STRIDE ACADEMY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
Welcome to your comprehensive resource center dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being within the STRIDE community.
Whether you're a staff member, student, or family, our site offers a wealth of tools and information designed to support emotional wellness and foster a positive school environment.
Get help on the following mental health topics:
Anxiety
ASD (Autism Spectrum)
Autism Little Learners - Great resources from a speech/language pathologist who has specialized in autism for over 20 years.
Depression
Mayo Clinic - Depression Screening (PhQ-9M - Modified for Teens ages 12-17)
Mayo Clinic - Pediatric Mood Clinic Evaluation - Interested families should talk with their primary care provider or call (507) 266-5100 directly to schedule an appointment.
Free Printable Activities/Resources
LGBTQIA+
Trans Lifeline - (877) 565-8860
Trevor Project - 1-866-488-7386..... or Text: START to 678-678
Stress Management/Mental Health
Mindfulness and Stress Relief Resources for Teenagers (Change to Chill)
Video - Relaxation Skills - High School - Child Mind Institute
Video - Understanding Feelings - High School - Child Mind Institute
Substance Use/Chemical Health
GOBI - Free online prevention and intervention - Gobi offers the first online drug and alcohol prevention and early intervention programs for parents and their teenagers that you do together
Minnesota Substance Use Family Treatment Provider List (Intensive/Residential)
My Life. My Quit. - Join thousands of Teens who are taking their lives back.
Recovery Schools List - Recovery high schools are secondary schools designed specifically for students in recovery from substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders. Check out Rochester ALC APEX program, for instance.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Suicide
Hope Squad - Reduce youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention.
We Saw the Light - Walking alongside families in MN faced with losing a loved one to suicide
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Phone Number (988)
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Text: HOME to 741741
If you are unable to keep yourself or a loved one safe, bring them to the nearest emergency room for an evaluation or call 911.