Northland Counseling Center I-Falls

09/25/2026

Plan your fit!

September is Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month, and as the month comes to a close, we’re wearing purple and teal to help keep the conversation going.

💜 Purple represents su***de prevention and awareness.

🩵 Teal represents mental health awareness.

Together, these colors are a reminder that mental health matters, awareness matters, and reaching out matters.

Tomorrow, we’re encouraging our staff and community to wear purple, teal or both to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and show support for those who may be struggling.

Let’s keep looking out for one another, not just in September, but all year long.

09/14/2026

Position: Part time, 6-8 hours per week, Registered Nurse
Reports to: Unit Coordinator
Salary: Starting at $34/hour
Typical Shift: Flexible and chosen by employee; daytime, evening, or weekend shifts. No On-Call.

This position serves as the Registered Nurse at Valley Pine Center in the Residential Crisis Stabilization and Intensive Residential Treatment Services programs at Northland Counseling Center in International Falls, MN. Valley Pine Center provides short-term, residential crisis stabilization services for up to 5 adults experiencing mental health crisis and longer-term intensive residential treatment.

Required
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota
• Pass a background check
• Valid MN driver’s license

Position Responsibilities
• Follow agency confidentiality and privacy policies.
• Respectfully communicate and interact with clients and staff.
• Comply with agency’s Policies & Procedures and update in accordance with relevant Minnesota Statutes when appropriate.
• Coordinate with Crisis Response Team Director and staff, other Northland Counseling staff, and outside agencies when needed.
• Timely completion of necessary paperwork.
• Monitor supply of prescribed medications for each client.
• Complete all required training and ensure staff completion of required trainings.
• Participate in staff meetings as required.
• Maintain all Board of Nursing licensing standards and requirements.
• Complete medication administration training with VPC employees when needed.
• Report all adverse incidents and medication errors.
• Identify outdated or unused medications for destruction.
• Other duties as needed.

Please send resume and letter of interest to [email protected]. Northland Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

09/11/2026

Today we remember 9/11.

On this day, we honor the lives lost, the survivors, the families forever changed, and the countless first responders and helpers who showed immense courage. For those who lived through it, the memories can feel vivid and heavy. For younger generations, 9/11 may only be something they learn about in school or books, but the impact continues to ripple through communities and history.

Grief, remembrance, and resilience can all coexist. It’s okay if today brings up strong emotions, even years later. Give yourself space to feel. Whether through quiet reflection, sharing stories, or practicing grounding techniques like mindful breathing, honoring your emotions is part of healing. If today feels overwhelming, reach out to someone you trust or take a break from media coverage to protect your mental well-being.💚

09/10/2026

💜 Su***de Prevention Day

Today is a reminder that you matter, your story matters, and you don’t have to face difficult moments alone.

Su***de prevention starts with connection. It can be as simple as checking in with someone, listening without judgment, or letting a person know that support is available.

If you’re struggling, you don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to reach out. Talking with someone can be the first step toward feeling a little less alone.

Here are a few ways we can all help:

💜Check in on someone you care about.
💜Listen with compassion and without judgment.
💜Take changes in someone’s mood or behavior seriously.
💜Encourage professional support when someone is struggling.
💜Remember that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Need support? Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. Our Mobile Crisis Response Team is available even on holidays, weekends, and overnights. You can also reach out to a trusted person, mental health professional, or give us a call at 218-283-3406.

You are not a burden. You are not alone. There is help, and there is hope. 💜

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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Labor Day reminds us that rest is not a reward, but a necessity. Our work, paid or unpaid, physical or emotional, takes energy. Taking time to pause and refill our cup protects our mental health and prevents burnout.

In honor of Labor Day, our office will be closed today as our team takes time to rest and recharge. We’ll reopen tomorrow and look forward to connecting with you then. If you need immediate support, please contact our crisis team at 988.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful day, you deserve it!

09/04/2026

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🩵💜Wear teal and purple tomorrow 🩵💜

September is Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month.

Throughout September, Senior Life Solutions at Rainy Lake Medical Center is encouraging our staff and community to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and remind those around us that mental health matters.

Senior Life Solutions provides support for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges often associated with aging.

Anyone can make a referral, including family members, friends, healthcare providers or individuals seeking support for themselves.

To learn more about Senior Life Solutions or make a referral, call 218-283-7782.

And if you see our staff wearing teal & purple on Fridays this month, now you’ll know why. Join us!

09/01/2026

The school year has officially begun, at least for some. This time of year can be as stressful as it is exciting. Be mindful that as students return to the school routine, it may take a week or two for kids and families to fully adjust. It's okay, give your kids and yourselves a little bit of grace as everyone gets used to the new routine. If things don't settle down and you're concerned about your little ones, we are here.

Gentle reminder, our Crisis Response Team does work with kids as well if needed.

08/27/2026

Had a lot of fun at the High School and Elementary School last night!

08/24/2026

It's Employee Appreciation Week at Northland!

The week where we have silly dress up days, fun little games, and we cap the week off with a picnic. International Falls will be hosting our office picnic on Thursday, August 27th. We will be closing our main office so our staff can celebrate and take a couple hours to relax from 11am-1:00pm. Our Crisis Response Team will still be available during this time.

If you have a 1pm appointment, please sit tight and know that we will unlock the door a few minutes before 1pm.

If you see any of our staff this week, be sure to give them an extra "thank you," we couldn't do it without them💚