Overcoming Barriers to Housing: Growing Our Reach in Anoka County
On July 27th, 2023, the Anoka County Board unanimously renewed its contract with Guild,...
Mental Health Challenges and Opportunities in the Mexican-American Community: A Q&A with Daniel Diaz
Stigma, shame and self-doubt are barriers many face in their mental health journey....
Understanding the Link: How Social Determinants of Health Affect Mental Health
We know that social determinants of health significantly influence mental health outcomes, affecting individuals in various aspects of their lives. Today, we’re exploring the interplay between social determinants and mental well-being, along with the work our teams are doing to better understand this critical connection.
The Healing Power of Art Therapy
The Guild Community Support Program (CSP) Member Center is a special and safe place for people on their journey toward mental health and personal growth. The Dakota County drop-in center provides individuals living with mental illness with access to a range of supportive services and features recreation, community, and connection with others.
Embracing Connection and Community for Mental Health: Introducing Our Community Support Program (CSP) Member Center
In the journey toward mental health and self-sufficiency, the role of recreation,...
Bash for Mental Health: Embracing Fun, Inclusivity, and Community Support
This year, Bash for Guild is back under a new name, Bash for Mental Health! Bash is a...
Jessica Docken Makes the World Better Place Through Planned Giving
In a world where corporate success and material gain can often feel at odds with making...
For Pride Month Let’s Talk About Mental Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community
As we know well at Guild, mental health is essential to overall well-being, affecting...
What Minnesota’s 2023 Legislative Session Meant for Housing, Mental Health and Guild
by Julie Bluhm This has been a wild legislative session! Tracking all the changes has...
How to Get Started in the Mental Health Field
by Amber Michel The mental health field is challenging and rewarding. Whether you're...
Behavioral Health Home: Where Clients Get Support Navigating Systems
Lately, we’ve been sharing a lot about our Crisis and Recovery Centers (CRC), where...
Leave Your Legacy
As a non-profit organization, we are honored by each person who chooses to leave a...
Tips for Managers on How to Support Employees Who Are Struggling with Mental Health
Did you know that one in five Americans will experience a mental illness this year? That...
Service-Inspired Art: Helping Hands Visualized at Guild Wabasha
Light and hope have arrived in our Wabasha location welcome area thanks to two renowned...
The Community Mental Health Pipeline Problem
As our CEO Julie Bluhm shared last year, Guild and other community-based mental health...
The Minnesota Legislative Session is Underway – Advocating for a Continuum of Care
By Julie Bluhm Our legislative priorities, year after year, are focused on building our...
10 Reasons to Thank a Social Worker
We celebrate Social Work Month every March to recognize the contributions and achievements of social workers across the United States—and especially ours right here at home! This month-long observance is an opportunity to honor the dedication and hard work of social workers who help individuals, families, and communities overcome life’s challenges.
Staff Spotlight: Blaire Butala
Given the nature of the work we do at Guild, people often think of our clinical staff...
A Day in the Life of an IRTS Participant
Recently, we published a blog, What is IRTS, anyway?, highlighting the importance of...
Empowering Leaders. Empowering Change.
At Guild, we value investments in our staff, including robust access to continuing...