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Depression Support Coalition

Major depression is a medical illness that now affects 15 million adults each year. Depression affects our thoughts, feelings, mood, behavior, and physical health. Although devastating at times, depression is highly treatable.

The mission of the Depression Support Coalition is to inform, educate, support, and cultivate a community of spiritual hope for those affected by depression — as well as their families.

All are welcome

All persons are welcome to attend, regardless of religious affiliation. For additional information or questions, please contact Julie Opheim at: 952-432-6351.

Monthly Educational Speakers

The Depression Support Coalition has developed a program of monthly informational talks by leading healthcare professionals and clergy educated and experienced about depression and related diseases.

Monday, February 6 // 7:00 – 8:30 PM
“The Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression/Anxiety”
Kim Bushman, PhD, LP, Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center
Location: Shepherd of the Valley
Contact: Julie Opheim, (952) 432-6351

Thursday, March 1 // 7:00 – 8:30 PM
“Bipolar Disorder: A Life of Extremes”
Bob Bartlett, MA, Marriage and Family Specialty
Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Richard Erickson, (651) 788-0275

Monday, April 16 // 7:00 – 8:30 PM
“Understanding and Managing Post Traumatic Stress”
Lisa Borneman, MSW
Location: Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake
4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122
Contact: Stacy Wollmuth, (651) 452-3680

Support Groups Meetings

The program also offers weekly discussion & support group meetings at some Coalition church locations — designed to provide a network of Christian based support for those affected by depression, as well as their family members.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

For family members and loved ones of those with depression:
6:30 PM Tuesday evenings, Room 160
Contact: Randy Goeke (952) 240-2754

For indviduals suffering from depresson:
6:30 PM Tuesday evenings, Room 160
or 10:00 AM Wednesday mornings, Room 110
Contact: Richard Erickson (651) 788-0275

Prince of Peace is at 13901 Faireview Drive, Burnsville
Meetings are at the Christian Life Center in Room 110

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Links Other Support Groups Depression Support Coalition Brochure Depression Support Coalition Website	Depression Support Coalition Major depression is a medical illness that now affects 15 million adults each year. Depression affects our thoughts, feelings, mood, behavior, and physical health. Although devastating at times, depression is highly treatable. The mission of the Depression Support Coalition is to inform, educate, support, and cultivate a community of spiritual hope for those affected by depression — as well as their families. All are welcome All persons are welcome to attend, regardless of religious affiliation. For additional information or questions, please contact Julie Opheim at: 952-432-6351. Monthly Educational Speakers The Depression Support Coalition has developed a program of monthly informational talks by leading healthcare professionals and clergy educated and experienced about depression and related diseases. Monday, February 6 // 7:00 – 8:30 PM “The Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression/Anxiety” Kim Bushman, PhD, LP, Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center Location: Shepherd of the Valley Contact: Julie Opheim, (952) 432-6351 Thursday, March 1 // 7:00 – 8:30 PM “Bipolar Disorder: A Life of Extremes” Bob Bartlett, MA, Marriage and Family Specialty Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 Contact: Richard Erickson, (651) 788-0275 Monday, April 16 // 7:00 – 8:30 PM “Understanding and Managing Post Traumatic Stress” Lisa Borneman, MSW Location: Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122 Contact: Stacy Wollmuth, (651) 452-3680 Support Groups Meetings The program also offers weekly discussion & support group meetings at some Coalition church locations — designed to provide a network of Christian based support for those affected by depression, as well as their family members. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church For family members and loved ones of those with depression: 6:30 PM Tuesday evenings, Room 160 Contact: Randy Goeke (952) 240-2754 For indviduals suffering from depresson: 6:30 PM Tuesday evenings, Room 160 or 10:00 AM Wednesday mornings, Room 110 Contact: Richard Erickson (651) 788-0275 Prince of Peace is at 13901 Faireview Drive, Burnsville Meetings are at the Christian Life Center in Room 110

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