Empowering Minds

12/24/2025

🎄Holiday Hours Notice🎄
We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season!✨🎅

12/18/2025

Love our new window by The Laced Brush!

12/18/2025

It’s OK not to feel merry and bright. This season can amplify feelings of loneliness and grief. These emotions are more common than many realize, and reaching out for support is an important step. Connect with the for confidential support. 988Lifeline.org

12/16/2025

Get ready to dive deep into the world of metaphysical and wellness at the Westclox Fair!

12/11/2025

Another great podcast for not just the groupies but everyone working on boundaries!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6j9DBYJbbtPexFX04fIYLS?si=p_yS7ZjkQpiTHxo5BZ_FdQ&t=0&pi=klVJnsvxTuOcJ

The Oprah Podcast · Episode

12/03/2025

🌟Welcome Courtney!🌟
We are thrilled to introduce Courtney, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Her message to future patients:
"Asking for help can be one of the healthiest steps you can take. You are not alone in this. I am passionate about patient-centered care. I am committed to providing each patient with evidence-based treatments, resources, and education. I look forward to learning your story and supporting you through your journey."

We are grateful to have Courtney join our clinic family and know she will make a meaningful impact within our community.

Call today to schedule an appointment (815) 326-9502!

EMC Ottawa helps individuals of all ages, couples and families on their journey to self empowerment.

11/27/2025

Empowering Minds office will be closed Thursday, 11/27, and Friday , 11/28.

We hope you enjoy a peaceful and restorative holiday weekend! Office personnel will return Monday, 12/1, at 9:00am.

Wishing you warmth, gratitude, and gentle moments of joy this Thanksgiving.

11/20/2025

🎅 FREE PICS & TOYS WITH SANTA 🎅
………….save the date!!
Bring your kiddos & camera phones to Ottawa Community Thrift for *free photos* w/ Santa & a free toy!! 💕

🎁 FREE TOY for first 30+ kiddos!! 🎁
Every kiddo will get to pick a toy from under our Christmas tree after they get a photo with Santa! After all the "nice toys" are gone, we'll have little toys & stickers! 🎁🎄🎁

We are graciously accepting donations of toys for this give-away, we've collected 5-6 so far! 💖

🎅🎄SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH 🎅🎄....…… 1-3pm
First come, first served.

Ottawa Community Thrift
1022 LaSalle Street


[photo from our 2024 event, we hired a different Santa for this year]

11/01/2025

🍁As the days get cooler and the clocks fall back, it's natural to feel a shift - not just in the weather, but in our mood too.

Shorter days and the approaching holiday season can bring both comfort and stress. Remember to check in with yourself as routines change and daylight fades. 💚

☕Take time to rest.
⛅Get outside when you can.
💭Reach out for support if need it.

You don't have to face seasonal or holiday challenges alone - small steps toward balance and connection can make a big difference.

Empowering Minds is here to help you navigate the season with care and compassion.

10/31/2025

🎃At Empowering Minds, we believe mental health isn't scary -- it's essential!

This Halloween, let's unmask the stigma and remember: caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your body. 👻💚

What's truly spooky is pretending everything's fine when you're struggling inside. Reaching out for help takes courage -- and that's something to celebrate.

So light your candles, check in on loved ones, and give yourself permission to rest and recharge. 🕯✨

Empowering Minds wishes you a safe, peaceful, and joy-filled Halloween!

10/28/2025