When Marta first arrived at the Southeast Reginal Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, MN, she was distressed and scared. Marta endured horrific abuse at the hands of a family member who lived with her. Take a look at how SERCC helped Marta navigate her crisis and support her mental health.

A common misconception of teenagers in foster care is they did something bad or wrong to end up there, but many teens end up in foster care at no fault of their own. Just like any other age group, teens in foster care want a secure, loving family. There are several benefits of becoming a foster parent that are unique to this age group. 

When Izzy first began her journey at Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing, it wasn’t easy. Izzy was able to find not only a safe space to grow, but a community where she could interact with peers and staff in meaningful ways.

Caring for a loved one with severe and long-standing mental health issues can be challenging and emotionally draining—especially when traditional treatments fail to bring relief. Mental health is rarely straightforward. If you are navigating this terrain of seeking different solutions, here are a few practical steps to help you move forward.

When Anna came to Nexus-East Bethel Family Healing, she was experiencing suicidal ideations, unstable moods, aggressive outbursts, and a difficulty with relationships. Anna had exhausted other residential treatment programs. When Anna struggled to make progress, her family made the decision to move her. Take a look at how family therapy helped Anna and her family heal together.

We all go through hard times with stress being a normal, even positive part of daily life. But, what happens when the stress becomes too much for a person to handle? Recognizing when a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis is vital in getting them the proper care they need. Whether you’re experiencing it yourself or supporting someone else, knowing what a mental health crisis is, how to recognize one, and how to respond, can be life saving for yourself and your loved ones. 

As a parent, guardian, or caregiver, it’s crucial to understand the difference between discipline and abuse. Effective discipline teaches children right from wrong, but it's essential to recognize when discipline crosses the line into abuse, which can have lasting physical, emotional, and psychological effects on children. Learn ways to implement effective discipline into the home that is calm, consistent, and intentional, not humiliating or hurtful.

April recognizes National Stress Awareness Month. While stress is a common topic in the workplace, it is often overlooked in discussions around caregiving – whether that is for new parents, an adult caring for an elderly family member, or a professional in the caregiving field. If you are looking for ways to support a caregiver in your life, here are some actions you can take to help ease their stress and be an important resource for them.

Self-Harm can be a difficult subject to talk about, but it's important parents and caretakers are educated on what it is, signs to look for, and the difference between self-harm and suicidal ideation. 

Samantha lost her parental rights to her two oldest children because of her substance abuse. After her third child was born and placed in foster care, Samantha immediately checked herself into a 90-day treatment facility. Take a look at one mom's remarkable journey of reuniting with her family.