Grace•Grit•Growth Counseling

07/30/2026

The website link below will take you to an English and Spanish version of a flyer with local supports as families transition to the school year ❤️

📚 Back-to-school season is almost here! As you prepare backpacks and school supplies, don't forget to prepare for your family's mental well-being too.💙

Check out the Brookings Back-to-School Resource Flyer at https://brookingsunitedway.org/mentalhealthcoalition/ for local supports and resources to help make the school transition a little easier.

07/29/2026

“Because every child deserves the opportunity to thrive…”

07/15/2026

Brookings Park and Recreation is offering $5 Friday classes. A great hands-on activity and social opportunity while keeping the cost low. Check it out 👇👇👇

There is still time to register for these fun $5 Friday classes!

https://brookingsrec.activityreg.com/

07/11/2026

Body positivity can be coached… check out these tips 👇👇👇

07/09/2026

This encore episode is 100% worth the watch!

Join us for an encore episode of On Call with the Prairie Doc® as we dive into "Understanding Perimenopause: The Journey to Menopause."

Host Dr. Jill Kruse will be joined by Dr. Catherine Schiltz (OB/GYN, Avera), Dr. Lauren Wood Thum (Urology Specialists), and Dr. Annette Siewert (OB/GYN, Avera) for an insightful discussion on this important transition.

Tune in this Thursday, July 9, 2026, for health education you can rely on.

07/06/2026

More information about the free upcoming webinar provided by Midwest Street Medicine below 👇

Midwest Street Medicine will host “Alcohol: The Most Overlooked Substance in Behavioral Health,” a professional training focused on increasing awareness, improving early identification, and expanding evidence-based responses to alcohol use disorder.

The webinar will be presented by Dr. Shannon Emry and Dr. Melissa “Mo” Dittberner, co-founders of Midwest Street Medicine, who bring expertise in healthcare delivery, addiction, recovery, harm reduction, and working with vulnerable populations.

Although alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances, its impact on physical health, mental health, families, healthcare systems, and communities is often underestimated. This session will explore why alcohol deserves greater attention across behavioral health, medical, and justice settings.

Participants will learn about:

* The neurobiology of alcohol use disorder and its impact on the brain
* Early identification strategies that reduce long-term health and system burden
* Screening tools for primary care, behavioral health, and court settings
* Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (MAUD) and expanding treatment options
* The connection between alcohol use, sleep disruption, and relapse risk
* Brief interventions that reduce harm and support recovery

This training is designed for healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, court teams, peer specialists, community organizations, students, and anyone working with individuals impacted by substance use.

Through education, outreach, and systems collaboration, Midwest Street Medicine continues to advance compassionate, evidence-informed approaches that meet people where they are and create pathways to care and recovery.

*Date: July 14
*Time: 12:00 PM CST
*Location: Virtual
https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/yLEeVPdBSfmrohDsZJ0Aaw

Join Midwest Street Medicine as we challenge assumptions, reduce stigma, and rethink how communities respond to one of the most overlooked substances in behavioral health.

07/05/2026

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06/30/2026

Brooking’s area neighbors,
Please see some of the identified needs below from the Brookings area, Foster closet. I would be happy to take donations and get them to the crew that helps organize this! Please reach out with any questions if you are willing to donate or if you are someone in need of the support as well!

06/25/2026

Child Mind Institute has put together this summer suggestion list of supporting your children with ADHD. It walks through opportunities such as:

⏰Consistent structure and sleep routine
🍎Regular meals
💡Talking (preteaching) through new activities and/or experiences

And more! Check it out 👇👇👇

Long summer days can be challenging for kids with ADHD and their parents. Here are tips and strategies for making the most of your vacation.