Health & Wellbeing

BoomerAge Duluth! brings together adults over the age of 50 who are interested in getting and staying physically fit. BoomerAge provides a full calendar of fitness activities for members, including hiking, walking, biking, tennis, pickleball, skiing, skating, rock climbing, snowshoeing, and dancing.||BoomerAge also offers book clubs, classes, card games, and movies. Events are hosted and led by the organizer and members who volunteer to be event hosts. ||During the pandemic, some events are held through Zoom or Facebook. Live events are capped at 10 participants, and events are selected that allow people to wear masks and socially distance. ||BoomerAge is meant to be club of like-minded individuals who will get to know one another and become friends. Members are asked to attend at least four events per year. Yearly dues are $15.|To become a member of BoomerAge, first go to meetup.com, complete your free registration, and create a profile.||

Juniper is working to create a healthier Minnesota by helping us take charge of our own fitness and well-being. ||• Are you concerned about your risk for falls? ||• Are you looking for ways to stay active and independent? ||• Do you want to learn how to live well with arthritis, diabetes, or chronic pain?||Improve your health and stay connected by taking live classes in small groups online. To find a class that meets your needs, go to //yourjuniper.org/Classes/Search.

One in five people will experience a mental health concern in their lifetime. Mental Health Minnesota works to help people on their journey toward mental health recovery and wellness through peer-to-peer programs and services. ||Peer support ||The Minnesota Warmline provides peer-to-peer mental health support and wellness through anonymous phone calls. Calls are answered by professionally trained Certified Peer Specialists who have first-hand experience living with a mental health condition. ||The Warmline provides a safe and confidential environment to connect with someone who’s there to listen and to help. Call 877-404-3190 toll-free Monday-Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Or text “”Support”” to 85511. ||//mentalhealthmn.org/support/minnesota-warmline/||Free professional support||Free, confidential, anonymous support is available seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Talk to a volunteer mental health professional toll-free by calling 833-437-3466 (833-HERE4MN). ||//mentalhealthmn.org/support/free-mental-health-support/ ||Crisis help||The 24-hour mental health crisis line in Duluth is 218-623-1800.||

The NAMI mission is to champion justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illness, including family members. To accomplish that goal, NAMI works to:||• Educate|• Advocate|• Support|• Eliminate stigma||The NAMI helpline is for people seeking help for themselves or a loved one. NAMI provides guidance to people who are trying to navigate the mental health system and identifies resources and treatment that can help. Call 888-NAMI-HELPS or e-mail namihelps@namimn.org. ||NAMI Minnesota has gone virtual to continue offering support during the pandemic: ||Facebook (@NAMIMinnesota) |Twitter (@NAMI Minnesota) |Instagram (@nami_minnesota_helps) ||NAMI offers online peer-led support groups for people living with a mental illness and their family members. To register, go to: //2a392k31wksy2wkejf1y03dp-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/188/2020/10/Support-Groups-10.20-1.pdf ||NAMI also offers free Zoom classes and videotaped classes: //namimn.org/education-and-public-awareness/classes/https-namimn-org-education-and-public-awareness-classes-all-scheduled-classes/ |||