Aug 14, 2018 |
By Mark Nicklawske Mercedes the sheep and her lamb Lulu, Bovey the Polish chicken and dramatic spoken word presentation are included in work The Hills’ youth will showcase at the biggest annual event in Minnesota later this month. Eight Hills Youth and Family...
Aug 6, 2018 |
4321 Allendale Avenue, Duluth, MN 55803-1562 • 218.728.7500 • 800-64.HILLS • fax 218-728-7501 • www.TheHillsYFS.org August 6, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE East Bethel City Council Unanimously...
Jul 6, 2018 |
By Mark Nicklawske A new facility planned for children battling severe depression, anxiety and other serious mental health issues was rejected this spring in one community but has found a warm welcome in another metro Twin Cities location. The Hills Youth and Family...
Jun 21, 2018 |
June 21, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nonprofit Unveils List of “Champions for Children” East Bethel, MN—The 60-bed children’s mental health center that famously had a door slammed in its face has secured a...
Jun 18, 2018 |
By Guest Blogger: Kaysha Sampson – mom to an 8 year son and 4 year old daughter The topic that I want to speak on is Mental Health Awareness. Pretty much speak about the meaning of it. So many youth and even adults are in denial about mental health issues...
Jun 11, 2018 |
Adapted from The Hills and NAMI Minnesota presentation at the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health 2018 Annual Conference What is a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)? Centers for Medicare and Medicaid defines PRTF as a separate,...
Jun 7, 2018 |
By Mark Nicklawske Children carry scars inflicted by negligent and abusive parents for a long time, but those scars can be healed with strong and loving adult relationships, professional help and the courage to face the past, said a best selling author, retired...
Jun 1, 2018 |
By Mark Nicklawske There is something for everyone in an event that’s part talent show, part poetry slam and part soapbox speech to the world. Neighborhood Youth Services hosted its first-ever “Kids Speak Out: A Showcase of Student Leadership on Real Issues” at the...
Apr 27, 2018 |
By Mark Nicklawske The Hills Youth and Family Services and Duluth Public Schools have delivered new life to a humble little school building abandoned near the woods below Hawk Ridge in Duluth. Rockridge Academy opened its doors this January to about 100 young people...
Apr 2, 2018 |
By Mark Nicklawske Recent changes to a longstanding Hills scholarship program now gives young people better access to funds designated for their future education interests. The Hills Youth and Family Services modified application requirements earlier this year for its...
