Mission, Vision and Values Statement
BeechWood fosters the well-being of those living with mental health symptoms and/or other disabilities by collaborating in their pursuit of independence and interdependence, the development of new skills and relationships, and the building of community in the Twin Cities metro area.
BeechWood is a nonprofit community-oriented social service organization that delivers on its Mission by offering Independent Living Skills Services (ILS), Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS), and mental health therapy.
We are a diverse team of licensed professionals and skilled specialists committed to providing equitable, ethical, compassionate, and informed person-centered services.
BeechWood provides services based on need with respect for individual autonomy. We develop sincere and genuine relationships with individuals we serve, colleagues, and other agencies to create community. We collaborate to solve problems creatively and resourcefully.
Our BeechWood Community offers services to individuals of all backgrounds. We believe all people have the inalienable right to good health, dignity, and respect as they pursue a life that aligns with their values.
Vision
All individuals have the opportunity to build community, live their values, and achieve their goals.
Values
Empathy: to display empathy in all interactions by acknowledging the experience of others with compassion, kindness, and acceptance.
Trust: to earn trust by always doing the right thing guided by a culture of honesty, respect, responsibility, and accountability.
Advocacy: to passionately advocate for the individuals we serve to access resources for building and sustaining their wellbeing.
Build Community: to co-create an atmosphere of inclusivity and belonging among all those who interact with BeechWood.
Our Story |
BeechWood is a non-profit organization providing services that support individuals with mental/physical limitations live independently in the community. Our programs include: ILS (Independent Living Skills), ARMHS (Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services), Mental Health Counseling and Therapy Program and Robert MacIntyre Individual's Assistance Fund.
The quality of our work relies on our capacity for developing sincere and genuine relationships with individuals we serve. We learn from them and together solve problems creatively. This also makes us different. |
Our History |
BeechWood, Inc. was founded in 1999 by Kathy Beecher and Linda Woodford to fill a need not sufficiently met in the community for supportive services beyond the group home model that facilitated successful independent living. Within one year, BeechWood had 10 ILS clients and 4 staff; Today we provide services for approximately 250 ILS and ARMHS clients.
Our mission from the beginning was simple: to help individuals live independently by providing supportive services, training, advocacy and supervision. Kathy served as BeechWood’s Associate Director for the first 8 years of the organization and her partner and co-founder, Linda Woodford, served as Executive Director. |
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“It’s a privilege to journey with BeechWood’s clients as they live their lives. You meet a lot of inspiring people, all of whom live with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities doing it with such grace--people who want the same things as everyone else-love, happiness, and friendship. It’s wonderful, wonderful work.” - Kathy Beecher “We are steadfast in our commitment to help people live their independent lives. Living your own life may sound so easy…and for most of us it is, but for our clients who face significant physical and mental issues, living alone is not always an option. And to dislodge anyone from their our home, if there is a choice, is a concept that we do not find acceptable. Many, many people can be helped simply by providing services to help them stay in their own home. That is what BeechWood does through supportive services, counseling, advocacy and more, and will continue to do as long as possible. The challenges we confront are not small and every day all of us, both staff and clients face obstacles that seem huge, but we persevere and together believe we will remain the champions for many who have difficulty finding their own voice.” - Linda Woodford |