Live Well Winona

08/02/2025

07/29/2025

We will be there!

Block party season is back — and we’re bringing the fun to YOU! 🎉

Join Engage Winona and community partners at Maplewood Townhomes on Tuesday, August 5, from 4–6 p.m. for an afternoon of totally free family fun!

🎈 FREE DINNER & fun ways to connect with neighbors and build community!

Whether you’ve lived in Winona forever or just moved in, this is your chance to meet people, make memories, and celebrate what makes our community strong.

A huge shoutout to our sponsors, , Eagles Club #1243, the Winona Rotary Club, and the City of Winona!

📍 Maplewood Townhomes. August 5. 4–6 p.m.

You can learn more about the event and the community block party series at https://www.engagewinona.org/community-block-parties

Maplewood Block Party!

07/24/2025

Educators, you shape how students show up in the world. Help your students thrive with tools that address trauma, classroom mental health check-ins, and free resources like NAMI Ending the Silence.

Find what you need to build safe, supportive classrooms at nami.org/BackToSchool.

07/19/2025

Hey Dad—Whether you’re prepping for your first baby or already deep in diaper duty, come hang with other dads at our new group. Real talk. Real support. Zero pressure. You’ll give it a solid dad thumbs up. �

-First meet-up: July 29
-Free, no sign-up
-Bring your little one
-Food available until 6:30 p.m.
-Lakeside Café, Winona Health, 1st floor
-Led by Todd Connaughty, LPCC, LADC

Click the link for more information: https://bit.ly/4lKPaez

07/14/2025

🧠 FREE Community Event: Supporting Your Anxious Child
Presented by Gray Matters Therapy

Is your child struggling with worry, overwhelm, or anxious thoughts? You’re not alone—and there are tools that can help.

Join us for a free evening event designed to equip parents, caregivers, and educators with practical strategies to support children and teens who experience anxiety.

📅 Wednesday, July 30
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM presentation | Q&A to follow
📍 Hosted by Gray Matters Therapy
💛 Open to the community—no cost to attend!

You'll learn:
✔️ What’s really behind anxiety in children and teens
✔️ Step-by-step ways to bring more calm into your home
✔️ Phrases, tools & routines you can use right away

👉 Reserve your spot:
https://graymatterstherapymn.com/event/free-community-event-supporting-your-anxious-child/

Let’s support our kids—together. 💛

07/13/2025

Did you know that the East End Recreation Center has a Care Closet that you can donate items to or use to access items to meet basic needs?

The Care Closet at the East Recreation Center could use a little restocking for summer! The Care Closet has personal care, food and school supply items available for community members as needed.

Current high need items include microwaveable rice or noodle sides, jelly, peanut butter, toilet paper, paper plates, paper towels, deodorant, razors, shampoo and conditioner.

Items can be dropped off at the East Recreation Center Monday-Friday from 8am-7pm. Questions can be directed to Recreation Coordinator Ali at amayer@winonamn.gov or (507) 429-5819

07/03/2025

Congratulations!

Recently, caregivers from Winona Health attended the Minnesota Rural Health Association Conference, where Jackie Henderson, manager of the Winona Community HUB, was recognized as an Emerging Rural Health Leader—a well-deserved honor that reflects her passion for connecting people to care and resources.

Vanessa Southworth, our Community Wellbeing Director, also shared her expertise in a presentation with the Minnesota Department of Health on “The CHW Role in Statewide Health Equity: Implementation and Funding Models in Rural Areas.”

Their leadership and dedication are making a meaningful impact not just here in Winona but across rural Minnesota. We’re proud to be part of the movement to build stronger, healthier communities, together.

07/01/2025

July is 💙

At AFSP, we know that minority mental health matters. It's critical that we consider the unique mental health factors that impact historically marginalized and underserved racial and ethnic groups — it can be lifesaving.

For mental health resources for marginalized communities, visit afsp.org/mental-health-resources-for-marginalized-communities/

06/12/2025

Check out these statistics on LGBTQ+ youth and mental health or learn more at The Trevor Project.

24/7 Crisis Hotline
A free, confidential hotline for LGBTQ+ youth through age 24.
Phone - 1-866-488-7386
Text - 'START' to 678-678
Chat - www.thetrevorproject.org

Online Peer Support Community
TrevorSpace - www.thetrevorproject.org/visit-trevorspace/

06/05/2025

Today is World Environment Day!

Taking time to be in nature can help improve mental health and leave you feeling more relaxed.

Treat yourself to some time outside today!

06/04/2025

Taking care of your mental health in an important part of overall wellness. An important part of this is getting professional help if you need it.

Our free MNsure Navigator can help you apply for medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, and public health plans and connect you to free mental health resources in the meantime.