Good Health is Woven Together
Holistically

Mental Health
for Youth & Adolescents

Youths are facing tremendous pressure and stress that when gone untreated may lead to devastating outcomes or an even more troubled adulthood. Social anxiety, isolation and depression, social media influence and popularity polarize those who don’t fit in or feel ostracized from a young age due to physical or socio-economic differences. United Way of Central Minnesota is raising a healthy conversation centered around childhood mental health for parents and caregivers. We work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to address these issues and offer solutions to the mental anguish and pain coming from the young voices of our community.

Removing the Heavy Load
from Caretakers

Conscious parenting requires continual giving. You give of yourself, your time and your emotions. You give up mental real estate for ongoing thoughts, worries, plans and strategies concerning your children. However, it is impossible to give from an empty tank. As caregivers and parents, you need your own mental health detox and healing. This is especially true as you invest in the young lives of your kids and adolescents who may be struggling with their own mental health issues. 

For some, you know exactly what “Mom guilt” is, and caretakers of all types may experience the same intensity of emotions that cause crushing self-doubt, amplified by an unforgiving inner critic. Any weakened mental state by a caregiver needs relief and encouragement. We are here to offer mental health support to overcome such difficulties and offer parents and caregivers an experienced and empathetic place to recover and grow stronger.

Seniors — We See You!

As people age, they may feel left behind as technology and culture quickly adapt and change to meet the desires and demands of younger generations. As a result, many seniors have said they even feel invisible. We are fighting to change this in Central Minnesota communities. 

United Way addresses food insecurity for those 65 and older. Many seniors struggle with the rising costs of food, and often can’t access transportation to get groceries. Some older adults are physically inactive due to medical issues, or are vulnerable to injury and disease. 

We’re not only here to provide access to healthy and affordable food, but to reduce the damaging effects of depression and mental health decline caused by chronic isolation.