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Counseling

WELCOME TO SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The mission of Salk Middle School counseling program is to inspire and empower all student to contribute positively to our communities.

Goals of Salk Middle School program to strengthen students' unique capabilities and enable the youth to participate in a global society as responsible citizens: 1. Provide a comprehensive school counseling program to facilitate students' academic, social, and emotional development 2. Help students identify their interests and abilities 3. Help students enhance productivity, self-expression and control 4. Assist students with accurate decision-making and conflict-resolution skills 5. Providing mental health resources in our area that align with the student's needs. 

  

RESOURCES

Listed below are a few counseling and family resources available in the Elk River area.  Please check with your current health insurance provider to determine if any of these resources are covered under your health care insurance policy. Other counseling resources are listed in your local phone book.

Counseling Resources

Brunetti Consulting 763-428-4060

21308 John Milless Drive, Suite 101B

Rogers, MN  55374-4875

http://www.brunetticonsulting.com/


Bridging Hope Counseling                               763-291-5505

Heidi Waldoch, MA, LAMFT

21000 Rogers Drive, Suite 200

Rogers, MN  55374

bridginghopecounseling.com

Central MN Mental Health Center  (Elk River)   763-441-3770 

253 8th Street NW, Suite A

Elk River, MN  55330   

https://cmmhc.org                      

Innovative Psychological Consultants      763-416-4167

7236 Forest View Lane N

Maple Grove, MN  55369

https://www.ipc-mn.com

Prevail Counseling Group  (Ramsey)   763-427-2590

6893 139th Lane NW

Ramsey, MN  55303

https://www.prevailcounselinggroup.com/

Lutheran Social Services     1-320-251-7700

    ****Appointments in Big Lake and Buffalo

Northwinds Counseling Service   (Rogers) 763-424-1888

21395 John Milless Drive, Suite 400

Rogers, MN  55374

http://www.northwindscounseling.com/

Fairview Northland Counseling Centers  (Elk River) 763-241-5870

https://www.fairview.org/services/counseling-centers   

(Princeton) 763-389-6326      

Pathways Psychological Service  (ElkRiver) 763-241-8157

https://pathwayspsych.com/

Nystrom and Associates  (Otsego) 763-746-9492 9245 Quantrelle Avenue

Otsego, MN 55330

https://www.nystromcounseling.com

Maple Grove Counseling Center 763-494-8699

13700 83rd Way N  #205

Maple Grove, MN  55369

http://maplegrovecounselingcenter.com/

The Center for Hope and Healing  (Elk River) 763-633-5111

11070 183rd Circle NW

Elk River, MN  55330

https://thecenter4hopeandhealing.com/

Parasol Wellness Collaborative   763-703-6962

9201 Quaday Avenue NE, Ste 205, Otsego MN 55330

21308 John Milless Drive, Ste 202 Rogers, MN 55374

9700 63rd Avenue N, Ste 200, Maple Grove, MN 55369  

https://parasolwellness.com/                                                                

Mental Health Resources (Barb Bishop) 763-271-5332

    ****Helps to navigate and coordinate services, tap into clinics, etc.

Family Resources

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN
www.bbbscentralmn.org
15 Sixth Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN  56303
320-253-1616
1-8999-600-1616

Rivers of Hope
P.O. Box 511
Monticello, MN  55362
763-295-3433

https://riversofhope.org/

Bridge for Runaway Youth - 612-377-8800 (24 hours)
Public Health Department - 1-800-433-5237
Sexual Assault. Rape Crisis Center - 1-800-237-5090
Alcoholics Anon.  - 763-441-3770
Crisis Counseling Hotline - 1-800-635-8008 (24hours)

Karen Mendel
6th grade Counselor karen.mendel@isd728.org
763-241-3455 ext. 2511  
 
Erin Higgins
7th grade Counselor erin.higgins@isd728.org
763-241-3455 ext. 2579  
 
Tess Hatfield
8th grade Counselor tess.hatfield@isd728.org
763-241-3455 ext. 2524    
 
Tim Dokken
Counseling Secretary timothy.dokken@isd728.org
763-241-3455 ext. 2510