NEXT STEP IS HERE.

Wellness in the Woods is excited to announce the statewide launch of Next Step, our one-to-one peer support program for adults across Minnesota.

Sometimes a group isn’t what you need. Sometimes you need one person who understands what it means to navigate hard things — someone who can listen, encourage you, and walk alongside you as you figure out what comes next.

That’s what Next Step is designed to offer.

Participants are matched with a Certified Peer Specialist for individualized support grounded in shared experience, connection, and hope.

WHAT DOES NEXT STEP LOOK LIKE?

●	One-to-one peer support by phone
●	Weekly conversations of up to 60 minutes
●	Support available for up to one year
●	Connection with a peer who brings lived experience to the relationship
●	Participant-led conversations focused on what matters to you
●	No diagnosis required
●	No cost to participate

Next Step is available to Minnesota residents age 18 and older.

YOU CAN REFER YOURSELF.

You don’t need to be connected to a provider or organization to get started. Individuals can submit a referral for themselves, and professionals or community partners can also make a referral with the individual’s consent.

After a referral is received, our Intake Coordinator will reach out to talk more about the program, learn about the participant’s needs and preferences, and begin the process of finding a peer match.

Ready for your Next Step?

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or helping someone else find connection, we’re excited to make individualized peer support available to more Minnesotans.

Wellness in the Woods

Connecting people through shared experience, hope, and peer support.

How can you help?
Learn about what to say…

Crisis Help Call 988
800-523-3333
Text “MN’ to 751741
Calls in East Central Minnesota are routed to local mobile or local phone help.
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In a life threatening situation or medical emergency, call your doctor or 911.

Just need to talk?
Wellness in the Woods 5:pm – 9:am Daily 844-739-6369
Minnesota NAMI Warmline 4:pm – 8:pm Thur – Sun 888-334-7754
Mental Health Advocacy Minnesota Warmline 5:pm-10:pm Mon – Sat 877-404-3190