Homeless Encampment: Food Distribution

News & Events

31 Aug 2024 | 2-6 pm
2024 Overdose Awareness Day Event

Free food, Good music, art, free rummage ‘sale’.

More details

10 Jul 2024 | 6-8pm
The 5 Love Languages® by Dr. Gary Chapman

This is a FREE event for all of our volunteers and supporters of 3000 Acts of Kindness. To register, simply go here

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

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

Classes will be held on the following dates: 8/April, 22/April, 6/May, 20/May, 3/June, 17/June

20 Mar 2024
A Statement from Matt McLane

Managing & Interim Executive Director of Refocus Recovery

10 forearms and hands coming together from all angles to make a heart shape.
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

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

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

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

Refocus Recovery team and friends at the Steve Rummler Rise Together Gala
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

Training Events

CPRS Training (Virtual)

Online

15 Jul - 19 Jul 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

8 Jul - 14 Jul 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

8 Jul - 12 Jul 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

24 Jun- 28 Jun 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

17 Jun - 23 Jun 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

17 Jun - 21 Jun 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

10 Jun - 14 Jun 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

3 Jun - 9 Jun 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

3 Jun - 7 Jun 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

27 May- 31 May 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

20 May - 26 May 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

20 May - 24 May 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

13 May - 17 May 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

6 May - 12 May 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

6 May - 10 May 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

29 Apr- 3 May 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

22 Apr - 26 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 PM)

Online

22 Apr - 28 Apr 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 Apr - 19 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 PM)

Online

8 Apr - 14 Apr 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

8 Apr - 12 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 (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

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