Winona, Minn. — Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) is inviting community members to take part in its June Book Drive as part of the organization’s ongoing Monthly Giveback initiative. Throughout the month of June, HVMHC will be collecting new and gently used books for children and adults at all clinic locations.

Donated books will later be distributed to local organizations and community partners throughout HVMHC’s five-county service area, including Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. The goal of the drive is to increase access to books and promote literacy, connection, and wellness across the region.

Community members can drop off donations during regular business hours at the following HVMHC clinic locations:

  • Caledonia – 221 S. Kingston St.
  • Red Wing – 2835 S. Service Dr., Suite 103
  • Wabasha – 611 Broadway St., Suite 100
  • Winona – 420 E. Sarnia St.

“Books have a unique way of bringing comfort, education, and connection to people of all ages,” said Jen Dieck, Director of SUD and Crisis Response Services at HVMHC. “Through this book drive, we hope to support organizations across our communities while encouraging literacy and creating opportunities for individuals and families to access resources they may not otherwise have available.”

HVMHC is accepting books for readers of all ages and encourages donations of books in good condition.

Questions regarding the book drive can be directed to Jen Dieck at jend@hvmhc.org, Brianna Corey at briannac@hvmhc.org, or Taylor Dauer at taylord@hvmhc.org.

About Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) is a community-based nonprofit behavioral health provider serving southeastern Minnesota. Since 1965, HVMHC has been committed to improving emotional wellness through accessible, person-centered mental health services and community support programs.

HVMHC also provides 24/7 Crisis Response Services for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Support is available by phone or in person through trained crisis responders. The HVMHC Crisis Line is available anytime at 1-844-CRISIS2 (1-844-274-7472). There is never a charge to the caller for this service.