Meet Mariah, Family Services Case Manager
Read our Q+A with Wayside Family Services Case Manager Mariah, who also serves in Governor Tim Walz’s Young Women’s Cabinet. Mariah Mirbel Nelson, Family Services Case Manager at Wayside Recovery…
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Recovery from Addiction is the Norm, Not the Exception
Most people recover from substance use disorder, and 9% of Americans are in recovery today. Many feel alone in their struggle with substance use disorder – but addiction, and recovery,…
You’re Invited! Radical Self-Care with Dr. Joi Lewis
You’re invited to an interactive evening of meditation, mindfulness, body movement and healing on Thursday, November 11 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Join us for a message of hope from…
Ways to Support a Loved One With an Addiction
Addiction can run in families, but so can recovery. If you have a loved one living with a substance use disorder, you may wonder how you can help. It is not…
What is a Rule 25 Assessment and How Wayside Can Help
To better understand your mental and physical wellbeing and determine what services best fits your needs, our team of mental health and licensed alcohol and drug counselors are here to…
Wayside Remembers Former Board Member D.J. Leary
Wayside Recovery Center is saddened to learn of the passing of long-time board member Dennis John ‘D.J.’ Leary, who served Wayside from 1975 to 1986 and again from 1989 to…
Wayside Recovery Center Named One of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Aug. 21, 2021 – Wayside Recovery Center was selected by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers in 2021. The list, created…
How Wayside is Helping Single Mothers Receive Treatment Without Leaving Their Children Behind
Did you know Wayside is one of only five providers in the state where women can enter treatment with their children? We are a part of a small percentage of treatment facilities…
5 Reasons Addiction is Different for Women And Why It Matters for Treatment
There’s no question that substance use disorders are equally harmful for both men and women. Yet the factors that lead to chemical dependency tend to be different. Wayside provides gender-specific care because understanding the needs of women is critical to…
Addressing Maternal and Infant Health Disparities
In America, Black women are 3-4 times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than White women. It’s past time to address maternal and infant health disparities in the healthcare…