By changing negative thoughts or feelings that your mind is focusing or obsessing on and turning to something pleasant or productive has been proven to be helpful in controlling anxiety, depression and more. The following article from the Mayo Clinic provides some simple yet effective ways to help. Mindfulness exercises See how mindfulness helps you […]

Congratulations Dave Anderson (Roseau County Social Services Director) on you retirement. We wish you the best, Dave!

Take the Cure Stigma Quiz – Click Here The StigmaFree campaign is NAMI’s effort to end stigma and create hope for those affected by mental illness. Take the StigmaFree Pledge click here! StigmaFree Me The need to eliminate stigma is nothing new. Fifteen years ago, a U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health—the first and […]

There will be no meeting in July. Next meeting is August 7th. Please join us. The purpose of the LAC is to use the knowledge of a broad range of people including those who utilize services to improve local mental health services and influence state wide policy. Family members, those who provide services, and those […]

From NAMI.org Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. 1 in 5 Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime and every American is affected or impacted through their friends and family. Take action today to help others as we fight stigma, provide support, […]

Congratulations Ken Yutrzenka (Pennington County Social Services Director) on your retirement in June of 2019. We wish you the best, Ken!

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The purpose of the LAC is to use the knowledge of a broad range of people including those who utilize services to improve local mental health services and influence state wide policy. Family members, those who provide services, and those who are concerned about public policy are encouraged to participate in the LAC as well. […]