Let’s Talk Mental Health is an initiative developed by Messiah Church to support and learn about mental health and well-being, with a special focus on tweens and teens.

In crisis or having thoughts of suicide? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7

Local Mental Health Resources

Relate Counseling Center
www.relatemn.org
5125 County Road 101, Suite 300, Minnetonka
(952) 932-7277
A nonprofit community-based mental health center which welcomes all teens.

Sagent Behavioral Health (formerly Nystrom & Associates)
sagentbh.com
Multiple locations including Minnetonka & Maple Grove
(866) 938-4159
A mental health center, provides child and adolescent mental health services in the Twin Cities.

myHealth for Teens and Young Adults
www.myhealthmn.org
15 8th Avenue South, Hopkins
(952) 474-3251
A clinic serving teens and young adults ages 12-26 for medical and mental health care.

Christian Heart Counseling
www.christianheartcounseling.com
Multiple locations including Minnetonka
(651) 439-2059
Provides Christian counseling for individuals, couples, families, children, and teens.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.namimn.org
(800) 950-NAMI (National Information Helpline)
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.

TreeHouse
www.treehousehope.org
5757 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis
(952) 238-1010
Has been serving teens since 1979, helping them build relationships and resiliency, through mentorships and retreats.
PrairieCare
www.prairie-care.com
Multiple locations including Maple Grove
(952) 826-8475
Provides the only stand-alone Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital in Minnesota. Offers outpatient services.

Melrose Center
www.healthpartners.com (search Melrose Center)
Multiple locations including Maple Grove
(952) 993-6200
Expert care for all types of eating disorders for people of every age and gender.

Foundations Minnesota (formerly Pride Institute)
foundationsminnesota.com
14400 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie
(952) 649-5900
Provide LGBTQ+ people with a place for treatment for substance abuse, sexual health, and mental health concerns.

Behavioral Health Services (BHSI)
bhsiclinics.com
8441 Wayzata Blvd #140, Golden Valley
(651) 769-6300
Specializing in connecting patients with providers, ensuring access to behavioral health services.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
www.afsp.org
AFSP Greater Minnesota, Minneapolis
(507) 721-8246
Voluntary health organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.

AMFM Mental Health Treatment
amfmtreatment.com
Multiple locations in Stillwater
(844) 252-8339
Residential mental health treatment for adults.

Other Mental Health Resources

5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique
Emotional Wellness Toolkit
Tools to Thrive
"I'm So Stressed!"
NAMI Back to School Resources
Teen Depression: More than just moodiness
5 Steps to Mental Wellbing
Parents Under Pressure
Hope Starts with Us Podcast
Recklessly Alive Resources
Make It Ok
Mental Health Connect
NAMI

Past Events

 From anxiety to depression and suicide, we have invited speakers and counseling professionals to share their understanding, experiences, and expertise surrounding this important subject.

Depression and Anxiety 101

Counselors Sandy Mangle, MA, LMFT (from Relate Counseling Center) and Angela Nemeth, LGSW (from Nystrom & Associates) shared about adolescent depression, suicide, and anxiety.

View their presentation slides here.
Please do not copy & distribute the above presentation without express written permission from the author, Sandy Mangle.

Anxiety in Tweens and Teens

Amy Madson, LMFT, presented on anxiety – specifically in tweens and teens. She shared about identifying, talking about, and coping with anxiety in children and youth.

This Zoom presentation was recorded, and is available on our YouTube channel.