Cozy apartment offers Denfeld students unique place to work out issues
By Mark Nicklawske Denfeld High School always creates a commotion with its daily dismissal: People race out the front doors, busses roar onto Grand Avenue and cars stream across the parking lot headed for home. But some students just walk across the street for an...
Things YOU can do to help your mental health
Adapted from Healthy Place There is no doubt that living with mental health illness is a daily stressor. Mental illness can affect someone’s whole being – their thoughts, their feelings, and their behaviors. Thanks to Healthy Place for identifying eight...
New East Bethel facility designed to make youth feel at home
By Mark Nicklawske Youth struggling with severe depression, anxiety and other mental health issues have never had a place where they could go specifically designed and built for their long term treatment and educational needs. Until now. The Hills Youth and Family...
Wellness Wednesday – The Importance of Self-Care
The Importance of Self- Care Adapted from Healthy Place for your Mental Health One of the best things you can do for your mind and body is to take care of you and give yourself a break every now and then. Science shows that when you take the time to take care of you...
When it’s too much for parents, Cambia Hills helps youth deal with stress, trauma
By Mark Nicklawske Work or school difficulties, money problems and complicated family dynamics typically trigger high levels of adult stress and trauma that can trickle down to children and cause serious developmental issues. Many children learn to deal with these...
The Hills featured in the Duluthian Magazine
Did you catch the great story about The Hills Youth and Family Services in the September/October 2018 Duluth Chamber of Commerce publication, The Duluthian Magazine? If not, you can read it here. We are proud to partner with the Duluth Chamber and appreciate the work...
Ways to stay healthy this winter
Adapted from Parents Magazine It’s that time of year when sickness seems to be all around! Here are a few tips from Parents Magazine to help stay healthy this winter! Wash Up – frequently wash your hands and teach your children to do the same. Use soap and...
Alcohol and drug treatment resources move onto The Hills campus
By Mark Nicklawske Delivering chemical health treatment to young people battling drug and alcohol just got a little easier at the Hills Youth and Family Services. For more than 15 years, The Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Duluth has helped residential...
