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Mental Health InformationPeople living with the challenges of mental health disorders, you are not alone! If you have a mental health disorder, or if someone you care for is living with it, call people who care and understand. We are here to provide support, education and resource information for individuals, families and professionals.
Mental Health CoordinatorHello! I'm Polly... and I'd like to help you.I can support you with information, ideas, and much more. Our groups meet monthly. We have a group for care givers/family members and one for people living with mental health challenges. Let me know how I can help you, your family member, or someone you provide services to... Polly Peters Phone: 507-430-1135 Email: peterspolly5@msn.com Or contact The Resource Center Program 320-235-5310 trcp@wciservices.org What is Mental Illness?Mental illnesses are medical conditions that disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life. Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder. The good news about mental illness is that recovery is possible. Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion, or income. Mental illnesses are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing. Mental illnesses are treatable. Most people diagnosed with a serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan. Resource Center Help
Network/Support MeetingsNAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Western Minnesota Affiliate: Recommended WebsitesWoodland Centers A non-profit organization, Woodland Centers focuses its efforts on providing comprehensive mental health services to meet varied community needs. We serve the counties of Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, and Swift Counties of West Central Minnesota. Woodland offers many programs some being: counseling, day treatment, crisis, detox and many more. Phone: (320) 231-7030 or (800)-960-7228 Pact 4 Families Collaborative is a Children's Mental Health and Family Services Collaborative, serving children and families in Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville and Yellow Medicine counties and Upper Sioux Community. Pact 4 offers various services for Children's mental health. Wraparound Services for youth with mental health concerns and their families - Wraparound is a way to support families who face challenges related to mental health issues or other complex needs. It is a strength-based, family-driven, and team-based process. Wraparound teams meet to plan, brainstorm, implement, and monitor goals identified by the family and team members. Teams include both formal supports (paid service providers working with the family) and informal supports (friends or family members), all chosen by the family. Department of Employment and Economic Development/Vocational Rehabilitation Services This office will help with vocational counseling, planning and guidance. www.ricehospital.com/services/riceinstitute.htm Rice Institute for counseling & education Outpatient care: family or individual counseling, psychological testing and treatment planning. www.co.kandiyohi.mn.us/depts/FamilySvc/services.htm Kandiyohi County Family Services Mental Health Services for Adults and or children may include: Referring and assisting the person obtain mental health services; ensure coordination of services and developing a functional assessment. There are local and national links listed on this website. NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI offers Support, Education, Advocacy, and Research. At the heart of NAMI's mission is our grassroots and the sharing of information with people with mental illness, their families, friends, mental health professionals, and the general public. NAMI strives to offer hope, reform and health to our American community through support, education, and advocacy efforts. Research is constantly providing us with new information about the brain and the nature of mental illnesses and, consequently, more effective treatments. National Mental Health Information Center This site offers a staff member to direct you to services you can use in your area. Information Center staff members are skilled at listening and responding to questions from the public and professionals. The staff quickly directs callers to Federal, State, and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illness. Mental Health Association of Minnesota This site offers links, publications, education and advocacy. Founded in 1939, we are the state's first mental health advocacy and education organization. We listen to the needs of community members, respond to those needs, and work to make positive changes in the lives of individuals and in public policy. Minnesota's Association for Children's Mental Health There is a great Minnesota Resource Guide on this site for many web sites, organizations etc. Statewide education and advocacy organization recognized by families and professionals as the state's primary resource for children's mental health. www.ombudmhdd.state.mn.us www.mndlc.org www.nimh.nih.gov Consumer Survivor Network of Minnesota Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota is the only statewide mental health organization run by people with personal experience with mental health issues. These confidential phone lines are answered by our knowledgeable and compassionate staff — people who have first-hand experience dealing with mental health issues. |
