Author Archive: Coordinator

The Minnesota Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), has engaged Health Management Associates (HMA) to conduct a multi-phase review of current payment policies and rate methodology for intensive behavioral health services. This includes Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Residential Crisis Services (RCS) and Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS). DHS recognizes the important role […]

Suicide Prevention Coordination Suicide Prevention Regional Coordinators partner with individuals, organizations, and communities to support caring, community- led efforts that promote connection, hope, and prevention. Mental Health for Every Identity June recognizes both Men’s Mental Health Month and Pride Month. Both are important reminders that mental health matters for everyone. Men and LGBTQ+ individuals can […]

Head Start is actively enrolling for the Fall. We have a new flyer and would love it if you could share with families. If you have any updated or new information you’d like me to share feel free to send it my way! Jamie S. Lakes and Pines Enrollment Specialist 320-674-0366 Have a blessed day! […]

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 Suicide Prevention Community Awareness Run & Walk hosted by the PICK’M Up Suicide Prevention Coalition! 💜 Join us on Saturday, September 19 at 9 AM at Mora High School as we come together to raise awareness, honor loved ones, support one another, and remind our communities that mental […]

A lot of adults come to ADHD late. Not because the symptoms weren’t there — but because nobody connected the dots. Sharing from Welia Health Connections blog Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition — meaning it affects how the brain develops and processes information. It’s not a character flaw, a productivity problem, or the result […]

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 […]

CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH MEMORY LOSS Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST Hybrid Event Format Choose to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom Are you caring for a person with memory loss? Join experts in lively and informative discussions related to memory loss, caregiving tips, and well-being. This event provides information, […]

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 […]

Dear Community Partner, The PICK’M Up Suicide Prevention Coalition is reaching out to invite you to participate as a vendor at our upcoming 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Community Walk. This community event is focused on connection, awareness, and suicide prevention. The event will take place on September 19, 2026, at Mora High School, from […]

VENDOR INVITATION SECOND ANNUAL WALK FOR RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery . Reduce Stigma · Build Community Presented by Empower House Inc Date: September 26, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Pine County Fairgrounds 707 1st Ave NW, Pine City, MN 55063 Calling All Vendors! Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part […]

Practicing self-care matters. 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 would others. […]

Mental Wellbeing and Resilience Learning Community Nature as Healer: Activating Parks for Mental Wellbeing and Physical Activity Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. – Noon Register to Participate Selena Roque (she/her), BSN, RN, OCN, PHN Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Coordinator Cass County Health, Human & Veterans Arielle Courtney, (she/her) Partnership Development Consultant Minnesota Department of […]

Sharing some exciting updates on our Change to Chill website. Our team is always working to research and add the most current topics and trends to our resources, ensuring that we’re providing timely and relevant support for youth mental well-being. There are new materials available, including substance use education resources, parent and caregiver guides, a […]

We’re excited to invite you to Fernbrook Family Center’s (formerly Lighthouse Child & Family Services) upcoming Open House events as we celebrate our new name and continue our commitment to providing trusted care and support throughout our communities. These events are a great opportunity to: Meet our CEO and leadership team Learn more about our […]

Kanabec County Community Health will be hosting our second annual senior wellness fair on Tuesday, May 12, 10:00a – 1:00p at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora. We’ve chosen a little different structure this year and with that a new name – Thriving Expo. Our goal is to connect with those in the community that need […]

We all have mental health. Mental health is our ability to engage with our emotions, thoughts, interactions with others, and the world around us. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act every day. Just like with our physical health, we can do things that make us mentally healthier. When you feel mentally well, […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While mental health is important to address year-round, Mental Health Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices to broadcast the message that mental health matters. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme is “You matter.” The theme is intended to remind […]