A Safe Place
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.Read More
From Challenges to Triumph
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.Read More
Family Healing: An Openness to Change
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.Read More
Turning Pain into Purpose
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.Read More
Mentoring and Changing Lives
When Denver Ritz-Vorwald relocated to Austin, Minnesota, for his role at Hormel Foods, he felt something was missing. Previously, he had led a nonprofit youth leadership institute in Des Moines, Iowa, which contracted with over 30 public and private high schools. Denver has a deep passion for mentoring and nurturing untapped potential, particularly among teenagers. For over two years now, Denver has volunteered weekly (or more) on campus, becoming a dedicated volunteer for the Nexus-Gerard youth and a treasured asset to the team.Read More
From Uncertainty to Independence
When Olivia entered foster care as a young child, she faced a future filled with uncertainty. Separated from her biological family, she struggled to trust others and found herself moving between different homes. After receiving mental health support through a residential facility, Olivia found hope through Nexus-PATH Family Healing’s Independent Living Services in North Dakota.Read More
Providing Dignity and Worth
When Maddison Hawes, a School Case Manager for Nexus-PATH Family Healing, started meeting with families to provide mental health services in schools, she learned that many of her families were low-income and financially vulnerable. Nexus-PATH saw a need and decided to fill it. They decided to start a food pantry for their families, directly in their offices, converting an available small office space into a pantry.Read More
Embracing the Journey
Arriving with doubts and a heavy heart, Graydon embarked on a transformative journey at Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing’s residential treatment program. His story reflects the power of resilience, growth, and the impact of compassionate support.Read More
A Holiday to Remember
Last holiday season held special meaning for Josh, a vibrant young man whose life has been shaped by the challenges of his past. Josh finds stability and support from his grandparents in Missouri. This bond is a crucial part of his journey, offering him a sense of belonging and support.Read More
Turning Anger into Positive Potential
Timothy has a troubled past. His family often faced housing insecurity and instability, and his father absent from his upbringing. On top of it all, Timothy was a victim of physical and sexual abuse. As a result of not knowing how to cope with all of these challenges and emotions, Timothy turned to violence to process his anger and hurt.Read More