Well Being Development

The Ely Behavorial Health Network (Ely BHN)project purpose is to expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of behavorial health care services in rural northeast Iron Range communities. The Ely BHN brought a variety of behavioral and mental health education and professional development opportunities to the area community members and service providers. The Ely BHN also facilitated community prevention and recovery efforts of a collaborative community group.

Pathways to Wellness is a care facilitator service. WBD participates as a spoke within a hub and spoke care delivery model that seeks to connect community members to services and resources. Care facilitators support community members in need that are un- or under-insured. Community members receiving care facilitator support often are living with chronic disease and are negatively impacted by social factors.

The Northern Lights Clubhouse (NLC) vision is that all members of the community, regardless of their unique challenges, will be supported to live their best lives and contribute to the well-being of the broader community through empowerment, acceptance, and education. NLC co-created programming with clubhouse members delivering regular activities that addressed loneliness and isolation along with providing education on, for example, mindfulness and nutrition.