Update on Refugee Mental Health trainings
Due to popular demand, another Refugee Mental Health training series will be held by MCC in the Fall.
-Refugee Mental Health In MN (Sept. 28th, 2012 8:30AM - 4:00PM) $125
-Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment (Oct. 26th, 2012 8:30 AM - 4:00PM) $125
-Working With Interpreters (Nov. 30th, 2012 8:30AM - 4:00PM) $125
Register at: http://www.mnchurches.org/refugeeservices/resources/healing-resources-database/916-2
Tag Archives: Social Connectedness
The MPSI Low Fee Clinic
MPSI Low Fee Clinic Contact: 612-824-3800 Location: 3108 Hennepin Ave., Mpls 55408. Located on bus line. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Description of Services: Low fee psychotherapy provided by graduate level providers. Therapy is talking therapy … Continue reading
Student Clubs and Organizations
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 1501 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 The Asian Student Association meets weekly. Contact: Ninh Phan 612-659-6745 International Student Association helps new incoming students get oriented to MN and the U.S.Contact: Kevin Kujawa, 612-659-6705 Muslim … Continue reading
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360 Communities
360 Communities 501 East Highway 13, Suite 102, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Contact: 952 985 5300 Description of Services: Serve new Americans, whether recent immigrants, refugees or asylees. Services: community education, create innovative partnerships and engage all community members to bridge … Continue reading
Dignity Center
Dignity Center 511 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 Contact: 612-4351315 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Description of Services: Helps people in poverty, particularly the homeless, by providing a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our … Continue reading
Posted in Basic Needs, Occupational Therapies
Tagged poverty, Recovery, Social Connectedness, Stress
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Health Commons at Dar Ul Quba
The Health Commons is drop-in center for residents of the Cedar Riverside area. It provides health-related education, links people to existing resources, and provides basic supplies for people who can’t afford them. The space is welcoming and culturally relevant for … Continue reading
Posted in Arabic-speaking, East African, Elder, Healing Activities, Healing Spaces, Hmong, Latino/a, Massage, Medication, Mind/Body/Spirit Approaches, Movement Resources, Muslim, Other Healing Approaches, Somali, Support Groups, Youth and Children
Tagged Family Distress, medication confusion, Parent Support, Social Connectedness, Stress, Worries Too Much
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Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (C.L.U.E.S.) 720 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 612 746 3500 797 East 7th Street St. Paul, MN 55106 651 379 4200 Description of Services: Mental Health Services address the needs … Continue reading
Love Grows Here Wellness Center
Love Grows Here Wellness Center First Lutheran Church website: http://www.lovegrowshere.net/ First Lutheran Church 463 Maria Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 Hours: Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Contact: 651 776 7210 or wellnesscenter@lovegrowshere.net Description of Services: “The … Continue reading
Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project Provides African immigrant women with crisis intervention, referrals, resources, legal, general and family related issues. Advocates are fluent in Oromo, Somali, Arabic, Amheric, Swahili, and English.They also lead several support groups for women. For more information … Continue reading
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Tagged Social Connectedness, Social Isolation, Somali, Support Groups
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Immigrant Support Group
“A supportive group for people who have fled countries experiencing war or widespread violence” Meets at: Brooklyn Park Evangelical Free Church, 7849 W. Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 From Sept- June the group meets on Tuesday evenings. There is a … Continue reading
Posted in African - all, Christian, Hennepin County, Support Groups, West African
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Minnesota African Women’s Association Women’s Program
2207 North 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55411 Tel: 612-588-7666 Fax: 612-588-7972 Brooklyn Park Satellite Office African Health Outreach Center 7710 Brooklyn Boulevard, Suite 101 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Tel: 763-561-2224 Fax: 612-588-7272 www.mawanet.org mawa0302@yahoo.com MAWA is a pan-African women’s non-profit … Continue reading
KFAI Radio
Radio Without Boundaries 1808 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 www.kfai.org Tel: 612-341-3144 90.3 FM Minneapolis 106.7 FM St. Paul Listeners can listen to talk and cultural programming in their native language throughout the week. Programming in the following languages: Somali, … Continue reading
Southeast Asian Ministries
105 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103 Tel: 651-293-1261 www.seam-stpaul.org Started to combat depression and isolation, SeAM’s Elder Programs for Hmong, Cambodian, and Karen refugees offer regular opportunities for older adults to gather for a time of socializing, networking, education, … Continue reading
Posted in Elder
Tagged Depression, Pain Doctors Can't Cure, Social Connectedness, Social Isolation
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Park Elder Center
505 Park Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 www.voamn.org/services/seniorservices/parkeldercenter/tabid/3011/default.aspx Center Tel: 612-339-7581 Hmong Elder Connections: 612-377-4472 Somali Community Connections: 612-455-2928 The Park ElderCenter is a place that offers a wide range of services to support the health and independence of older … Continue reading
Minnehaha Adult Daycare Service Center, Inc.
2515 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 Tel: 612-722-5295 Cell: 952-818-0570 Fax: 612-722-2671 Email: imohamed13@hotmail.com Executive Director: Idiris H. Mohamed Description of services: An adult daycare for Somali seniors. It meets all city, county, state and federal regulations and services … Continue reading
Posted in Elder, Oromo, Somali, Support Groups
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Meisa Care Group; Senior Social Center
970 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414 Tel: 612-454-4175 http:\\meisagroup.com Description of services: Provides faith-based and culturally sensitive health care and social services for Muslim seniors (65 and older). Services include home to center transportation, health checks, nutritional Halal … Continue reading
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Hmong Elder Connections
Park ElderCenter 1505 Park Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 Tel: 612-455-0530 Fax: 612-339-7584 Bee Vue, Director bvue@voamn.org 612-377-4472 http://www.voamn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2594 Volunteers of America Hmong Elder Connections offers cultural, educational and social experiences for seniors of the Hmong community to help preserve … Continue reading
Gardening Matters
P.O. Box 580496, Minneapolis, MN 55458 Tel:612-492-8964 www.gardeningmatters.org An independent organization dedicated to community gardeners in the Twin Cities. Provides information on existing community gardens, resources and tips on organizing a sustainable garden, hosting events, links to handbooks, position descriptions … Continue reading
Posted in Healing Activities
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, Social Connectedness, Social Isolation, Stress
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East African Women’s Association-Sewing
East African Women’s Center 1525 South 4th Street Minneapolis, MN 55454 Mailing address: East African Women’s Center part of Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota (CSCM) 420 15th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 Tel: 612-333-0575 (Somali) 612-332-8402 (English) Description of … Continue reading
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East African Social Center
Adult Day Care Program 1821 University Avenue West Suite 196 St. Paul, MN 55104 Tel: 651-646-1006 Fax: 651-328-5537 Description of services: The East African Social Center (EASC) is an East African culturally specific day care in Ramsey County. The center … Continue reading