Transforming Wellness into Reality.

Wellness in the Woods is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, 24/7 peer support for Minnesotans through programs focused on advocacy, education, and connection.

We’re dedicated to improving access to mental health and substance use recovery—especially in underserved communities across the state.

 
 
 
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Services

We offer free, 24/7 peer support to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered—wherever you are on your journey.

 
 
 
 

Virtual Peer Support Network

Join Our Zoom Community!

Our Virtual Peer Support Network (VPSN) is a welcoming Zoom-based community led by peer specialists with lived experience in mental health and recovery. These sessions offer support, community, and wellness everyday from 9AM to 5PM.

Peer Support Connection Warmline

Chat With Us Tonight!

Feeling down or just need someone to talk to? Call the Peer Support Connection Warmline any night between 5 PM and 9 AM to connect with a peer who’s here to listen.

Recovery in the Woods

Walk With Us in Your Recovery!

We believe that recovery is possible for everyone and we all have a right to choose the path that works best for us. We would be honored to walk alongside you on your recovery journey. Join our recovery-focused support groups on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 6PM on Zoom!


Additional Help

You’re not alone, and the right kind of help is always available.

Peer support is powerful—we’re here to listen, connect, and walk alongside you. If you’re ever in immediate danger or need urgent help beyond what peer support can provide, call 911, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for professional, 24/7 support.

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

 

Join us for many of our upcoming events.

 
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Trainings

 
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WRAP®

Wellness Recovery Action Plan

 

What is WRAP®?

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) is a prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life more the way they want it through a series of tools and action plans called a WRAP®. This is a process for anyone who wants to make positive changes in the way they feel and the way they react to life. WRAP® workshops are adaptable and can be modified to use with teams, and different types of community groups.

 

Hope on Purpose

Hope on Purpose is a service of Wellness in The Woods that provides WRAP® workshops to those who have experience in the Department of Corrections and County Jails across the state of Minnesota.

Mental Health First Aid

Increasing understanding while decreasing stigma, Wellness in the Woods certified trainers offer an 8 hour class on Mental Health First Aid that identifies common mental health and substance use recovery struggles and an action plan to assist others in crisis.

Question, Persuade, Refer

QPR is a 1.5 hour training for any community member to learn basic skills to assist someone at risk for suicide. By asking a simple question, you can save a life.

Imagine Network

Imagine Network is an in-person, peer-to-peer program designed to provide opportunities for those utilizing mental healthand substance use recovery services to interact and participate with each other in a safe and empowering environment.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). Also included are aspects of the child’s environment that can undermine their sense of safety, stability, and bonding.