STIR

Jumpstart January
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 1114 9th Ave. SE St. Cloud, MN 56303, 1114 9th Ave. SE St. Cloud, MN 56303
Start your new year with a
clear vision and intention

Money Made Simple Budgeting Series
2026-01-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Main Street Family Resource Center, 400 Jackson Ave NW, Elk River, MN, 55330, United States
Money Made Simple: A Budgeting and Debt Free Series
Take control of your finances with confidence.Meet with financial advocate, Doug Anderson to learn a clear, step-by-step approach to paying off debt and building lasting financial stability. This class will help you create and stick to a budget, build an emergency fund, and plan for future goals like saving and retirement. You’ll also learn the seven baby steps toward financial stability—and for couples, gain tools to work as a team and resolve money disagreements.
January Budgeting SeriesWednesday, January 14th1:00–2:00 PM – Group Kickoff Session2:00–4:00 PM – One-on-One Support Available- Drop ins welcome!
Wednesdays, January 21st & 28th1:00–4:00 PM – One-on-One Budgeting Support- Drop ins welcome!
Register HERE

Sensory Friendly Playdate at HHH Therapy
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | HHH Pediatric Therapy, 9457 Hwy 10 NW, Ramsery, MN, 55303, United States
🎉 Sensory-Friendly Family Night! 🎉Thursday, January 22nd | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMHHH Pediatric Therapy Play Gym
Families with children who have special needs or sensory sensitivities are invited to join us for an evening of fun, connection, and play!
Enjoy a relaxed, inclusive environment where kids can explore, move, and play at their own pace in the HHH Pediatric Therapy play gym. Meet other families, make new friends, and have a great time together!
This is a free family event!All are welcome — siblings too!
📍 HHH Pediatric Therapy9457 Hwy 10 NW Ramsey, MN 55303
For more information, contact 763-595-1420

STIR Monthly Meeting
2026-01-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Sherburne County Government Center, Sherburne County Government Center
Meetings Are Held at the Government Center as Well as via Teams.

Learn, Grow and Go Parent Support Group
2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Big Lake FRC at Liberty Elementary, 17901 205th Ave NW, Big Lake, MN 55309, Big Lake, MN, 55330, United States
Join us for our Parenting Support Group: Learn, Grow & GoWednesday, January 21st • 6:00–7:30pm
Liberty Elementary Family Resource Center Room 103 (Big Lake)Free event • Free childcare provided (register below!)

This month, we’re diving into the topic of creating and maintaining family connections. Together, we’ll explore what connection really looks like in our homes—how everyday routines, meaningful moments, and simple habits can strengthen the bond between you and your child.
We’ll talk about common challenges families face today, such as busy schedules, stress, and technology, and discover practical, doable ways to improve communication, build trust, and help children feel valued and heard. Parents will leave with ideas they can use right away to bring more warmth, closeness, and calm into their family life.

Featuring Presenter: Julie SchultzJulie has served families since 1990 and brings over 31 years of experience in the social work field. Her background includes supporting adoptive families, serving as a school social worker, parenting educator with ECFE, and adoptive parent support group leader with NACAC. Julie brings a warm and practical approach to helping families grow stronger together.
We’d love to have you join us for an encouraging evening of learning, support, and connection with other parents!

To Reserve Childcare: Creating and Maintaining Family Connection – Fill out form

Jumpstart January
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 13880 Business Center Drive NW Elk River, MN, 13880 Business Center Drive NW Elk River, MN

Nexus Kindred Kinship Navigator
2026-01-15 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Big Lake FRC at Liberty Elementary, 17901 205th Ave NW, Big Lake, MN 55309, Big Lake, MN, 55330, United States
Kinship Navigator Assistance

The Minnesota Kinship Navigator Program supports those caring for children of relatives or close family friends. The program connects caregivers with resources and services to support the children and themselves.

The kinship care program was created to support relatives and close family friends raising a child who isn’t their own. The program helps caregivers access legal, financial, emotional, and community support—whether they’re caring for the child informally, through child welfare, or with a legal arrangement.
The goal is to connect families to the services and support they need to thrive.
Kinship caregivers take on a big responsibility — and they shouldn’t have to do it alone. The program is here to help families:

Stay financially stable
Find trusted support in their communities
Get connected to services like health care, food, housing, and child care.

When: 3rd Thursdays from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Main Street Family Resource Center- Big Lake
Liberty Elementary
17901 205th Ave NW, Big Lake, MN 55309

Money Made Simple- Budgeting Series
2026-01-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Main Street Family Resource Center, 400 Jackson Ave NW, Elk River, MN, 55330, United States

Sherburne County Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC)
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago), 2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | OPTIONS, Inc. or Attend Virtually!, Options, Inc - 16820 197th Ave NW Big Lake (off Highway 10 between Elk River & Big Lake, near CentraCare clinic)

Drop in Counseling at Main Street Family Services
2025-12-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Main Street Family Services, Main Street Family Services 400 Jackson Avenue NW, Suite 101, Elk River, United States
Are you or someone you know struggling with mental health stability, stress or feelings of overwhelm? Main Street Family Services is offering free drop-in therapy. Drop in therapy services are completely free and confidential and no appointment is necessary. A licensed Main Street Family Services Therapist will be available on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Location: Main Street Family Services 400 Jackson Ave NW Elk River, MN 55330

Sherburne County Community Support Program (CSP) - Card/Board Games
2025-12-17 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | CMMHC Elk River Office, CMMHC Elk River Office
Join us for our Sherburne County Community Support Program (CSP) events hosted monthly from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at the CMMHC Elk River Office. These events are intended for those residing in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright County with a diagnosed mental health condition. Check out our schedule of events below!

Hope in a Hopeless World Mental Health & Wellness Support Group
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Family Resource Center, Family Resource Center
Free, peer-led support groups open to adults living with mental health concerns or symptoms of mental illness. All groups are led by peers with firsthand experience living with mental health concerns.
2nd & 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Main Street Family Services 400 Jackson Ave NW, Elk River, MN 55330 Co-Facilitators: Job & Ryan

Holiday Party at the Becker Community Center (CSP)
2025-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties
CSP is a group designed for adults living with a mental health condition in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties.

STIR Monthly Meeting
2025-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Sherburne County Government Center, Sherburne County Government Center

Sherburne County Community Support Program (CSP) - Bingo
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | CMMHC Elk River Office, CMMHC Elk River Office

Changing the Narrative on Mental Health & Suicide
2025-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Sherburne County History Center 10775 27th Ave SE Becker, MN 55308, 10775 27th Ave SE, Becker, MN, 55308, United States
Throughout the session, participants will engage in dialog about being intentional in the words we are using. Certain ways of talking about mental health and suicide can alienate members of any community, sensationalize the issue, contribute to a decrease in help seeking behavior or even present suicide as a glamorous, preferred way of dealing with problems. Having healthy conversations about mental health and suicide avoids harmful messages that might increase suicide risk in individuals or undermine suicide prevention goals. By doing this safely, it reduces stigma, mitigates risks, promotes help seeking, and respects all individuals

Top Golf Tournament
2025-10-30 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Brooklyn Center, Topgolf Brooklyn Center, 6420 Camden Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, USA
People can sponsor and purchase tickets for the Top Golf tournament here: https://givebutter.com/w0cMbB
Join Rivers of Hope in taking a stand against domestic violence by joining us at our 2nd Annual Top Golf Tournament on October 30th from 6:00-10:00 PM.
This event will include over 2 hours of play along with a fajita bar and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. It is a fun event for the whole family to come, book a bay, and spend some time playing golf and supporting a good cause!
Sponsorships and ticket sales all support our work with adult and youth victims of domestic violence, including legal advocacy, safety planning, court accompaniment, support groups, and educational outreach. We offer three sponsorship levels: -Ace Sponsor ($5,000) -Eagle Sponsor ($2500) -Birdie Sponsor ($1000) Each level comes includes admissions to play and recognition opportunities. Secure your sponsorship today and help us create a safer, more hopeful future for our community.

Project Connect
2025-10-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | River’s Edge Convention Center 10 – 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

QPR Training- Gain Tools to Help Prevent Suicide
2025-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Saron Lutheran Church, Saron Lutheran Church 311 Lake Street South Big Lake, MN 55309

Rivers of Hope Top Golf Fundraiser
2025-10-23 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Top Golf

Community Connect- Sherburne County United Way
2025-10-16 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Big Lake Middle School
