24 Apr 2024
MinnPost op-ed: The role of peer counselors in addiction recovery is more essential than ever
Read the op-ed from Matt McLane on the role of peer counselors in MinnPost
The role of peer counselors in addiction recovery is more essential than ever
3 Apr 2024 l 5:00pm
Recovery Night - MN Timberwolves
This special night of fellowship will include a ticket to the Timberwolves vs. Raptors game and a pre-game meeting with featured speaker, Willie Burton. Willie was selected in the 1st round of the NBA draft, played for over 9 NBA seasons and is a member of the University of Minnesota Hall of Fame. Come hear his inspirational message of hope and recovery
Target Center, 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis. 55403
28 Mar 2024
A Statement from Matt McLane
Regarding KARE 11's Biased, Inaccurate, And Sensationalized Reporting
Biweekly on Monday: 1pm - 2:30pm
Naloxone Training from Anything Helps
Join Refocus Recovery partners Anything Helps for Naloxone Training. All are welcome.
Classes will be held on the following dates: 8/April, 22/April, 6/May, 20/May, 3/June, 17/June
Freedomworks: 2929 Emerson Ave N. Minneapolis, MN, 55411
20 Mar 2024
A Statement from Matt McLane
Managing & Interim Executive Director of Refocus Recovery
11 Feb 2024 l 4:30pm - 9:30 (or the final whistle)
Sober Football Watch Party - St. Peter
Join Refocus Recovery and our partners for our first ever St. Peter big game watch party. All are welcome.
Solace Housing, 2005 N Sunrise Dr. St. Peter, MN, 56082
11 Feb 2024 l 4:30pm - 9:30 (or the final whistle)
Sober Football Watch Party - Rochester
Refocus Recovery and our partners are watching the big game in Rochester MN this year. Come and enjoy some football with us.
Empower Treatment Center, 602 11th Ave. NW. Ste 300, Rochester, MN, 55901
11 Feb 2024 l 4:30pm - 9:30 (or the final whistle)
Sober Football Watch Party - Bloomington
Refocus Recovery are hosting a watch party in Bloomington for the big game. All are welcome.
Zawadi Center, 1701 American Blvd E, Suite 15, Bloomington, MN, 55425
11 Feb 2024 l 4:30pm - 9:30 (or the final whistle)
Sober Football Watch Party - Minneapolis
Refocus Recovery and our partner FreedomWorks have a sober watch party for the big game. Hope to see you there.
FreedomWorks, 2929 Emerson Ave. Minneapolis, MN, 55441
20 Jan 2024 l 5:00pm - 9PM
Islam & The Pathway to Recovery
1701 American Blvd, Bloomington, 55425
Exploring the Intersection of Islam, Substance Use Disorder, in the Journey to Recovery
18 Jan 2024 l 5:00pm
CPRS Fellowship Event at Pizza Luce
119 North 4th Street, Minneapolis, 55401
CPRS social event at Pizza Luce. Peers and clients welcome. Mark you calendars. Check back for event sign up info.
Refocus on Giving week
22nd Dec & 24nd Dec 2023
Holiday food delivery with Loaves and Fishes
Commissary Kitchen - Inside Urban Ventures - 2924 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Refocus peers will be delivering food on Dec 22nd & 24th, Christmas eve.
Contact Matt McLane if you would like to help distribute.
Refocus on Giving week
18th Dec - 22nd Dec 2023
Holiday meals food prep with Loaves and Fishes
Commissary Kitchen - Inside Urban Ventures - 2924 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Refocus Recovery peers will be preparing and assembling Thanksgiving meals for organizations served by Loaves & Fishes. This includes some of our partner organizations. Sign up to volunteer here
Volunteers are also needed to deliver food on Christmas Eve. Contact your supervisor to participate in delivery
16 Dec 2023 l 1-4 pm
Dodgeball Tournament & Recovery Fellowship Event
600 S 5th St. St. Peter, 56082
CPRS Peers, friends, family, clients & anyone looking for a fun, inclusive, recovery space are invited to take part.
11 Dec 2023 l 9:00am to 3:00pm
3,000 Acts of Kindness
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S. Minneapolis, 55404
Refocus Recovery will be participating in this years 3,000 Acts of Kindness event
22/23 Nov 2023
Thanksgiving meal distribution
Minneapolis
Refocus Recovery will be helping to distribute Thanksgiving meals on the evening of November 22nd and the morning of November 23rd. If you're a Refocus Recovery Peer and want to take part, please contact your Peer Supervisor.
16th, 17th, 20th, & 22nd Nov 2023
Thanksgiving meal prep
with Loaves and Fishes
721 Kasota Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Refocus Recovery peers will be preparing and assembling Thanksgiving meals for organizations served by Loaves & Fishes. This includes some of our partner organizations.
2 hour shifts are available on the 20th and 22nd of November. Clients are welcome to join. Additional shifts are available on the 16th and 17th. Sign up here
27 Oct
Steve Rummler Rise Together Gala
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom
Refocus Recovery was a Gold Sponsor of the Steve Rummler Rise Together event to help with harm reduction and opioid education throughout Minnesota.
Various dates - 2023
Sober Boxing
St. Paul
CPRS Training (In Person)
2929 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
1 Apr- 5 Apr 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual)
Online
25 Mar - 29 Mar 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual PM)
Online
25 Mar - 31 Mar 2024 l 4:00pm to 9:30pm Mon-Fri, and 10:00am - 5:40pm Sat/Sun
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 7 consecutive days. 5 evenings, and two weekend days Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual)
Online
18 Mar - 22 Mar 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual PM)
Online
11 Mar - 17 Mar 2024 l 4:00pm to 9:30pm Mon-Fri, and 10:00am - 5:40pm Sat/Sun
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 7 consecutive days. 5 evenings, and two weekend days Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual)
Online
11 Mar - 15 Mar 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (In Person)
2929 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
4 Mar- 8 Mar 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual PM)
Online
26 Feb - 3 Mar 2024 l 4:00pm to 9:30pm Mon-Fri, and 10:00am - 5:40pm Sat/Sun
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 7 consecutive days. 5 evenings, and two weekend days Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual)
Online
26 Feb - 1 Mar 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (In Person)
2929 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
19 Feb- 23 Feb 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual PM)
Online
12 Feb - 18 Feb 2024 l 4:00pm to 9:30pm Mon-Fri, and 10:00am - 5:40pm Sat/Sun
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 7 consecutive days. 5 evenings, and two weekend days Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual)
Online
12 Feb - 16 Feb 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (In Person)
2929 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
5 Feb- 9 Feb 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual PM)
Online
29 Jan - 4 Feb 2024 l 4:00pm to 9:30pm Mon-Fri, and 10:00am - 5:40pm Sat/Sun
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 7 consecutive days. 5 evenings, and two weekend days Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual)
Online
29 Jan - 2 Feb 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (In Person)
2929 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
22 Jan- 26 Jan 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual PM)
Online
15 Jan - 19 Jan 2024 l 4:00pm to 9:30pm Mon-Fri, and 10:00am - 5:40pm Sat/Sun
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 7 consecutive days. 5 evenings, and two weekend days Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual)
Online
15 Jan - 19 Jan 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (In Person)
2929 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
8 Jan- 12 Jan 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training
CPRS Training (Virtual)
Online
1 Jan - 5 Jan 2024 l 8:30am to 6:00pm
Training session include 46.5 hours of instruction and are delivered over 5 consecutive days. 8:30am to 6pm Apply for training