Canvas Health

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Canvas Health exists because of the support of our community and the dedication of our incredible staff. We took some time to honor our accomplishments, celebrate long-tenured staff, and delight in some moments of joy!

04/29/2026

Today, April 29, is Denim Day.

Led by our Abuse Response & Prevention Services team, Canvas Health staff are wearing teal and denim to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.

Denim Day reminds us that:
-What someone wears is never an invitation for violence.
-Consent is freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, and specific.
-Believing and supporting survivors matters.

Learn more about our Abuse Response & Prevention Services here:
https://www.canvashealth.org/sexual-assault-education-therapy-crisis-services/

04/27/2026

A key part of our Abuse Response & Prevention Services' (ARPS) impact is its close collaboration with local law enforcement. The City of Oakdale, MN - Local Government Police Department partners with our ARPS educators and advocates, helping to strengthen victim-centered responses and community awareness around sexual and relationship violence.

Pictured left to right from the Oakdale Police Department: Detective Josh Marshall; Investigator Sergeant Molly Legut; Detective Wayne Hager; Alana Wall (ARPS); Detective Kim Coffey; Detective Michael Pierre.

04/22/2026

Gaelin Speaks (Gaelin Elmore) is one of our keynote speakers at the Minnesota Su***de Prevention Conference May 6-8. Registration closes for this important event THIS Friday, April 24.

Watch Gaelin's story here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ST8834r_jg&t=34s

Register for the Conference here: https://whova.com/portal/registration//

103 likes, 7 comments. ""Don't Look Back" - The Gaelin Elmore Story"

04/21/2026

Kamila and Julie from our Carver County Mobile Crisis Team were thrilled to meet with community members today at the Senior Expo hosted by the Chaska Police Department and Chaska Parks and Recreation.

The Carver County Mobile Crisis Team can be reached 24/7/365 by calling (952) 442-7601.

Team members can provide assistance if you or someone you care about is experiencing a crisis involving suicidal feelings, panic, hopelessness, mood swings, defiance, angry outbursts, anxiety, hallucinations, depression, delusions, increased substance use, isolation, or self-injury.

04/20/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to uplift survivors, promote prevention, and strengthen the partnerships that help keep our communities safe.

At Canvas Health, we’re proud of the ongoing collaboration between Alana Wall, Abuse Response & Prevention Services (ARPS) Supervisor, and the Woodbury, MN Police Fire EMS Community Support Unit. Together, they work to deliver prevention education and advance safety initiatives that support survivors and build a more informed, compassionate community.

Shown left to right from the Woodbury Police Department Community Support Unit:
Alana Wall, ARPS; Detective Caitlin Jaworksi; Amanda Maloney; Kevin Jacques; Detective Adam Sack; Kayla Harris; and Otis the Community Support Dog 🐾

Thank you to our partners in law enforcement and advocacy who show up every day with a shared commitment to dignity, healing, and prevention.

04/15/2026

Katie Pape, one of Canvas Health's clinical directors, did a fantastic job talking with Stillwater Rotary Club members about the ways in which our agency helps community members manage their mental health and substance use disorders.

We're grateful to the Rotary Club members for the invite, thoughtful questions, and warm reception!

04/13/2026

We were delighted to be a part of this weekend's Waconia Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Expo. Our Carver County Mobile Crisis Response Team shared information about our 24/7 short-term assessment, intervention, and stabilization services available in Carver County residents' homes, schools, in the community, or via telehealth.

Carver County Mobile Crisis Response Phone: (952) 442-7601

04/01/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

In Washington County, Canvas Health’s Abuse Response & Prevention Services (ARPS) provides free, confidential, trauma‑informed support to survivors of sexual violence and works to prevent harm through education and community partnerships.

In 2025 alone, ARPS supported hundreds of survivors and reached thousands of community members, most of them youth, with prevention education. We’re proud of the life-changing work of this team, and the resilience and strength of the survivors with whom we work.

The ARPS team can be reached on its 24/7 crisis line at (651) 777-1117. Learn more here: https://www.canvashealth.org/sexual-assault-education-therapy-crisis-services/

03/26/2026

Check out Frequently Asked Questions about the Minnesota Su***de Prevention Conference and register here: https://whova.com/web/5qbHBxb982LDbaljo2GzSwPY2Y5GT2JjFme3ICCdYnQ%3D/

03/25/2026

We're continuing to follow the progress of Sydney Matic, one of our school-based therapists in Forest Lake, who will be embarking on a 14-day trek through the Himalayas to Everest Base Camp in October 2026.

Sydney's latest update:

"This Spring Break I was able to get off the treadmill and outside for some training. We spent multiple days hiking throughout Joshua Tree, Death Valley, and Zion. We secured permits for the infamous hike to Angel's Landing which was great practice for Everest Base Camp with a 1,500 ft elevation gain. Some of my hardest days at Base Camp will have over 3,000 ft in elevation gain so I am celebrating the small milestone of being halfway there!"

Read more and donate to support Sydney's Trek: https://p2p.onecause.com/everesttrek