Roots Wellness Center

02/21/2026

We have seen a surge in mental health crises, as the fear is ongoing and the federal occupation continues. There has been an increase in the rural areas where there is less support and less allyship. We are relying on these fundraisers to expand to meet the needs and sustain the crisis work, resource connection and mutual aid needs.

This isn't over, and the time that will be needed to heal, is infinite. Epigenetically, the communal trauma will be passed down to future generations, unless we intercept now, build community and provide culturally attuned holistic support. We also plug families into mutual aid to get basic needs met.

Thanks in advance for any support, and for sharing about our mission and goals. This is not a marathon, it's a relay.

https://www.givemn.org/story/kue44g

https://gofund.me/991c6015e

Kare11 graciously covered the rapid response therapy line:

https://youtu.be/Exs2jaWCXGs

Mr. Roger's was asked, "how do you deal with all of the pain and suffering in the world?" He said, "I look for the helpers."

02/20/2026

Join us today at 12pm

02/19/2026

We're Here When You Need Support Most!

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, help navigating the court process—including transportation, phone access, childcare, or other pretrial support—or timely access to therapy and mental health services, Roots Wellness Center is ready to help.

Call us today at (612) 289-5656 to get connected.

02/18/2026

Our community continues to feel the emotional impact of recent events in Minnesota as the federal immigration surge comes to an end. Mental health professionals explain that many Minnesotans are experiencing anxiety, fear, anger, and relief all at once, and that the collective trauma from this period will take time and support to work through. In this MPR News interview, experts discuss how widespread fear has affected daily life and relationships, and why recognizing and addressing these feelings is essential. We encourage everyone to prioritize emotional well-being, connect with supportive networks, and reach out for help when needed
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/13/therapists-explains-the-collective-trauma-minnesotans-have-endured-during-the-federal-surge

02/14/2026

We are holding space for collective grief and care.

Join a free, biweekly community healing circle facilitated by mental health professionals from Canopy Mental Health & Consulting. This space is for anyone impacted by ICE violence and the recent deaths of our neighbors.

🗓️ Every other Wednesday, 5-7 PM CT
📍 Secure Zoom link after registration
💛 Free and open to the public

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ERkB2n2vTKSuZzF8ZO6Wdw #/registration

02/13/2026

Mental health professionals, community organizers, artists, and residents alike are describing the moment as a collective trauma that is rippling through entire neighborhoods, cultural communities, and the state as a whole.

02/13/2026

The need for rapid, culturally connected, wellness-focused mental health support in our communities is accelerating. Families are navigating fear, disruption, and profound uncertainty. The emotional and psychological impact of this moment will not be short-term; it will shape lives and generations.

Our team is responding every day with immediate therapy and hands-on resource navigation, also plugging into mutual aid. This work is not reimbursed by insurance, and grant funds for rapid response have been exhausted. There is no funding mechanism behind the scenes. Community investment is what keeps clinicians available, phones answered, and care moving.

Major gifts and recurring monthly donations transform emergency response into reliable, ongoing support. They allow us to:

• retain bilingual, culturally rooted clinicians
• prevent staff burnout and turnover
• answer crises in real time
• remain present for the long haul

The other fundraiser will allow us to complete the construction of the Rooted Collaborative Hub.

We invite you to watch the video to see the broader vision in the community.

Your investment builds stability in a time designed to fracture it.

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Roots-Wellness

https://www.givemn.org/story/kue44g

02/10/2026

Dear community,

We honor Black History Month — a time to recognize the resilience, brilliance, and leadership of Black communities who have always shown us how to survive, resist, and care for one another in the face of violence and oppression. We carry that legacy forward in how we show up for our communities today.

We know and feel the deep pain caused by ongoing federal occupation and raids in our communities, and we are right here with you. You are not alone. No amount of medication is going to get out of this, community is the only cure.

We are offering free rapid response therapy for people who need support. Call 612-289-5656 or email info@rwc-mn.com, and one of our bilingual therapists will reach out to connect. We provide crisis support, resource connection, connection to mutual aid, and longer-term therapy when needed.

Please help spread and support this work by sharing our donation link, as we are not doing DAs or billing insurance: https://www.givemn.org/story/kue44g

Kare 11 shared about immigrant mental health:

https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/ice-in-minnesota/immigration-enforcement-increases-need-for…

We will cling to hope — and we hope you do too. Our ancestors fought so we could live, and we will continue that fight for future generations.

If you need a comprehensive assessment, call us. Assessments are available in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali. We also have a few openings in our IOP and can help with housing.

If you are in pretrial and have court, we can provide Lyft rides, a prepaid phone, clothing gift cards, and help pay for childcare. We also make referrals and provide advocacy.

If you are in Hennepin County and need children’s mental health case management or Be@School case management, we are accepting referrals.

We will continue to hustle hope. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for support.

Healing begins as our community finds hope, care, and support together.

02/06/2026

Call us if you, your family, and/or the families you work with are feeling overwhelmed and afraid because of the federal occupation at 612-289-5656.

Children are especially impacted right now—and many need a safe, supportive space to talk. We’ve responded to children ages 5, 7, and teenagers.

Roots Wellness Center is offering rapid-response therapy at no cost and without insurance requirements. Helper, observers and patrollers can call too.

Our bilingual clinicians work with children and families and can help have developmentally appropriate, grounding conversations during times of fear and uncertainty.

Call 612-289-5656 to connect

• Low-barrier access
• No diagnostic requirements
• Immediate support when possible

Please share our flyers and help get the word out so families know they are not alone.

If you’re able to support this work, the flyer includes a QR code to donate and help sustain rapid-response care.

Community care saves lives. We’ve got us!

02/06/2026

This is for the healers, we know it’s hard to be a mental health provider at the moment, please join us at Roots Wellness Center for a free virtual movement series from 12pm-1pm on Fridays, starting Feb 20th. Please scan the QR code to register.

02/06/2026

This is for the healers, we know it's hard to be a mental health provider at the moment, please join us at Roots Wellness Center for a free virtual movement series from 12pm-1pm on Fridays, starting Feb 20th. Please scan the QR code to register.

02/06/2026

https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/ice-in-minnesota/immigration-enforcement-increases-need-for-mental-health-support-in-twin-cities-therapists-say/89-cc5a629f-f939-4d72-b89b-26d6499d4e3f

Thanks, KARE 11, for covering the impact of the federal occupation on community mental health.

For rapid response therapy, call Roots Wellness Center at 612-289-5656. Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese and Somali languages.

At Roots Wellness Center in Saint Paul, therapists are seeing an increasing demand for mental health services.