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 health experts will hold a discussion. The film’s director, Philip Brubaker, and producer, Deirdre Haj, will lead the discussion,...
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 that when it comes to how others view people with mental illness, the term "the...
[caption id="attachment_2955" align="alignright" width="200"] Kathy Lavallée[/caption] 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 Illness) at Vail Place. At each meeting, the co-facilitator Greg would...
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 and beyond all else...
On Tuesday, December 10th, members, staff, volunteers, donors and other friends of Vail Place gathered for a Grand Opening Celebration. The event marked the reopening of the Hopkins Clubhouse after an extensive remodel of the facility, as well as the opening of the new Administrative...
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 members gain skills and tools necessary to retain housing and to be self-sufficient. This program...
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 of human and social services, education, health and entrepreneurship. We will use the grant for our...
Join us at our renovated Hopkins Clubhouse and new Administrative Building in Hopkins on December 10, 2015 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. A special Program and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be at 4:00pm with featured guests including: Alice Nichols, Director of Mental Health, DHS Sue Abderholden, Executive Director,...
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 upcoming events. ...
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 a one-size-fits-all thing; everyone has different reasons to be thankful, different challenges and different blessings....
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 this story-sharing event that will feature patients, staff, and other partners’ personal experiences and impact...
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 effects from antipsychotics. A government-funded study is based partly on long-standing programs in Australia, Scandinavia...
