Lost&Found

02/17/2026

🏀 Game Night. Real Impact. 💛

Looking for Friday night plans?

On February 20, the Sioux Falls Skyforce takes on the Valley Suns at 7:00 PM. When you grab your tickets through our link, $5 from every ticket supports Lost&Found’s mental health and su***de prevention work across our region.

It’s simple.
You go to the game.
You cheer.
You give back.

Fun night out ✔️
Support local impact ✔️
Easy way to make a difference ✔️

Join us at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center and turn your ticket into something bigger than basketball.

🎟️ Get yours here:
www.gofevo.com/event/Lostandfound25

02/12/2026

📢 Mental Health First Aid Training Update

We’re excited for our upcoming Mental Health First Aid training on February 16 and 17.

If you have registered but have not yet received instructions for accessing the course, please reach out to Lana at lloken@resilienttoday.org.

Our registration platform is currently experiencing a technical issue, and some confirmation emails were not sent as expected. We’re working to ensure everyone receives the information they need.

Thank you for your patience. We look forward to having you join us.

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference.

There’s still time to register for Lost&Found’s free, two-part virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid training and gain practical tools to help you recognize, understand, and respond when an adult may be experiencing a mental health challenge.

This training is open to educators, caregivers, professionals, and anyone who wants to feel more confident supporting others with care.

🗓 Feb 16 & 17 | 5:30–8:30 PM CT
💻 Virtual
📝 Registration required: https://zfrmz.com/yt1Po2KEeOfV8yXtW6QH

Please note: Participants must attend both sessions to receive certification.

02/11/2026

🧠 Mind Matters is happening TODAY at 3:30 PM CT

This month’s session, Building Resilience: Personal Development, focuses on understanding what resilience truly is and the traits that help people navigate challenges in healthy, sustainable ways.

During this virtual training, participants will:
✨ Reflect on their own resilience
✨ Explore how emotional intelligence and emotional regulation strengthen it
✨ Create a personal plan to continue building resilience beyond the session

Content is geared toward young adults, but anyone is welcome to attend.

If you’ve been meaning to prioritize your mental well-being, this is a great place to start.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/lf-mind-matters

02/10/2026

📊 Data or Drama

We’re launching Data or Drama, a new series presented by Cody Ingle, Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist at Lost&Found.

In this series, Cody will break down research articles, news stories, data points, and statistics to help distinguish what’s grounded in evidence from what’s driven by reaction or headlines. Topics will vary, but the focus remains the same: slowing down the conversation and adding context where it’s often missing.

Because understanding starts with data, not drama.

02/09/2026

🧠 Mind Matters: A Monthly Mental Health Series

Mind Matters is Lost&Found’s ongoing webinar series focused on mental health, personal growth, and practical tools you can actually use in everyday life.

Each month, we explore a different topic designed to support emotional well-being, build resilience, and make mental health feel more approachable and accessible for everyone.

✨ Free to attend
✨ Open to all
✨ Grounded, practical conversations
✨ Tools you can apply right away

Our next session takes place on Wednesday, February 11 at 3:30 PM CT and focuses on Building Resilience: Personal Development.

Whether you join one session or follow along each month, Mind Matters is here to support you in caring for your mental health and strengthening your inner toolkit.

🔗 Learn more and register: bit.ly/lf-mind-matters

02/07/2026

📣 OFFICE FURNITURE AVAILABLE

We still have office furniture available as we continue our transition to a fully remote model. The most up-to-date photos and pricing for available items can be viewed at the link below:

🔗 https://bit.ly/46llMGs

Items are in good used condition and available on a first-come basis.

📧 For questions or to schedule a time to view items in person, please email cjorgensen@resilienttoday.org

Check out this Facebook Post designed by Carrie Jorgensen.

02/07/2026

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference.

There’s still time to register for Lost&Found’s free, two-part virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid training and gain practical tools to help you recognize, understand, and respond when an adult may be experiencing a mental health challenge.

This training is open to educators, caregivers, professionals, and anyone who wants to feel more confident supporting others with care.

🗓 Feb 16 & 17 | 5:30–8:30 PM CT
💻 Virtual
📝 Registration required: https://zfrmz.com/yt1Po2KEeOfV8yXtW6QH

Please note: Participants must attend both sessions to receive certification.

02/02/2026

This Black History Month, we honor Paul Bertau Cornely, M.D., DrPH, a physician and public health leader whose work helped shape how we understand health, prevention, and equity in communities.

Dr. Cornely dedicated his career to improving public health systems and addressing the social and environmental factors that influence wellbeing. As a professor at Howard University and a leader in public health education, he emphasized prevention, access, and the importance of addressing health disparities at the community level. His work laid important groundwork for how we think about population health and mental well-being today.

At Lost&Found, we believe mental health is deeply connected to the systems and communities that surround us. This belief guides our work, including our involvement in the South Dakota Inclusive Care Collaborative, a multi-year effort focused on increasing the number of queer-affirming health and mental health providers across the state and raising awareness about the need for inclusive, affirming care.

This month, we recognize pioneers like Dr. Cornely, whose leadership reminds us that building healthier, more resilient communities requires intention, equity, and collective care.

01/29/2026

🌟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐆𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐙𝐢𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 🌟

We’re excited to spotlight Gesine Ziebarth, PhD, Lost&Found’s Research & Evaluation Manager, who has been part of our team for nearly five years.

In her role, Gesine works to bridge the gap between research and real-world implementation, both within Lost&Found and alongside external partners. From initiatives like the Campus Resilience Index to clear and thoughtful data visualizations, Gesine is passionate about making research and evaluation findings accessible and meaningful so stakeholders from all backgrounds can draw insights and put them into action.

Gesine grew up in Munich, Germany, and now lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cats, caring for her plants, and watching what her teenage daughter affectionately calls “sad women shows.” 📺🐱🌿

We’re grateful for Gesine’s expertise, thoughtfulness, and dedication to ensuring our work is informed, impactful, and grounded in evidence. Help us show her some appreciation! 💙✨

01/28/2026

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference.

Join Lost&Found for a free, two-part virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid training and learn how to recognize, understand, and respond when an adult may be experiencing a mental health challenge.

This training is designed for educators, caregivers, professionals, and anyone who wants practical tools to support others with confidence and care.

🗓 Feb 16 & 17 | 5:30–8:30 PM CT
💻 Virtual
📝 Registration required: https://zfrmz.com/yt1Po2KEeOfV8yXtW6QH

Participants must attend both sessions to receive certification.

01/26/2026

We are holding space for the University of Minnesota community and for all of our students and campus partners who are carrying the weight of this moment.

Lost&Found partners closely with campus communities, including the University of Minnesota, and we want our students to know that you are not alone. This has been a heavy and unsettling time, and it is okay if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure.

We encourage you to lean on the resources available on your campus and the people you trust most. If you are unsure where to turn or have questions about support options available to you, our team is here to help connect you. And if you simply need someone to listen, Lost&Found is here for that too.

We know this moment is affecting students across many campuses, including international students who may be feeling added stress or uncertainty. Please be gentle with yourselves, prioritize care, and return to the resilience skills and supports that help ground you.

Our community is built on connection, care, and showing up for one another. We are here to support you and help you find the resources you need.

The University of Minnesota mourns the tragic loss of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 2011 graduate of the University’s College of Liberal Arts. During this time we lean on our shared values of inclusion, community, belonging and safety. We ask for care for one another and a commitment to seek understanding and healing. https://president.umn.edu/events-minnesota

01/24/2026

As Lost&Found transitions to a fully remote model to better serve communities across South Dakota and the region, we’re selling our office furniture and passing these items along to new homes.

We’re happy to sell everything as a full set for an easy office refresh, or items can be purchased individually. Prices are listed on the photos and in the Marketplace listing.

🪑 Available items include:
• Motorized standing desks
• White storage cabinets with orange cushion tops
• Brown storage cabinets with fabric tops
• Orange desk chairs
• Blue conference room chairs
• 8-foot conference table
• L-shaped brown desk
• Gray metal supply cabinet
• White wood and white metal cabinets
• White chairs with a side table
• Café stools and café table
• Bar-height table with outlets
• Cabinet with 8 cubbies
• Mounted white cabinets with sliding doors (3 available)
• Gray workstation backboards (6 available)
• Sound-reducing panels and workstation separators
• Office cubicle
• Double L-shaped desk (not yet pictured)
• Double desk with bench storage (not yet pictured)

✨ All items are in good used condition and are a great fit for home offices, small businesses, or shared workspaces.

🔗 View the full listing here:
https://bit.ly/46c3My5

📧 For questions or to schedule a time to view items, please email cjorgensen@resilienttoday.org.