28 Mar, 2016 Mental Health on the Hill Day March 31st Visit with Minnesota legislators and make your voice heard on Thursday, March 31st at Mental Health Day on the Hill 2016. Last year’s Mental Health Day helped lead Minnesota to… Read More
23 Mar, 2016 The Power of Kind Fellowship Nancy Howe first learned of the power of “kind fellowship” at Vail Place many years ago while searching for resources for her son. Like many parents of children with mental… Read More
19 Mar, 2016 Vail Place attends National Council for Behavioral Health Conference On March 7th, 2016 staff members from Vail Place traveled to Las Vegas, NV for the National Council for Behavioral Health Conference also known as NatCon16. The annual three-day conference brings… Read More
14 Mar, 2016 Research Suggests Exercise Plays a Key Role in Mental Health A study from UC Davis Health System has shown exercise keeps you not just physically fit, but mentally fit, too. According to imaging studies, rigorous exercise increases the levels of two… Read More
14 Mar, 2016 Bernie In 1977, Bernie was in the Air Force, working as an aircraft mechanic, when the commander of his squadron noticed something was different about him. He seemed to have a… Read More
09 Mar, 2016 Vail Place Receives $10,000 Grant from TCF Foundation Vail Place has received a $10,000 grant from the TCF Foundation, renewing its partnership with our organization. The award will be used to further the mission of Vail Place, which is… Read More
22 Feb, 2016 Our Vision for 2016 We see the transformations we made in 2015 as stepping stones to further growth and greater achievements in 2016. We’re going to leverage our increased capacity and stronger “brand” to step into a more visible leadership role in our community and our industry. Read More
22 Feb, 2016 Staff Profile – Stella Carlson Newly appointed Hopkins Clubhouse Program Manager Stella Carlson started working at Vail Place on St. Patrick’s Day in 2008 and was hired to develop the Young Adult Program at the Hopkins location…. Read More
03 Feb, 2016 Brushes With Life: Art, Artists and Mental Illness on February 4th On Thursday, February 4 at 6:00 PM the Basilica Mental Health Film Festival will screen its featured documentary Brushes With Life: Art, Artists and Mental Illness. Following the film, filmmakers and mental… Read More
30 Jan, 2016 People with Mental Illness Aren’t Defined by their Diagnosis Words can have a surprising effect, and according to a recent Ohio State study, they should be chosen carefully when it comes to people with mental illness. The researchers found… Read More
19 Jan, 2016 Member Spotlight – Kathy Lavallée For Kathy Lavallée, Vail Place is a “family affair” in more ways than one! Before becoming a member, Kathy Lavallée attended weekly meetings sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental… Read More
13 Jan, 2016 Mental Health and Millennials Millennials – the youngest generation currently in the workforce, or in college preparing to enter the workforce – are considered to be incredibly driven, responsible, dedicated and resilient. But even… Read More
