We are recommending that school social workers put together a list of local community resources for students and their families that includes resources to meet basic needs and locations where mental health supports can be found.   

The following are general resources to assist you.

• Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus 

• Crisis Text Line

• https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

• COVID-19 Resources for K-12 Schools_January 2022.pdf

          Minnesota crisis services--by county 

• Children's mental health crisis response phone numbers

• Coronavirus: Multilingual Resources for Schools 

• School Social Work - Tools, Resources, and Community for School Social Workers

• Updates on the Coronavirus | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness       
  
• COVID Cares Information Page - Minnesota Psychiatric Society
• Resources for mental health and chemical dependency services, statewide through the MN Assoc of Community Mental Health Programs (MACMHP):  Fast-Tracker
• Resources for Families without documents  click here
• Equity During COVID-19