New Keywords Now Available for Admin Use

We’re excited to announce the addition of two new keywords on FastTrackerMN.org, now live for admins to utilize:

Intellectual Disability: This keyword is for facilities that serve individuals with significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, originating before the age of 22.
Handicap/ADA Accessible: This keyword indicates that a facility is handicap accessible and meets ADA guidelines.

Admins are encouraged to use these keywords if their facilities serve these populations or meet these requirements. This update ensures that users can more easily find the appropriate resources and services they need.

Provider Tips:

Keywords are essential for helping users quickly find the services they need. By tagging your facility with relevant keywords, you make it easier for individuals to locate the right resources, improving user experience and connecting people with the services they need.

Event Success: Ready, Set, Thrive! – August 17, 2024

We are thrilled to share the success of our “Ready, Set, Thrive!” event held on August 17, 2024. With over 300 attendees, we were able to give away 96 sets of school supplies to local students, ensuring they are ready for the new school year. A highlight of the event was the unveiling of our new worksheets for grades 1-5, part of our FastTracktoHelp public health campaign, designed to promote mental health awareness and education in young learners.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who attended, including our amazing vendors and sponsors, Johnny Pop and Allina Health, for their generous support. A special thank you to our partners, Thumbs Up for Mental Health, for their collaboration in planning and executing this successful event. Together, we made a meaningful impact on our community, and we look forward to continuing this important work.

Explore Our New Homepage Features and Improved Resource Page

We’re thrilled to unveil our redesigned homepage on FastTrackerMN.org, featuring a fresh new look along with useful additions like a material request form and an easy newsletter sign-up. We’ve also enhanced our resource page, making it simpler to navigate and find community resources quickly. We invite you to check out these updates and see how FastTrackerMN can better support your needs.

Upcoming Events

Friday, September 13, 2024 – Rockin Recovery in the Park– Please join us for an afternoon of fun for all at the 1st Annual Rockin’ Recovery in the Park, held by the Recovery Community Network (RCN). National Recovery Month which started in 1989 as a national observance to promote and support the recovery community. Please come out, have some fun in a safe and alcohol/drug free environment, and celebrate the 35th year of recognizing the strength and unity of all those who support recovery… REGISTER

Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Walk for Recovery– Minnesota Recovery Connection’s Walk for Recovery, presented by NUWAY Alliance, will be bigger and better than ever in 2024! Join us for Minnesota’s premiere all-recovery event, a day for everyone and anyone to celebrate recovery and break the stigma associated with substance used disorder.… REGISTER

Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Shout Out Loud, 5th Annual Suicide Prevention and Prevention Event – 5th Suicide Prevention Resource & Awareness event at the Rec Center ROC in St. Louis Park. This free, family-friendly event aims to normalize conversations about suicide prevention and teach coping skills for mental wellness… Information

Monday, September 30, 2024 – Gratitude Breakfast – Wrap up Recovery Month with a morning of reflection, gratitude, and networking at Minnesota Recovery Connection’s annual Gratitude Breakfast, presented in collaboration with Augsburg University’s StepUP Program… REGISTER

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