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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
brunetticonsulting.com

Next Adventure Counseling & Consulting
(612) 712-5244
Edina & Monticello
Telehealth & In-Person Appointments
nextadventurecounselingandconsulting.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   
cmmhc.org       

Innovative Psychological Consultants
(763) 416-4167
7236 Forest View Lane N
Maple Grove, MN  55369
ipc-mn.com

Prevail Counseling Group (Ramsey)
(763) 427-2590
6893 139th Lane NW
Ramsey, MN  55303
prevailcounselinggroup.com

Lutheran Social Services (Big Lake & Buffalo)
1-320-251-7700

Northwinds Counseling Service (Rogers)
(763) 424-1888
21395 John Milless Drive, Suite 400
Rogers, MN  55374
northwindscounseling.com

Fairview Northland Counseling Centers
Elk River: (763) 241-5870
Princeton: (763) 389-6326
fairview.org/services/counseling-centers

Pathways Psychological Service (ElkRiver)
(763) 241-8157
pathwayspsych.com

Nystrom & Associates (Otsego)
(763) 746-9492 9245
Quantrelle Avenue
Otsego, MN 55330
nystromcounseling.com

Maple Grove Counseling Center
(763) 494-8699
13700 83rd Way N  #205
Maple Grove, MN  55369
maplegrovecounselingcenter.com

The Center for Hope & Healing (Elk River)
(763) 633-5111
11070 183rd Circle NW
Elk River, MN  55330
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  
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
15 Sixth Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN  56303
(320) 253-1616
1-899-600-1616
bbbscentralmn.org

Rivers of Hope
P.O. Box 511
Monticello, MN  55362
(763) 295-3433
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 Anonymous
(763) 441-3770

Crisis Counseling Hotline
1-800-635-8008 (24hours)

CONTACT US

Erin Higgins
Counselor - 6th Grade erin.higgins@isd728.org
(763) 241-3455 x2579   
 
Tess Hatfield
Counselor - 7th Grade tess.hatfield@isd728.org
(763) 241-3455 x2524    
 
Karen Mendel
Counselor - 8th Grade
karen.mendel@isd728.org
(763) 241-3455 x2511  
 
Tim Dokken
Counseling Administrative Assistant