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 safer 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.
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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Become A Mediator!
Community Mediation Minnesota will be offering an Online 30-Hour Civil Mediation Skills Training at the beginning 2025. An Online 40-Hour Family Mediation Skills Training will be available in 2025 date TBD.
Contact MARS with further questions: info@mediationservice.org or 763-422-8878.
You can also fill out this form. Click HERE.
Restorative Practices 101 (FREE, Virtual, no prerequisites) – Sign-up HERE
- Wednesday, October 2nd from 3:00-4:30 PM CDT
Restorative Practices in Schools (FREE, Virtual, RP 101 required) –
Sign-up HERE
- Tuesday, November 5th from 3:00-4:30 PM CDT
Circle Keeping 101 (Virtual) – Sign-up HERE
- Wednesday, October 16th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Circle Keeping 201 (Virtual) – Sign-up HERE
- Thursday, December 12th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
