.752.8300).

3.) Healthy Living: Tobacco and You

• This is for anyone who is a smoker and is interested in learning more about living a tobacco free lifestyle. 

4/8 Monday Night Young Adult Drop-In @ NWCSP!

Happy Monday!

Young Adults: This upcoming Monday, 4/8 from 4-7p at the CSP, we will be hosting a "family style dinner", and a TACO BAR is on the menu! We will provide all of the ingredients. Come hungry!

Announcement!

College success can be yours! Interested in learning how to suceed as a college student, but you're living with a mental health condition? Come check out the FREE information session put on by NAMI at Hennepin County Techincal College (13100 College View Drive, Room J110
Eden Prairie, MN 55347) from 6-8p on April 30th!

Registration is required and space is limited.
For more information or to register contact Andrea at NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948 ext. 106 or 1-888-NAMI-HELPS. To register on line, go to http://www.namihelps.org/classes.html

• Gain insight and tips for success from a successful graduate student who lives with anxiety and depression.
• Learn what your school can do to help you overcome obstacles such as attention difficulties, medication side effects and anxiety.
• Get the facts on financial aid, and learn about scholarships for students with ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder and more!
• Learn how your college helps with career planning. 

Announcement!

We will be starting a Driver's Ed study group in May. If you're interested in getting your driver's license, but aren't sure where to start, or how to begin studying, then this is the group for you! Stay tuned for more details!

 

If you are looking to work on getting healthy, come check out some of the fun health & wellness activities happening at the Northwest CSP the week of April 8!

 

Monday 4/8 @ 1:30: Healthy Cooking

 

Tuesday 4/9 @   1:30: 30 Minutes of Stretching                   

                       @ 2:15: Wellness for Everyone

Wednesday 4/10 @ 12:15: Chemical Health

                          @ 2:00: Exercise group

 

Thursday 4/11    @ 12:30: Spirituality

                         @ 1:15-2:45 NAMI Connection Recovery       Support Group

Friday 4/12 @ 12:30: Exercise Group

                    @ 2:00: Wellness for Everyone

 

New Health & Wellness Opportunities offered at NWCSP:

 

1.) Medication Therapy Management

• This is being offered for anyone who would like to review his/her prescriptions with a trained pharmacist to make sure your meds are working for you.
• The GENOA pharmacist will come to the CSP every 4th Thursday of the month to meet with members who have completed the referral paperwork. Contact the CSP for additional information and how to get a referral form (612.752.8300).

2.) Wellness for Life

• Wellness for Life is a new wellness opportunity at the NWCSP that will help you identify and make progress on personal wellness goals related to exercise, nutrition, and stress management.
• You will have the opportunity to work 1:1 with a health and wellness coach. Contact the CSP for additional information (612.752.8300).

3.) Healthy Living: Tobacco and You

• This is for anyone who is a smoker and is interested in learning more about living a tobacco free lifestyle.
• Be looking for this group to start in early April. Contact the CSP for more info (612.752.8300).