Most Recent News Releases
2012
Zumbro Valley Certified as Essential Community Provider
The Minnesota Dept. of Health recently certified Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center an Essential Community Provider (ECP). This five-year certification recognizes health care organizations that serve high-risk, special needs and underserved people, and makes Zumbro Valley the only Rochester-based organization with this designation.
Collaboration Makes Significant Impact on Community’s Dental Care
An unlikely pairing of community mental health center and dental services provider is bringing dental care to Rochester’s low-income and homeless populations. Through this collaboration, Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center and Apple Tree Dental have helped hundreds of individuals and families receive long-needed dental care.
Run and Fun Walk to Raise Awareness of Pets on Mental Health
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center and Paws and Claws Humane Society are collaborating to host the 3rd Annual New Leash on Life, a 5K run and 3K fun walk to help raise awareness of mental illness and the positive role that pets can play. The fundraising event is being held Saturday, September 27, 2012, at Silver Lake Park.
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center, Apple Tree Dental Awarded for Collaborative Efforts
The Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs (MACMHP) yesterday presented Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center and Apple Tree Dental with its Community Collaboration and Inter-Agency Cooperation – Partnerships award at its annual conference. This award recognizes partnerships that enable organizations to overcome barriers to service delivery and better meet the needs of clients.
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center Adds Nurse Practitioner
Lisa Johnson, ARNP, joined the psychiatry staff of Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center today. Ms. Johnson is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with training in both adult and adolescent psychiatry. She is currently taking appointments for psychiatric services.
2011
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center and Paws and Claws Humane Society are collaborating to host the 2nd Annual New Leash on Life, a 5K run and 3K fun walk to help raise awareness of mental illness and the positive role that pets can play. The fundraising event is being held Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Silver Lake Park.
2010
Run and Fun Walk to Show Benefits of Pets on Mental Health
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center and Paws and Claws Humane Society are collaborating to host A New Leash on Life, a 5K run and 3K fun walk to help raise awareness of mental illness and the positive role that pets can play. The fundraising event is being held Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Silver Lake Park.
New Therapists Join Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center added three therapists to its staff to help provide treatment for the increasing number of people requiring psychotherapy services in the community. All are currently taking psychotherapy appointments.
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center Adds New Psychiatrist
Jacqueline Teresa Dahl, M.D., recently joined the staff of Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center. Dr. Dahl is a licensed psychiatrist with training in both psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. She is currently taking appointments for psychiatric services.
Local Providers Host Forum to Discuss Changes in General Assistance Medical Care
Recent changes to General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC), the creation of coordinated care delivery systems to care for the GAMC population and the state’s decision to not enroll early in Medicaid have had significant effects for Minnesotans. A group of local patients, providers, non-profits, law enforcement and government agencies is meeting to discuss these decisions and educate the community on their implications.
Minnesota Behavioral Health Providers Form Collaborative to Implement Qualifacts EHR
The Southern Minnesota Electronic Medical Record Consortium has selected Qualifacts Systems, Inc., to provide an integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) and billing solution for the group’s four behavioral health provider members:
- Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center, Rochester, Minn.
- Family Service Rochester, Rochester, Minn.
- Goodhue County Mental Health Services, Red Wing, Minn.
- South Central Human Relations Center, Owatonna, Minn.
Community Discussion on General Assistance Medical Care News Release
Residents are invited to join area legislators and local organizations in a community discussion about the impact of losing General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC). The event will take place 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, in the HB 117 Auditorium at the University Center Rochester’s Heintz Center.
2009
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has named Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center’s Recovery Partners as a Dual Diagnosis Enhanced (DDE) program for the treatment of behavioral health disorders. This program is the only one in the state to receive the enhanced classification.
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center Adds New Pet Therapy Option News Release
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center is adding animal-assisted therapy to its outpatient therapy treatment services. Beginning this week, clients will have the option of having Lexi, a six-year-old Samoyed, join appointments with therapist Kathryn Amundson, Ph.D.
Learn the Warning Signs of Suicide News Release
To help mark the nation’s 35th National Suicide Prevention Week, Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center is joining organizations across the United States to increase awareness of suicide and the causes behind it.
Zumbro Valley Adds Treatment Program for Opioid Dependence News Release
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center today launched a comprehensive program designed to help people with opioid dependence manage their disease. The innovative program treats participants using a combination of Suboxone® to mitigate the drug effects and counseling services to help people work out their steps to recovery.
Zumbro Valley Adds New Therapist News Release
Sharon Davern, LP, LMFT, recently joined the staff of Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center. As a licensed psychologist and marriage and family therapist, Ms. Davern provides counseling services to adults, adolescents and children.
2008
Zumbro Valley Receives CARF Accreditation News Release
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center announced that it has received the maximum three-year accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF).
Flood Recovery Partners Outreach Services to End News Release
Flood Recovery Partners, a program that provides triage and education services to residents in Fillmore, Houston and Winona counties, is phasing outreach services out for these counties effective November 16, 2008.
Zumbro Valley Adds New Psychiatrist News Release
James Becker, M.D., recently joined the staff of Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center. In his role as staff psychiatrist, Dr. Becker provides medical oversight for the Chemical Health Services programs and psychiatric services for adults.
Mental Health Forum News Release
Four local mental health organizations are teaming up to offer people with a mental illness, their family members and health care professionals a preview of the behavioral health landscape.
Flood Recovery Partners News Release
The Minnesota Department of Human Services awarded a $100,000 grant to Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center to provide outreach and crisis counseling services to people affected by the June flooding.
Automated Defibulator News Release
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center and Golden LivingCenter – Rochester West are teaming up to improve identification and treatment of cardiac issues for patients with substance use disorders.
Bridges Out of Poverty News Release
Developing new job skills and providing housing options are but a few services that community support organizations are utilizing to help people in these challenging economic times.
Mayo Capital Campaign Contribution News Release
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center successfully closed its capital campaign today with a $100,000 donation from Mayo Foundation.