Federal funding cuts to social services in Minnesota are more than just a budget issue-they’re a direct threat to the well-being of our most vulnerable neighbors. As a social worker with 12 years of experience serving individuals on Medical Assistance (MA), I’ve seen firsthand how these cuts devastate mental health, addiction recovery, and public health programs. While some reforms are needed, the vast majority of these funds support critical, life-saving services. If you care about human rights and the health of our communities, it’s time to pay attention and speak up

SLMH Resource Map As you may know, I recently attended the MSSA conference for 3 days. I learned A LOT. One of my favorite sessions was about community asset mapping, which basically boils down to a geographical map of assets. I instantly became obsessed because it’s a visual way to see and learn about one […]