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Minnesota House Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL-Apple Valley) recently met with mental health and substance use treatment clinicians at Nystrom & Associates Apple Valley Clinic to discuss the urgent need to increase funding for mental health and addiction treatment. "It's so important to talk with the people who work in the behavioral health field...

We’re thrilled to announce that Andrew Johnson, Junior Software Developer (IT), is the HOPE Hero for Q3 of 2024!  Andrew was honored during the All-IT Staff Meeting on January 23rd. Presenting the award were Jean Ysbrand, Chief Human Resources Officer; Mark Peterson, Chief Executive Officer; Shannon Beaudin Klein, Chief Marketing Officer; and Andrew Pipp,...

Julie Christensen, LICSW, one of our mental health therapists from the Baxter/Brainerd clinic, joined Sarah Smith, Executive Director of Smiles for Jake on 106.7 WWJY's Community Focus to share about upcoming Crow Wing Energized events and share some practical tips on combating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Dr. Richard Blackburn was a guest on on Wisconsin Public Radio's The Larry Meiller Show, answering common questions and providing expert advice on how to achieve a better night's sleep. Listen to the full show here, the sleep section starts at 49:00 minutes!

Congratulations to our Vice President of Addiction Services, R. John Sutherland, for being elected to the MARRCH Board of Governors! The Minnesota Associates of Resources and Chemical Health (MARRCH) is a professional association of addiction treatment professionals and organizations who raise awareness about addiction and the power of recovery. We're so...

"Filling your cup and making time to do things for yourself is not selfish but crucial for not only your mental health but your physical health as well." Julie Christenson, LICSW, shares her best self-care tips to help you manage holiday stress this week in the Brainerd Dispatch! Read the...