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 […]

988 Minnesota Lifeline centers have answered over 370,000 contacts since the program launched in July 2022 More Minnesotans than ever are getting the mental health help they need. Calls, texts and chats routed to 988 Minnesota Lifeline centers have increased year after year since the national mental health lifeline launched in July 2022. Contacts climbed […]

Registration Is Now Open! Join us this September for the 2026 Wellness in the Woods Annual Conference: The Power of Hope. Register Now Early Bird Pricing Available Now Early Bird ticket types expire at 9:00 AM CT on August 21, 2026. Why Attend? Be Inspired Hear from speakers exploring hope, healing, recovery, resilience, and human […]

According to the American Institute of Stress, nearly 83% of United States workers experience work-related stress. This stress causes approximately 1 million employees to miss work each day and can lead to decreased productivity, and even symptoms of anxiety and depression. Sharing from Mental Health FIRST AID blog Burnout — a state of exhaustion and […]

Advocacy can help people feel more comfortable reaching out. It’s important to make mental health an ongoing priority in our lives and communities. Community advocacy for mental health and what’s needed to support our own and our neighbor’s mental health and wellbeing can help others feel more comfortable talking about mental health, seeking help, and […]

Reaching out matters: Seek help when you need it. When your mental health is off, it is important to find the help that is right for you. Where you go for help will depend on what is happening within your life. Often the best place to start is to talk with those that you already […]

Practicing self-care matters. Key message Self-care is about finding practices that help you thrive, and it can include a range of things. It takes purposeful effort, but it can help you maintain or improve your daily mental wellbeing. It can be helpful to think of it as taking time to care for yourself as you […]