River Valley Behavioral Health & Wellness Center

River Valley Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Mental health clinic providing care from a multidisciplinary perspective to optimize individual perso

Our wellness center provides total care using multidisciplinary methods and techniques for the best personal health and wellness. We utilize research supported, traditional and progressive techniques including but not limited to; integrative and holistic medicine, mindfulness, natural therapies, mind body therapies, essential oils, biomat (infrared technologies), medication management, vitamins an

d supplements. We embrace a 'prevention before intervention' mindset with our clients for a quality of life that exceeds all expectations. Our wellness clinic has experienced, licensed psychologists and mental health therapists, psychiatric medication providers, and nursing support. We offer a stress-free, relaxed atmosphere to ensure our clients have a comfortable experience during their healing process. We treat individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉Today we celebrate and extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible administr...
04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate and extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible administrative team. Your hard work, organization, and dedication keep everything running smoothly each and every day. From the little details to the big moments, you are truly the backbone of our team—and we are so grateful for all that you do.

We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙

💙 April 2 – World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day 💙Today we recognize World Autism Day, a time not only to raise aware...
04/02/2026

💙 April 2 – World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day 💙

Today we recognize World Autism Day, a time not only to raise awareness, but to celebrate autism acceptance, inclusion, and understanding.

At our clinic, we believe that neurodiversity makes our communities stronger. Every individual on the autism spectrum brings unique strengths, perspectives, creativity, and ways of experiencing the world.

This photo captures our admin team proudly wearing Autism Acceptance shirts featuring the infinity symbol — a symbol representing the diversity and infinite possibilities within the autistic community. It’s a reminder that acceptance means listening, learning, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Thank you so much to our friends Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism for the shirts!

Let’s move beyond awareness and continue building a world that embraces neurodiversity every day. 💛♾️

April is Alcohol Awareness Month Alcohol use affects millions of individuals and families every year. This month is an o...
04/02/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol use affects millions of individuals and families every year. This month is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage honest conversations about alcohol use and its impact on mental and physical health.

Whether someone is questioning their relationship with alcohol, supporting a loved one, or working toward recovery—help and hope are available.

At River Valley Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, we believe that healing starts with compassion, understanding, and support. Our providers are here to help individuals explore healthier coping strategies, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

✨ Awareness leads to understanding. Understanding leads to healing.

If you or someone you care about is struggling, reaching out can be the first step toward support.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and work together to prevent sexua...
04/01/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and work together to prevent sexual violence. 💙

Sexual assault affects millions of individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. By speaking openly, educating ourselves, and supporting survivors, we help break the silence and reduce stigma.

At River Valley Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, we believe healing happens in safe, compassionate spaces. Our providers are here to listen, support, and walk alongside those who have experienced trauma.

✨ You are not alone. Your voice matters. Your healing matters.

If you or someone you know needs support, reaching out can be the first step toward healing.

💙 April is Autism Awareness Month 💙This month, we recognize and celebrate individuals on the autism spectrum while conti...
04/01/2026

💙 April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

This month, we recognize and celebrate individuals on the autism spectrum while continuing to build understanding, acceptance, and inclusion in our communities.

Autism is part of the beautiful diversity of how people think, communicate, and experience the world. By learning more, listening to autistic voices, and supporting neurodiversity, we help create spaces where everyone can feel valued and supported.

Let’s move beyond awareness and toward acceptance, respect, and empowerment for individuals and families impacted by autism. Small acts of understanding can make a big difference. 💙

🧠🌈 Neurodiversity Celebration Week | March 17–23 🌈🧠Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a time to recognize and celebrate ...
03/17/2026

🧠🌈 Neurodiversity Celebration Week | March 17–23 🌈🧠

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the many ways our brains work, learn, and experience the world. Neurodiversity reminds us that differences in thinking, processing, and communicating are natural variations of the human brain—not deficits.

Many individuals identify as neurodivergent, including people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, and other cognitive differences. These unique perspectives often bring creativity, innovation, empathy, and problem-solving strengths that enrich our communities.

This week is about:
✨ Promoting understanding and acceptance
✨ Celebrating strengths and talents
✨ Reducing stigma around neurodivergence
✨ Creating more inclusive schools, workplaces, and communities

At our clinic, we believe every mind deserves to be supported, respected, and celebrated. 💜

National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week | March 16–20 💙🏳️‍🌈March 16–20 is National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week—a time to re...
03/16/2026

National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week | March 16–20 💙🏳️‍🌈

March 16–20 is National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week—a time to recognize, uplift, and advocate for the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Health is more than physical—it includes mental, emotional, and community well-being. LGBTQ+ individuals often face higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, and barriers to affirming care due to stigma and discrimination. Everyone deserves access to safe, inclusive, and culturally competent healthcare.

This week, we can:

🌈 Amplify LGBTQ+ voices
🌈 Support affirming providers and organizations
🌈 Educate ourselves about disparities and barriers to care
🌈 Create spaces where people feel seen, respected, and valued

Affirming care saves lives. Representation matters. Inclusion matters.

Let’s continue building communities where everyone can access the care they deserve—not just this week, but every week.

🧠✨ Influential Women in Psychology ✨🧠Throughout history, women have played a powerful role in shaping the field of psych...
03/09/2026

🧠✨ Influential Women in Psychology ✨🧠

Throughout history, women have played a powerful role in shaping the field of psychology and advancing our understanding of mental health. Despite facing barriers in education and professional spaces, many women pushed boundaries and changed the way we view the human mind.

💡 Mary Whiton Calkins – One of the first women in psychology, known for her work in memory and self-psychology. She completed all requirements for a PhD at Harvard but was denied the degree because she was a woman.

💡 Anna Freud – A pioneer in child psychology who expanded the understanding of child development and defense mechanisms.

💡 Mamie Phipps Clark – Her groundbreaking research on race and identity in children helped influence the Supreme Court’s decision to end school segregation.

💡 Mary Ainsworth – Known for her “Strange Situation” study, which helped shape our modern understanding of attachment and early childhood relationships.

💡 Marsha Linehan – Developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a life-changing treatment for individuals struggling with intense emotions and self-harm.

Their work helped pave the way for modern mental health care, research, and therapy practices used today. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who challenged the status quo and helped shape the future of psychology. 💜

✨ Celebrating Women Supporting Women ✨At our women-owned clinic, we are proud to build a culture rooted in compassion, c...
03/08/2026

✨ Celebrating Women Supporting Women ✨

At our women-owned clinic, we are proud to build a culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and care. 💜

When women come together with purpose, something extraordinary happens. Our clinic isn’t just a workplace—it’s a space full of camaraderie, encouragement, and genuine care for our team and the clients we serve.

We strive to create an environment that is safe, nurturing, and empowering, where everyone can feel heard, supported, and valued.

On International Women’s Day and every day, we are grateful for the amazing women on our team whose dedication, strength, and heart make a difference in our community. Thank you for showing up for each other and for those we serve.

Here’s to lifting each other up and creating a brighter future together. 🌸

🌸 March is Women’s History Month 🌸Women have shaped history through strength, resilience, and courage—but behind that st...
03/05/2026

🌸 March is Women’s History Month 🌸

Women have shaped history through strength, resilience, and courage—but behind that strength, mental health matters too.

Throughout history, women have carried countless roles: leaders, caregivers, advocates, innovators, and changemakers. While celebrating these achievements, it’s also important to recognize the unique mental health challenges many women face, including burnout, societal pressure, caregiving stress, and stigma around asking for help.

Taking care of your mental health is not a weakness—it’s a powerful act of self-respect and self-preservation. 💜

This month, let’s:
✨ Celebrate the women who inspire us
✨ Support the women around us
✨ Normalize conversations about mental health
✨ Encourage rest, healing, and self-care

Your voice, your story, and your well-being matter.

Self-Injury Awareness Day – March 1, 2026 💜On 3/1/2026, we recognize Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD)—a day dedicated to...
03/01/2026

Self-Injury Awareness Day – March 1, 2026 💜

On 3/1/2026, we recognize Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD)—a day dedicated to breaking stigma, increasing understanding, and reminding those who struggle that they are not alone.

Self-injury is often misunderstood. For many, it’s not about seeking attention—it’s a way of coping with overwhelming emotional pain, trauma, anxiety, or numbness. Behind it is usually a person trying to survive feelings that feel too big to hold alone.

💜 What we can do:
• Lead with compassion, not judgment
• Use supportive language
• Educate ourselves about warning signs
• Encourage professional help and safe coping tools
• Check in on the people we care about

Recovery is possible. Healing is possible. Support makes a difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching out to a licensed mental health professional can be a powerful first step. You deserve care, understanding, and hope.

Wear orange today to show your support and help start conversations that save lives.

💜 Breaking the Stigma Around Eating Disorders 💜Eating disorders are often misunderstood — and stigma can keep people sil...
02/25/2026

💜 Breaking the Stigma Around Eating Disorders 💜

Eating disorders are often misunderstood — and stigma can keep people silent.

Too often we hear:
❌ “They don’t look like they have an eating disorder.”
❌ “It’s just about food.”
❌ “They just want attention.”

The truth? Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, not choices or phases. They affect people of every age, gender, race, body size, and background. You cannot tell by looking at someone whether they are struggling.

Stigma can:
• Delay people from seeking help
• Increase shame and isolation
• Make recovery harder

Compassion can:
• Encourage early support
• Create safe spaces for honest conversations
• Promote healing

Organizations like the National Eating Disorders Association provide education and resources to help break down harmful myths and support recovery.

Let’s replace judgment with understanding.
Let’s replace silence with support.
Let’s remind people that recovery is possible — and they don’t have to face it alone. 💛

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8640 Eagle Creek Pkwy
Savage, MN
55378

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Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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We embrace diversity and individual strengths in the process of assisting people to achieve personal growth and well-being. River Valley is an LGBT affirming clinic.