Build resilience.
We are here to help.
The WellSpring Project was established in 2020 as a community driven initiative that uses upstream public health efforts to promote resilience and healthy development for all people in Washington County, MN. WellSpring strives to be intentional in promoting the themes of belonging, inclusivity, cultural attunement, connectedness, empowerment, mindfulness, and celebrating the intersectional experiences that foster growth, collaboration, positive and healthy relationships and dynamics. Contact us to see how we can become partners.
Check out how we’ve been working towards our goal of
resilience through these special projects.
Free Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training
In order to protect our community, Washington County Public Health & Environment encourages anyone in the community who is interested to take a free lifesaving suicide intervention course. The QPR Gatekeeper online course teaches participants how to “Question, Persuade, and Refer” a person who may be considering suicide through a one hour session that can be accessed at any time.
To access your free training:
• Go to the QPR Gatekeeper Training Portal
• Enter WCDPH as your Organization Code
• Select Create Account
• Complete and submit your registration form with your email
• QPR will display and email the newly created username and password
• Log in to begin training at QPRTraining.com
Call 911 if you need EMS, fire and/or police dispatched to your location.
988 provides immediate emotional support to Minnesota residents. Staffed by trained counselors at local 988 centers, the lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. The 988 Lifeline provides easier access to mental health crisis care through a 200+ network of crisis call, text, and chat centers, separate from the public safety purposes of 911, where the focus is on dispatching emergency medical services, fire, and police, as needed.
Face-to-face, short-term, intensive, mental health crisis services that assist and support individuals and families with crisis counseling, navigating the mental health system; referral(s) to on-going services; and resources and information.
The WellSpring Project helps people who live in Washington County, Minnesota be more healthy and resilient at every stage of life.
What is Resilience and How is it Created?
What is Resilience?
Resilience is the process of being able to adapt and grow in the face of life changes and challenges.
Everyone experiences challenges.
Throughout life, every person will experience twists and turns, from everyday challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact.
Reactions are unique to each person.
Each change can affect people differently, bringing a unique mix of thoughts and emotions.
People adapt over time.
In general, people adapt well over time to life-changing situations and stressful situations—in part thanks to individual resilience and resilient communities.
Resilience can be created through different skills developed, through relationships with others, and by connecting with the larger community.
Youth & Young Adults
During the teen years it is important to explore and learn who you are and how you want to engage with the world. You can do this through a variety of ways including goal-setting, defining beliefs and values, and developing a relationship with yourself and with people who are important to you.
Adults
Adults contribute a great deal to the community by guiding current and future generations through their role in families, relationships, and careers. At this stage of life, adults may be responsible for raising children, teens, or being caregivers to older adults. Although adults juggle many responsibilities, personal mental health and well-being needs to be prioritized in order to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
Parents & Children
Resilient families are better equipped to handle the inevitable challenges of life. Families can foster resilience in children by building strong bonds that promote trust, autonomy, and self-confidence.
Older Adults
Older adults are given an opportunity to give back to the community by sharing integrity and wisdom. It is a time to reflect your experiences and find meaning in the next stage of life. Building resilience as older adults supports well-being and promotes connection.
People of Color
Your cultural connection is a strength. Get connected to places and spaces in our resources.
LGBTQIA+
You are not alone. Find a queer peer in WellSpring’s resource page.
Rural
Changing weather and the land can be stressful. Connect with someone who understands that everyday struggles of rural life.
Newcomers
Moving to a new place can be both scary and exciting. Build healthy relationships with new people and places.
Veterans
Serving others is part of who you are. Find a peer that understands your service journey.
