halcyon house

a worker owned cooperative holistic wellness center

Tag: community

Upcoming Presentation “Body as Place”
Sara and I were invited to present at Svalja Whole-being’s Community Conference in Duluth. We are so excited to explore “body as place”. We will experiment with what makes you feel at home and safe in your body.
The conference starts Friday 5/29 from 6:00-9:00pm and continues 5/30 from 8:00-6:00.
Contact http://www.svalja.yoga/community-conference for more information Join us for a two-day immersion into the heart of our community.
Flourish is an invitation to ground ourselves in the wisdom of this place while leaning into the possibilities of what we can create together. From a soulful Friday night of live music and poetry at SOLCA to a Saturday filled with movement, guided storytelling, and deep reflection, this gathering is designed to nourish your nervous system and spark your creative spirit.
Throughout the weekend, experience a curated Art and Poetry Exhibit coordinated by Savannah Ottillia, offering a visual and written landscape of our shared journey.
2026-05-11
Article about Halcyon House from MCCD
Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers wrote a nice article about Halcyon House recently. MCCD has been a great resource for all things cooperative related and advise cooperatives in urban and rural areas throughout Minnesota. Fun fact: Minnesota leads the rest of the country in cooperative formation.
If you’re interested in reading a little more about our formation and development as a cooperative, check it out!
Read the Article
Parking Downtown Duluth
Following up from my topic from last month regarding the parking changes downtown, we’ve let the Duluth Parking Commission know how the changes have affected us and are advocating for improved accessibility downtown and longer maximum limits for on-street parking. If anybody would like to give them a call and voice your opinion as well… 😉😉 For those of you who usually opt for 90 or 120 minute sessions, we’re recommending the Muffler Clinic lot located on Michigan St. or the Tech Village lot behind Pizza Luce. Scan the QR code on their sign to set up your parking. We wish their online payment system was better. We’re happy to help you with it!
Muffler Clinic Lot
2026-05-11
Wellness Access Initiative
The Halcyon House Wellness Access Initiative is a community funded program to help offset the costs of our services for the people who need them the most. Selection for the program is based on financial need, physical need, treatment goals, and recommended individualised treatment plan from our staff. We believe that the wellness services we provide are beneficial and even a potentially necessary part of healing and well-being. It is our hope that this wellness subsidy initiative will provide an avenue for access to our services for people who would otherwise not have the resources to afford them.
Selection Process
Applicants will fill out an online application to collect information about financial need, physical limitations/impairments and how their individual situation interferes with daily life. They will also have at least one session or consultation with one (or more) of the Halcyon Wellness Team, who will report on their need for services, create a treatment plan that includes goals, frequency, services, and duration. This de-identified information will be provided to the selection committee for final approval.
Would you like to be involved in the selection committee? Apply here.
If you would like to support the Wellness Access Initiative, donations can be made at the front desk or online.
2026-03-07
Introducing the Wellness Access Initiative
The Halcyon House Wellness Access Initiative is a community funded program to help offset the costs of our services for the people who need them the most. Selection for the program is based on financial need, physical need, treatment goals, and recommended individualized treatment plan from our staff. We believe that the wellness services we provide are beneficial and even a potentially necessary part of healing and well-being. It is our hope that this wellness subsidy initiative will provide an avenue for access to our services for people who would otherwise not have the resources to afford them.
Selection Process
Applicants will fill out an online application to collect information about financial need, physical limitations/impairments and how their individual situation interferes with daily life. They will also have at least one session or consultation with one (or more) of the Halcyon Wellness Team, who will report on their need for services, create a treatment plan that includes goals, frequency, services, and durations. This de-identified information will be provided to the selection committee.
The selection committee will be composed of three to five individuals with at least one member-owner from Halcyon House. We ideally would like the majority of this panel to be composed of independent community members and donors. The member-owner from Halcyon House is a liaison between the selection committee and the cooperative, and is responsible for making sure all identifying information about applicants is removed and all information available for the committee to access is HIPAA compliant.
The Selection Committee will use this information and these tiers to decide the amount subsidized:
Tiers of subsidies:
Tier 1 is our highest support level. 90% of the cost of treatment is covered. The financial guidelines are up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level ($48,225 for a family of 4).
Tier 2—70% of treatment(s) covered with financial guidelines of up to 175% of FPL.
Tier 3—50% of treatment(s) covered with financial guidelines of up to 200% of FPL.
Tier 4—30% of treatment(s) covered with financial guidelines of up to 225% of FPL.
Tier 5—10% of treatment(s) covered with financial guidelines of up to 250% of FPL.
Would you like to be involved in the selection committee? Apply here.
If you would like to support the Wellness Access Initiative, donations can be made at the front desk or online.
2026-01-07