Northland Counseling Center

12/25/2025

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!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Northland! Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday! If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please go to your local emergency room or call: 988. Itasca County residents can utilize H.O.P.E.
@ 218-256-2659.

If you are interested in mental health services you can go online to our website and complete intake paperwork and our intake staff will get back to you early next week. www.northlandcounseling.org

11/20/2025

Give to the Max Day is here! To donate: https://givemn.org/story/northlandspowerof1

The power of one.
At Northland Counseling Center, Inc., we meet people at some of the hardest moments of their lives.
🔹A parent overwhelmed by anxiety.
🔹A teen struggling with depression.
🔹An adult facing daily barriers due to serious mental illness.
🔹A family dealing with a crisis they never expected.

These are our neighbors, our co-workers, our friends. And every day, they walk through our doors looking for one thing—hope.

This year, more people than ever have turned to Northland Counseling Center for support. In our region, long distances, transportation barriers, limited resources, and provider shortages make mental health care difficult to access. But no matter the challenge, our mission remains the same:
Promote Hope and Recovery through Mutual Respect, Trust & Empowerment.

Your support is what makes that possible.

Because of donors like you, Northland Counseling Center is able to:
🔹Offer therapy and psychiatric services across multiple communities
🔹Provide community-based support through ARMHS, CTSS, CSP, and case management
🔹Respond to mental health crises quickly and safely
🔹Reduce financial barriers for individuals and families
🔹Reach people in rural areas who have nowhere else to turn

Every dollar truly matters. Every gift becomes part of someone’s turning point.

This Give to the Max Day, your donation helps ensure that no one in our communities faces mental health challenges alone. With your support, we can expand access, shorten wait times, strengthen our programs, and continue bringing hope closer to home.

Thank you for believing in the mission of Northland Counseling Center, Inc.—and for standing with the people we serve. This is the power of one!

09/26/2025

We are hiring at Northland Recovery Center!