One of the over-arching goals of People Incorporated’s programming is to “improve the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing barriers to mental health and wellness.” One common barrier to providing mental health care for many individuals is transportation.
People Incorporated News
Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Access: Transportation
April 12th, 2022
The Antidote to Burnout is Not “Self-Care”
April 12th, 2022
Russ Turner, Director of the People Incorporated Training Institute, discusses how to manage burnout and compassion fatigue. He says that the real antidote to burnout is a feeling of competency and confidence in what you’re doing. Once you’ve removed what you don’t need, you can add things back in where you feel competent, in control, and content. This is the pathway out of burnout.
Embedded Mental Health Professional Joins Blaine Police
April 1st, 2022
Our social worker, Amanda Terwey, talks with North Metro TV about her role as an embedded mental health professional with the Coon Rapids Police Department and Blaine Police Department. Terwey proactively responds to crisis calls with police officers and gets people the support they need when they need it – helping close gaps in care.
Social Media and Mental Health: Not a Match
March 9th, 2022
Russ Turner, the Director of the People Incorporated Training Institute, discusses how social media affects our mental health and strategies to support better well-being. Learn ways to improve your relationship with screen time and your mental health.
Building Back Better – Northside Community Support Program
March 9th, 2022
Northside Community Support Program (NCSP) provides a safe space for community members living with mental illness to connect, build community, and get mental health support. When the pandemic first struck our community, Northside staff suspended services. When the program re-opened, it was important to the team to quickly bring back old favorite activities while also listening to the community about what they really needed.
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Women in Leadership
February 7th, 2022
During Black History Month, People Incorporated’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDI) invites you to learn more about Black women leaders across our organization. Veronika Mix writes about her road to success as a Black LGBTQ+ executive. She is excited to continue this work in the mental health care space, supporting families and communities throughout Minnesota.
How To Help Someone In A Mental Health Crisis
December 31st, 2021
Whether it’s a loved one, a neighbor, or a person on the bus, it can be difficult to know how to help someone who is struggling with a mental health crisis. So, what can you do? We asked Russ Turner, Director of People Incorporated’s Training Institute, for advice on how to help someone during a mental health crisis.
We’re Hiring Mental Health Professionals And Therapists
December 30th, 2021
We are actively looking to hire talented Mental Health Professionals and Therapists for our School-Linked Programs, Children’s Day Treatment Program, and Adult Residential Treatment Programs in the Twin Cities Metro area.
Spotlight Video: Helping People Through Our Continuum Of Care
December 30th, 2021
Our partners at SUCCESS Computer Consulting created a spotlight video that highlights our continuum of behavioral health services from homeless outreach, housing solutions, therapy, treatment, case management, and everything in between.
Spotlight On Mental Health Support Professional Float Staff
December 23rd, 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, we’re recognizing and giving thanks to several of our Mental Health Professional float staff members – Christy Harper, Ann Niebuhr, and Colleen Schmidt – for their hard work and dedication. Christy, Ann and Colleen play a vital role across our integrated treatment teams, supporting a variety of our 24/7 crisis and residential mental health programs and services at People Incorporated.