Student Supports

Our student support department works with site leadership and staff to connect with our families. We provide support to our staff through understanding frameworks related to family engagement work. We support our families by providing opportunities to learn more about special education, literacy, technology, and related areas to support their children.

Family Engagement work at ISD 287 has one primary purpose: to strengthen our connection with families throughout our district. We are proud to partner with families and the community to ensure excellent education for students. We provide resources to help families navigate to support their students’ education. District 287 selectively chooses resources to provide to families.

To learn more about how you can get involved with family engagement at 287, please contact your student’s principal.

Crisis Numbers

Schools are the touchpoint for important resources for our families. We’ve developed school-related resources, as well as collected community resources to support families through these uncertain times.

EMERGENCY
CALL 911
Hennepin County Mobile Crisis Teams (17 and younger):
CALL 612-348-2233
Hennepin County Mobile Crisis Teams (18 and older):
CALL 612-596-1223
Crisis Text Line (24/7)
TEXT “MN” to 741741 or CALL 1-800-985-5990
Crisis Support: LGBTQ+ (24/7)
The Trevor Project: CALL 866-488-7386; TEXT
"START" to 678678
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Mental Health

We understand that students have mental health needs that may require crisis support outside of school. Acknowledging some level of concern, without panicking, is appropriate.

Know that not all children respond to stress in the same way. Some common changes to watch for include:

Excessive crying and irritation
Returning to behaviors they have outgrown (e.g., toileting accidents or bedwetting)
Excessive worry or sadness
Unhealthy eating or sleeping habits
Irritability and “acting out” behaviors
Poor school performance or avoiding school
Difficulty with attention and concentration
Avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past
Unexplained headaches or body pain
Use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

Mental Health Resources

*These resources have been compiled off lists from multiple counseling clinics and departments.

Crisis Resources

Hennepin County Child Crisis C.O.P.E. - Community Outreach Team for Psychiatric Emergency 24/7 crisis line for those without medical insurance - they come to you for assessment
- 612-596-1223
- Call 988 if you are outside of Hennepin County
Family Response and Stabilization Services
- 612-348-2233
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- 1-800-273-8255

Acute Psychiatric Services, Hennepin County Medical Center

Psychiatric emergency services for those with no medical insurance
- 612-873-3161
- 701 Park Ave
  Minneapolis, MN 55415

Hennepin County Front Door

Family and Children's Services, Mental Health Evaluation, Homelessness – social workers link to resources
- 612-348-4111
- 300 South Sixth St
  Minneapolis, MN 55487

Minnesota Statewide Family Network

Parent-directed nonprofit that works with children and youth dealing with mental health disorders and their families
- 952-383-1360
- 8161 Normandale Blvd S
  Bloomington, MN 55437

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children with mental illness and their families
- 651-645-2948
- 1919 University Ave. W, Suite 400
  St. Paul, MN 55104

OutFront Minnesota

Support and resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities
- 612-822-0127
- 310 E 38th St, Ste 204
  Minneapolis, MN 55409

Parent Catalysts Leadership Group

Out of Hennepin County's Children's Mental Health Collaborative, offers monthly support groups meetings
- hcpcig@yahoo.com

S.A.V.E. - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Support, resources, and education regarding suicide
- 952-946-7998
- 8120 Penn Ave S, Ste 470
  Bloomington, MN 55431

Suicide Hotline

Crisis line for those who are concerned they may harm themselves or know someone who may harm himself or herself
- 612-873-2222

United Way 211

Resource to find referrals for counseling or other services 211 or 651-291-0211

Community Based Agencies

Blossom Behavioral Health

Gretchen Lewis Snyder
- 11900 Wayzata blvd. Suite 216E
  Minnetonka, MN 55305
- (952) 545-3300

Centro Inc. (Spanish-speaking)

Provides therapy
- 612-874-1412
- 1915 Chicago Ave
  Minneapolis, MN 55404

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Mental Health Clinics

6 clinics in the metropolitan area, closest location listed below
- 651-769-6500
- 327 Marschall Rd S, Ste 250
  Shakopee, MN 55379

Center for Child and Adolescent Therapy

Provides therapy
- 612-871-8684 430
- Oak Grove, Ste 403
  Minneapolis, MN 55403

Community University Health Care Center

Provides mental health resources for the family, including children's psychiatry, therapy, and case management services
- 612-638-0664
- 2001 Bloomington Ave S
  Minneapolis, MN 55404

CLUES (Spanish-speaking)

Free mental health services for minors
- 612-746-3500
- 720 E Lake St.
  Minneapolis, MN 55407

Fraser

Phone: 612-861-1688
Fax: 612-861-6050
fraser@fraser.org
- 2400 West 64th Street,
  Minneapolis, MN 55423

Family Attachment and Counseling Center

Intensive therapy for children with attachment disorders
- 952-475-2818
- 18322 Minnetonka Blvd, Ste C
  Wayzata, MN 55391

Headway Emotional Health Services (Spanish speaking)

Individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults
- 952-426-6600
- 1001 Hwy 7, Ste 309
  Hopkins, MN 55305

HSI - New Generations

Mental health nonprofit that includes children's therapeutic support services
- 612-767-2867
- 2649 Park Ave S
  Minneapolis, MN 55407

Inside Out Life Development

Low-cost counseling provided by graduate students
- 612-750-0011
- 7525 Mitchell Rd, Ste 100
  Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Jewish Family and Children's Services

Family and individual counseling, persistent issues
- 952-546-0616
- 13100 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 300
  Minnetonka, MN 55305

Lutheran Social Services

Outpatient therapy with a sliding scale fee
- 612-879-5320
- 2414 Park Ave S
  Minneapolis, MN 55404

Mental Health Collective

Child, teen, adult, couples, family, group counseling
- 612-822-8227
- 3548 Bryant Ave
  Minneapolis, MN 55408

N.I.P. - Neighborhood Improvement Program Counseling Center

Individual and group counseling, legal advocacy
- 612-374-4601
- 2431 Hennepin Ave S
  Minneapolis, MN 55404

Northland Counseling

952-974-3999
7945 Stone Creek Drive, Ste. 140
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Nystrom and Associates

Mental Health Clinic Eden Prairie
- 952-746-2522

Relate Counseling Center

Individual and family counseling
- 952-932-7277
- 15320 Minnetonka Blvd, Ste 200
  Minnetonka, MN 55345

River's Edge Counseling & Educational Services

Marcia Mayo
- 952-474-3105
- 34 Water Street Suite 3
  Excelsior, MN 55331

St. David's Child Development and Family Services

Primary focus is with children under age 9 and families
- 952-548-8674
- 3395 Plymouth Rd
  Minnetonka, MN 55305

Teens Alone

Provides free counseling for teens and young adults and their families, focus in homelessness
- 952-988-TEEN 915
- Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343

Tubman/Chrysalis

Group, individual, and crisis counseling
- 612-871-0118
- 4432 Chicago Ave S
  Minneapolis, MN 55407

Prairie Care 6363

Provides hospital inpatient, partial hospital, outpatient and residential services
- 952-922-2525
- France Ave South
  Edina, Mn 55435
- Multiple locations

Volunteers of America - Omegon

MI/CD (Mental illness/Chemical Dependency) residential treatment program
- 952-541-4738 2000
- Hopkins Crossroads
  Minnetonka, MN 55305

West Suburban Teen Clinic

One-on-one mental health counseling for ages 12-23 on a sliding scale fee
- 952-474-3251
- 15 8th Ave S, Hopkins,
  MN 55343
- 478 Second St
  Excelsior, MN 55331

Washburn Center for Children

Provides counseling for children and their families
- 612-871-1454

Private Practice Clinicians

A. Catherine Phibbs Therapist

612-296-2799 210
Edina Executive Plaza
5200 Willson Rd.
Edina, MN 55424

Karen Allbright Jones

Individual and Family Therapy
- 952-920-2459
- 5200 Willson Rd, Suite 205
  Edina, MN 55424

Karen Brinkman

New Perspective Counseling
- 612-720-5742
- Chaska

Karen Dean Johnson Licsw

952-934-9200
470 W 78th St.
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Kerry Fox

Psychiatrist who sees children and adolescents
- 952-943-0836
- 11000 Prairie Lakes Dr, Ste 460
  Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Kimberly Bateman

Psychologist who sees children, young adults, and families
- 952-903-9214
- 6542 Regency Ln, Ste 213
  Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Life INSIGHTS

Kara Riedesel, MA
- kara@lifeinsightsmn.com
- 11900 Wayzata Blvd Suite # 132
  Minnetonka, MN 55305

Lou Bartholome

Psychologist who works with people ages 14 and over
- 952-746-6174
- 6542 Regency Ln, Ste 204
  Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Polly Bayrd (also known as Mary J. Bayrd)

Psychologist who sees children, adolescents, and families
- 952-903-9203
- 6542 Regency Ln.
  Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Richard Scanlon

Psychologist
- 612-669-3759
- 6542 Regency Ln, Ste 212
  Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Tim Balke Therapist

952-285-5533
3209 W 76th St, Ste 204
Edina, MN 55435

Vicky R. Stachura

Psychologist who sees children and adolescents
- 952-944-3161
- 250 Prairie Center Dr.
  Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Basic Needs

Chemical Health

Intermediate District 287 believes that all students, caregivers, and staff should be properly educated about chemical health to make better-informed decisions regarding their wellbeing. It’s understood that people use drugs and alcohol for many different reasons: to cope with stress, to feel a sense of belonging, to self-medicate a deeper issue, etc. Whatever the reason, repeated substance use is known to change the human brain over time to the point that it can seem impossible to stop.

Adolescents are at a particular risk of harm because drug and alcohol use can disrupt their natural brain and body development. The earlier the age that someone starts using drugs and alcohol, the more likely they are to develop an addiction, also known as substance use disorder (SUD). Substance use disorder is a condition that worsens over time and can completely derail a person’s life if left untreated. The good news is that many people do recover if they are given the right support and opportunity to do so. Here at District 287, our goal is to address substance use issues head on before they can turn into a life-long problem.

Chemical health and mental health both influence each other and can have profound impact on one's physical and emotional wellbeing. If you would like more information specifically regarding mental health resources, please see our "Mental Health" section above on the Student Supports page. You may also feel free to contact our Chemical Health counselor whose information is listed below.

Important Links

Brief Informed Consent Form
Opt Out Form
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
"Start Your Recovery" (Find resources for yourself or someone in your life who would like recovery support)

Contact

Evan Flack, MA, LADC
Chemical Health Counselor
763.550.3170
ejflack@district287.org

Winter Family Resources

Programs and Activities

It’s chilly out there! Here are some ideas for indoor activities for families during winter.
For those who embrace the cold weather, Explore Minnesota has some ideas of how to have fun outside. Check out the information here; you can search for outdoor activities by region or category.
The City of Minneapolis has a list of free activities in the metro area.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board hosts a large list of community events; many are free of charge; you can check out their listings here.
Hennepin County Library offers special winter activities for youth and families.

Healthcare

Hennepin County has a list of health resources with clinics that can address any health needs your family may be experiencing.
If you or someone in your household has COVID symptoms, here is a list of places you can get tested in the community for COVID-19; testing is always free.

Food Shelves

Check out this list of organizations that provide food support through Second Harvest Heartland.
Hunger Impact’s Partner’s Free Meals for Kids app is a free app that shows current locations for free meals by neighborhood.
The Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County food assistance webpage lists community food shelves in cities across the metro.
Kids 18 and under can visit participating community sites for no-cost healthy meals and snacks from Minneapolis Public Schools. Children do not need to attend Minneapolis Public Schools to participate. Please check in with the park or library for meal times, menus, and the latest information. The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Holiday Schedule can be found here.

Transportation

The Transit Assistance Program (TAP) is a program you can apply for that makes public transit more affordable for lower-income families. TAP provides a year-long reduced fare pass on a Go-To Card.
Winter travel can change quickly; it’s always a good idea to check the road conditions from 511 here and find the safest way to get where you need to go.

Financial Assistance

Hennepin County has childcare resources and a list of rent assistance resources, financial assistance, and mental health resources.
The Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County webpage also hosts many lists of resources, from anything from clothing to bill assistance. If you need immediate access to services, please see their emergency services webpage to find a location close to you.
United Way 211 provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. Assistance is available in all languages. 211 is open for calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The United Way can connect families with resources, including food, winter clothes, and toys/gifts. Call 211 or 651-291-0211.

Winter Coats & Clothing

Twin Cities Salvation lists locations you can receive free coats and winter gear for children up to 14 and many other services for families in need.
Free coats, clothes, back-to-school supplies, and furniture in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area are available through Need Help Paying Bills.
The Free Store has winter coats and home supplies for those in need. Numbers to enter the Free Store are handed out at 8:30 am and 12:15 pm on Monday and 8:30 am on Wednesday and Thursday.