Bethel celebrates life of longtime leader Grobe

The Duluth Bethel celebrates the life of Rev. Graden Grobe, former executive director, who led the organization through a period of rapid change from 1953 to 1972 while keeping it focused on its historical mission of helping Northlanders overcome life’s challenges. Grobe, 98, died Jan. 21, 2020 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth. Family […]

Bethel begins telehealth sceenings amid COVID-19

The Duluth Bethel has begun conducting screenings for substance abuse disorder using telehealth technology. Telehealth allows treatment clients and prospective clients to discuss their health and substance abuse histories with counselors and health professionals remotely via computer and phone. A $10,640 grant from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation allowed the Bethel to purchase the […]

Bethel outlines responses to coronavirus and COVID-19

As a human services organization, the Duluth Bethel has taken significant steps to continue serving individuals affected by substance abuse or those involved in the criminal justice system while working proactively to reduce the spread of coronavirus and COVID-19. We are committed to public health and safety and are doing what we can to maintain […]

To ensure safety, Bethel will suspend recovery meetings

It is the Duluth Bethel honored to serve the recovery community. The recovery meetings that take place in our building exist because of those who attend them. The courageous and positive decisions that those in recovery make are some of the most important decisions in their lives. To that end, the Duluth Bethel is committed […]

Bethel counselor featured in KBJR-TV special report

Bethel counselor Dean Linder knows the struggle with addiction. Nearly 20 years ago, it almost took his life. Recently, he talked with KBJR-TV and reporter Jessie Slater about his journey and efforts to help those now in the throes of opioid addiction as the Northland and the nation struggle to deal with this epidemic. Watch […]

Bethel relights beacon to signal hope, recovery

With drug and alcohol abuse on the rise nationally, caused largely by the opioid crisis, the Duluth Bethel relit the green beacon atop its building as a New Years Eve symbol of hope for those suffering from substance abuse in the Northland. Officials from the Bethel, a 145-year-old nonprofit center for chemical-dependency treatment and community […]

Holiday tips help those struggling with addiction

The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. They can be especially so for those struggling with drug or alcohol dependence, as well as their friends and relatives. Tammy Ewing, a Bethel treatment professional who is in recovery herself, shares her story, tips for making it through the holidays sober and encouragement for those […]

Bethel takes two honors in chili cook-off fundraiser

The Duluth Bethel team won two awards recently in the annual Head of the Lakes United Way Chili Cook-off in Duluth. The Bethel team won second place in the professional division, made up of teams from local businesses and nonprofit organizations. The Bethel chili also was recognized with the Most Unique award. In all, businesses, […]

Bethel provides perspective on opioid abuse epidemic

Duluth Bethel Executive Director Dennis Cummings provided expertise and perspective for a recent KBJR/KDLH-TV segment about the toll that opioid abuse has taken on the workforce and productivity. The stations inteviewed Cummings as part of a story that assessed the local impact of opioid abuse and addiction following a national study that found opioids have […]

Making a Difference: Bethel featured on KBJR-TV

The Duluth Bethel and the services that help its clients recover from drug and alcohol abuse were featured on “Making a Difference,” the weekly KBJR-TV segment about people and organizations having a positive impact in the Twin Ports. The segment focused on the story of Wayne Nelson, a former Bethel client who has overcome substance […]