Join Us! NAMI Walks Southeast Minnesota Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Location: Cascade Lake Park 88 23rd Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55904 Event Route Length:  One loop around Cascade Lake Park, approx. 2.2 miles. Event Time: Registration Opens: 9 a.m. Opening Ceremony Starts 10:40 a.m. Walk Begins: 11 a.m. TOGETHER we are NAMIWalks How […]

Jack, a 988 advocate, and Darin, a 988 Minnesota Lifeline staffer, share how talking with 998 can help you feel you’re not alone. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988Lifeline.org for emotional or mental health support.

Let’s talk about mental health with loved ones Talking to a loved one about mental health is one of the best ways to get the help we need. Often our first points of contact when we are struggling are our friends, family, or colleagues. If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard […]

Let’s change how we talk about mental health What we say to ourselves and others about mental health matters. We all have mental health and it’s as essential to a person’s life just as physical health. Mental health (https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health) includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and […]

Community members invited to review proposals on Substance Use Prevention Program Services to Serve American Indian Populations The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for community members to review proposals related to the Substance Use Prevention Program Services to Serve American Indian Populations grant. Eligible reviewers may receive a stipend upon completion of the grant […]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Although mental health and suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible. This year’s theme is “Changing the narrative: Start […]

Tammy, a 988 advocate, and Libby, a 988 Minnesota Lifeline staffer, share how 988 is a safe space to talk about your scary feelings. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988Lifeline.org for emotional or mental health support.

Wellness in the Woods has created inviting and engaging zoom meetings that promote mental wellness and community for people living with mental health challenges. Each meeting is hosted by a peer specialist with similar life experiences. There is something for everyone! Click on this link to learn more about Virtual Peer Support! You will find […]

Minnesota submits 1115 Waiver request to expand Medicaid coverage for Traditional Healing Traditional Healing is an important component of health and well-being for many American Indian people and communities. For years, Tribal and Urban Indian partners have advocated for state and federal policies that recognize and support these culturally grounded practices. Last week, Minnesota took […]

From our free VPSN pre-conference series to two inspiring days of learning and connection, here’s what’s waiting for you this September.­ ­ Your Conference Preview The 2026 Wellness in the Woods Annual Conference: The Power of Hope is coming together, and we are excited to share what is planned. Your Conference Experience Begins Before September […]

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Unit invites SUD providers and community partners to three opportunities to learn about and share feedback on the Pathway to ASAM 4 initiative. Pathway to ASAM 4 is Minnesota’s initiative to transition state law from The ASAM Criteria, 3rd Edition to The ASAM Criteria, […]

Wellness in the Woods has created inviting and engaging zoom meetings that promote mental wellness and community for people living with mental health challenges. Each meeting is hosted by a peer specialist with similar life experiences. There is something for everyone! Click on this link to learn more about Virtual Peer Support! You will find […]