Resource Locker

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI - Crisis Text Line Find help in a crisis or text "NAMI" TO 741741 NAMI HELPLINE: 800-950-NAMI, info@nami.org(link sends e-mail), M-F, 10 AM - 6 PM ET.

Anoka County Crisis Help Line - Call 763-755-3801 or text MN to 741741 if you or someone close to you is having a mental health crisis. The Anoka County Mobile Crisis Response team will help you. The line is open 24/7 and the call is free.

Alexandra House - Round the clock service, advocacy, and shelter for all victims of violence. 24-HOUR HELPLINE 763.780.2330.

Metro Area Mental Health Crisis Response - If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Crisis Response provider in your community. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. In Anoka County, the number is 763-755-3801.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

YMCA Youth Resource Line - A free message line for youth 12-24 who are homeless or at-risk. The YMCA staff will help you problem-solve with information on community resources and referrals.

Stepping Stone Ending Homelessness - Emergency shelter and critical support services to individuals 18 years or older 763.323.7006

Trevor Project - Crisis and Mental Health resource for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Trained counselors available 24/7 to support young people in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk. Lifeline, Text, and Chat options available.

Bridge for Youth - The Bridge for Youth provides runaway and homeless youth with safe shelter, assists in the prevention and resolution of family conflicts, and reunifies families whenever possible.

Out Front MN - Provides education, advocacy, and crisis help for LGBTQ+ community

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Text TALK to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7.  Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving.

FastTrackerMN: Helping Minnesotans overcome barrriers to wellness; a dynamic behavioral health search tool that gives Minnesotans access to real-time information and availability.

Psychology Today -  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Therapy Clinics Near Circle Pines:

Nystrom and Associates (several locations) – 763-767-3350
https://www.nystromcounseling.com
A reduced rate for uninsured private pay patients is available

CenterLife Counseling (two locations) – 651-288-0332 (Centerville) or 651-289-3111 (White Bear Lake)
http://centerlifecounseling.com

LifeStance Health (formerly Family Innovations)  – 651-407-3631 (Centerville), 763-421-5535 (Anoka), 651-748-5019 (Maplewood), plus several more locations in MN & WI
https://familyinnovations.com
Sliding fee scale available for clients who qualify

Lee Carlson Center (Anoka County) – 763-780-3036
http://www.leecarlsoncenter.org

Bridging Hope Counseling (Circle Pines) – 763-291-5505
http://www.bridginghopecounseling.com

Rum River Counseling (several locations) – 763-482-9598
http://www.rumrivercounseling.com

Canvas Health (several locations) – 651-777-5222
www.canvashealth.org
Sliding scale fees are available for those who qualify

Northeast Youth & Family Services (two locations) – 651-486-3808 (Shoreview) or 651-429-8544 (White Bear Area)
https://www.nyfs.org/services/mental-health/
Some clients may qualify for sliding-fee scale payments

North Suburban Counseling Center (Coon Rapids) – 763-784-3008
www.northsuburbancounselingcenter.com.
Sliding fee. Individual, family, & adolescents age 16 & up. Psychological testing & psychiatric medication evaluations. MA accepted. Some insurance accepted.

Watershed Psychological Services (Blaine) – 763-703-3754
http://www.watershedpsych.com/

Stone Arch Psych in Minneapolis (Minneapolis)  612-886-2524

https://www.stonearchpsych.com/

Virtual Calming Room - Virtual Calming Room designed by our Centennial High School Counselors.

Calm - strategies for meditation

Energy and Calm - Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices

Cosmic Kids Yoga - Free yoga lessons geared towards younger kids.

Yoga with Adriene - Free yoga lessons geared towards teens and adults.

Five Fun Breathing Activities for Kids

How To Help Kids Manage Anxiety

Managing Anxiety and Isolation During Quarantine

Mind Yeti - This is a free mindfulness program geared towards upper elementary/middle school children.

GoNoodle - Calming website geared at younger children.

Building Resilience - Family Wellness Project - Resources for building resiliency in children

Go Zen - Helps kids transform challenging feelings into confidence, courage, and resilience.

Five Pillars of Resilience

Ten Ways To Build Your Emotional Resilience

Creating structures and routines are especially important when people are experiencing stressful challenges, unpredictability, and uncertainty. Many people learn best from repetition and predictability. Establishing routines can also decrease frustration and stress. When we create structure, people will understand what is expected.

Creating Structure and Routine - CDC - Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers.

Why Kids Need Routines

Social Emotional Learning from Thrively

Emotional ABCs - Teaches children, ages 4-11, how to figure out WHAT they are feeling, WHY they are having that emotion, and HOW to make better choices.

PBIS World - Strategies on how to work with child behavioral issues

Pickle Episodes - Is it ever okay to tell a lie? What makes a real friend? And here’s a question: How much is a person’s life worth? Yikes, that’s a tough one! Join the cast of Pickle as we explore life’s stickiest wickets, with the help of curious kids --and the occasional elephant. It’s philosophy, made fun.

Story Pirates - Podcast for Children and Families

Coping Skills for Kids - Printable resources for teaching your children coping skills

Health Powered Kids - A collection of activities to help young people make healthy eating, exercise and life choices.

Go Zen - Helps kids transform challenging feelings into confidence, courage, and resilience.

Pathway To Success - 100+ Free Social Emotional Learning Resources

SEL Strategies - At-Home SEL Activities and Professional Development when learning at home.

Change to Chill - Change to Chill helps teens become more aware of the things that stress them out and equips them with relevant tools and resources to better manage stress and anxiety, so they can live happier, more resilient lives.

Mind Shift - Free phone app to help teens and adults learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.

Five Pillars of Resilience

Ten Ways To Build Your Emotional Resilience

Medical & Healthcare

Anoka County Medical Provider and Resource Brochure

Anoka County Child & Teen Checkups - Children and teens, birth through age 20, who are eligible for Medical Assistance or a Medical Assistance Health Plan can get regular checkups for free. If you have questions or need help finding a doctor or dentist, call the Child and Teen Checkups Program at 763-324-4280 for assistance.

Anoka County Immunizations - Low-cost vaccinations are available for: Children on a Minnesota Health Care Program, Uninsured/under-insured children through age 18, and Uninsured/under-insured adults ages 19 and older. To schedule an appointment, call 763-324-4240. Please bring all immunization records with you to the clinic.

Public Health Nurse Family Home Visiting - At NO Charge to YOU... Public Health Nurses can provide home visits to help you: Have a healthier pregnancy and baby. Receive breastfeeding support from a board certified lactation consultant or a certified nurse educator who can weigh and measure your baby. Increase your confidence as a parent. Plan your family and child spacing. Get resources to support your family's needs.

Health Insurance

MNsure - Health Insurance Application & Enrollment

MN Insurance Enrollment Assistance - Free assistance with the application, enrollment, and renewal processes for MNsure and Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP).

Anoka County Senior Outreach - Helps Seniors (60+) apply for healthcare, energy assistance, SNAP (food support), etc. 763-783-4741

GIVE KIDS A SMILE - Each year, dental professionals from across the state participate in Give Kids a Smile, providing free dental care to children in need. The event takes place on the first Friday and Saturday of February and is made possible by the collaborative effort of the Minnesota Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Foundation, volunteer dentists, and our generous sponsors. Please read the program newsletter to learn more about last year’s event.  https://www.mndental.org/events/give-kids-a-smile/find-a-participating-clinic/

Free Meals For Kids App -  Download the "Free Meals for Kids" app at Apple or Google Play stores to find summer meal locations in the community.  For more information, click here.

Resources for Adults & Seniors

Meals on Wheels - Meals On Wheels

AARP Caregiver Support - Caregiver Support Line 1-877-333-5885. The support line is also available in Spanish, at 1-888-971-2013.

Lyngblomsten offers services that can take place over the phone, including our Caregiver Resource & Referral Service and Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health. 651-632-5320.

Senior Linkage Line provides information and referrals for older adults and their caregivers, including caregiver services and support, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. 1-800-333-2433.

Alzheimer's Association - Alzheimer’s Association offers care and support services to families affected by Alzheimer’s and all other forms of dementia. They’re available 24/7 for around-the-clock care and support at 1-800-272-3900.

Anoka County Senior Services - Adults, age 60 and over, have access to many high quality programs and services through Anoka County Senior Services and other community programs. Senior Services Intake line is 763-324-1410.

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans - Veterans facing Homelessness

Stepping Stone Ending Homelessness - Emergency shelter and critical support services to individuals 18 and older experiencing homelessness while striving toward self-sufficiency. 763.323.7006

Minnesota Homeless Veteran Registry 1.888.LinkVet (546-5838)

Anoka County Senior Outreach - Helps Seniors (60+) apply for healthcare, energy assistance, SNAP (food support), etc. 763-783-4741

Adult Basic Education - Resources through Centennial Community Education including GED

Housing & Utilities Assistance

Xcel Energy Assistance - In need of suspending a disconnection of energy service

Anoka County Energy Assistance Program - Help lower the cost of your energy bill

PCs for People - find out if you are eligible - Affordable and low-cost computers and technology for low-income individuals and nonprofits

Midco Internet Service. - Low cost internet for $5.70 per month for individuals with a disability. You can apply by call 1.800.888.1300, applying online, or printing PDF application and mailing it in.

Internet Essential from Comcast - Xfinity- low cost internet if you qualify for the program

Bridges Rental Assistance - Provides a temporary rent subsidy that is linked with community mental health services until the person gets a permanent rental subsidy.

Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) - Crisis Assistance - Help for past due rent

Anoka County Basic Needs

Anoka County Housing Help Desk 763.324.1490

MN Housing Benefits 101

Salvation Army Anoka County - For families who are at-risk of losing their housing or who are homeless. 763-755-6873. Help with rent or utilities 763.755.6783 Ext. 5

Housing Link - A non-profit organization focused on providing information about affordable rental housing options in the Twin Cities seven county metro area. 612.522.2500

United Way First Call to Help. - Help with bills, rent, and food. Call 211 and provide your zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance or visit the website.

ApplyMN - A simple, secure Web application that connects you with state and county services to help meet you and your family's basic needs.

Financial Assistance

Anoka County Economic Assistance - Economic Assistance (EA) provides programs and quality services that support dignity and self-sufficiency. Call 763-422-7200 or go to the link for further details and applications.

MN Unemployment Insurance - The Unemployment Insurance program is ready to assist workers who can't work, have had their hours reduced, or have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. By phone choose English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali: Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644 Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090 TTY (for the hearing impaired): 1-866-814-1252

United Way First Call to Help - Help with bills, rent, and food. Call 211 and provide your zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance or visit the website.

Anoka County Senior Outreach - Helps Seniors (60+) apply for healthcare, energy assistance, SNAP (food support), etc. 763-783-4741

ApplyMN - A simple, secure Web application that connects you with state and county services to help meet you and your family's basic needs.

Transportation Solutions - Assistance with car repairs, insurance, or vehicle registration. Contact Irina Astashinsky Transportation Coordinator, 763-324-2318, Irina.Astashinsky@co.anoka.mn.us

Food (Groceries)- Grocery items at no cost. This resource is available to families all year long

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Ruby's Pantry - For $20, families can receive an abundance of groceries. No application or financial information required. Ruby's Pantry is open to everyone regardless of income. DAYS AND HOURS VARY BY LOCATION SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. This resource is available to families all year long.

Foodpantries.org - List of food pantries in Minnesota.

United Way First Call to Help - Help with food resources. Call 211 and provide your zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance or visit the website.

Lakes Life Care Center Baby formula and other baby items including diapers and wipes. 651-464-4340

Free Meals For Kids App -  Download the "Free Meals for Kids" app at Apple or Google Play stores to find summer meal locations in the community.  For more information, click here.

Youth Services Network - Helping youth find shelter and services

YMCA Youth Resource Line - A free message line for youth 12-24 who are homeless or at-risk. The YMCA staff will help you problem-solve with information on community resources and referrals.

Hope 4 Youth - Provides pathways to end youth homelessness. Individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless and between the ages of 16-23. If you are under 16, please call the Drop-In Center. The crisis number is 612.849.2561.
Drop-In Center: 2665 4th Avenue North | Suite 40 Anoka, MN 55303

Family Promise in Anoka County - Temporary shelter serving families with minor dependent children.763.568.7365 
14515 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, MN 55303

Salvation Army Anoka County - For families who are at-risk of losing their housing or who are homeless. 763-755-6873
Social Services Office 1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 130 Blaine, MN 55434

HousingLink - A non-profit organization focused on providing information about affordable rental housing options in the seven county metro area. 612.522.2500

Anoka County Housing Resource Help Desk 763-324-1490 - 2100 3rd Avenue Suite 500, Anoka, MN 55303

Heading Home Anoka Housing Collaborative (HHAHC) - Local planning group working to end homelessness in Anoka County

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans - Veterans facing Homelessness

Suburban Metro Area Continuum of Care (SMAC) - Suburban Metro Area Continuum of Care (SMAC) is a network of organizations with the primary goal of ending homelessness in 5 counties in Suburban MN. The counties* include: Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Scott, Carver.

Stepping Stone Ending Homelessness - Emergency shelter and critical support services to individuals 18 years or older 763.323.7006

Family Promise Anoka County - Temporary shelter and assistance 763.568.7365

Metro Shelter Hotline 1.888.234.1329

Minnesota Homeless Veteran Registry 1.888.LinkVet (546-5838)

Anoka County Housing Help Desk 763.324.1490

Homeless Youth Service Network - Homeless Youth Service Network Help Desk 763.324.1490

Family advocates

Centennial's family advocates support students and their families to help ensure a successful education experience.

Multilingual resources

CLUES - Minnesota’s largest Latino-led nonprofit organization, founded in 1981 by and for Latinos to provide culturally and linguistically relevant social services.

MN Council on Latino Affairs - A list of local and national organizations which offer services or resources related to community, advocacy, policy, or research. Many of these organizations offer resources relevant to Latino communities.

English as a Second Language - Available resources through Centennial Community Education Adult Continuing Education (ACE)