Online Resources
Partner Websites
Benton County Human Services – www.co.benton.mn.us
Sherburne County Health & Human Services – www.co.sherburne.mn.us
Stearns County Human Services – www.co.stearns.mn.us
Wright County Human Services – www.co.wright.mn.us
Arc Midstate – arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region/
Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Services – www.ccstcloud.org/services/behavioral-health
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center – www.cmmhc.org
Lutheran Social Service – www.lssmn.org
Milestone – www.milestonesmn.org/
The Village – www.thevillagefamily.org
Minnesota Statewide Websites
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM)
AuSM exists to enhance the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. AuSM seeks to realize its mission through education support, collaboration, and advocacy.
Culture Care Connection
An online learning and resource center, developed by Stratis Health, aimed at supporting health care providers, staff, and administrators in their ongoing efforts to provide culturally-competent care in Minnesota.
Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)
MACMH promote positive mental health for families, from the youngest infant through adolescence. We help families navigate complex systems, connect with peers and become trained leaders. We help youth find their voice in mental health and advocate for youth rights.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
The Children’s Mental Health Division of the MN DHS administers policy and practice to ensure effective and accessible mental health services.
Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
The mission of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities is to provide information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion (IPSII) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota
NAMI is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children with mental illness and their families. NAMI Minnesota offers education, support and advocacy.
Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
An Ombudsman is an official who is designated to assist you to overcome the delay, injustice or impersonal delivery of services. The Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities is charged under Minnesota Statutes 245.91 – 245.97 with promoting the highest attainable standards of treatment, competency, efficiency and justice for persons receiving services for mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency and emotional disturbance in children.
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education (PACER)
PACER expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
National Websites
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
www.aacap.org/AACAP/About_AACAP/Home.aspx
The AACAP) is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by these disorders.
Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health
This campaign was created in 1994 by SAMHSA to increase awareness around children’s mental health. SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
The National Federation, a national family-run organization serves to: Provide advocacy at the national level for the rights of children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families; Provide leadership and technical assistance to a nation-wide network of family run organizations; Collaborate with family run and other child serving organizations to transform mental health care in America.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. They represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.
National Institute of Mental Health
Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illness through research. The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Websites for Youth
Connecting Youth to Communities and Careers (Project C3)
C3 is a partnership among several Minnesota state agencies and PACER Center. These organizations have partnered with various entities, such as Workforce Centers, and several high schools in Minnesota to provide internships to help local youth learn, earn and participate in community activities.
FosterClub
www.fosterclub.com/about-fosterclub
Currently, there are over 513,000 young people in foster care in across America. FosterClub is their club — a place to turn for advice, information, and hope. Members engage with peers and regain control over their situation through support, skill building, and healing opportunities.
KidsHealth
KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. One of the things that makes KidsHealth special is that it’s really three sites in one: with sections for parents, for kids, and for teens.
MindYourMind
This is a place for youth and emerging adults to access info, resources and tools during tough times. Help yourself. Help each other. Share what you live and know.
