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
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
30 Dec, 2015 Looking Back on 2015 with Gratitude We’ve come so far this year, and we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of wonderful donors, the hard work of dependable volunteers, the dedication of a talented staff… Read More
19 Dec, 2015 Vail Place Receives $15,000 Grant from Target Corporation Recently, Vail Place received a $15,000 grant from Target to assist with our Housing Support Services. These services provide our members with safe, affordable, independent housing. Additionally, we help our… Read More
10 Dec, 2015 Vail Place Receives Grant from The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation We are pleased to announce that Vail Place has received a $15,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. The Schulze Family Foundation supports organizations operating in the areas… Read More
01 Dec, 2015 Vail Place Executive Director Vicky Couillard on KARE11 News at 4 On Monday, December 7th, Vail Place Executive Director Vicky Couillard appeared on the KARE11 News at 4 program to discuss common misconceptions about those with mental illness, Vail Place programs and… Read More
27 Nov, 2015 How Vail Place Member Desi Heaven Gives Thanks Star Tribune recently profiled Vail Place member Desi Heaven’s story in a moving piece about what Minnesotans give thanks for during the Thanksgiving holiday. As the article makes clear, gratitude isn’t… Read More
16 Nov, 2015 Community and Health: Stories of Impact and Collaboration, Nov. 17 On Tuesday, November 17 from 6-8pm Vail Place will host a community conversation, “Community and Health: Stories of Impact and Collaboration.” Vail Place and the State Innovation Model (SIM) present… Read More
14 Nov, 2015 New Approach to Schizophrenia Treatment Focuses Less on Medicine Research has revealed schizophrenia may be treated effectively with talk therapy and family support while keeping medication to a minimum. This is incredible news for those who face debilitating side… Read More
12 Nov, 2015 Lost in the Mental Health Wilderness Janet’s daughter has now been a member of Vail Place for over 20 years and her last hospitalization was in 1995. Because of this experience, Janet and her family are financial supporters of Vail Place, regularly participate in the annual Vail Place Roll & Stroll for Mental Health: Tour de Vail, and have created even more ways to help the organization and those they serve. Read More
