Help Room: New Online Group Chat for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Through a partnership with the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), 360 Communities is offering an online group chat for victims of domestic and sexual violence called Help Room. The Help Room provides a safe, confidential, supportive space for victims/survivors to connect with their peers and advocates online. It is user friendly, and participants can access it via any device that has internet (phones, tablets, computers, etc.).

Sexual Violence Support Group - Tuesdays from 1pm-2:30pm

Domestic Violence Support Group - Thursdays from 1pm-2:30pm

Domestic and Sexual Violence Support Group - Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm

More info and access to these groups can be found by following this link

Dakota County Children's Mental/Behavioral Health Services

1. Child Welfare Social Worker

   1. Call 952-891-7459

   2. Using a child welfare social worker can help families speed up the process of obtaining an appointment for emotional/behavioral health which can then lead to additional support and services for the family and child.

2. Crisis Stabilization Services

   1. Call 952-891-7171

   2. Using crisis stabilization services can help a family by meeting with a crisis stabilization worker immediately during a crisis.

   3. This worker will do frequent check ins as well as request an emergency appointment for emotional/behavioral health which can then lead to additional support and services for the family and child.

3. Mental Health Case Management

   1. Call 952-891-7459

   2. One can access this service once a diagnosis has been given to a child by a mental/behavioral health provider.

Dakota County Children's Mental Health Services Website (click here)

Family Coaching by MACMH (Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health)

If you’re raising a child with mental health challenges and are looking for support, our family coach is here to help you and your child get connected to timely and comprehensive services. Our family coach is available to:

+ assist you with seeking treatment options in the community

+ serve as an advocate during school-based and service-related meetings

+ provide answers to questions surrounding healthcare laws and insurance

+ and much more

Call our office at 651-644-7333 and ask to speak with our family coach, Deb Cavitt.

https://macmh.org/family-support/advocacy-services/