Note: this was a letter sent to one of our Outpatient Services Counselors, Martin Phillips. Martin also happens to be our lead therapist for our new, Outpatient Problem Gambling Program! Call 763.479. 4881 for more info on that specific program and the Rule 82 assessments we can conduct for it.) ——————————— Hey Marty, I would […]
Molly Gilbert
How to Help Someone with PTSD
Vinland has an entire mental health wing that allows us to help others with their PTSD. You don’t have to have a TBI to come to Vinland – many of our clients come to us with PTSD, severe & persistent mental illness, learning disabilities, and other cognitive impairments. Start by providing a safe space for […]
An Article sent to us by StartStanding.org
Did you know that overdoses involving opioids killed more than 47,000 people in 2017, and 36% of those deaths involved prescription opioids? Feel free to share my article regarding the opioid crisis and pain management. You can check it out here: https://www.startstanding.org/opioids-and-surgery-for-back-pain/. Startstanding.org How to Avoid Opioids and Surgery for Back Pain by Dr. RJ […]
Vinland Now Offering Problem Gambling Disorder Treatment at Outpatient Location in NE Minneapolis!
We now conduct Rule 82 Assessments at our Outpatient location! This is the gambling use disorder assessment that defines your specific treatment needs. The state of Minnesota offers to fund problem gambling treatment! Individuals & families in MN can access these services at no charge based on need. We can help you with […]
Client Feedback
We just received a few of these comments from recent graduates of our programs, so we thought we’d share: Carla Hello, I just came home after completing 45 days of treatment for bad Alcoholism and I can now say, I am free and new of any thoughts about using or anything negative. Counselors and case […]
How PTSD Affects the Brain
How PTSD Affects The Brain Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Related Content: What Do Blast Injuries Do to Your Brain? Blast Injury: What We’ve Learned from Autopsies 7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a PTSD Therapist If you’re experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s important to understand how the different parts of your […]
Even one drink per day increases stroke risk, study finds
One of our clinicians, Edwin Swaray, shared this internally today, & we thought it worthy of sharing with you! https://www.bbc.com/news/health-47817650
As March Madness began, so did Problem Gambling Awareness Month
From our friends at DHS: As March Madness began, so did Problem Gambling Awareness Month Calls to National Problem Gambling Helpline spike an average of 30 percent this time of year An estimated $10 billion in bets were placed on the NCAA basketball championship games during March Madness, some of it by problem gamblers. To […]
Resources for our Alumni
Resources for clients and alumni! Vinland wanted to share some resources we found particularly exciting and potentially useful for our clients and alumni: 1.) Metro Bus offers a program is designed for people who would like to learn how to use the metro bus system. They offer a Mobility Training Center and Travel Guide who […]
Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury
From our friends at Brainline.org and the Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, an important article of the intertwining of drug/alcohol abuse and brain injuries: Related Content: Managing Stress Effectively After TBI, Part I TBI Consumer Report: Coping with Substance Abuse After TBI Depression with Mike Wallace Depression and Anxiety How to […]