Community Healing Circles Scheduled To Support Health And Wellbeing In Ramsey County

Press release from Ramsey County:

March 22, 2021

A series of community healing circles are being held for residents, businesses and community organizations in Ramsey County to address the hurt and trauma caused by the killing of George Floyd last summer, the civil unrest that followed in our neighborhoods, and the ongoing trial. These circles are led by experienced individual healers who are embedded in the community and use their lived experiences, expertise and training to facilitate a safe and comfortable environment for participants to express themselves.

These healing circles, organized in partnership with the City of Saint Paul, are at the center of the county’s trial response plan and one of the ways we support the health and wellbeing of our community during these difficult times. We cannot understate the impact the trials in Minneapolis and the events surrounding them may have on the well-being of our communities – particularly our communities of color – regardless of the ultimate outcomes.

In-person healing circles

• Monday sessions at Rondo Community Library
  • April 5, 6-8 p.m.
  • April 12, 6-8 p.m.
  • April 19, 6-8 p.m.
  • April 26, 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday sessions at Ramsey County Library - Roseville
  • April 6, 6-8 p.m.
  • April 20, 6-8 p.m.
• Wednesday sessions at Oxford Community Center - youth focused
  • April 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • April 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
• Friday sessions at Ramsey County Library - Maplewood - youth focused
  • April 2, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • April 9, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • April 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • April 23, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • April 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
• Saturday sessions at Arlington Community Center
  • April 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • April 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

COVID-19 safety

All in-person healing circles will adhere to Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health COVID-19 safety guidelines. Seating will be spaced appropriately 6 feet apart and all attendees will be be required to wear face masks. Hand sanitizer will also be available. Capacity will be limited based on social distancing.

Virtual healing circles

• Tuesday midday sessions
  • April 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • April 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • April 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Thursday evening sessions
  • April 8, 6-8 p.m.
  • April 18, 6-8 p.m.
  • April 22, 6-8 p.m.
  • April 29, 6-8 p.m.

Contact

If you have questions about the healing circles, please contact the facilitation team.

This press release was produced by Ramsey County. The views expressed are the author's own.