Events
Join us in hosting David Wellstone and Carol McDaid, both of whom worked on creating and establishment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act. Together we will learn about what it took to get that supported, passed, and implemented. Then we will also hear from them on how we should be advocating for the next phase of this vital topic, especially what State and Federal leaders need to know and how we as a community can be the change that is necessary for growth. Date May 5, 2022 5:00 to 6:30 pm Central and will be live on Facebook and Microsoft Teams Platforms.
To register for this event please contact beginanew@beginanewrecovery.org or call us at 763-252-6570
John Kuker Music Series
Join Begin Anew as we launch the John Kuker music series, a gathering of music and speakers focused on the education of substance use disorder and the healing power of music.
The series will launch in February 4th 2022 (update, due to Omicron peak in Minnesota slated for End of January beginning February, we are moving this to warmer outside weather) with an evening performance by Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Musician and person in recovery, Scottie Miller. Each quarter will feature different musicians as part of this wellness and education series.
Begin Anew's signature musical event will occur in summer 2022 at Pachyderm Studios. John Kuker, the renovator/owner of the legendary Pachyderm studios, was a Minnesota-made musical guru who rebuilt the studio complex to its storied history. Begin Anew is honored to bring John's passion and love of music to our community through this unique series.
https://www.concertcommunicator.com/pachyderm-recording-studio-10-15-16
Begin Anew Recovery, in partnership with Bold North Recovery and Consulting, is pleased to offer a Recovery Coach Academy at no cost to any member of the recovery community, thanks to a gift from generous benefactors.
(Randy Anderson)
Peer Recovery Specialists Training
The Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) is a 6-day intensive training academy focusing on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor, and support anyone who would like to enter or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. This training also includes the ethical considerations for recovery coaches, which addresses many areas, including: defining the coaching service role and functions, coaching standards, issues of vulnerability, ethical decision making, performance enhancement, and legal issues. This course will help Recovery Coaches maintain good boundaries when serving others.
Home of the nationally recognized Recovery Coach Academy, the leading training program for Recovery Coaches worldwide. Our programs focus on the Art and Science of Recovery Coaching and are based on the fundamentals of coaching excellence.
This RCA meets all the educational requirements for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Reciprocal (CPRSR) credential(s) issued by the Minnesota Certification Board (MCB). Bold North Recovery and Consulting is an MCB approved provider of the peer recovery curriculum.
Begin Anew through the tremendous support of the community is offering this full training to other organizations and individuals free. Our training is scheduled for 46 hours from December 6 through December 11 in downtown Ramsey Minnesota at the Fountains. If you or someone you know wants to inquiry about a scholarship to this class, please contact us. beginanew@beginanewrecovery.org
Coat Drive
Thank you once again for your amazing generosity. We have collected hundreds of coats, hats, and mittens to be given to HOPE-4-YOUTH homeless youth shelter, The Haven For Heroes in Anoka, and Stepping Stones homeless shelter, helping homeless, veterans and their families. If you would like to donate and participate this year, please contact John directly to 763-252-6570
Toy Drive
Bring a toy, bring your kids. Enjoy some fantastic pasta from Virgillolello Raffaele at Buona Sera in Champlin as our gift to you for helping us fill the Coon Rapid's firetruck once again! All toys collected stay right here in our community all year long, given to children during the holidays and hospitals stays, and Emergency Room trips. We are getting geared up to do our annual toy drive. Join us and our community partners, The Coon Rapids Fire Department, Primrose Early Childhood Center of Champlin Park, and Senator Jim Abeler. Contact John directly at Begin Anew as we gather toys. 763-252-6570
International Men's Day
Join Begin Anew in support of International Men's Day 2021, a community family event to be held in Brooklyn Park, MN on 11/21/2021, aims to celebrate positive male role models and raise awareness of men's and boys often overlooked issues. These include mental health, toxic masculinity, loneliness, alcoholism, gender violence, and the prevalence of male suicide.
There will be community discussions: (Copied from Global Facebook)
Session 1 -How to Appreciate our Men and Boys
Session 2- Has the society neglected the Boy Child"? How do we heal this gap?
At Global Fatherhood Foundation, through community engagement and support, our mission "focuses on men's and boys' health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, love, and appreciation, and highlighting positive male role models."
This is an opportunity for people in the community goodwill to appreciate and celebrate the men in their lives and the contribution they make to society for the greater good of all."
The day is also "a platform to raise awareness of the challenges that men face in life – especially related to daily struggles, loneliness, lack of love, and male suicide rate."
Sam Mwangi started Global Fatherhood project as a mission to mentor and empower fathers. Check out the Global Fatherhood Foundation Facebook site and sign up below.
https://www.facebook.com/globallfatherhood.gff
https://www.facebook.com/events/443486080472099?ref=newsfeed
30 Days Foundation for Sober Housing with Begin Anew
Join Begin Anew as we partner with the 30 Days Foundation to enhance their project of assisting people get sober housing. The funds raised on that day will be specifically used to assist people in addiction treatment get into sober house's after their treatment with a donation from The 30-Days Foundation per request of $100-$150. These funds would be the final $100-$150 per request needed for someone to get into a sober house to continue treatment and to promote their own healing.
We are simply asking everyone interested within the 24-hour timeframe to click on this link: https://www.the30-daysfoundation.org/10again.html to commit $10 a month as a recurring donation within 24-hours on Sunday, Oct. 10th.
Example: If 200 people decide to commit to $10 per month, The 30-Days Foundation will set aside $2,000 per month to be used to help people get into sober houses.
The 30-Days Foundation would communicate with each sober house landlord that reaches us, along with BEGIN ANEW and their network of professionals who can provide even more assistance.
I am hoping that this information could help someone you may know now in crisis. Or perhaps you have friends or loved ones who went through this difficult time, so you are aware of the need.
In 2021, we will surpass over 250 people we have helped get into sober houses. The funds raised on Sunday, Oct. 10th through 10 AGAIN can provide a steady financial stream of funds to help hundreds more have a chance to heal and change their lives.
I am hoping you can spread the word about this to your associates and friends to consider this effort on Sunday, Oct. 10th by committing a $10 per month donation
Please take a moment to view our new video. It is less than two minutes long.
Rebounds for Recovery
Every Recovery Starts with a Rebound (MIN) 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves
Start: 10/18/2021
End: 04/11/2022
Shot up, box out, battle for the board. Every time your Minnesota Timberwolves make a rebound defending their basket or creating a second chance on the offensive board, you and your fellow MIN fans help someone's recovery right here in Minnesota.
You love your team and your community and you can make a difference all season long.
Join the entire Minnesota Timberwolves family of fans and help Begin Anew with every exciting moment on the court.
Thank you to 20X20 Solutions for organization this partnership in collaboration with ScoreSide.
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