Roots Wellness Center

Roots Wellness Center Roots Wellness Center offers Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services to all MN

Roots Wellness Center began in 2013 as a grassroots, mental health, substance use and parenting organization focused on reducing community disparities within the field. We saw a need for in-home services to address the needs of individuals who have a difficult time making it to an office due to medical issues, mental health conditions, financial issues and/or lack of transportation. We build syste

mic advocacy into each service from an advocacy lens. We're a harm-reduction, trauma informed, culturally focused community-based organization that heals trauma at the somatic level. We intentionally and consciously serve our communities with marginalized identities. We serve the underserved and work hard to bring about social justice. The goal is to build a peaceful and just community throughout Minnesota. We attempt to match families with staff from the same culture. We provide safe supports and services throughout and after the process through, child and family skills and in-home therapy (individual, family, couples counseling), treatment support, holistic parenting and trauma-informed yoga. All services are tailored to the unique cultural needs of the family.

07/29/2025

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At Roots Wellness Center, accessibility is at the heart of what we do. We have *no-cost* therapy for those who are uninsured or underinsured (if co-pays or deductibles make care unaffordable).

Our anti-oppressive therapy model is unique, centering advocacy, somatic healing, holistic care, and culturally rooted approaches.
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Do you have court? Or, know of someone who has court coming up? We are not the county or the correctional system, we are...
07/29/2025

Do you have court? Or, know of someone who has court coming up? We are not the county or the correctional system, we are outside advocates and genuinely want to advocate and help people be successful and get out of the system. We are HERE!

We will also make connections for treatment, DAs, mental health services and court advocacy. Reach out to us 612-289-5656 or rwc-mn.com. We can set up free Lyft rides directly from jail for you, and help you get into treatment immediately, or access to housing supports and mental health services! We've got you!

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07/10/2025

Therapist Opportunity: Hennepin In-Home Recovery Pilot

Roots Wellness Center's In-Home Recovery Pilot is looking for a therapist to join one of its established teams. The current therapist will support the transition as they move into a new role, ensuring a warm handoff and strong continuity of care.

This pilot has been nearly three years in the making. Since launching, it has shown remarkable results—over 80% of families have been able to keep their infants safely at home while engaging in substance use recovery and meeting child protection requirements. At the heart of the work is a commitment to preserving family bonds and supporting long-term recovery in ways that are culturally responsive, attachment/relationship-based, and grounded in evidence.

You’ll be trained in Yale’s Family Based Recovery (FBR) model, a home-based approach that integrates substance use treatment, mental health care, and parenting support. You’ll work closely with an amazing team that is deeply passionate about family preservation, advocacy and dismantling barriers!

Apply at rwc-mn.com

07/03/2025

NAMI is devastated that Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which will leave millions without access to critical mental health care & support.

While we are disappointed, we are encouraged by our advocates, who contacted Congress more than 155,000 times and who haven't given up. NAMI will not give up either -- our fight will continue to & .

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44dSGIx

At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, c...
07/01/2025

At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, chronic social Injustice fuels the cycle of illness, addiction, and pain.

Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice, with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.

Summary:

Be a part of an innovative model that aims to transform the child welfare system, step by step, by bringing substance use treatment into the home, therefore also keeping the child in the home while parents work on their recovery, as opposed to removing a child from the family. A large focus of the day will consist of providing weekly therapy to families in their homes and/or virtually, focusing on the parent child relationship and substance use. This position belongs to a team of 4 therapists and 2 social workers and a clinical supervisor, all of whom will undergo intensive training in the Yale Family Based Recovery Model, weekly consultation, and ongoing clinical support. There is an on-call component to this position on a rotating basis. This work will require ongoing completion of diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and therapy for a small group of families participating in this new approach. This position will maintain compliance with agency, county and DHS requirements.

Apply here and for the full job description: https://rwc-mn.com/careers/

At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, c...
07/01/2025

At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, chronic social Injustice fuels the cycle of illness, addiction, and pain.

Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice, with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.

Summary:

The Children’s Day Treatment Mental Health Practitioner will facilitate group skills sessions, provide individual and family support, and implement treatment plans to support children’s emotional and behavioral development. This role is essential in helping children develop coping skills, improve social interactions, and succeed in home, school, and community settings.

Apply here and for the the full job description: https://rwc-mn.com/careers/

06/16/2025

Roots Wellness Center wants to take a moment to acknowledge the deep grief and shock we are collectively feeling after the brutal assassinations of Representative Melissa Hortman, her partner, and attempted assassination of Senator John Hoffman and his wife this past weekend. There are truly no words that can fully hold the weight of this tragedy. Minnesota has lost two fierce public servants—leaders who stood for justice and community—and their loss is devastating to our state and beyond.

As helpers, activists, and advocates, we often carry the heaviness of the world with us. We feel these losses not only because of who Rep Hortman was, but because of what they represented: hope, accountability, and a vision for a better future. It is okay to be heartbroken, angry, fearful, or numb. It’s okay to not be okay.

Please know that you are not alone in this. We are a community that believes in care and in collective healing. Take the time you need. Lean on one another. Reach out if you need support, or even just a moment of connection. And above all, be gentle with yourselves.

Please hold space this week to talk, grieve, check in, or just be in quiet community together. Reach out if we can help. We're here.

In grief and in solidarity,
RWC Team

06/13/2025

Happy Pride Month!

At RWC, we proudly stand with the LGBTQIA+ community—not just this month, but every day. Pride is a time to celebrate love, identity, courage, and the ongoing fight for equity and liberation. It’s also a time for reflection, honoring the resilience of those who have paved the way toward justice and visibility.

As a mission-driven organization rooted in social justice and collective healing, we remain deeply committed to serving and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. We know that mental health and substance use care must be inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed to truly meet the needs of the people we serve. That’s why we continue to create spaces where every person—regardless of their gender identity, sexuality, or lived experience—feels seen, valued, and supported.

Pride is both protest and celebration. It reminds us that liberation is ongoing and that allyship is an action. We commit to showing up for our LGBTQIA+ clients, colleagues, and community with compassion, advocacy, and unwavering love.

We recognize the pivotal role that Black trans women have played in the movement's history and honor their contributions and resilience going back to Stonewall.

06/13/2025

Exciting News from Rising Roots Children's Day Treatment at Roots Wellness Center!

Our Children’s Day Treatment Program is now available 5 days a week — Monday through Friday from 1–4 PM!

And — we're growing! A morning program is coming soon, also Monday through Friday, to offer even more support for families and kids on their healing journey from 8:30am-11:30am.

Stay tuned for the launch date — big things are coming at Rising Roots, a culturally focused day treatment program for mental health!

Do you have court? Or, know of someone who has court coming up? We are not the county or the correctional system, we are...
06/11/2025

Do you have court? Or, know of someone who has court coming up? We are not the county or the correctional system, we are outside advocates and genuinely want to advocate and help people be successful and get out of the system. We are HERE!!!! We will also make connections for treatment, DAs, mental health services and court advocacy. Reach out to us 612-289-5656 or rwc-mn.com. We can set up free Lyft rides directly from jail for you, and help you get into treatment immediately, or access to housing supports and mental health services! We've got you!!!

06/11/2025

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1916 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN
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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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Minnesota CarePartner began in 2013. We saw a need for in-home services to address the needs of individuals who have a difficult time making it to an office due to medical issues, mental health conditions, financial issues and/or lack of transportation. We felt it would be clinically beneficial to meet people in their natural environment and where they are most comfortable as a way to optimize goal achievement. Alternatively, we offer office therapy for those who prefer to receive services outside of their home. We intentionally and consciously serve various communities of color, sexual orientations, income levels and focus on marginalized populations. We serve the underserved and work hard to bring about social justice. The goal is to build a peaceful and just community throughout Minnesota. We attempt to match families with staff from the same culture. We partner with child protection agencies to provide safe supports and services throughout and after the process through supervised visitation, child and family skills and in-home therapy (individual, family, couples counseling). We tailor services to the unique cultural needs of the family.