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About Us

Imagining that all people are able live their best lives

Well Being Development (WBD) is a trusted community-based nonprofit agency within Ely, Minnesota.  It was formed in 2010 by engaged Ely community members wanting to make a difference for their friends, neighbors, and family; dreaming about a time where all people are able to live their best lives

Our most vulnerable community member are challenged with chronic mental health issues and chemical dependencies, involvement with the justice system, experiences of loneliness, isolation, shame, and struggles with poverty, illiteracy, homelessness, and hunger.

Programs:

WBD provides behavioral health education and resources to the Ely community through our programs:

Northern Lights Clubhouse

TheNorthern Lights Clubhouse provides a safe and trusted place for members to gather.  Members support each other and are involved in development of meaningful activities.

Care Facilitator Service

Our Care Facilitator service, partnering with Ely’s Pathways to Wellness,  to help connect individuals and families to services and assist in considering options for positive change.

Recovery Residence

The Recovery Residence provides a place of belonging. Residents are committed to sobriety. They lean on recovery supports to prepare for independent living and employment.

Our Team:

Board Of Directors

  • Dave Archambault

  • Nicholas Cooley

  • Danyelle Fenner

  • Nels Pierson

  • Paul McDonald

  • Suellen Sack

  • Kathy Udovich

Staff

  • Robyn Bertelsen

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    Program Director
  • Lisa Ledel

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    Operations Coordinator
  • Riana Hegman

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    BHN Network Director and CCT Team Lead
  • Laurel Kaercher, certified CHW

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    Care Facilitator
  • Kap Wilkes, MBA

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    Executive Director
  • Lori Linkous

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    BHN Project Director