As NMA's School Counselor, Ms. Chloe wants to collaborate with scholars' parents and/or cargivers to support students with a variety of issues such as new school transitions, family changes, crisis situations and more. In addition, Ms. Chloe can put families in touch with community and mental health resources.
Studies have shown that children have greater overall success when their parents and/or caregivers are involved in their education. Parental involvement is critical to fulfill NMA's Vision "...to develop global leaders for the future".
A great option for sliding scale-based fees is Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. There are three providers for Hennepin County, including People Incorporated, Canvas Health, and Hennepin County Mental Health Center.
PsychologyToday has a therapist finder tool that allows you to find therapists in your area who deal with specific age ranges and offer sliding scale fees.
Both Ellie Mental Health and the Associated Clinic of Psychology operate out of Brooklyn Center
A totally free service is Walkin.org, which offers free counseling services to people in Hennepin County.
Canopy Mental Health & Consulting, which provides "...culturally informed therapy services for historically underserved and marginalized populations in the Twin Cities".
Transforming Generations, which provides mental health and advocacy services, was founded by Hmong advocates who want to provide more culturally relevant services, especially for Hmong victims/survivors of gender based violence.
United Way 2-1-1 - Provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need.
Help Me Connect - "A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being".
Family Voices of Minnesota - " Family Voices of Minnesota is a non-profit organization providing support and information to Minnesota families raising children with disabilities and special needs."
Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth and their Families
Transforming Families Minnesota - "Transforming Families is a community where transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth and their families come together to support each other in a safe, welcoming space."
RECLAIM - Resources for Queer and Trans Youth