Nar-Anon family group West Metro

02/24/2026

Nancy E Shared this educational event details

Subject: JFCS MN Community Education Event on Wednesday Feb 25

I hope you are doing well. We have a community education event next week that I wanted to share with you. It is free and hybrid and a great topic for parents and caregivers. We are hoping to get a few more RSVPs over the weekend.

The title is Raising Awareness, Reducing Harm: Understanding Today’s Drug Trends and we have a wonderful presenter, Justin McNeal from Begin Anew Recovery.

The landscape of substance use is changing rapidly, and staying informed is the best way to protect yourself and those you care for. We know that it can be hard to keep up to date on recent developments around the use of illicit substances. That is why we are offering a session about recent trends, new developments and potential impacts of current commonly used substances.
Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6pm, for an essential presentation: Raising Awareness, Reducing Harm: Understanding Today’s Drug Trends. This session is designed specifically for parents, professionals working with youth, and caregivers of all kinds who would like to get a better understanding of the current drug landscape. We will explore emerging trends and provide practical tips for identifying commonly used substances and their physical impacts. We will also discuss how to bring up this sensitive subject with your kids and loved ones.

If you have any questions, please let me know. Here is the link with more information and registration:

https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/ars-raising-awareness-reducing-harm-understanding-todays-drug-trends/

We would love if you could share with your network and we hope to see you there- in person or over Zoom.

Leah

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Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE
Manager of Professional and Community Education & Addiction and Recovery Services
952-542-4825 | lpersky@jfcsmn.org
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Keep Your Family Safe: Understanding Today’s Drug Trends The landscape of substance use is changing rapidly, and staying informed is the best way to protect yourself and those you care... Read more »

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ZOOM Nar-Anon meeting - March 9, 2022 6:30pm -Open Topic

This will be a virtual Zoom meeting. Below are the instructions and info for the meeting if you are using a computer/laptop/IPhone:

Link to find the meeting:

[www.myrecovery.com](http://www.myrecovery.com/?fbclid=IwAR20HnLWUAazbBmkCTrQv07aEt4DkmV-RSTo3B9cva4Wpn740b9w_vTcarM)

Click "online meetings" button. You should find the West Metro Hope for Recovery meeting for Wednesday night. Click on this to join the meeting.

OR you can go directly to the meeting link/ID by clicking on

Meeting Link: [https://zoom.us/j/940657043](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F940657043%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2NauujKWrwz52xj8-bekBpNmeKfipp8O9XCTxGVmNgZeuUR7DQkq9yttY&h=AT2B2cUAScmpGE8q_D0dprl5slM-W-e7k0YAFCGw568s6jqREn2wqkzc7cKGr7Ake0bLT5ONvd1d4l1a0U_-dqCS6mgIYQUP0P_NrGP5rzBRUVoX-m0oi-KB1q24rRCU9G4_HK2wcfzdjE1N&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1_EDx9ko7S7IEB0vsh6Cy3D9flMDtySE27O-ka528oUBjFb94OeegbZuNyWkqdLOuMWSs5nZa3-ecq-2aK85LZ7KCzUAQC8P15Zl-m-KTHyQpUBVucTQkzZdCvz_iKu1Tt1qcD7_n38NCTDl7wRdzjxudO2KrYSYfHIrvFNSz-0a6P0pn16eoO49SIFGzI79Wou-idWs_WaroRLBFDUSQ8hezCoem-fRci5HPdnssQ)...

Call-In/Zoom App Option

Meeting ID: 940657043

Meeting Password: 987568

There is also a call-in number if you do not have access to a computer. You can dial 1-312-626-6799. Meeting ID is 940657043. You will only have audio access if you join this way.

Host: Melissa

Trusted Servant: Linda

Meditation Reader: Betty

Discussion Facilitator: In need of (maybe Joe will sing for us or read)

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03/07/2022

Weekly Naranon Zoom meeting information.

ZOOM Nar-Anon meeting - March 9, 2022 6:30pm -Open Topic

This will be a virtual Zoom meeting. Below are the instructions and info for the meeting if you are using a computer/laptop/IPhone:

Link to find the meeting:

[www.myrecovery.com](http://www.myrecovery.com/?fbclid=IwAR20HnLWUAazbBmkCTrQv07aEt4DkmV-RSTo3B9cva4Wpn740b9w_vTcarM)

Click "online meetings" button. You should find the West Metro Hope for Recovery meeting for Wednesday night. Click on this to join the meeting.

OR you can go directly to the meeting link/ID by clicking on

Meeting Link: [https://zoom.us/j/940657043](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F940657043%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2NauujKWrwz52xj8-bekBpNmeKfipp8O9XCTxGVmNgZeuUR7DQkq9yttY&h=AT2B2cUAScmpGE8q_D0dprl5slM-W-e7k0YAFCGw568s6jqREn2wqkzc7cKGr7Ake0bLT5ONvd1d4l1a0U_-dqCS6mgIYQUP0P_NrGP5rzBRUVoX-m0oi-KB1q24rRCU9G4_HK2wcfzdjE1N&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1_EDx9ko7S7IEB0vsh6Cy3D9flMDtySE27O-ka528oUBjFb94OeegbZuNyWkqdLOuMWSs5nZa3-ecq-2aK85LZ7KCzUAQC8P15Zl-m-KTHyQpUBVucTQkzZdCvz_iKu1Tt1qcD7_n38NCTDl7wRdzjxudO2KrYSYfHIrvFNSz-0a6P0pn16eoO49SIFGzI79Wou-idWs_WaroRLBFDUSQ8hezCoem-fRci5HPdnssQ)...

Call-In/Zoom App Option

Meeting ID: 940657043

Meeting Password: 987568

There is also a call-in number if you do not have access to a computer. You can dial 1-312-626-6799. Meeting ID is 940657043. You will only have audio access if you join this way.

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...

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