Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center

08/17/2026

Navigating Grief: Group Therapy for Adults

Grief can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. ❤️

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is planning to begin a 12-week Navigating Grief group for adults on September 1. This group will provide support, resources and connection for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Together, participants will have an opportunity to make space for their grief, build connections and discover new sources of resilience while moving forward.

📅 Beginning September 1
🗓️ Tuesdays | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 HVMHC Winona Clinic
420 E. Sarnia Street, Winona

The group is open to adults 18+ who are grieving the death of a loved one. An intake process is required.

Interested or have questions? Contact Lizzie at [email protected] or (507) 454-4341.

You don't have to go through grief alone. Support is available. 💙

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Get all the details to this FREE community event including the full schedule here: https://www.hvmhc.org/bringing-light-into-darkness-2026/

08/17/2026

Join us at the Winona PSN on Mondays for Healthy Lifestyles with Vicky and Ami!

08/16/2026

🎒✏️ Help Local Students Start the School Year Ready to Learn! 📚🍎

Throughout the month of August, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is collecting school supplies as part of our Monthly Giveback Program.

At HVMHC, giving back to the communities we serve is one of our core values. We are proud to support the communities that support us, and together we can help ensure local students have the supplies they need for a successful school year.

All donated school supplies will be distributed to children and families throughout the five counties we proudly serve: Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, and Winona.

Suggested donation items include:
🎒 Backpacks
🖊️ Pens
✏️ Pencils
🖍️ Markers
🖍️ Crayons
🧴 Glue (bottle or stick)
📁 Binders
📓 Notebooks
📏 Rulers
✂️ Scissors
🧮 Calculators

Donations can be dropped off at any HVMHC clinic throughout August:

📍 Winona Clinic
420 E. Sarnia St., Suite 2100
Winona, MN 55987

📍 Red Wing Clinic
2835 S. Service Dr., Suite 103
Red Wing, MN 55066

📍 Wabasha Clinic
611 Broadway Ave., Suite 100
Wabasha, MN 55981

📍 Caledonia Clinic
221 S. Kingston St.
Caledonia, MN 55921

Every backpack, notebook, and box of crayons can make a meaningful difference for a local student. Thank you for helping us give back and support families across southeastern Minnesota!

Questions?

📧 Jen Dieck – [email protected]
📧 Brianna Corey – [email protected]

Thank you for helping us make a difference—one school supply at a time! ❤️

08/16/2026

🎁 NEW THIS YEAR AT Bringing Light Into Darkness: SILENT AUCTION! 🎁

We need YOUR help to make it a success!

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is seeking silent auction donations for our Bringing Light into Darkness (BLID) Community Awareness Event on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

BLID is a completely FREE community event focused on bringing people together, raising awareness, connecting individuals with resources, and reminding everyone that there is hope and help available.

This year's event will feature:
🎈 FREE kids' activities
🤝 Community Resource Fair
🎵 FREE live music from Ryan Sullivan
🎸 FREE concert featuring Them Coulee Boys
🎁 And, for the first time, a Silent Auction!

We are looking for donations from businesses, organizations, and community members!

Have something you'd like to contribute? Your imagination is the limit! We can accept:

🎁 Gift baskets
🎟️ Gift certificates
🍽️ Restaurant certificates
🏨 Getaways & experiences
🎨 Handmade items
🏌️ Golf packages
🎫 Tickets & entertainment
🛍️ Merchandise
✨ Unique items or experiences
…and much more!

Proceeds from the silent auction will help support HVMHC and our mission of providing exceptional mental health and substance use services to the communities we serve.

📅 Donation Deadline: Friday, September 4

Donations can be dropped off at:

📍 Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
420 E. Sarnia St.
Winona, MN 55987

Have an item to donate or questions? Contact Ryan Buhler:
📞 (507) 474-1822
📧 [email protected]

The Silent Auction will take place throughout BLID and will close during the intermission of the FREE Them Coulee Boys concert, at approximately 8:30 PM.

Whether you donate an item, put together a basket, contribute an experience, or simply help us spread the word, you can help make the first-ever BLID Silent Auction a success!

💙 Thank you for supporting HVMHC, BLID, and mental health awareness in our community.

08/16/2026

🎉 Celebrating Staff Anniversaries! 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating Teresa Wilkerson, who is marking an important milestone with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center! 💙

🌟 August 19 – Teresa Wilkerson | 2 Years!
Teresa is celebrating 2 years with HVMHC! As an Adult Behavioral Health Practitioner, Teresa provides valuable support to the individuals we serve and helps make a difference in the lives of people in our communities.

Thank you, Teresa, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to the work you do. We’re grateful to have you as part of the HVMHC team! 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Teresa on 2 years with HVMHC! 💙

08/15/2026

🧘‍♀️ Move. Connect. Eat Well. 🧘‍♂️

Join us every Monday at 4:00 PM for Tai Chi at the Winona Peer Support Network (PSN), located at 420 E. Sarnia St.

Tai Chi is part of our Healthy Lifestyles group, which meets every Monday from 4:00–5:30 PM. The class lasts approximately 45 minutes, followed by a healthy meal and conversation focused on healthy living and wellness.

Whether you're new to Tai Chi or have practiced before, this is a great opportunity to improve your balance, flexibility, reduce stress, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.

✨ Everyone is welcome!
All Peer Support Network activities are FREE and open to anyone in the community. You do not need to be a Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center client to participate.

Please note: The Healthy Lifestyles group, including Tai Chi and the shared meal, is currently offered only at our Winona PSN. We also have Peer Support Networks in Caledonia, Red Wing, and Wabasha, each offering their own unique activities and opportunities to connect.

We hope you'll join us this Monday!

08/15/2026

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📅 Schedule your appointment today: hvmhc.org/contact/make-an-appointment
📞 Or call us at 1-800-657-6777

A healthier future starts with one small step.

08/14/2026

💚 You Are Not Alone. Help Is Available. 💚

Everyone faces difficult moments, and no one should have to navigate a crisis alone. Whether you're struggling with your mental health, experiencing thoughts of su***de, supporting a loved one, facing domestic violence, or simply need someone to talk to, help is available 24 hours a day.

This resource guide includes trusted local, state, and national crisis support services, including:
📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Southeast Minnesota Mobile Crisis Services
📞 The Trevor Project
📞 Trans Lifeline
📞 Hope Coalition Crisis Line
📞 Southeast Regional Safe Harbor Crisis Line
📞 Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline

Please consider saving this resource for yourself or sharing it with someone who may need it. You never know when a phone number, a conversation, or a moment of support could make all the difference.

Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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