Wayside Recovery

07/23/2025

We are so proud of Courtney for sharing her recovery story! You can read Courtney's full story of healing in our July newsletter. Sign up before it hits inboxes: http://bit.ly/4nLW5WR

07/17/2025

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07/15/2025

Wayside Recovery is hiring! We are seeking an Outreach and Engagement Manager to join our dedicated team at Wayside Recovery Center. This role is vital in expanding our outreach efforts to connect with the community and promote our services. View position description here: http://bit.ly/4kHUkaq

07/10/2025

In May, MPR News host Angela Davis facilitated a panel discussion about barriers to mental and behavioral healthcare, including substance use treatment.

The panel featured Kimberly Spates, CEO of NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center
in North Minneapolis, Sue Aberholden, executive director for NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness - MN), and Jessica Gourneau, clinical director at the American Indian Family Center in St. Paul. Wayside applauds these devoted leaders and all their work in bringing needed mental health care and resources to our community. Thank you!

Listen to the discussion here: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/07/02/closing-the-gaps-in-mental-health-care
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/07/02/closing-the-gaps-in-mental-health-care

How do you respond when someone asks, “How are you doing?” MPR News host Angela Davis talk with the leaders of three agencies that address mental health needs. What’s holding people back from getting the help they need?

06/27/2025

We're ready for Twin Cities Pride Festival! Come out and visit us tomorrow and Sunday - we're booth #481 right next to the Loring dog park.

06/25/2025

Wayside Women's Treatment Center staff and clients had a great time last night at our Kick Off to Summer event. Many thanks to Proof Alliance for helping make this event possible. Special thanks also goes to the St. Louis Park, Minnesota Police Department for putting on a light and siren show for the kiddos - always a big hit! 😄

06/24/2025

We know how timely it is to start treatment. For clients entering Women's Treatment Center in St. Louis Park or Wayside's telehealth intensive outpatient program, we offer same day admission when calling our intake team before 10 am. If you or someone you know is seeking substance use treatment, call 651-242-5540 to talk to our compassionate intake team and get started.

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Wayside!

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of all enslaved African Americans in the United States. While the Emmanication Proclamation was issued on January 1 1863, it would be more than two years for the news to reach the enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas. On June 19, 1865, Major General Granger and his troops landed at Galveston, Texas where they announced and enforced President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19 every year, we honor and celebrate the day that all Black Americans became free, and we continue to fight for racial equality for all Black Americans.

06/17/2025

Wayside was honored to be chosen as the beneficiary of the Boston Scientific Cardiology's give back bingo event last night - and what an incredible night it was! We are amazed at the outpouring of support and generosity. The team at Boston Scientific raised $13,555, helping us advance our mission of breaking the cycle of addiction and trauma for women, children, and families. With each gift, more women will have access to recovery services, more children will be reunited with healthy mothers, and more families will be restored. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this night possible - we are so grateful.

06/06/2025

Wayside is excited to announce the hiring of our new Chief Clinical Officer, Heather Anderson. Heather joins the Wayside team with over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit behavioral health sector. Welcome, Heather!

05/18/2025

The term “mental health” is thrown around a lot these days – in some great ways and sometimes in misinformed ways. What myths have you heard? We’ll go first…

*Addiction is a choice. TRUTH: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Substance use and its effects are rarely, if ever, what an individual would have originally chosen. For example, substance use often co-occurs with other mental health conditions and self-medicating is a common coping strategy.

*Depression or anxiety is a choice. Just be happy. TRUTH: Many things – from brain chemistry, childhood trauma, learned thought patterns, socioeconomic factors, and physical health conditions – impact whether someone will have depression or anxiety.

What would you add? What misinformation do you want to correct?

05/09/2025

ICYMI: It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! At Wayside, we’re committed to addressing mental health and helping women, children, and families heal. How many of these mental health facts did you know?

*Addressing mental health concerns improves physical health. Better mental health is associated with less risk of certain conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.

*People who don't have a mental health condition may still face challenges to their mental health. Mental health literacy helps everyone.

*About 1 in 4 US adults have a mental health condition. About 1 in 20 US adults have a serious mental health condition that significantly interferes with daily life activities.

Mental health will look a little different for everyone. What is mental health to you?



(Source: CDC)