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Minnesota Warmlines Support for those struggling with their mental health but aren't experiencing a crisis or emergency.Trained Peer Support specialists give free, confidential, anonymous support and are available to talk at the following centers: Ment...

Technology and Equipment Find information on medical equipment and assistive technology to address special healthcare needs. In addition, find resources and funding to access this equipment. Assistive Technology Resources Minnesota’s Guide to Assistive Tech...

Top Strategies to Enhance Your Child's Capacity for Self-Love By Connie Hammer, MSW, PCL Certified Parent Coach Self-Love is something all Human beings struggle with regardless of age or ability. But when children perceive themselves as flawed - either from ...

Evidence vs. Speculation: How to Know Which ASD Therapies Work By Stephanie Bates, BCBA Search online for "autism therapy for children," and you will get more than 90 million results offering information on everything from applied behavior analysis (ABA), eq...

Simple Ways to Use ABA Intervention in Family Routines By Meme Hieneman, PhD, BCBA Applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions have been proven to be extremely effective for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), increasing their skills and reducing...

7 Myths About Autism That Parents Want You to Know By Robin LaBarbera, PhD Teachers have probably heard lots of things about autism - some truths and some myths. The top seven myths that parents of children with autism want their child's teacher to know abou...

Sensory Enrichment Therapy: A New Approach By Claudie Pomares Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have sensory issues. They may be sensory-seeking, or they may be sensory-avoiding or even a little of both. For children living with autism, some...

The Most Important Things I Learned From My Child's Therapists By Diana Romeo My son is 16 years old and is on the autism spectrum. He started speech therapy at age three and applied behavior analysis (ABA) at the age of four. He's had occupational and music...

Finding the Special Needs Trust That's Right for Your Family By Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC Question: "My husband and I have been researching Special Needs Trusts, and we have realized there are multiple types. Would you mind describing the types of Spec...

Four Things You Can Do to Support Your Teen's Mental Health Show your teenager love and care, while looking after yourself Website: https://www.unicef.org/parenting/health/four-things-you-can-do-support-your-teens-mental-health  Whether you and your teen ar...

School-Based Services   Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/school-based-services/  School-based mental health services strengthen students and their families through prevention and intervention within a school setting. For eligible students, youth ...

Day Treatment Services Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/day-treatment-services/  Day Treatment is an intensive, on-site program that provides a broad range of therapeutic services designed to strengthen individual and family functioning. Each Nort...

Assessment and Counseling Services Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/assessment-and-counseling-services/ Designated as a Rule 29 Community Mental Health Center and Essential Community Provider, staff provide professional mental health services inc...

Substance Use Disorder Services Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/substance-use-disorder-services/  We offer substance use assessment and treatment services to adolescents and adults who may be experiencing substance use and/or co-occurring disorde...

Safe Harbor Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/safe-harbor/  In 2011, Minnesota became the fifth state in the nation to pass Safe Harbor legislation, decriminalizing prostitution for youth under the age of 18. This ensures that Minnesota youth who a...

DOC Boys Programming Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/doc-boys-programming/  The DOC Boys Program, provided by North Homes Children and Family Services, is a specialized program designed to support boys who are involved with the Department of Corr...

Itaskin Treatment Center Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/itaskin-center/ Certifications: QRTP (Qualified Residential Treatment Program) The Itaskin Treatment Center seeks to provide trauma-informed care in a safe, therapeutic living environment ...

The Cottage Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/the-cottage/ The North Homes Cottage provides both evaluation and short-term placement for youth 10—17 years of age. Program components include but are not limited to: family integration and support, d...

Winnie Sisu/Hawkins Home Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/hawkins-home/  Adolescent Females ~ Age Group: 16 to 21st Birthday Certifications: ST / CSE / AR (Sex Trafficked/Confirmed Sexual Exploitation/At-Risk) Winnie Sisu and Hawkins Home are tr...

Foster Care Services Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/foster-care-services/ North Homes is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to offer child foster care licensing and case management. Children and their families benefit from fo...