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Hosts Kim and Ashley are joined by Karen, Director of Crisis Services, and Kelly, Crisis Supervisor at Woodland Centers. They discuss the extensive crisis services available, including mobile crisis, mental health urgent care, and residential crisis programs, highlighting the importance of timely mental health support.
Hosts Kim Madsen and Ashley Kjos are joined by Karen Meyer, Director of Crisis Services, and Kelly Rosendahl, Crisis Supervisor at Woodland Centers. They discuss the extensive crisis services available, including mobile crisis, mental health urgent care, and residential crisis programs, highlighting the importance of timely mental health support.
Woodland Centers Crisis Services:
Woodland Centers provides comprehensive crisis services, including mobile crisis response, residential crisis facilities for adults and youth, and mental health urgent care.
Karen and Kelly share their extensive experience and the evolution of crisis services, emphasizing accessibility and responsiveness to community needs.
Mental Health Urgent Care:
Mental health urgent care provides immediate, walk-in mental health support, available weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Services include crisis assessment, immediate interventions, and personalized follow-up plans to address immediate needs and provide relief.
When to Seek Help:
The team stresses the importance of seeking help early, emphasizing that crisis services are available for a wide range of situations, not just severe emergencies.
Common reasons for seeking help include anxiety, depression, school issues, family conflicts, and suicidal thoughts.
Overcoming Barriers and Stigma:
Karen and Kelly address misconceptions about mental health services, reassuring listeners that seeking help is safe, supportive, and confidential.
They encourage open conversations about mental health and suicide, highlighting that directly addressing these issues can significantly increase safety and provide essential support.
Community Education and Training:
Woodland Centers offers community training programs, such as Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR), to help individuals become comfortable discussing mental health crises and suicide prevention.
Woodland Centers: WoodlandCenters.com
Contact Information:
Woodland Centers Office: 1-800-992-1716
24-hour Crisis Line: 1-800-432-8781
Seeking help early is critical—no call or visit is too minor. Woodland Centers encourages the community to utilize available crisis resources, emphasizing that reaching out for support always results in something positive. Keep holding onto hope—you’re worth it.
The Hope Exchange is a podcast produced by Woodland Centers, based in Willmar, Minnesota. Hosted by Kim Madsen, Chief Impact Officer, and Ashley Kjos, CEO of Woodland Centers, this series dives into the heart of mental health and substance abuse—two challenges that touch countless lives in our communities.
Through powerful stories of resilience, recovery, and hope, as well as expert insights and educational content, The Hope Exchange fosters open conversations about the struggles and triumphs of those impacted by mental health conditions and addiction. Each episode sheds light on these critical topics, breaking down stigma and empowering listeners with knowledge and understanding.
Whether you're seeking support, looking to learn, or simply want to connect with a compassionate community, The Hope Exchange offers a safe space for everyone. Join Kim and Ashley as they lead these inspiring conversations and work toward building a healthier, more informed society.
New episodes available biweekly. Listen wherever you find your favorite podcasts!