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Stories From Our Community

See the stories, conversations, and recognition highlighting Roots Wellness Center’s work in mental health, recovery, social justice, and community healing.

Apr 1, 2026

Medicaid and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Medicaid covers treatment for thousands of Minnesotans with substance use disorder. Is that about to change?

Mar 4, 2026

Roots Wellness Center Founder Katy Armendariz Receives Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award for Social Justice

Roots Wellness Center is proud to share that our founder, Katy Armendariz, has been honored with the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award for Social Justice by the National Association of Social Workers – Minnesota Chapter.

Feb 26, 2026

Mental health services sound the alarm on federal government withholding Medicaid funding

The federal government has given Minnesota 60 days to provide documentation for Medicaid claims from the last quarter of 2025 to check for fraud. Until then, $260 million will be withheld.

Feb 5, 2026

Immigration Enforcement Increases Demand for Mental Health Support in the Twin Cities

At Roots Wellness Center in Saint Paul, therapists are seeing an increasing demand for mental health services.

Nov 25, 2025

2025 Good Neighbor Award

RWC received the 2025 Good Neighbor Award, honoring our leadership and culturally responsive mental-health work.

Feb 3, 2025

How New Funds Could Broaden the Network of BIPOC Mental Health Professionals

How new funds could broaden the network of BIPOC mental health professionals.

Aug 26, 2023

Metro Transit Rider Survey: Safety & Fare Enforcement Priorities

Bus and light rail transit riders gave Metro Transit staff some clear feedback this summer on how new civilian transit ambassadors should focus their efforts: safety and fare enforcement.

Aug 21, 2023

State Licensure Challenges for Internationally Trained Mental Health Professionals

MinnPost examines the licensing hurdles facing mental health professionals trained abroad and their determination to put their expertise to work in Minnesota.

Aug 11, 2020

Culturally Specific Treatment Programs Help People of Color Achieve & Maintain Sobriety

Roots Recovery recognized the community’s need for healing and created culturally responsive addiction treatment that addresses racism and historical trauma.

Aug 7, 2020

Minnesota Parents Rush to Create Learning Pods for Distance Learning

Families are banding together for education during the pandemic