St. Cloud

The St. Cloud Regional Resource Center serves the counties of Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright. There are a variety of services and opportunities for people to connect with one another and learn more about recovery and wellness. Contact Shelia for information. Also, the CommUNITY Project Initiative’s website (www.mnmentalhealth.org) posts activities and events in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright Counties.

About Sheila Dodge:

Sheila is originally from St. Cloud but has lived in St. Joseph for the past nearly twenty years. Sheila’s personal recovery journey began ten years into her elementary school teaching career, when she was hospitalized and diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Having worked at CSN for thirteen years, Sheila would like others to know that “CSN is about educating each other and the community that recovery is possible and that everyone can have hope. Taking steps to improve and manage your life is key to recovery and it looks different for everyone.”

Through both her personal experience with psychiatric diagnoses and those of some close family members, Sheila offers her expertise to others on their recovery journeys. “I believe sharing the recovery message, modeling through practicing wellness, and facilitating empowerment in others is the most important part of my work. I have seen what people can accomplish when given choice, encouragement and support.”

In her spare time, Sheila enjoys spending time with her four children and eight grandchildren, friends, and cat. She also enjoys water aerobics class, reading group, volunteering at church, and a good cup of coffee.