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After many years of struggling with mental illness and substance abuse, member Ralph finds hope and a new community at Vail Place. Ralph Coleman likes to tell a joke. “Why was the skeleton afraid to cross the road? Because he didn’t have any guts!” Guts are...

Over 300 people joined us at this year's Dr. Vail Hour performances of  Recovery Superheroes, The Battle Continues. We were thrilled to see so many people excited to become Recovery Superheroes and support the work we do at Vail Place. Dr. Vail Hour is a cornerstone fundraising...

On Thursday, October 19, 2017 Dr. Vail Hour will be back with Recovery Superheroes - The Battle Continues. This year's brand new production features Vail Place members, volunteers and staff and focuses specifically on the work-ordered day, a vital component of the Clubhouse model. The performance is drawn from the real...

September is National Recovery Month, designated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The aim of the observance is to heighten awareness and understanding of mental illness and...

Vail Place was thrilled to be mentioned in two news stories at KARE11 and MinnPost.com this past month regarding our Employment Program and our partnership with Sea Salt. The cooperation between Vail Place and Sea Salt began in 2010 with just 3 transitional positions. Since then it has blossomed...

The Vail Place Recovery Superheroes are back at this year’s Dr. Vail Hour theatrical fundraising program with a new twist! This year’s program will offer two opportunities to get involved on Thursday, October 19 at the Metropolitan Ballroom: Dr. Vail Hour Fundraising Breakfast from 8 -9am Dr. Vail...

Hi! My name is Sheila, I'm a recovering addict. Just going to share a little of my life with you and how I became a resident here at Vail House. Thinking, as I had for several years, how depression and addiction have always been a part...

Vail Place launches Vail Care, a new behavioral health home services program provides a bridge to long-term health and wellness for people with serious mental illnesses Vail Care is a Medicaid-certified behavioral health home services program. Vail Care includes health and wellness promotion, case management, enrollee and...