19 Apr, 2017 Jean S. Jean Silver first visited Vail Place after a friend suggested she volunteer at the Minneapolis Clubhouse by helping with a holiday meal. That first visit was all it took. Seventeen… Read More
19 Apr, 2017 Martha B. Vail Place Clubhouse member Martha Bird never dreamed that her recovery would not only revive an old hobby, but lead her into a new vocation as a nationally recognized artist… Read More
14 Mar, 2017 Calynn H. Calynn Hendrickson first heard about Vail Place after moving to Hopkins in 2010. With an educational background in psychology, counseling and wellness, Calynn was looking for a place to volunteer… Read More
18 Sep, 2016 Richard W. A Vail Place Recovery Superhero Vail Place member Richard Whitman experienced what’s called a “late onset psychiatric break” at age 46. After a very difficult period and about six months… Read More
17 Aug, 2016 Meet Bo! “Vail Place is somewhere I can come to settle my mind down,” says Bo, who typically frequents the Minneapolis Clubhouse each week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. “Out on the streets there’s nothing but trouble but here, it’s safe.” Read More
20 Jun, 2016 Meet Calynn Hendrickson Calynn Hendrickson first heard about Vail Place after moving to Hopkins in 2010. With an educational background in psychology, counseling and wellness, Calynn was looking for a place to volunteer… 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
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
24 Jun, 2015 Member Spotlight on Margaret Humphrey Meet Margaret, an active member of Vail Place who takes pride in helping others find essential resources, like inexpensive food sources. Read More
