Common Ground

10/15/2026

🎃 Pumpkins, Positivity, and Progress at Common Ground! 🎨✨

Our outpatient treatment groups in Rochester recently traded in their notebooks for paintbrushes and pumpkins! While it looked like a standard fall celebration, this creative activity serves as a powerful, evidence-based tool for substance use and mental health recovery.

Here is why expressive art activities like pumpkin painting are so healthy for the recovery journey:

• 🧠 Mindfulness & Grounding: Focusing on the strokes of a paintbrush helps clients stay anchored in the present moment, breaking the cycle of anxious thoughts or cravings.

• 🌿 Healthy Stress Relief: Art therapy activates the brain's reward system, lowering cortisol (stress hormone) levels and naturally boosting your mood.

• 💬 Emotional Expression: Sometimes, words aren't enough. Painting allows our clients to safely process and express complex emotions, triumphs, and vulnerabilities through color and design.

• 🤝 Building Community: Recovery thrives in connection. Working alongside peers in a fun, relaxed environment strengthens sober social bonds and combats isolation.

We are so proud of the beautiful, unique masterpieces our group created—each one a reflection of the unique and resilient journey of its artist! 💛

👉 Are you or a loved one looking for a supportive community to navigate recovery? Learn more about our adult and adolescent outpatient programs by visiting the Common Ground page or reaching out to our team today. Let’s heal together.

Commongroundmn.org (507)281-0023

10/03/2026

💙 We are out at Soldiers Memorial Field today for the 2026 Rochester Out of the Darkness Walk! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

At Common Ground, we know that mental health and substance use recovery go hand-in-hand. Our staff is incredibly proud to walk alongside our amazing community today to honor those we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, and bring su***de prevention into the light.

If you are down here at the walk, please come find us, say hello, and grab some resources! Remember: you are never alone, and your story matters. ✨

🔗 Learn more about our mission and local recovery services: commongroundmn.org

10/01/2026

🎉 Exciting news! We’re thrilled to present the Goodhue Health Hub: A Youth-Led Podcast Series.

This is a community collaboration between youth, RiseUp Partnership, and a local pediatrician, with the participation of community partners like HOPE Coalition, Goodhue County Health & Human Services, Common Ground, Mayo Clinic Health System, and other local health experts.

🎙 To listen, search “Goodhue Health Hub” on Spotify or visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/033V6dx61w01p6MZZfF8Tj?si=v7BVyuIjTlKq1wgk8T4rGg&utm_source=copy-link

Let us know what you think!

08/13/2026

Learn about our treatment approach:

At Common Ground, we believe that every person has the right to recovery. No matter where you’ve been in the depths of addiction, we believe there is hope for the future.

Person-Centered
Our services are based on the belief that each individual has unique goals, needs and reasons for seeking help. Here, “Meeting you where you are" is more than a tagline. It’s the way we work in every interaction with our clients, no matter what. Each staff member is committed to helping you reach your unique goals, while treating every person with respect and dignity throughout the treatment process.

Evidence-Based
Our treatment programs are designed to help you recover, no matter where you fall on the continuum of care. Whether you’re in need of educational programming for substance abuse, or long-term substance use disorder recovery, we use evidence-based programming to help you reach your goals. Each program is rooted in evidence-based practices, using research-supported curriculums in our outpatient treatment programs.

Holistic
We believe in a whole-person approach to recovery. From your chemical use assessment to developing a treatment plan, our staff will consider your physical, spiritual and mental health along the way. We want you to be your healthiest, happiest self and will work with you to develop specific goals that help you achieve what you want in recovery and in life.

http://commongroundmn.org/our-approach

07/17/2026

If you're looking for a recovery-friendly activity this Saturday, consider joining Doc's Recovery House:

**Recovery Rendezvous 2026:** Join the local community in Lanesboro for an afternoon of fellowship, music, food, raffles, and co****le—a perfect way to connect with others in a supportive environment.

Join us tomorrow in Lanesboro for one of our favorite events of the year! Recovery Rendezvous 2026 is an afternoon of fellowship, music, food, raffles, co****le and FUN in the park.

Bring your family and friends for a fun day in the sun. See you tomorrow - kicking off at noon! 😊

06/18/2026

Common Ground is launching a new Adolescent Outpatient Treatment Group to help teens navigate recovery and mental wellness.

Details
Program Start Date: Monday, July 6th
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 111 Hill Street Red Wing

Who this helps
Teens 13-18 needing structured substance use support.
Adolescents balancing school with recovery.
Youth requiring peer connection and professional guidance.

This program will offer a vital service to the community by providing accessible and specialized care for young people facing substance use disorders. The outpatient format allows for flexibility and support within the local environment. Early intervention and skill development are key to long-term recovery and well-being.

Please call us at 507-281-0023 to refer a client, ask questions, or complete an intake.

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, Common Ground is incredibly proud to honor our service members and their families!

We are thrilled to announce that CEO Mattea McGuire has been recognized by the MN ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) as a Patriotic Employer. This distinction reflects Mattea’s unwavering commitment to supporting our National Guard and Reserve employees.

We salute those who died for our country. Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Learn more about our mission at Commongroundmn.org.

05/01/2026

📢 BIG NEWS FOR RED WING! 📢
We are thrilled to announce that our Red Wing location is officially licensed to provide Adolescent Services for ages 13-18!

🌟 Our expanded offerings now include:
Individual Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Group Therapy
Care Coordination
Comprehensive Assessments

We are incredibly excited to deepen our commitment to the Goodhue and surrounding communities. By extending these vital supports to younger generations and their families, we aim to build a more resilient and connected community together.
Stay tuned! Look for updates this summer regarding when our first adolescent group will officially begin. ☀️

04/23/2026

Common Ground is dedicated to offering vital support and resources, including immediate room openings for safe housing and outpatient treatment in Winona.

For more information or to apply, please visit commongroundmn.org/sober-living or send us a message.

04/06/2026

Please join us in celebrating two incredible team members who recently reached a major professional milestone! 🏆A huge congratulations to Hannah M. (Rochester) and Michael D. (Red Wing) for passing their LADC board exams!✨Your hard work, dedication to your clients, and commitment to excellence make us so proud to have you on our team. We can’t wait to see the continued impact you’ll make in our communities.

Drop a "Congratulations" in the comments to help us celebrate their success!

👇🙌

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