When Izzy first began her journey at Nexus 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.

When Anna came to Nexus 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.

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.

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.

When Olivia entered foster care as a young child, her future felt uncertain. Separated from her biological family, she struggled to trust others and moved between homes. After receiving residential mental health care, Olivia found hope through Nexus Family Healing’s Independent Living Services in North Dakota.

When Maddison Hawes, a School Case Manager for Nexus Family Healing in Fargo, started meeting with families to provide mental health services in schools, she learned that many of her families were low-income and financially vulnerable.

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.

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.

From childhood, Tere Geckle’s life has been shaped by the power of kindness. Inspired by her father’s philanthropic spirit, Tere embraced giving back.

Sara and Mike Schneider’s dream of a complete family came true with the adoption of Luke and Bella, followed by the unexpected birth of Noah. From infancy, Luke showed unusual needs and destructive behaviors. Despite years of doctor visits and therapy, answers remained elusive until they contacted his birth mother when Luke was nine.

With three sons, Matthew and Ingrid weren’t planning to add anymore kids to their already busy family. But when Matthew’s biological nephew needed a forever home, Matthew and Ingrid found themselves in the position for a Kinship adoption.

Andrea Arens is a Special Education Teacher at Nexus Family Healings’ Safe Harbor School in Manteno, IL, teaching Functional Academics, or Independent Living Skills, to her students. Skills that would normally be taught by family, friends, or in a public school.