Hope House Bemidji

03/16/2026

Quote of the week

03/16/2026

NAMI Minnesota is looking for people in Greater Minnesota who want to make a difference by sharing their voice and helping young people learn about mental health.

We are recruiting speakers to present Ending the Silence, our 50-minute mental health education program for high school students. This presentation helps students better understand mental health, learn about su***de prevention, know where to get help, and challenge the stigma that too often keeps people from speaking up.

We are especially looking for individuals who live with a mental illness or have a loved one with a mental illness and are passionate about advocacy and education. Speakers help students understand that mental health challenges are common and that no one has to face them alone.

Presentations take place in high schools outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area during school hours, with flexible scheduling. NAMI Minnesota provides paid training, and speakers are compensated $20 per hour. Mileage to schools in your area is also reimbursed.

If you are interested in becoming an Ending the Silence instructor and helping bring mental health education to students across Greater Minnesota, contact Angela Moore Smith at directorofoutreach@namimn.org

03/14/2026

Come on over today at 3:00 for some fulfillment and friendship! We would love to have you!

03/09/2026

03/07/2026

2025 was a difficult year for Hope House due to the storm, funding stresses and more, yet members have continued to have so many successes! This is a wonderful program, in part thanks to overwhelming community support.

03/06/2026

2025 program accomplishments. Much to be proud of on behalf of the people Hope House serves. 

03/06/2026

Learn how Daylight Saving Time and travel affect bipolar disorder. Get expert tips on protecting your sleep and mood during time shifts.

03/04/2026

Did you hear that we are now having gatherings on Saturdays to support wellness in our community? Everyone is welcome and we would love to have you join us at The Peoples Circle gatherings! These are staff-led conversations and are a great way to support our church and our community. Every Saturday 3-5pm, including tomorrow!

03/04/2026

Hope House Bemidji is pleased to offer a unique art experience to members this month. Artist Wesley May will work with members to create an eagle mural on the walls of the Drop In Center! Wesley is a well known local artist who is probably best known for for his mural on the water treatment center south of the lake. He is very experienced in working with groups on murals and other art projects.

During the month of April, which is National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Bemidji Library will display photographs and descriptions of the mural process.

Hope House will host an open house for the public to view the final project on Wednesday, May 27th, from 11:30-1:30.

Hope House is so very thankful that this activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

03/02/2026

NAMI Minnesota is deeply alarmed by the Trump Administration’s announcement that it will halt approximately $259 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota. This decision will disproportionately harm people living with mental illnesses who depend on Medicaid (known as Medical Assistance in Minnesota) for access to treatment, medications, housing supports, and critical community-based services. Medicaid is the largest payer of mental health services in Minnesota.

To take action call or email your U.S. Senators and Representative to urge them to prevent this funding halt, pursue targeted and evidence-based oversight measures, and protect the services that allow people living with mental illnesses to access care, recover, and fully participate in their communities. Find out who represents you here: https://conta.cc/4kYehvj

03/01/2026

Construction season is approaching! Red Lake Nation TERO is now accepting new applications and updates.
Update or submit your application today to be considered for upcoming skilled trade opportunities.

02/28/2026

"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation." — Audre Lorde

Rest is a NECESSITY, not a reward. You don't have to "earn" a break by being perfect or productive. In fact, leaning into REST and JOY, especially for those who experience marginalization, is a declaration that your life has inherent value and serves as a crucial act of resistance.

Rest is a vital part of mental health maintenance. Today, give yourself permission to just be.