Mental Health Resources in Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, & Winona Counties
Sharing: Suicide Prevention Insights to Action Increasing capacity to use suicide prevention data in Minnesota Suicide Prevention Insights to Action is a quarterly publication developed by the Minnesota Department of Health Suicide Prevention Data Action Team. The goal is to improve individual, organization, and community capacity to use suicide-related data to identify high-risk groups, set […]
Some people are very sensitive to sleep pattern disruptions effecting their mental well-being. Physical effects can include irritability, anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating and learning, reduced creativity and problem-solving abilities. How to handle the change to standard time (in the fall): To adjust to “fall back” by gaining an extra hour of sleep, start by gradually […]
VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP When: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM starting September 2, 2025 Where: Virtual on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/4392751585?omn=92615445411 Adults who have lost loved ones are invited to gather weekly to share tears, hope, and compassion in a safe and supportive space. This is a free, drop in peer support group – open […]
While breast cancer is a physical illness, it is one with significant mental health impact too. People with a breast cancer diagnosis during and after treatment may experience a wide range of feelings, such as anxiety, depression, sadness, anger, fear, and frustration. These feelings may be normal reactions to distressing life events and most of […]
Native American Curriculum for Behavioral Health and Prevention Programs in Minnesota This curriculum focuses primarily on Dakota and Ojibwe groups with mental health and substance abuse issues located in Minnesota, it has the potential to be adapted for a broader application. Curriculum topics: Cultural/spiritual values (pre-European contact) Government policies, treaties and federal laws Prejudicial and […]
Week 4: Advocate for change: Your voice matters. Key messages and actions Talking about mental health and suicide on a community-level can help raise awareness and support of suicide prevention efforts and encourage those who need extra support to connect to services. Surrounding people and families with supportive neighborhoods, businesses, faith communities, schools, services is […]
Week 3: Connect to protect: Relationships save lives. Key messages and actions 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 time, talking with them can be the difference in getting them the help they need. Talking […]
Week 2: Reach out: Help is within reach. Key messages and actions It is important to find the help that is right for you when your mental health feels off. Hope and healing can come from many places and in many forms to get the support that you need. Talking about the resources available across […]
Week 1: Learn the warning signs: Hope begins with awareness. Key messages and actions We all have mental health and it’s as essential to a person’s life as physical health. Mental health (https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health) includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and shapes how we handle stress, relate […]
When children leave the nest — whether it’s to start college, move across the country for a dream job or flex their newfound independence as adults — the transition for parents can be challenging. The article shared here from Mayo Clinic Press will help in understanding what Empty Nest Syndrome is, how to prepare, and […]
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255. Sharing from the VA Newsletter, Rachel Carpenter, […]
Feeling anxious is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, school, work, or family. But anxiety disorders involve more than occasional worry or fear. For people with these disorders, anxiety does not go away, is felt in many situations, and can get worse over time. What is generalized […]