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When young children and their families are facing challenges, we nurture hope and joy and provide support to strengthen families, while enriching our surrounding communities, through responsive and innovative programs in a safe and secure environment.

01/19/2026

In observance of MLK Day, Ellison Center is closed today as we take time to reflect on Dr. King’s powerful work advocating for justice, equity, and dignity for all.

His vision of compassion, understanding, and community continues to inspire the work we do every day — supporting children and families with care that is inclusive, trauma-informed, and rooted in humanity.

As Dr. King reminded us, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”

We remain committed to serving every family with respect, empathy, and hope.

We will reopen tomorrow and look forward to continuing this important work together!

01/16/2026

🎶 Happening TOMORROW! 🎶

There’s still time to join us for a special Singer/Songwriter Benefit Concert with Steve Goldstein — happening tomorrow night at 7:00 PM at the St. Cloud Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (or online via Zoom).

This intimate evening of live music celebrates care, connection, and community — with all proceeds supporting the important work of the Ellison Center. 💙

✨ Tickets are pay-what-you-can
🎟 Available on Eventbrite (in-person + Zoom options)

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend your Friday night, this is it.
Grab your ticket today and join us tomorrow!

To attend in person at the Fellowship:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/care-community-concert-tickets-1977772012329

To attend Online via Zoom:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/care-community-concert-tickets-1977780080461

01/11/2026

Join us for a special Singer/Songwriter Benefit Concert featuring Steve Goldstein, presented by the St. Cloud Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

🗓 Saturday, January 17
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 In-person or online via Zoom

This meaningful night of live music is more than a concert, all proceeds directly support the work of the Ellison Center, helping strengthen families and caregivers in our community. 💙

✨ Tickets are pay-what-you-can
🎟 Available on Eventbrite (separate links for in-person and Zoom — check the comments below!)

Whether you join us in the room or from home, your presence makes a difference.
Save your spot today and help turn music into impact.

12/25/2025

The holidays can hold so many different emotions — joy, anticipation, tenderness, grief, and everything in between. 💙
Wherever you find yourself this season, we hope you feel supported, cared for, and surrounded by people who see you and value you.

Thank you for being part of the Ellison Center community. Your commitment to nurturing connection, supporting families, and uplifting mental health makes a lasting difference every single day.

From all of us at Ellison Center, we’re wishing you warmth, peace, and moments of deep rest this Christmas and in the year ahead!

12/23/2025

Mental health shapes every part of our lives — how we think, how we feel, how we connect, and how we move through challenges. Yet for many, prioritizing mental well-being has never been something we were taught or encouraged to do.

The truth is: caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health.
It’s not something to fit in “if there’s time.”
It’s foundational to a life filled with connection, purpose, and possibility.

When we commit to caring for our inner world — through support, community, rest, boundaries, and healing — we create space to grow into healthier versions of ourselves. And when we model that care, the children watching us learn that tending to their emotional well-being matters too.

12/21/2025

Sometimes the words “I’m fine” are not a sign of strength — they’re a quiet shield.
A way of holding everything together when the weight feels too heavy to name out loud.

Many people learned early in life that their feelings were “too much,” or that asking for help was a burden. So they learned to stay silent. To smile through pain. To protect others instead of themselves.

If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” while your heart was breaking — you’re not alone.

Your emotions are valid. Your struggle is real. And you deserve a space where you don’t have to pretend.

12/20/2025

Looking for a thoughtful, supportive space to reflect, learn, and connect this winter? Our no-guilt virtual book clubs are designed for caregivers and professionals who want to grow together — without pressure to be “caught up.”

We’ll gather weekly to explore powerful, relationship-centered reads that support emotional understanding, regulation, and compassion — for ourselves and the children we care for. 💛

🗓 Multiple dates & times available
💻 Fully virtual
⏱ 45-minute weekly discussions
💙 Scholarships available

Scan the QR code to learn more and find the group that fits your schedule. We’d love to have you join us!

12/19/2025

For children, play is more than entertainment — it’s their language, their laboratory, and one of the most powerful tools they have to make sense of the world.

Through play, children learn how to express feelings, solve problems, take turns, try again after frustration, and build relationships that feel safe and joyful. Play gives them space to explore who they are and who they’re becoming — without pressure, rules, or expectations.

When adults join them with curiosity rather than instruction, something meaningful happens: connection deepens, confidence grows, and emotional resilience begins to take shape.

So the next time a child invites you to play — even for a few minutes — know that it isn’t just playtime.

It’s brain-building. It’s heart-building. It’s relationship-building.

And those moments matter more than we realize.

12/17/2025

If today is one of those days, please hear this:
You are not weak. You are not failing. You are human.

Healing is built in small moments — choosing to breathe, choosing to stay, choosing to reach out, choosing to believe that things can soften with time. Progress doesn’t always look like big leaps forward; sometimes it looks like surviving the day in front of you.

You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to slow down.
You’re allowed to begin again — as many times as you need.

You don’t have to carry everything alone. There is space for all that you’re feeling, and there are people who want to hold it with you.

12/15/2025

Every child deserves to grow in a world where their feelings are heard, their imagination is encouraged, and their emotional needs are met with patience and care. 🌿

When we invest in children’s mental health early, we’re not just supporting them in the moment — we’re building the foundation for confidence, resilience, healthy relationships, and a strong sense of self that lasts a lifetime.

Children learn emotional wellbeing through the safe adults around them: the ones who slow down, who listen, who notice, who teach by example rather than perfection. One caring relationship can change the course of a child’s life — and many of you are already that person.

Your presence matters. Your connection matters. Your support matters.
Together, we can raise a generation that feels seen, supported, and capable of navigating big emotions with courage and compassion. 💙

💬 What’s one way you help your child feel understood and supported?

Share down in the comments — you might inspire someone today!

12/13/2025

Support is something we all need — yet many of us struggle to ask for it or offer it in the ways that matter most.
Real support isn’t about fixing, advising, or rushing someone to feel better. It’s about showing up with presence, patience, and empathy. 💙

When we slow down enough to truly listen, acknowledge someone’s experience, and walk alongside them instead of ahead of them, we create connection and safety. We remind each other that we don’t have to carry heavy things alone.

Community care isn’t loud or dramatic — it’s built in the quiet moments:
a message checking in,
a hug that lingers,
a pause before responding,
a reminder that asking for help is brave.

We heal better together.
And the way we support each other shapes the environments our children grow up in — teaching them that compassion, empathy, and boundaries matter.

12/11/2025

Choosing your peace is powerful.
Saying no without guilt is healing.
Protecting your energy is necessary.
The right people won’t punish you for having boundaries.

Address

600 25th Avenue S Suite 102
Saint Cloud, MN
56301

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13204061600

Website

http://www.ellisoncenter.org/

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