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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.

04/23/2026

It’s a beautiful day to get outside and experience nature. The ground is thawing out, the birds are starting to sing, and everything smells like green, growing things! Take the hand of the little one in your life and invite them into the outdoors with you for a few moments today.

April is Stress Awareness month, and what better way to ground yourself in the present and release some tension than to rest in the beauty of nature?

❔Did You Know?❔

🌱 Children who spend around 60 minutes a day in natural environments lower their risk of experiencing mental health issues by 50%!

🌱 Nature-based interventions have a positive effect on child resilience!

🌱 Children are 2.4 times more likely to experience “happy moments” in green, open spaces compared to commercial areas.

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9754067/

Today we’re celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and our incredible team members who keep Ellison Center running...
04/22/2026

Today we’re celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and our incredible team members who keep Ellison Center running every day.

Cathy and Nimo make it all happen! You are often the first voice families hear and the steady support that keeps both our clients and clinicians connected, informed, and cared for.

At Ellison Center, your role goes far beyond logistics - you help create a welcoming, organized, and compassionate environment where healing can begin. Your attention to detail, patience, and kindness make a lasting difference for the children and families we serve.

We are deeply grateful for all that you do, today and every day. Thank you for being the backbone of our work and an essential part of our mission.

We believe every child deserves a strong start and every family deserves access to care.Early mental health intervention...
04/22/2026

We believe every child deserves a strong start and every family deserves access to care.

Early mental health intervention can make a lifelong difference, but too many children and families in our community are ready for help and can’t access it due to cost or lack of insurance coverage. Mental health care shouldn’t be a luxury.

Your donation helps us provide essential services to those who would otherwise go without, making healing and support possible for more families.

Join us in investing in the littlest members of our community. Give through our website today.

go.ellisoncenter.org/make-a-gift

04/18/2026

A simple breathing exercise for children ⬇️

Imagine holding a dandelion, taking a few moments to describe the beautiful, fluffy flower with all of its seeds ready to fly away! Then, take slow, quiet breaths in through the nose and imagine smelling the flower. Then, breathe out slowly through the mouth, blowing on your imaginary dandelion and watching all of the seeds floating away on the wind! Repeat a few times, until the child is feeling more calm.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and here at Ellison Center we recognize that even the smallest child can experience stress or anxiety. As caregivers, we can provide a safe spot for them to learn tools for managing stress, which will help them as they grow!

Today we’re celebrating the incredible interns who bring energy, compassion, and dedication to our work every single day...
04/18/2026

Today we’re celebrating the incredible interns who bring energy, compassion, and dedication to our work every single day.

At Ellison Center, our interns play a vital role in supporting young children and their families during some of their most important developmental moments. From learning hands-on clinical skills to showing up with empathy and curiosity, they help us create a space where children can grow, heal, and thrive.

We are so grateful for your commitment to this field and to the families we serve. Your passion for early childhood mental health makes a lasting impact-far beyond what you may see day to day.

Interested in becoming an intern with us? We’d love to hear from you. Please contact our main office at 320-406-1600 or office@ellisoncenter.org.

Thank you for being part of our mission and for the difference you make!

We are incredibly grateful to the Medica Foundation for their generous $40,000 grant in support of Ellison Center.At Ell...
04/16/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Medica Foundation for their generous $40,000 grant in support of Ellison Center.

At Ellison Center, our mission is to empower young children and families through innovative approaches that nurture mental well-being and hope. This funding allows us to continue providing critical mental health services, caregiver support, and early intervention that strengthen families and build resilience across our community.

Unrestricted support like this is especially meaningful - it gives us the flexibility to respond to the evolving needs of the families we serve.
Thank you, Medica Foundation, for investing in the well-being of children and families and for helping us create lasting impact in Central Minnesota.

Medica Health Plans

This week, we recognize Black Maternal Health Week, a time to raise awareness, uplift voices, and advocate for equitable...
04/13/2026

This week, we recognize Black Maternal Health Week, a time to raise awareness, uplift voices, and advocate for equitable, compassionate care for black mothers and birthing individuals 🖤

Black maternal health matters. Systemic barriers and disparities continue to impact access to care, quality of support, and outcomes for black families. Acknowledging these challenges is an important step toward meaningful change.

At Ellison Center, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive space for all families. Through early childhood mental health services, family-centered care, and ongoing learning, we strive to support the emotional well-being of caregivers and their young children, because strong families are the foundation of healthy communities.

We stand in support, in listening, and in action.

We operate out of the belief that to help strengthen young children and their families, we must consider the needs of th...
04/09/2026

We operate out of the belief that to help strengthen young children and their families, we must consider the needs of the whole family. We are committed to meeting young children and their caregivers in their own communities, where they live, play, learn, and grow.

Raising children is important work which often presents unique challenges. Chaos at bedtimes or mealtimes. Tantrums, not...
04/06/2026

Raising children is important work which often presents unique challenges. Chaos at bedtimes or mealtimes. Tantrums, not listening, acting out. These are just some of the realities of caring for young children, and Ellison Center has resources to support caregivers through these challenges.

Our Caregiver Support Visits help families of young children build their "caregiving toolkit" through individualized support for each family. Families who participate will receive up to seven 45-50 minute visits between adult caregivers and a member of our team, FREE thanks to grant funding! These visits can happen in our office, virtually, or in your home (for families living in the St. Cloud metro area).

For more information about this Caregiver Support Program, and to see if it is a good fit for your needs, please contact our office at:
office@ellisoncenter.org
320-406-1600

Happy Easter from Ellison Center!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from Ellison Center!

April is Stress Awareness Month! Stress is natural and something that we all experience on some level in our lives. But ...
04/01/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month! Stress is natural and something that we all experience on some level in our lives. But too much stress can be damaging to our physical and mental well-being. Everyone is different, but here are some ways for adults and kids to manage stress. And always remember that it is okay to ask for help!

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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

https://go.ellisoncenter.org/make-a-gift

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