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Driver Diversion Program (DDP)
The Driver Diversion Program (DDP) was developed to support participants in paying outstanding citations and fulfilling state designated requirements necessary to reinstate a driver's license. To determine if you are eligible to participate, contact Diversi...
A.S.K: Acknowledge, Support, Keep in Touch
The A.S.K. tool, created by Active Minds, is helpful to use when providing support. Whether you are supporting a friend in person or online, remember to A.S.K.: Acknowledge that what your friend is going through must be hard. Let them know that you are ther...
Do's and Don'ts
Don't: Feel like you need to speak formally with your friend or follow a script. Saying something like, "I do not have the capacity to perform emotional labor at the moment" may feel forced or unnatural. Do: Use words that feel comfortable and accessible to...
Providing Support: In-Person and Online
In-Person Supporting a friend face-to-face may feel tough, especially if you have never done it before. But there are some ways to make it easier: Find a comfortable place to check in with friends or offer your support. Privacy and noise level are importan...
What Else Can I Do Help?
Here are some examples of how you can offer your support day to day: Planning to do an activity you both enjoy together, like playing video games, crafting, sports, hobbies, etc. Doing homework together to reduce stress at school. Helping with household c...
What If My Friend Needs More Than I Can Give?
If your friend comes to you with a situation that feels too big for you to handle, such as bullying, self-harm, abuse, etc., you might not know what to say. It can be hard to find the right words to tell them that you care about them, but that you are not the ...
Resources for More Support
If your friend is having thoughts of suicide, they can reach out to: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call: 988 (Spanish and English help available)TTY users: 800-799-4889Website: 988lifeline.org/chat Crisis Text Line Text: HELLO to 741741 or AYUDA to 741741...
Who We Are
Our History North Homes Children and Family Services (NHCFS) is a private, non-profit agency that provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adults, and families. Jim Christmas, Founder and CEO, noticed a gap in services for youth in the ...
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Outpatient Mental Health Services (OPMH) Individual and Family Therapy Medication Management Comprehensive Evaluations Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD) Comprehensive Assessments Individual and Group Counseling Treatment Coordinatio...
Foster Care & Adoption
Licensing (Home Study Assessment) Case Management Relative/Kinship Licensing and Case Management 24/7 Support Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) Partner Public Private Permanency Collaboration (PPPC) Agency Child Specific Recruitment (CSR) Services Pr...
Residential Programs
Itaskin Treatment Center & Cottage - Located in Grand Rapids, MN Adolescents aged 10-17 years old Residential mental health treatment within a therapeutic living environment Staffed by mental health practitioners and professionals 24-hours a day 35-Day E...
School-Based Services
Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Psychiatric rehabilitative services for children aged 0-21, including therapy, skills, training, crisis planning Primarily provided at school, but may also be provided in office, home or other community s...
Adult Services & Supports
Adult Rehabilitation Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Psychiatric rehabilitative services for adults 18 and older, including basic living and social skills, community intervention, medication education, and transition to community living Available in the fol...
Additional Programs & Services
Safe Harbor Resources and services for sexually exploited and/or trafficked youth, including regional navigators, housing and shelters, and comprehensive services Available to individuals 24 years old and younger Noojimowiiji Giinawind Abinoojiyug - Sup...
Locations and Information
Administrative Office303 SE First Street, Suite 1Grand Rapids, MN 55744Phone: (218) 327-3000 Bemidji Clinic4225 Technology Drive NWBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 751-0282 Grand Rapids Clinic413 13th Street SEGrand Rapids, MN 55744Phone: (218) 999-...
Itasca County Area Services
Outpatient Services Mental Health ServicesProvides initial and comprehensive evaluations to understand client needs, along with individual and family therapy, and medication management services. Substance Use Disorder ServicesProvides comprehensive assessmen...
First Call For Help 211
Providing crisis intervention and active listening services to Itasca County since 1974. First Call for Help of Itasca County is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free, confidential and non-judgmental crisis intervention, active l...
Caregivers and Online Risks
Caregivers We live in an ever shrinking world. Kids today are exposed to things at young ages via online media, chat, and apps that would not even have been considered 20 years ago. As parents and caregivers we need to be proactive to these threats and we nee...
Numbers Tell The Story
The internet has transformed how children learn, connect, and entertain themselves—but with these benefits come serious risks. Today’s youth are growing up in an always-online world, where social media, gaming, and instant messaging expose them to dangers that...
Popular Apps
Dating Although dating apps are intended for users 18 and older, some are labeled 17+ or lack proper age verification, making it easy for teens to bypass restrictions by falsifying their age. A young person seeking connection can quickly sign up, start mess...