Responding to an Overdose with naloxone/Narcan
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S. in Mpls and on Zoom. Join meeting HERE.
When someone is overdosing on an opioid, time is of the essence. You don’t have to be a licensed health care professional to administer this safe and effective lifesaving medication when witnessing this type of an emergency. This program is designed to equip laypersons with the knowledge and skills necessary to save a life.
Learn how to recognize an opioid overdose.
Understand what naloxone/Narcan is and how it works.
Know how to properly administer naloxone to someone experiencing an overdose.
Become familiar with Steve’s Law/MN’s Good Samaritan and Naloxone Law.
Presenter: Meghan Walsh, Overdose Prevention Specialist, Steve Rummler HOPE Network, St. Paul
***A free naloxone/Narcan kit will be provided at the live and in-person program. To ensure enough kits are available on-site, please send an email to Heidi Simpson Tjeltveit (an MHC education team member) hstjeltveit@yahoo.com by Tuesday, March 3 indicating you plan to attend in-person.
Arrangements will be made after the program to get a free kit to individuals participating via Zoom and after the program ends.
* One CEU is available for the in-person program only.
Nature as Therapy
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S. in Mpls and on Zoom. Join meeting HERE.
There is a growing body of research on how nature plays an important role in human health and well-being, including reducing symptoms of mental and physical health problems.
Become familiar with some of the science behind how spending time in nature can help treat both the psychological and physical ailments of the human condition by reestablishing a connection with the natural world.
Recognize the impact of modern environmental noise and diminished natural soundscapes on stress, attention, and nervous system regulation.
Differentiate between being in nature and being with nature, and identify why intentional, relational engagement is essential to effective eco-healing.
Presenter: Tara Burns, MA, LPCC, Therapist with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota, Saint Paul office.
Connect, collaborate, and change lives as an Ambassador
We facilitate connections between communities through our Ambassador Program. Faith Community Ambassadors meet monthly to foster and grow faith community awareness of Navigators and other mental health resources.
Ambassador Meetings: Collaborative Education Events
2nd Tuesdays
7:00-8:30 pm
In person Bethlehem Lutheran TC- Minneapolis (Note: Some sessions are Zoom only)
Virtual Zoom option
Ambassador Onboarding
We welcome new ambassadors and anyone looking for a refresh to join this virtual meeting!
February Date TBD, 6:30-7:30 pm
Email Hannah for the Zoom link—or to express interest in getting set up with a future onboarding session.
