Community Events

The City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services presents the Fighting Poverty Summit.  Dr. Marcella Wilson will share how her model, Transition to Success, frames a logical process to fight poverty and drive self sufficiency.  To reserve your seat, please call 517.483.4477 or email HRCS.CommunityEvents@lansingmi.gov

Learn the risks, latest statistics, warning signs and preventative measures for common sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. Lunch included for those who pre-register by Friday, Jan. 25; call (517) 541-5800, option 1 to register.  FREE.

Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to a person showing symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis (severe depression, psychosis, panic attack, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, etc) until appropriate professional or other help, including peer and family support, can be engaged. Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help individuals who are experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-first-aid-adult-2500-tickets-50398185329

Family-to-Family is a 12 week class for parents, friends and caregivers of persons with mental disorders. The class is free; registration is required. Visit https://www.namilansing.org/family-to-family to register.  For more information, call 517-484-3404.

Learn strategies for reducing stress and staying present in the current moment. Kathy Walz, a behavioral health professional with St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, presents some essential aspects of mindfulness and tips for incorporating it into your life. For more information, call 517.851.7810.  

HGB and Sparrow Hospital host an interactive, educational event covering how exercise, nutrition and a healthy mindset can positively impact cardiovascular health. Lunch is provided for those who pre-register by Monday, February 11; call (517) 541-5800, option 1.  Free.

Participants learn basic information about diabetes, management of blood sugars, healthy eating, label reading and practice menu planning.  Diabetes PATH workshops are  2 ½ hours long and last 6 weeks; offered free of charge but donations are accepted.  Call 517-887-1465 to register.  

Matter of Balance is an award-winning evidence-based program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Workshop sessions are 2 hours long and last 8 weeks. Participants learn to identify and recognize beliefs about falls and fitness, identify barriers to exercise and its importance to preventing falls, identify potential home and community fall hazards and strategies to reduce the risk of falling and learn about community resources. Call 517-887-1465 to register.  Offered free of charge but donations are accepted.

You are invited to the 2019 CMHA-CEI Annual Community Breakfast. The event will include a presentation of CMHA-CEI's 2018 Report to the Community, community service awards, vendor exhibit tables, book sales/signings, free/open to the public breakfast, & keynote speaker Todd Crandell, Founder and President of Racing for Recovery.  To register for this free event, please visit http://www.ceicmh.org/register or email echols@ceicmh.org.

Chronic Pain Personal Action Toward Health (Chronic Pain PATH) is Michigan’s name for the Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program. Chronic Pain PATH is a six-week workshop conducted in 2 ½ hour sessions in community settings. The program was developed and rigorously tested by Stanford University to help people learn the techniques and strategies they need for the day-to-day management of pain.  Call 517-887-1465 to register. Free.

Chronic Pain Personal Action Toward Health (Chronic Pain PATH) is Michigan’s name for the Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program. Chronic Pain PATH is a six-week workshop conducted in 2 ½ hour sessions in community settings. The program was developed and rigorously tested by Stanford University to help people learn the techniques and strategies they need for the day-to-day management of pain.  Call 517-887-1465 to register. Free.