Resources
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A list of resources in the community is provided below. We try to update these resources periodically, but if you find that information is incorrect, please let us know.
Thank you,
Amy Austin, Emily Klatt and Carissa Franklin
School Social Workers
651-293-8950COUNSELING/MENTORING
The Beacon Clinic (651-583-7899) Highland Park http://thebeaconclinic.net/why-beacon/
Children's Crisis - 651-771-0076--open 24 hours everyday
Family Innovations - (in home individual/family counseling). 612-924-3807 http://www.familyinnovations.com/ (takes various insurances)
Find a Therapist http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/ (can specify by area, insurance, ages, needs) or http://fast-trackermn.org/ or http://www.helppro.com/
Highland Park Counseling Associates - http://www.highlandpca.com/home.html (651) 690-0953 Works with adolescents and adults. Group or individual work. DBT Counseling.
Miriam Itzkowitz - IS Counseling. She works with adolescents and adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral concerns. (612) 234-7647 or contact miriam.iscounseling@gmail.com http://www.iscounseling.org/
For a list of mentor programs in the metro area, go to Mentoring Works or call Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota at # 612-370-9180 http://www.mpmn.org/FindAProgram.aspx (Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota) Click on Find a Program Tab. Put in your zipcode. And up pops mentoring programs close to your student's home. If you click on details next to mentoring program, they list the contact person and more information about the program.
Minnesota Center for Psychology - 2324 University Ave W, Suite 120 St. Paul, MN 55114 - 651-644-4100 Offers a variety of services for children and their families including the Children and Adolescent Social Skills Therapy Groups, Individual and Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS; individual and group skills training), Adolescent Girls' Therapy Group, Feelings Management Group, and Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). http://www.minnesotacenterforpsychology.com/
Sarah Pavek - (651) 470-3098 - Counseling for kids 3 years old and older. Works too with selectively mute children. Play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy - accepts insurance and offer sliding fee. Sarah@pavektherapy.net
Peaces n' Puzsouls - Sheila Sweeney, MSW, LICSW (Midway Area, St. Paul) #651-797-4094 ssweeney@peacesnpuzsouls.org
Sue Sexton Therapy 651-895-5588– Sue Sexton, M.A., Licensed Psychologist (DBT Therapy). Has experience working in elementary and high school settings, outpatient mental health clinics, and therapeutic group home settings; understanding the full range of developmental and mental health needs of children and adolescents (4-18 years). Specializes in alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, bullying, autism and aspergers, low frustration tolerance or anger management struggles, grief and loss, life changes/transitions, and self-other injurious behaviors. Accepts many health insurances (in and out of network), self-pay, and provides a sliding fee that is negotiable to the client’s financial situation (ranging between $65-$100/session). Website: www.suesextonpsychotherapyLLC.com and email: suemsexton@gmail.com
Dr. Alyssa Vang - AKV Psychological and Consulting Services, LLC in Woodbury - Ph: (651) 283-3794
Wilder Child Guidance Center- 651-280-2310
Counseling for Families/Youth with No Insurance or Financial Means
PORTICO Health Net (651- 603-5100)-an agency that helps you determine what insurance you qualify for and helps you complete the applications. http://www.porticohealthnet.org/
Project Assist through Ramsey County - 771-1301 x1005 http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/childrenmentalhealth.htm (school support staff need to refer families/children)
Grief and Loss Counseling
Thad Wilderson & Associates, 651-225-8997
Counseling for Autistic YouthGeorge Abrahms - 651-647-5722 (specializes in working with autistic youth)
Autism Society of Minnesota - 651-647-1083 call for more info on resources or website is http://www.ausm.org/ for workshops for caregivers.East Metro Family Counseling LLC, Mitch Leppicello, LICSW (Woodbury) 651-408-5132
Hispanic Mentoring/Counseling Services (Spanish Speaking)Canvas Health - http://www.canvashealth.org/
Su Familia - www.sufamiliacounseling.org/ 1301 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106 (651) 332-5500
Theft Programs (Counseling)
http://www.youthservice.pegasus.webaloo.com/awareness_programs.aspx
Johnny Allen with JK Movement Program for females ages 8 years to 14 years old - 612-275-0804
CRISIS INTERVENTIONS
Adult Crisis – 651-266-7900 (24 hours) – mobile crisis team that comes to the home to work with adults 18+ http://mentalhealthcrisisalliance.org/services/
Child Protection - 651-266-4500 (Option 1)
Children Crisis Response - http://www.childcrisisresponsemn.org/
Crisis Connection -612-379-6363 (24 hours) http://www.crisis.org/
Hennepin County Adult Crisis (COPE) - 612-348 -4111- 24 hour crisis outreach services for adults in Hennepin County
Hennepin County Parent Support Program - 612-998-0281 http://www.hennepin.us/parentsupport (scroll down and click on parent support outreach program)
Mobile Crisis Team 651-774-7000, open 24 hours. Team can come out to the home if needed to devise a plan of action with family. Works with kids 17 years old and younger
Runaways - Call Police at 651-266-5960 or 651-266-5646 to make a report over the phone
Project REACH (St. Paul School District) - 651-632-3788 (can help families with children in St. Paul schools who are homeless)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
Domestic Violence Crisis Line (Shelters) 1-866-223-1111
Ramsey County 651-299-5130 (Order for Protection)
St. Paul Intervention 651-645-2824
24 Hour Crisis Line 651-227-9966
EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorder Assistance: TAMS (Teenage Medical Service) Children's Hospital. They accept insurance and have an eating disorder program for kids. #612-813-6125
Emily's Program (Snelling Avenue) This is an eating disorder program for junior high kids. They accept insurance. #651-645-5323
Health Start Clinic at Highland Park Senior High has a nutritionist and social worker who work together and see students (individually) who are at risk for having an eating disorder and/or who already have one. Their number is 651-690-7667EDUCATION & RESOURCES
Mental Health Association of Minnesota: (612) 331-6840 --The Mental Health Association offers wonderful free education and advocacy/assistance for mental illness related issues.
MN Adopt - http://www.mnadopt.org/region_nc.html Lists programs and support services for families with an adopted child
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK.
Suicide Awareness: (952) 946-7998--This program helps with suicide-related issues.
Talking with Your Kids about Tough Issues - www.talkingwithkids.org
United Way 211 (# 651-291-0211)--call this agency to locate any kind of social service assistance (mentoring, counseling, after school programs, etc). Can also access http://www.211unitedway.org/queries/keysearch.htmlFOOD SHELVES
Emergency Food Shelf https://www.emergencyfoodshelf.org/Express/DistributionDatesandLocations.aspx
Keystone 651-917-3939
Neighborhood House - 651-789-3630/789-5247
Paul/Sheila Wellstone Center - 651-789-2500
Rice Street Food Shelf - 651-917-3939Second Harvest Heartland - 651- 209-7963 - Food bank and programs that help you apply for food stamps (SNAP program)
United Way 211 - 651-291-0211 - data base of any need - call and they can tell you about any program and services/help in the metro area.
FREE CLOTHING
Alley Shop – 651-776-8708 need social worker referral
Arlington Hills Lutheran Church 1115 Greenbrier Street; Saint Paul, MN 55106; Phone: (651) 771-5501 Requirements: need referral from school social worker; Hours: Tuesday, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm (September through May)
Catholic Charities 651-222-1787
Coats for Kids - Families must register ONLY on Oct 25, 2012. Call the Coats for Kids Hotline to learn where your location is - 651-746-3412. Families must bring - picture ID of parent, current piece of mail with your address on it, ID for each child (insurance card, birth certificate, school ID, social security card - copies of IDs are okay). Families with dependent children ages 10-17 years old.
Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church 217 Mackubin Street; Saint Paul, MN 55102; Phone(651) 227-7389 Hours: First and Third Saturday, 9am-11am. Provides clothing and support services for Native American, African American, and refugees.
God's Closet 820 White Bear Avenue; Saint Paul, MN 55119; Methodist Church; Requirements: photo identification; Limitations: 2 bags; Phone (651) 771-4627; Hours:Monday, Wednesday Friday, 10am-2pm; EASTSIDE only
Joseph's Coat 1107 West Seventh Street; Saint Paul, MN 55102; requirements: photo identification; *can shop once a week* Phone (651) 291-2472 - Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm , Second Saturday every month 9am-1pm (need social worker referral)Listening House in Saint Joseph's Hospital 215 9th Street; Saint Paul, MN 55105 - requirements: sign in at opening -restrictions: Only Adult resources; Phone: (651) 227-5911; Hours: Monday at 12:45, Tuesday at 12:45, Wednesday at 9am, Friday at 9am
Saint Paul Reformation Church Requirements Food Shelf 100 North Oxford; Saint Paul MN, 55104 Phone: (651) 251-9015; Call to make appointment; Photo identification; Current Mail to prove addressFood & Clothes Shelf - No Requirements for Clothes
Sharing Korner - 595 Arundel Street; Saint Paul MN 55103 ; Call Beforehand Phone (651) 293-1931; Adults: 18 and older need photo identification, and current mail; Children: medical form, social security card; Hours: Monday, Wednesday Friday, and Saturday 9am - 11:30am
Swap Shop, Church of Saint Luke; 1065 Summit Avenue; Saint Paul, MN 55105 Phone: (651) 227-7669; Hours: Saturday, 1pm – 3pm
FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
Ramsey County Funeral Assistance: 651-266-4444 or contact financial worker. This MUST happen before making any arrangements
FURNITURE
Goodwill Industries - 1361 South Robert Street 651-451-2014
Salvation Army - St. Paul (1019 Payne Avenue - 651-776-2653 or 401 West 7th Street - 651-224-6946) Call for an appointment. Monday through Fridays from 8am - 12pm and 1pm-4pm. Need to provide photo ID and piece of current mail. Must be moving out of a shelter, new from out of town or had a recent crisis. May provide vouchers for furniture to use at store. http://www.thesalarmy.org/loc/ssoffices.htm
Sharing and Caring Hands- 525 N. 7th Street in Minneapolis. 612-338-4640. Monday Mornings - they open at 10:15am but suggested that you stand in line at 8:30am. First come, first serve. Please bring a copy of a lease (which is less than 1 month old) and a social security card. You can get up to 2 twin and 2 full beds. You need to transport beds yourself.
HEALTH INSURANCE/MEDICAL OPTIONS
http://www.rxassist.org/ - go to this link to see about low cost medication options
www.applymn.org - Ramsey County - Apply for Medical Assistance - call 651-266-4444
CLUES - 651-379-4200
Portico: 2610 University Ave West Suite 550; St. Paul, Mn 55114-2117 - (651) 603-5100 **Will help families apply for health insurance like MN Care and Medical Assistance** Interpreters Available. http://www.porticohealthnet.org/ 8am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri.
For Native American families - Please call - Mashkiki Waakaaigan Pharmacy at 1433 East Franklin Ave. South Suite 13B in Minneapolis, MN 55404. Phone is 612-871-1989St Mary's Clinics (651-690-7029) which is free for under-insured and uninsured individuals and families also can provide medication when warranted
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM - Contact your local Salvation Army Office to register. If you do not know the contact for your local office you can call 651-746-3412 to find out information on your local Salvation Army office. Registration for this program is anytime October 1st- October 31st and no registrations will be taken after October 31st. Many locations will be having a one day registration. Contact your local Salvation Army ASAP to find out the registration date
SALVATION ARMY CLEARING HOUSE (Formerly OPERATION JOY): This is for the Holiday (Christmas, etc) for parents in need of toys for their children. Over the phone registration. Please call 651-746-3595 to register. Call from Nov 3 - Dec 5 from 9am - 4pm. Interpreters available. Eligibility Requirements - have a child age 14 or younger living in your home and you must live in Ramsey, Hennepin, Anoka, Washington, or Dakota Counties. Families must provide names and birthdates for everyone in household. Once registered, the family will receive an appointment card in the mail that tells you where and when to pick up the toys.
THANKSGIVING BASKETS - Union Gospel Mission 435 E. University Avenue in St. Paul --Please bring - a photo ID and a current piece of mail. Oct 29, 30, 31 and November 5, 6, 7 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm. Families need to register in person. They are unable to accommodate phone registrations or registration for another person. The person registering must be the person picking up the basket. Only one basket per address. Oc FAMILIES LARGER THAN FOUR PEOPLE should call Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels at 651-699-5404.
HOMELESS SHELTERS FOR STUDENTS ON THE RUN
Aindah Yung Shelter - will accept students 12-16 years old. Call 651-227-4784/St. Paul.
The Bridge - will accept students 10-17 years old. 612-377-8800 in MplsLEGAL SERVICES
Central Legal - 651-642-1890 (free/low cost) Speaks Spanish
Family Court Services in the Hennepin County Court House... provides mediation services free to divorcing couples. Both parents need to be willing to mediate and there needs to be no domestic violence between them. Call 612-348-3000
Legal Services/Support for Low Income Parents:
Neighborhood Justice Center, Inc - 651-222-4703
Officina Legal - 651-641-1011 Speaks Spanish
Southwestern MN Regional Legal Services - 651-222-4731
Streetworks Legal Services For Teens -612-252-2735
PARENT GROUPS
ADHD/ADD Support Groups for parents of children with ADD/ADHD or parents/adults who may have ADHD/ADD. Call 952-933-8983 or www.adssmn.org
ADHD/ADD Website - http://www.additudemag.com
Parent to Parent Support Group of Ramsey County call (612) 436-8777. Please call if you are interested in being connected to a parent group (run by parents with support from professionals). The parents in this group have children with serious emotional/behavioral challenges and they connect with other parents for support and information. This group meets monthly. Call the number above if you are interested in finding out the location this month.
Support Group for Parents of Children with Sexual Abuse and Behavioral Concerns. This group are for parents of victims ONLY. Open to parents with children who are of any age. Free. Group is faciliated by a staff from Pathfinders (agency that works with victims of sexual abuse). Call 651-643-3022REDUCED DENTAL CARE
Helping Hands walk in dental sliding fee - 651-244-7561
Model Cities - 651-290-9200
Neighborhood Health Care Network makes referrals to community clinics - 651-489-2273
Public Health Services- 555 Cedar St. 651-292-7749
Quan Dental 422 University Ave. St. Paul (651-290-2818) as they used to take referrals from Social Workers for free or low cost dental. Contact Michelle Romano (School Social Worker) if you need a referral.
Sharing and Caring in Mpls - free on Saturday if families do not have insurance - 612-338-4640
U of M School of Dentistry Mpls. 612-624-8400 or 612-625-6444 (braces dept)
Vang Dental Clinic on 367 W. University in St. Paul (222-6738) is still doing free/sliding fee - I know they accept Medical Assistance
RENT ASSISTANCE (HELP WITH BILLS)
Brush with Kindness - provides free/low cost house maintenance services to low income home-owners. Please call District 10 at 651-644-3889
Community Stabilization Project - 651-225-8778
Call Ramsey County to register with them for emergency financial assistance - 651-266-4444City of Saint Paul Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention 25 West 4th St. - 651-261-6626
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties – financial help with heating bills. www.caprw.org 651-645-6470
Heat Share - (Salvation Army) -651-224-6946
MN Homeownership Center: 1000 Payne Ave. 651-659-9336 http://www.hocmn.org/en/index.cfm
Public Housing 651-298-4444
Ramsey Action Programs (family loans); 651-645-6445
Southern MN Regional Legal Services Intake by phone is from 9am - 12pm or 1pm-3pm or walk in hours are 8:30am-5pm - 55 E 5th Street #400 (St. Paul), Phone 651-222-4731. Helps with housing issues.
SEXUAL ABUSE RESOURCES
Hamm Clinic 408 Saint Peter Street Suite 429; Saint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 224–0614
Midwest Children's Resource Center; 347 North Smith Avenue, Suite #401; St. Paul, MN 55102; (651) 220-6750; Specific therapist: Jody Raymake and Vicki
Project Pathfinder, Inc Adult, Adolescent or Child and Family Intake Coordinator; 1821 University Avenue West, Suite N385; St. Paul, MN 55104; Phone: (651) 644-8515
Thad Wilderson & Associates; St. Paul, MN 55104; (651) 225-8997
Therapist skilled at EMDR - Washburn Center for Children; 612-871-1454.
Wilder 451 Lexington Parkway North; Saint Paul, MN 55104 651-280-2310; Specific Therapist: Gael Thompson
TUTORING PROGRAMS
Boys/Girl's Club of the Twin Cities - the Mount Airy Unit at 690 Jackson Street. 651-221-0330 or at the West Side Unit at 291 Belvidere Street. 651-222-2212. - or the East Side Unit at 1620 Ames Ave. 651-774-5654 - Mondays -Fridays from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. www.boysandgirls.org
Lao Family Community of Minnesota, Inc. - Youth Education Program at 320 W. University Ave. 651-209-6808 (speak with Vern Xiong). Mondays - Fridays for Hmong Students in grades 7-9. FREE
Neighborhood House at 179 E. Robie Street. 651-227-9291. Mondays - Fridays afterschool and evenings. Grades K-12. FREEStudy Skills website: http://www.studygs.net/
