2 School Social Workers
1 School Psychologist
1 School Nurse
1 District-partnering Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC)
At Southwest we are lucky to partner with our School Based Clinic to offer mental health support via therapy for our students. This partnering organization is comprised of independent therapist(s) and all work is bound by standard confidentiality as in any professional therapeutic setting.
If a child is in immediate danger of harming themself or others, call 911.
Hennepin County Child Crisis: 612-348-2233, trained mental health providers available by phone 24/7
Hennepin County Adult Crisis: 612-596-1223, trained mental health providers available by phone 24/7
The Bridge for Youth crisis text line: Text “Help” 612-400-SAFE 24/7
Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” or “HOME” to 741741
Hennepin County Medical Center (24/7 crisis intervention)
Suicidal: 612-873-2222
Consult: 612-873-3161
COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund; 888-211-9966
First Call for Help: 211 or 651-291-0211 (24/7 support in finding resources in your area)
Shelter Hotline: 888-234-1329
Youth Shelters and Services:
The Bridge for Youth: 612-377-8800
YouthLink: 612-252-1200
Family Shelters:
Hennepin County Shelter Team: 612-348-9410
After-Hours Shelter Team: 651-291-0211
Catholic Charities Opportunity Center: 612-204-8300, 740 E 17th St
Hours: Monday- Saturday: showers/laundry (8:00–10:30 am; get ticket for shower between 7-8 am); breakfast (7:00–8:00 am); lunch (11:30 am–12:30 pm)
Sharing & Caring Hands: 612-338-4640, 525 N 7th St
Meals: Mon-Thurs 10:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm; Sat–Sun 9:30 am and 11:00 am
Showers: Mon-Thurs 10:30–11:30 am and 1:30-2:30 pm
Dinner: Monday–Friday 5:30-6:30 pm
Loaves & Fishes: 612-871-2981, 2123 Clinton Ave S
House of Charity: 612-594-2000
MN Domestic Violence Hotline: 612-348-3552
Hennepin County Child Abuse Hotline (If a child is in immediate danger, call 911): 612-348-3552
Some students may choose to seek therapy/counseling services other than one of Southwest's two partner groups. Another resource option is this Google spreadsheet which provides access to the MN Mental Health Providers of Color Database. Note that this database is not owned, maintained, or updated by MPS or Southwest High School.
Access list here