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Maple Grove Senior High works to ensure students are supported. Links are not intended to substitute for the attention of a therapist, physician or other professional.
The Counseling Department at Maple Grove Senior High has a Schoology Group. You can join this group by using the code: PGC6-VM6F-5HZCM
Our School Social Workers have a Schoology Group for Mental Health Resources. You can join this group by using the code: FPJ7-44TR-RQK4D
Maple Grove Senior High partners with Lee Carlson Center to provide mental health counseling through a school-linked therapist.
From https://leecarlsoncenter.org/
"Lee Carlson's innovative school based mental health programs focus on early identification and ease of access for 65 schools across eight school districts.
Research has found that half of all mental illnesses like major depression, anxiety disorders and substance abuse start by age 14. Left untreated, these disorders can lead to higher rates of violence, school dropout, family dysfunction, juvenile incarceration, chemical dependency and unintentional injuries. By focusing our services in early learning to elementary school settings through middle and high school settings Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Well-being builds intentional partnerships with schools and communities to help identify concerns early and eliminate barriers to access for children and their families."
Our School-Linked Therapist at Maple Grove Senior High is Erica Heldman. Erica has a limited number of openings. Referrals are primarily made through school counselors, social workers or staff. All services are provided in a confidential manner with engaged family involvement. If you are interested in learning more about this school-linked service, please reach out to your counselor for a referral. If Erica is not able to see your student, please contact your school counselor or family physician for more information about other resources.
Interested families can also contact Erica directly to get more information about the intake process at: eheldman@leecarlsoncenter.org or 763-391-8736. Families can also reach the Lee Carlson Center intake line at 763-780-3036.
Erica Heldman, MSW, LGSW
Background and Clinical Approach:
Bachelors of Social Work : Bemidji State University (minor Psychology/Chemical Dependency)
Masters of Social Work : University of North Dakota
Erica enjoys Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to get a full understanding of her client’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She also use a strengths-based approach to focus on the things that are going well in the client’s life.
Interests/Hobbies:
Erica enjoys working with youth and adolescents. She enjoys being outdoors (fishing, biking), spending time with family and friends, and listening to music. She also has a passion for dance which she enjoys coaching during the dance season.
Virtual Calming Room
Please visit this virtual calming room to explore strategies to deal with managing stress.
Click here to enter the Virtual Calming Room
Partnership for Change
This site includes resources for teens and parents on substance abuse. This includes FAQs, information on how to get help, and how to help a friend.
What is Partnership for Change?
Partnership for Change is an organization comprised of youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, and community groups that are working together to reduce drug use among youth and young adults in northwest Hennepin County. Our focus is changing the community environment that leads to youth substance use by identifying and implementing strategies that will affect community attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs around alcohol and other drugs.
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