Who is MARS?​

MARS is a leading conflict resolution non-profit in Anoka County, MN.  MARS primarily focuses on providing the space and resources for conflict to be addressed constructively allowing those in conflict to cultivate resolution and agreement, as well as develop understanding and connection.  MARS works to decrease feelings of stress, anger, resentment, and animosity between parties in conflict.  As a result, more peaceful, collaborative, and safter communities are built in our area.

Resolve your own conflict and repair harm...

Our professionally trained and supervised volunteer mediators assist individuals and communities to successfully resolve problems and disputes. Above all, using alternative dispute resolution methods.

We are professionally trained and supervised volunteer mediators

Our Approach to Serving the Community

At MARS, we look ahead with a holistic goal of serving the community. To do this, we focus on six key values: mediation, restorative services, resource connection, education, research and diversity. These are the scope of our services, as we strive to make a positive impact in the world around us.

Mediation
Restorative Practices
Resource Connection
Diversity
Research
Trainings & Events

Providing low cost or no cost conflict resolution services, and more, since 1987.

News & Upcoming Events

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  • 30-Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training (CMM)
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  • 30-Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training (CMM)
  • Circle Keeping 201 (IN-PERSON)
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  • National Disability Independence Day
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Become A Mediator!

Community Mediation Minnesota will be offering an Online 30-Hour Civil Mediation Skills Training at the beginning 2024.  An Online 40-Hour Family Mediation Skills Training will be available Fall 2024.

Contact MARS with further questions: info@mediationservice.org or 763-422-8878. 

You can also fill out this form.  Click HERE.

Join the June FAMILY Mediation Training: first day is on Tuesday, June 11thClick HERE to learn more.  Contact MARS for Volunteer discount prices or more about the ala carte options.

Restorative Practices 101 (FREE, Virtual, no prerequisites)Sign-up HERE

  • Wednesday, June 5th from 2:00-3:30 PM CDT
  • Wednesday, October 2nd from 3:00-4:30 PM CDT

Restorative Practices in Schools (FREE, Virtual, RP 101 required)Sign-up HERE

  • Tuesday, June 11th from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
  • Tuesday, August 20th from 10:00-11:30 AM CDT
  • Tuesday, November 5th from 3:00-4:30 PM CDT

Circle Keeping 101 (Virtual)Sign-up HERE

  • Tuesday, June 19th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
  • Wednesday, October 16th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT

Circle Keeping 201 (Virtual)Sign-up HERE

  • Tuesday, July 23rd from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
  • Tuesday, November 12th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

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