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Student Resource List
Resource & Referral Hotlines
Crisis Connection Services: Hotline
Phone Number: (612) 379-6363 | Hearing Impaired TTY (612) 379-6377
Additional Information
24 hour crisis phone counseling, referrals, & crisis intervention services for Twin Cities metro area residents.
United Way 2-1-1
Services: 24 hour referral service for health, recreation, education, social services, etc., with over 40,000 community agencies in its database
Phone Number: 2-1-1 or (651) 291-0211
Additional Information
24 hour referral service for health, recreation, education, social services, etc., with over 40,000 community agencies in its database. Has many resources called "The Beehive".
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone Number: 1-(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Girls and Boys Town National
Services: Hotline
Phone Number: 1-(800) 448-3000 | Hearing Impaired: TTY 1-(800) 448-1833
Additional Information
24 hour free crisis hotline. Children and adults can call with any problem or if they simply need someone to listen. Highly trained, professional operators, including Spanish-speaking operators. Counseling and referrals.
Dan Nelson, Chemical Prevention Specialist (SLPHS)
Additional Information
For SLPHS students: Alcohol and drug use assessments, referrals for treatment, confidential programs available on site.
New Connections Services: Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Phone Number: (763) 784-2454
Address: 1100 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Anthony Lewis Center (Blaine)
Services: Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Phone Number: (763) 757-2906
Additional Information
Can assist youth with chemical abuse problems. Hours: M-F, 9:00-5:00 p.m., but will take calls most times.
Address: 1000 Paul Parkway, Blaine, MN 55434
National Cancer Institute's Smoking Quitline
Phone Number: 1-(877) 44U-Quit
Alateen
Services: Anonymous help for dealing with impact of others' alcoholism on yourself.
Phone Number: (763) 571-5910 (local) or (952) 920-3961 (to find a meeting)
Additional Information
Alcohol-Spanish material, too. Explains Al-anon basics.
Anoka County Victim Witness Department
(These numbers are on the student resource magnet for sexual assault assistance. It can still be used to get help, but the Sexual Assault-Domestic Violence Hotline below is likely a better choice for crisis.)
Phone Number: Daytime(763) 323-5559 After hours (763) 427-1212
Sexual Assault-Domestic Violence Hotline
Services: Hotline (operated by Alexander House)
Phone Number: (763) 780-2330
GLBT - KIDS Abuse Intervention Network
Services: Hotline
Phone Number: 1-(800) 448-3000 | Hearing Impaired: TTY 1-800-448-1833
Additional Information
Family & Children's Service Help to GLBT youth who experience mistreatment or abuse. Offer several services, including GLBT information.
Sexual Assault Nursing Care (SANE)
Services: A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is available 24 hours a day and may be requested at Unity or Mercy emergency rooms (or any metro ER). Minors do not need parental permission to have a sexual assault examination performed. Exams are confidential.A victim of sexual assault can receive prophalactics up to 5 days after the assault to prevent pregnancy. An evidentiary exam can be performed if the victim so wishes. It would be customized to the details of the assault.
Local hospitals emergency room phone numbers are: Unity: 763-236-4144 | Mercy: 763-236-7144 | Non-urgent SANE questions: (763) 236-4172
Additional Information
During a sexual assault exam, the nurse will:
- identify and care for injuries - collect physical evidence - assess risk of sexually transmitted diseases and give preventative treatment - assess risk of pregnancy and present emergency - prevention options - give crisis information and referral to support services - provide referrals for appropriate medical follow-up Mercy Hospital 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-236-6000 Unity Hospital 550 Osborne Road Fridley, MN 55432 763-236-5000 New Life Family Services www.newlifefamilyservices.com
Services: Prolife approach: Free pregnancy services and more. Anoka Location Phone: (763) 323-3435 Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00. No Weekend Hours.
After Hours Assistance: (612) 866-7715
Additional Information
In addition to free confidential pregnancy testing, maternity and infant clothing, counseling by licensed social workers, decision making counseling, resource referral, adoption service, support for first time mothers, abortion counseling, support for those who have placed their babies in adoption, maternity and infant clothing.
Address: 1902 5th Ave, Suite 3, Anoka, MN 55303
Nucleus Clinic
Services: Pregnancy and STD testing, birth control
Phone Number: (763) 755-5300
Additional Information
Call for an appointment. Sliding fee scale.
Address: 1323 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
The Annex
Services: Pregnancy and STD testing, birth control
Phone Number: (763) 533-1316
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota
Services: Prochoice approach: Teen programs related to self-esteem/body image, relationships, reproductive health and sexuality.
Phone Numbers: Minneapolis: (612) 823-6300 | St. Paul: (651) 489-1326
Additional Information
Some services paid using sliding fee scale. Questions, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, decision making help.
Minneapolis Address: 1200 Lagoon Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
St. Paul Address: 1700 Rice St., St. Paul, MN 55113 Alexandra House
Services: Sign up in counseling office for an appointment at school or call.
Phone Number: (763) 780-2330
Emily Program
Services: Treatment program that provides comprehensive psychological, nutritional, and medical care for individuals with eating disorders.
Phone Number: (651) 645-5323
Email: info@emilyprogram.com
National Runaway Switchboard
Services: Hotline
Phone Number: 1-(800) RUNAWAY
Additional Information
24 hours a day everyday. Crisis intervention, transportation for runaway youth to get home, message relay service, and information and referral service. Conflict resolution and mediation.
Anoka County Housing Coordinator
Services: Can assist callers in determining a solution to homelessness. They may refer people to other programs or agencies for the actual implementation of a proposed plan.
Phone Number: (763) 422-7304
ELIM Transitional Housing, Inc. Services: Assistance for homeless or soon-to-be homeless women age 22 or younger, with 1-2 children.
Phone Number: (763) 785-9114
Additional Information
You can also call this number for rental subsidy.
Metro Area Shelter Hotline Services: Hotline
Phone Number: Automated line 1-(888) 234-1329
Additional Information
Find out about emergency shelters and transitional housing for individuals, families and youth. Free calls for locations, eligibility rules and contact numbers. Emergency - very short supply/immediate need; Transitional housing-2 years and part of longer term program. Anoka Co. residents should call AC Human Services weekdays at 763-422-7200. Ferry St. emergency shelter for adults -2621 Ferry St in Anoka. Dropins between 10 am and 10 pm. 763-323-7006 for more information. $20 per night fee. Average stay is 2-5 days. Chemical free facility.
The Bridge for Runaway Youth
Services: Counseling, referrals, crisis intervention, street outreach, short term emergency shelter (ages 10-17) and transitional living (ages 16-20).
Phone Number: (612) 377-8800
Additional Information
24-7 crisis counseling available for youth from any county. Can only shelter youth from Hennepin Co.
Address: 2200 Emerson Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Coon Rapids Youth First Teen Center: The Element
Services: Teen Center - FREE & Open to middle and high school students.
Phone Number: (763) 755-7790
Additional Information: Summer hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-4 p.m. School year hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Activities and hang out place.
Address: 2710 Northdale Blvd, Riverwind Park, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Project Offstreets
Services: Drop in center for homeless youth, ages 16-19
Phone Number: (612) 252-1200
Additional Information
Youth case management services available. Call for more information.
Address: 41 N 12th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Streetworks Collaborative Services: Recommended by District 202
Phone Number: (612) 252-2735
Additional Information
Number will guide those in crisis to appropriate services depending on where they live. Help all kinds of homeless youth, but a large number are GLBT kids. Most of the youth we serve come from poor families, a disproportionate number are youth of color or are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and most have experienced either abuse or neglect in their lifetimes.
District 202 Services: Community Center committed to providing social, cultural and educational opportunities by and for GLBT youth and friends.
Phone Number: (612) 871-5559
Anoka County Children's Mental Health
Services: Need a legal guardian to sign forms to provide assistance. They can answer questions about best course of action, even if they can't provide service.
Phone Number: (763) 712-2722
Additional Information
Parent might not want kid in home, but sometimes kid is cooperative. If parent won't help, it 's a child protection issue.
Riverwind Crisis Services
Services: Hotline: 24-hour, 7- days a week hotline for support, referral, and resource information and local mental health services for children and adults.
Phone Number: (763)755-3801
Additional Information
Riverwind provides mental health mobile crisis response, assessment, intervention and stabilization services for adults and children in Anoka County. Click on the link, then on Programs and scroll to Riverwind: http://www.peopleincorporated.org. Youth can access short term, crisis counseling with or without a parent. Parental involvement is needed for longer term assistance.
North Suburban Counseling Center
Services: Assists with mental health issues.
Phone Number: (763 )784-3008
Additional Information
Sliding fee scale. Can assist youth over the age of 16. MA and most forms of insurance accepted.
Address: 425 Coon Rapids Blvd., Suite 200, Coon Rapids
Anoka County Community Health & Environmental Services Public Health Nursing
Services: Provides services to promote healthy pregnancies and provide parenting education; promote optimum health of children and adolescents; and supports families with special needs children.
Phone Number: (763) 422-6970
North Metro Pediatrics
Services: Medical services for children and young adults to age 22 years. May require legal guardian's involvement.
Phone Number: (763) 783-3722
Additional Information: Sliding fee scale. Many services including physical exams, Child & Teen Check ups, immunizations, health education, case management services, ADHD assessments, sick visits. Youth need to have reliable transportation if additional appointments are suggested.
Address: 9574 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Anoka County Traveler Bus
Services: Several options for transportation, including the Traveler.
Traveler Schedule Information: Dial a Ride (763) 323-5222 to speak to someone to schedule a ride.
Metro Transit (MTC) Phone Number: (612) 373-3333 | 24-Hour Automated Schedule Information for all of MTC Routes: (612) 341-4BUS (4287)
Minnesota Minor's Consent Law: A Minnesota minor under the age of 18 has the right to confidential (private) medical services for preventing pregnancy and preventing sexually transmitted infections.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States: Provides education and information about sexuality and sexual and reproductive health.
Multiple Topics: Articles written by MDs on body image, drugs/alcohol/smoking; sexuality; food and fitness. Information also available in Spanish.
General: CDC articles on general health and well being. Sites recommended for teens seem geared toward younger teen.
Multiple/General: Credible from School-Based Health Center Program. Uses materials from govt. agencies, etc.
Multiple/General: Articles presented by Planned Parenthood on topics including drugs/alcohol/smoking; sexuality; food and fitness. Information also available in Spanish. Same as link below.
Multiple/General: Articles presented by Planned Parenthood on topics including drugs/alcohol/smoking; sexuality; food and fitness. Information also available in Spanish.
General: Good answers to common questions Goreyeb Children's Hospital site. Very credible and helpful articles on emotional health, sex, drugs, fitness, etc. Straightforward presentation of information-not overly glitzy. No obvious mention of Spanish materials.
General: Good answers to common questions, although task bar choices aren't as obvious as other sites. Articles are reviewed by a Medical Board and cover emotional health, sex, drugs, fitness, etc. Straightforward presentation of info-not overly glitzy. No obvious mention of Spanish materials.
General: good medical advice, but geared more for parent of teens? Spanish available.
Drugs: NIDA site. Very credible. Treatment facility locator seems useful.
Alcohol
Alcohol: Spanish material, too. Explains Al-anon basics.
Physical Activity: Credible site-CDC
Nutrition: United States Dept of Agriculture
Sex Ed: Rutgers Univ site on Sex Education. Seems credible, but has very explicit chat and blogs that you may want to check first before using in classroom.
Sex Ed: Well done-funded by the US Dept of Health and Human Services-seems credible-helps youth weigh decisions about sex and relationships.
Sex Ed: Credible, but targeted and some info specific to California. Info not as in depth as other sites.
Violence: Credible-CDC site geared towards adults about youth violence prevention. Good research that youth could use for reports, etc.
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