Northland Counseling Center

01/13/2026

‼️ Happening Thursday! Did you know that giving blood takes less than an hour from start to finish—and while 62% of people are eligible to give, only 3% do?

January is National Blood Donor Month! Give blood and you could be helping a friend, family, or neighbor.

What?
Northland Counseling Center Blood Drive
Thursday, January 15, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where?
Bus Parked in Parking Lot of the Kiesler Wellness Center
Map & Directions
Blood Donation is by Appointment

SCHEDULE DONATION
Or contact Heidi Larson at (218) 812-8603 to sign up!

Double your donation, double the lives saved! You’re the right type if you are O+, O-, A-, or B-. Select the “DRBC” tab on the schedule to book your appointment as a double red cell donation. Learn more about double red cell eligibility.

12/30/2025

12/19/2025

Northland offices will be closed on 12/24, 12/25 & 1/1!

If you are in need of assistance you can:
Mental Health Emergency:
Call: 988
Itasca County: 218-256-2659

Services:
Itasca, Hibbing and Aitkin: 218-326-1274
I-Falls: 218-283-3406

Online: www.northlandcounseling.org/online-intakes/
Here you can fill out our intake paperwork and one of our intake staff will be in touch!

*Please use the mental health emergency numbers for emergency or go to nearest ER or call 911!

We wish you a happy & safe holiday season!

12/18/2025

Did you know that giving blood takes less than an hour from start to finish—and while 62% of people are eligible to give, only 3% do?

January is National Blood Donor Month! Give blood and you could be helping a friend, family, or neighbor.

What?
Northland Counseling Center Blood Drive
Thursday, January 15, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where?
Bus Parked in Parking Lot of the Kiesler Wellness Center
Map & Directions
Blood Donation is by Appointment

SCHEDULE DONATION
Or contact Heidi Larson at (218) 812-8603 to sign up!

Double your donation, double the lives saved! You’re the right type if you are O+, O-, A-, or B-. Select the “DRBC” tab on the schedule to book your appointment as a double red cell donation. Learn more about double red cell eligibility.

12/12/2025

As I hope you have seen, we would like to recognize our staff and the great work they do with the folks we work with. This is how ‘Moments of Hope’ came to be. If you know of a client or another staff who could share a Moment of Hope story here is the link: https://northlandcounseling.org/moments-of-hope/

Please take a few minutes to read the following story for December’s Moment of Hope.

Staff who are recognized will receive a small gift to acknowledge the HOPE they have given.
Here is our December Story:

Staff Recognized: Janet Miller

From: Anonymous

I wanted to take a moment to thank Janet Miller for her effort in keeping a former KWC member’s memory alive by coordinating Michael’s Elves. Michael’s elves is a program where families needing some extra magic through the holiday gives some ideas on what their children want for Christmas and community members can “adopt” their elf off of the tree at Kiesler Wellness Center. Janet has coordinated Michael’s Elves for 6 years. Thank you Janet for spreading hope!

*permission is granted to use name &/or story*

12/12/2025

The November Northland Value Awards go to:

During the month of November staff in the following programs were up for nominations:
🔹PSS (housing, NRC, KWC)
🔹Valley Pine Staff
🔹CRS Homes/CRS Managers

The following staff have won the November Northland Value Awards and will receive a small award!

The awards go to:

PSS – Grand Rapids
🔹George Wood
“George is the first person to drop everything and help out, wherever and whoever needs it. He is truly an asset to NCC/NRC and every day is better when George is here!”

Valley Pine Staff – I’Falls
🔹Chris Townson
“Chris has a special way of building trust and creating positive relationships that make a real difference. No matter how busy things get, Chris always takes the time to listen, show kindness, and make sure everyone feels heard.”

CRS Homes-Grand Rapids
🔹Aaron Dyer
“Aaron has taught me how to have the best relationships with clients by being the example and always being a phone call away.”

CRS Homes-I’falls
🔹Mollie Welsh
“She appears to enjoy keeping busy while on shift, whether she’s whipping up sweet treats in the kitchen, planning fun outings for clients, or having friendly chats with them about their nightly routines. She’s deeply caring, shows compassion in everything she does, and always carries herself with integrity.”

CRS Manager
🔹Connie Frizell
“She consistently demonstrates compassion and integrity, creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone she serves.”

Thank you for demonstrating our values!

12/12/2025

Would like to say THANK YOU to Applebee's Grill + Bar for doing a heavy order for our staff party! Thank you for making this happen and it was delicious!

12/05/2025

We had a busy week! Northland celebrated with an annual holiday lunch for staff! Staff donated hygiene supplies for Home for Good drive! Thank you to all of our staff who contributed an item!

12/05/2025

Tis the season! We would like to thank all of our staff for another great year!