Community & Life Services - Pelican Rapids

01/04/2026

💙 Thank You for Supporting Community & Connection 💙

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Larry’s Supermarket, Lift Bridge Brewing Company, and Julie Sachs for their generosity and support of our recent Game Night.

Larry’s Supermarket and Lift Bridge Brewing Company generously donated beverages, mocktails, and water, helping create a welcoming and inclusive space for our community to gather.

A very special thank you to Julie Sachs for not only donating the popcorn machine and popcorn, but also for running it throughout the night. That extra care and presence added warmth, fun, and a true sense of hospitality that everyone felt and appreciated.

Because of your collective support, community members were able to come together for an evening filled with laughter, connection, and belonging. These moments matter. They strengthen relationships, reduce isolation, and remind people that they are seen and valued.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and your belief in community. Thank you for showing up in such meaningful ways. 🙏✨

— Community & Life Services

Larry's Super Market - Pelican Rapids
Lift Bridge Brewing Company
Julie Sachs

01/01/2026

📣 BIG NEWS from Community & Life Services!

We are excited to share that our Executive Director has published a new book:
Mental Fitness: Learning the Space Between Thought and Response

This book aligns beautifully with the heart of CLS, supporting individuals in healing, resilience, and recovery. It offers a compassionate, accessible approach to understanding emotional reactions, calming the nervous system, building self-trust, and finding clarity in moments that feel overwhelming.

If you or someone you know is navigating recovery, personal growth, or simply wants healthier ways to respond to life, we are proud to share this resource with you.

📖 Available now:
👉 https://a.co/d/ay0xIBm

At CLS, we believe healing is possible. We believe people are capable. And we believe in providing tools that empower hope, dignity, and wholeness. 💙

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12/22/2025

Leadership grounded in service changes everything.

Today I showed up in collaboration with DHS, advocating for rural communities and those navigating Substance Use Disorder and mental health challenges. Instead of competing or convincing, I positioned our organization as a partner and resource — a tool in the toolbox to support those who deserve compassionate, effective care.

When we lead with contribution, impact follows.

12/16/2025

Have you struggled with substance use and/or alcohol in the past, but found your way out of the darkness? Have you heard the calling to help bring others back into the light? Scan the QR code below to register with Bold North Recovery and Consulting and become a certified peer recovery specialist!

12/13/2025

Substances are often used for a reason — to sleep, to cope, to feel less, or sometimes to feel anything at all.
That doesn’t make someone broken. It makes them human.

Our work at Community & Life Services centers on helping people understand their patterns without judgment and expand their options beyond numbing.

We support people in strengthening skills, relationships, and self-trust — so relief doesn’t come at the cost of clarity, safety, or tomorrow.

Recovery is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
And learning how to choose what actually supports the life you want to live.

12/01/2025

Interested in becoming a peer recovery coach? We are looking to hire as well. Here at Community & Life Services, we have a minimum of 2 years being in recovery with no substance use. This training is also a pre-requisite to hire. Bold North Recovery and Consulting

11/26/2025

Game Night Update!
We’re moving the event to the
Pelican Rapids Library 25 W. Mill.

Bring your family, bring a game, or just come enjoy bingo, Uno, Monopoly, snacks, popcorn, and prizes.
We’ll also have fun mocktails for everyone to try!

Let’s relax, laugh, and enjoy some time together during this busy season.

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

❄️ Weather Update ❄️

CLS follows Pelican Rapids Schools for late starts & closures.
Because we serve multiple communities, please also follow your local school district’s weather updates.
Your safety comes first.
Reach out to your Specialist or office 218-863-2260 if you have questions.

11/23/2025

via FB Page Revive Your Roar. Applies to being clean from drugs & process addictions too.

11/22/2025

Something warm is simmering in Pelican Rapids tonight — and it’s not just the soup.
I get to take the mic for our Soup & Speaker Series at 119 N. Broadway, and I’m genuinely excited to share a little truth, a little storytelling, and a whole lot of heart from my journey as an international author and a woman in long-term recovery.

If you’ve been meaning to come to one… tonight’s a good night to follow that nudge.
See you there. 🥣✨