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Nexus Family Healing Expands Mental Health Programming to Oregon

By Nexus Family Healing on February 13, 2024
Nexus Family Healing is expanding, opening its first mental health treatment program in Oregon next month. Walden Crossing is a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) that will support youth ages 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system.

Nexus-PATH Names Executive Director, Kate Coughlin

By Nexus Family Healing on July 31, 2023
Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit organization providing emotional, behavioral, and mental health services to children and families, has named Kate Coughlin as Executive Director of their North Dakota agency, Nexus-PATH Family Healing.

Executive Director Named for New Nexus PRTF

By Nexus Family Healing on July 24, 2023
Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit organization providing emotional, behavioral, and mental health services to children and families, has named Shannon Amundson as Executive Director of Nexus-East Bethel, the agency’s new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) targeted to open later this year in East Bethel, MN.

Nexus to Open New PRTF, Launches Youth Care Transition Program

By Nexus Family Healing on June 12, 2023
Dr. Michelle Murray, CEO of Nexus Family Healing, announced that the agency will open its first psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) later this year in East Bethel, located approximately 35 miles north of Minneapolis. It will be the fifth PRTF in Minnesota.

Nexus-Gerard Awarded $500,000 through The Hormel Foundation

By Nexus Family Healing on November 22, 2022

Nexus-Gerard Family Healing has been awarded a grant of $500,000 by The Hormel Foundation toward the addition of a new Family Center on their campus, formerly the estate of Jay C. Hormel.

Bryon Fracchia Named Executive Director, Nexus-Woodbourne

By Nexus Family Healing on November 11, 2022

Nexus Family Healing names Bryon Fracchia Executive Director of their Baltimore agency, Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing.

Aspen House Offers Housing, Mental Health Care for Teens in Crisis

By Nexus Family Healing on October 14, 2022

Dakota County and Nexus Family Healing are celebrating the opening of Aspen House, a short-term residential facility for Dakota and Washington counties to place youth ages 12–18 who temporarily need a safe place to stay. Staff plan to open Aspen House October 2022.

Spring Cleaning For Your Mental Health

By Nexus Family Healing on March 24, 2022
Luke Spiegelhoff, Clinical Director at Nexus-FACTS Family Healing, joined KSTP's Minnesota Live to talk about the many benefits of cleaning for your mental health.

Best You in '22: Start Small

By Nexus Family Healing on January 3, 2022
Our President and CEO Dr. Michelle K. Murray joined KSTP's Minnesota Live to talk about how families can keep it simple in the new year by setting small, specific, and intentional goals.

How Social Media Affects Teens and Their Mental Health

By Nexus Family Healing on November 1, 2021

Nexus Family Healing therapist and Clinical Director, Luke Spiegelhoff joined KSTP's Minnesota Live to talk about how social media affects our teens and their mental health. He shares what happens to the development of the adolescent brain and the need for interpersonal connection and acceptance. 

Mental Health Crisis Center to Open in Rochester on July 28

By Nexus Family Healing on July 21, 2021
Southeast Minnesota residents experiencing a mental health crisis will soon have another place to go for care.

New Crisis Center Aims to Fill Gap

By Nexus Family Healing on June 29, 2021
With facility expected to open in July, the Southeast Regional Crisis Center will provide immediate mental health services and support for residents of 10 counties in an effort to address growing needs and reduce pressure on regional inpatient system.

Nexus Family Healing Welcomes a Leader to Focus on Innovation

By Nexus Family Healing on May 18, 2021

Nexus Family Healing recently welcomed Mary Bear-Dukes to the organization’s senior executive leadership team where she will serve as Vice President of Information Technology (IT) and Quality.

Nexus-PATH Family Healing Acquires Residential Treatment Facility for Adolescents

By Nexus Family Healing on April 13, 2021
Nexus-PATH has announced that it has acquired Luther Hall, a psychiatric residential treatment facility for boys and girls ages 10-17 located in Fargo, ND. 

Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing Welcomes New Board Members

By Nexus Family Healing on February 16, 2021
Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing welcomes new board members who will assist in guiding the organization in the mission to strengthen families and stabilize mental health in the Baltimore and Maryland-Washington, DC area.

Nexus Family Healing Welcomes New Board Members

By Nexus Family Healing on February 16, 2021
Nexus Family Healing welcomes new board members who will assist in guiding the organization in the mission to strengthen families and stabilize mental health.

Nexus-PATH Family Healing Names New Executive Director

By Nexus Family Healing on January 20, 2021

After an extensive search, Nexus Family Healing announced Clete Winkelmann, M.S., as the Executive Director of its North Dakota foster care agency, Nexus-PATH Family Healing.

Nexus Family Healing Acquires Steps of Success Group Home for Girls

By Nexus Family Healing on January 7, 2021
Nexus Family Healing announced it has acquired Steps of Success, a group home for girls ages 12-18, located in Andover, MN.

New Executive Director Named for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center

By Nexus Family Healing on December 7, 2020
After an extensive search, Margaret Vimont, Vice President of Strategy and Service Development for Nexus Family Healing has announced that Nicole Mucheck has been named Executive Director of the new Southeast Regional Crisis Center in Rochester, MN, opening Spring of 2021.

Nexus-Kindred Family Healing Names New Executive Director

By Nexus Family Healing on November 25, 2020

After an extensive search, Nexus Family Healing announced Susan McPherson, MSW, as the Executive Director of its Minnesota foster care agency, Nexus-Kindred Family Healing.

Nexus-Kindred Family Healing Executive Director Retires

By Nexus Family Healing on November 24, 2020

George Hendrickson, Executive Director of Nexus-Kindred Family Healing, one of Minnesota’s largest private foster care/adoption organizations, will be retiring at the end of 2020.

Nexus-Onarga Family Healing Executive Director to Retire

By Nexus Family Healing on November 13, 2020
After 27 years with the majority of those serving as Executive Director, Dennis Wiley announces his plan for retirement from Nexus-Onarga Family Healing.

Nexus-PATH Family Healing Executive Director to Retire

By Nexus Family Healing on September 29, 2020

Nancy McKenzie, Executive Director for Nexus-PATH Family Healing will be retiring at the end of 2020. She leaves behind a legacy of positively impacting North Dakota youth in foster care and families and children suffering from mental health issues.

Nexus Board Member Makes a Difference during Pandemic

By Amy James on August 27, 2020

The current health crisis brought an urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE) to the masses. Linda Barnhart, a Nexus Family Healing board member and former nurse, saw this as an opportunity to make a difference in her community.

Nexus Family Healing launches Dear Dr. Michelle column to open door for mental health conversations

By Amy James on August 19, 2020
As families face an uncertain school year ahead and continue to feel isolated with their traditional means of support out of reach, Nexus Family Healing has introduced a free online resource for anyone seeking advice from a mental health professional. 

Nexus Family Healing selected as operations partner for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center

By Amy James on August 19, 2020
The Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) Executive Team recently cast a unanimous vote to select Nexus Family Healing as the operations partner for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center.

Nexus Family Healing to Host Its First Online Resiliency Camp for Teens

By Nexus Family Healing on July 29, 2020

The past few months have been challenging for everyone – especially our kids – due to major changes to their school and social structures. As we enter the fall school year, students of all ages are feeling the stress and anxiety of new uncertainties and protocols.

Jarrell J. McRae Joins Organization to Lead Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing

By Nexus Family Healing on June 4, 2020

Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit organization providing emotional, behavioral, and mental health services to children and families, has named Jarrell J. McRae as Executive Director of their Baltimore agency, Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing.

Nexus Adopts New Name to Better Reflect Strategic Direction

By Nexus Family Healing on March 26, 2020

Nexus, a national nonprofit organization that provides mental health services to youth and families, is changing its name to Nexus Family Healing. For more than 45 years, Nexus has focused on rebuilding lives, reconnecting families and restoring hope for youth and families suffering from mental, emotional and behavioral issues.

Nexus Names Louisa D'Atalia Executive Director of Community Mental Health Services

By Jen Van Zandt on January 30, 2020

Nexus Youth and Family Solutions, a national nonprofit organization providing emotional, behavioral and mental health services to youth and familie

New Executive Director Named for Mille Lacs Agency

By Jen Van Zandt on January 24, 2020

Onamia, MN – Mille Lacs Academy, a nonprofit organization providing emotional, behavioral and mental health services to youth and families,

Nexus Names New Leadership to Drive Innovation in Mental Health Services

By Nexus Family Healing on September 3, 2019

Nexus, a nonprofit organization providing mental health services to families, has hired Margaret Vimont as Vice President of Strategy and Service Development and Scott McGuire as Chief Financial Officer.

Family Adolescents and Children Therapy Services (FACTS) affiliates with Nexus

By Nexus Family Healing on July 2, 2019

Nexus and FACTS are excited to announce a new partnership that will expand and strengthen FACTS programming serving families and children throughout Minnesota.

Nexus Welcomes New Board Members

By Nexus Family Healing on May 30, 2019

Nexus, a national nonprofit based in Plymouth, MN, has welcomed several new board members to help continue the organization’s 45-year history of providing innovative programming and high-level mental health care to children and families.