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09/10/2026

💚 Mental Health Matters at Every Stage of Life

Our mental health affects how we handle stress, connect with others, and navigate everyday life. From childhood to older adulthood, every stage brings new experiences and challenges.

Learn what can support positive mental health, why connection matters, and how communities can help.

👉 Read the article here: https://www.behavioralhealthequityproject.org/2026/09/10/mental-health-throughout-life/

09/10/2026

Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

09/10/2026

Violence prevention event in North Minneapolis

09/10/2026

As our climate changes, protecting our planet becomes a responsibility we all have.

🌱 Waste less.
💧 Conserve water.
⚡ Use energy wisely.
🌳 Protect nature.
🚲 Choose cleaner ways to move.

Don’t be afraid to speak out about protecting our home. In this battle we are all needed together.
To learn more about climate change visit: https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/

09/09/2026

Hmong Senior focus group with CAPI

09/08/2026

2026 Merrick Community Services (MCS)'s General Entrepreneur Program just opened with PAID training opportunity at $18 per hour for Ramsey and Washington Counties' residents!!!! Deadline: 9/28/26

MCS is proud to announce a new General Entrepreneur Training Program. Please read the directions carefully before applying. Since there are only 10 spots (and 2 alternate spots) in the class it will be a competitive application process.

Preliminary applications will be done through our website until we have all the spots filled. You must fill out all of the fields on the online form and attach a current or updated resume. Please make sure your resume is updated before applying.

The class will run Mondays-Thursdays starting Monday, October 19th, 2026 and ending Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 with a graduation program in the afternoon. Anticipated class time hours are 9:30am to 3:00pm with a half hour unpaid lunch each day. This is an in-person class. You will be paid $18/hour for your attendance. Each student will be provided with a loaner laptop and support cards throughout the class.

Requirements for the Class:

1. You must be 18 years of age or older.

2. You must be a Ramsey or Washington County resident.

3. You must have a high school diploma or GED.

4. You must have a vehicle to get to Merrick for the class.

5. You must have one solid business idea that you will develop during the class.

6. You must be able to attend all above-mentioned class dates and times.

If you have questions about the program before you apply contact Alison Hruby at: [email protected] or 651-243-6725 (emails are preferred).

All applicants will be notified if an in-person interview is needed.

All applicants will be notified via email the week of 9/28/26 regarding whether or not they were selected for the program. Please do not call or email before that.

You must be able to re-arrange your schedule (if you are working or taking classes) by 10/19/26 in order to be in the class.

09/07/2026

City of Minneapolis' Minneapolis Miles of Music Festival (MMOM)

09/04/2026

This Hmong video version is part of the “Beat the Heat” Extreme Heat Safety Video Series. It was created with guidance from extreme heat experts at Hennepin County to help Hmong-speaking community members stay informed, prepared, and safe during periods of extreme heat.

Learn more about how to protect yourself, your family, and your community during extreme heat - Staying safe in the heat and humidity (Hennepin County):
https://www.hennepincounty.gov/climate-action/what-we-can-do/staying-safe-heat-humidity

More resources to keep you and your community safe:
- Places to cool off in extreme heat (Hennepin County): https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/safety/places-to-cool-off-in-extreme-heat?from=cool -options-map
- Extreme Heat (Minnesota Department of Health): https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/climate/extremeheat.html
- HeatRisk (National Weather Service): https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/
- Prepare for severe weather (UMN Climate Adaptation Partnership): https://climate.umn.edu/prepare

Have questions or want to learn more about the “Beat the Heat” video series? Contact us at [email protected]

09/03/2026

Starting the conversation around mental health doesn’t have to be heavy. It can be as simple as asking “what’s going on?” Seize the Awkward (https://seizetheawkward.org/conversation/starting-the-conversation) has tips and opening lines to help make starting the conversation easier.

Seek Support? Call: 988 Or visit https://988lifeline.org/ & nami.org

09/02/2026

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2026 September Asian Media Access E-Newsletter

Eating a healthy diet is a powerful way to prevent, manage, and treat specific health conditions. Learn how healthy and nutritious food can influence how we feel. Join us for a night including: