Congratulations to two members of MHQ client Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs (MACMHP): People Incorporated and Washburn Center for Children have been recognized with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits 2015 Minnesota Nonprofit Award for Mission and Excellence. This award recognizes excellence in the areas of innovation, anti-racism initiative, advocacy, responsive philanthropy, and excellence.
With more than 132 years of experience in assisting high-risk children, Washburn Center for Children is a leader in helping children with social, emotional and behavioral problems and their families. As a community mental health center focused on children’s mental health, Washburn Center serves children from birth to age 18. In 2014, Washburn Center for Children served nearly 2,700 children and approximately 8,100 family members.
Washburn Center’s three office locations – Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka and Minneapolis – serve the entire Twin Cities metro area. The nonprofit also offers in-home services, and its school-based services serve the Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Minneapolis school districts.
People Incorporated, a nonprofit founded in 1969, supports mental health and wellness in our community through collaboration and integration of care. Serving nearly 9,500 people each year through more than 60 programs throughout the Twin Cities metro area, People Incorporated is well-recognized for its leadership and innovation in the provision of mental health care. People Incorporated is on the web at PeopleIncorporated.org, on Facebook at PeopleIncorporated, and on Twitter at @PeopleIncorp.
