July 2016
WHAT’S GOING ON!
Schedule Changes
Hands-On Wellness
Closed Monday, July 4th and
Friday, July 15th.
To Become a Member
NW offers recovery-focused,
flexible, easy-access services
for adults who live with
mental illness and reside in
the northwest Hennepin area.
Stop in during Drop-In for a
tour. For information or an
intake, call 612-752-8300.
Community Resources
Crisis Connection 612-379-6363
COPE 612-596-1223
Warmline 1-877-404-3190
(toll-free, Tues.-Sat., 4-10 pm)
MH Consumer/Survivor
Network 651-637-2800
Suicide Hotline 612-347-2222
Metro Transit 612-373-3333
MN Recovery Connection
612-584-4158
NAMI 651-645-2948
Local Food Shelves:
 NEAR 763-537-2884
 CEAP 763-450-6371
 Emergency Food
Network 763-450-3860
 ICA 952-938-0729
United Way 211
Resource Website
www.Resource-mn.org
Tuesdays in July 2PM
Fit at Any Size, Any Age, Every Day!
Mia will be leading Hands-on Wellness
on Tuesdays this month. Each Tuesday,
she will take talk about a different aspect
of fitness and health, a well as walk you
through a short practice to put what
you’ve learned into action. We have
become a motionless society and the
repercussions show in our health, our
energy and the prevalence of
preventable disease. Remember:
“nothing will change if nothing
changes.” Small changes in the amount
of time you move each day can reap
huge rewards. You don’t need to lose
weight or become an athlete to improve
your health. But you do need to move!
Mini Golf
Wednesday, July 6th leaving at 11:30PM
Join us when we travel to Minnetrista to
visit Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture
Garden. This is a locally owned mini golf
course created by an artist that wanted
to share his art in a more permanent
way. Sign up to enjoy mini golf and
support local art! Please bring $1.00 to
help towards the cost of the event.
Pets at NWCSP
Tuesday, July 5th
Please join us for a Pet Day this month!
NWCSP believes in the benefits that pets
bring to our lives! Reminder: please
help keep our space safe and
comfortable for all; just bring your pets
on designated pet day. If you have any
questions, speak with any CSP staff 
Understanding Metabolism,
Medications and Weight loss –
Brown Bag Discussion
Monday, July 11th at 12PM
Friday, July 29th at 2PM
Mia will lead an educational session and
answer your questions about
metabolism: what it is, how medication
affects it and how diet and exercise can,
or cannot, help keep your metabolism
burning high. Metabolism is an
important factor in weight loss because it
determines the minimal amount of
energy you expend each day. The types
of foods you eat and the types of exercise
you choose can also affect metabolism.
Surprisingly, stress and how you deal
with it, plays a role in determining your
metabolic set point, too.
Voluntary Smoke Free Day!
Wednesday, July 13th
Join us for another voluntary smoke free
day. We will offer some educational
information, coloring, stress balls,
mints/gum, and prizes. Come participate
and support your peers. Hope to see you
there!
Drawing Made Easy
Every Wednesday in July from 1-2:30PM
Lighthouse member Debbie leads
“Drawing Made Easy” in July! This class
is for beginners, especially people who
think they can’t draw. Anyone can create
realistic drawings when they learn how.
Come to “Drawing Made Easy” every
Wednesday in July at 1pm. We will be in
the art area.
WORDS OF WELLNESS FROM MIA
Feeling Stressed or Sluggish?
You may just need a drink of water!
Sound too easy? The link between water
and stress reduction is well
documented. All of our organs,
including our brains, need water to
function properly. If you’re dehydrated,
your body isn’t running well -- and that
can lead to stress.
“Studies have shown that being just half
a liter dehydrated can increase your
cortisol levels,” says Amanda Carlson,
RD, director of performance nutrition at
Athletes’ Performance, a trainer of
world-class athletes.
“Cortisol is one of those stress
hormones. Staying in a good hydrated
status can keep your stress levels down.
When you don’t give your body the
fluids it needs, you’re putting stress on
it, and it’s going to respond to that.”
Cooking Class from the U of M
Extension Office
Join a cooking class group that will meet
weekly to help you gain skills in the
kitchen. This group plans to begin in
August. See Mia or Steph if you would
like to sign up.
Northwest CSP
General Phone
612-752-8300
Member Phone
612-752-8325
Fax 612-752-8301
Program Director
Sally Sales 612-752-8302
Drop-In Program
July Birthdays:
Leo B. Dani B. Hilary B. Alan C.
Todd C. Kevin D. Anne D. Lori E.
Starr F. Tina F. Charlene G. Paul H.
Sylvester J. Graham J. Latasha K.
Sarah K. Cassandra L. Robert M.
Brenda M. Chris M. Amanda M.
Paul M. Joshua M. Arnold M.
Mitchell O. Michelle P. Mark R.
Angela R. Arielle R. Gertrude R.
Marcus R. Elijah R. Brandon S. Holly
S. Todd S. Lois S. Janet S. Peter T.
Randall V.
HELPING
HANDS!
Steph Wagner - Manager 612752-8318
Dale Wisniak – Peer Recovery
Support Specialist 612-752-8312
Holly Meister – Recovery
Support Specialist 612-752-8328
CSP Specialist
Mary Kay Ficks 612-752-8304
Support Specialist
Lucia Worth 612-752-8314
Health/Wellness Coach
Mia Bremer 612-296-8217
Young Adult Program
Kesha Bradford 612-752-8357
Employment Support
Anita Knez 612-752-8335
Thank You May Volunteers!
Celebrate Diversity
July 14--Bastille Day marks the
anniversary of July 14, 1789 when a
group of Parisian revolutionaries
attacked the Bastille, a French prison.
The revolutionaries attacked the Bastille
looking for gun powder to go with the
rifles they had recently stolen from the
Invalides. This event marked the
beginning of the French Revolution.
The anniversary of this attack became
the French national holiday and is
observed on July 14th each year.
Mark L. Rita L. Evie L. Edith H.
Mike S. Victoria S. Michael T. Anne
V. Denise V. Rolland B. Sandy M.
Dave M. Suzanne B. Bryon S.
Darlene J. Liz J. Sharon P. Ricky B.
Jim B. Derrick T. Cece M. Cieara J.
Melissa E. Terry Robertson Kate
Maxwell
FISHING WITH DALE:
PLEASE REMEMBER TO
GET YOUR FISHING
LICENSE BEFORE THIS
EVENT. LET US KNOW
IF YOU NEED ANY
HELP WITH GETTING
IT!
Case Management
Beth Kuettner - Program
Manager 612-752-8320
Nurse
Tom Schreiner 612-752-8308
Case Managers
Deb Schmitt 612-752-8327
Georgia Steele 612-752-8322
Beth VanKampen 612-752-8326
Young Adult Outreach/Case
Manager
Catherine Breuer 612-752-8306
Housing Support/ Case
Manager
Mike Schmidt 612-752-8310
Hennepin County Case
Manager
Eva Ondrus 612-752-8330
July 2016
Northwest Community Support Program
7000 57th Avenue North, Suite 100, Crystal, MN 55428 Main Phone: 612-752-8300
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Drop-In
Sat/Sun
2/3
11–4pm
12:30p Friday
Fitness
2p Hands-on
Wellness
4
5Drop-In 11–4pm
6
Drop-In 11-4pm
7
Drop-In
Pet Day!
11–3pm & 5-7pm
11:30a
Mini
Golf
11:30-12p 1:1 Spiritual
12:30p Walk or Run
Listening
Group
12:15p
Spirituality
2p Hands on
12:30p
OUT!
1p NAMI Connections
Wellness- Walking 1p Drawing Made Easy
1:15p Essential Fitness
(cardio) Workshop 1:45p Chemical Health
Closed for
Holiday
2p Energy Challenge
Class
Class
5:30p Birthday Bingo
11 Drop-In 11-4pm 12 Drop-In 11– 4pm 13 Drop-In 11-4pm 14
12p Brown Bag
Discussion with Mia
12:30p Art Group:
Hemp Jewelry
1p Garden
2p Mindful Movement
12:30p Walk or Run
Group
2p Hands on
Wellness- Strength
Workshop
Drop-In
Drop-In
9/10
11–4pm
12:30p Friday
Fitness
2p Hands-on
Wellness
15
16/17
Voluntary smoke free day!
12p Wellness Advisory
Council
11–3pm & 5-7pm
11:30-12p 1:1 Spiritual
Listening
12:15p Spirituality
1p NAMI Connections
12:30p
OUT!
1p Drawing Made Easy 1:15p Essential Fitness
Class
1:45p Chemical Health
5:30p Hearts
2p Energy Challenge Class
18 Drop-In 11-4pm 19Drop-In 11–4pm 20
Drop-In 11-4pm
21
Drop-In
11–3pm & 5-7pm
12:30p Art Group:
Hemp Jewelry and
Beading
1p Garden
2p Mindful Movement
12:30p Walk or Run
12:30p
OUT!
Group
1p Drawing Made Easy
2p Creative Writing 1:45p Chemical Health
25
26Drop-In 11–4pm 27
Drop-In 11-4pm
8
2p Energy Challenge
Class
Drop-In 11-4pm
11:30-12p 1:1 Spiritual
Listening
12:15p Spirituality
1p NAMI Connections
1:15p Essential Fitness
Class
5:30p 500 Bid
28
Drop-In
12:30p Walk or Run
11–3pm & 5-7pm
11:30-12p 1:1 Spiritual
12:30p Fishing with
Group
12:30p
OUT!
Listening
Dale
2p Hands on
1p Drawing Made Easy
12:15p
Spirituality
12:30p Art Group:
Wellness- Balance
1:45p Chemical Health
1p NAMI Connections
Independent
Workshop
2p Energy Challenge
1:15p Essential Fitness
Class
1p Garden
2:15p Three Rivers
Class
2p Mindful Movement Park- Outreach Van!
5:30p Pool Tourney
Closed
22
Drop-In
23/24
11–4pm
12:30p Friday
Fitness
2p Hands-on
Wellness
29Drop-In
11–4pm
12:30p Friday
Fitness
2p Brown Bag
Discussion with
Mia
Underlined events require prior sign-up; schedule subject to change without notice.
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Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Twin Cities, MN
Permit No. 2313
Northwest
Community Support Program
7000 57th Avenue N, Suite 100
Crystal, MN 55428
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
JOIN US ON JULY 13TH
FOR OUR VOLUNTARY
SMOKE FREE DAY!
Green Tip
If your family or friends are throwing a July 4th
BBQ or Party, encourage them to use reusable
utensils, plates, and bowls that you can wash
instead of paper plates and Styrofoam. It’s
classier that way anyway.
~Acespace.org
HOW TO …
Get to NWCSP by Bus
Get a Ride to NWCSP
Go Green & Get the Flyer Early
Take #721 which goes down Bass Lake
Road; get off on Jersey Ave to come to
NWCSP. You may also take #716
which goes down West Broadway; get
off at 57th Ave. If you have additional
question regarding Metro Transit you
can talk to Mary Kay at NWCSP or
call the bus system at 612-373-3333.
If you are a member of NWCSP, live
in NW Hennepin County area, and
don’t have another way to get to
NWCSP, you can call Dale, 612-7528312, to request a ride. Rides are
available Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays. We will do
our best to help you out. We are not
able to give rides on holidays.
1. Save postage! New flyers are
available to be picked up at NWCSP
the last week of each month.
2. Save postage and paper! Get the flyer
at www.resource-mn.org.
3. Let Steph know if you choose one of
these options, so we can take you off
the mailing list. Thanks!