Mental Health Connections
When you, your child, friend or family are facing tough times it is difficult to know what to do or who to call for help. Getting the help you need can be confusing and exhausting. Here is a simple guide for navigating through challenging situations, and the community services that may help.
Mental Health Matters
Welcome to our MH Matters Series! For the next ten weeks, we will be exploring topics that influence youth mental health. Each week will highlight a new topic and provide helpful information to support overall wellness and healthy development.
Welcome to the ninth topic of our Mental Health Matters series. Friendships are important at all ages of life!
Community Resource
Wisconsin Wayfinder supports families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, and mental health conditions. Children’s resource guides are helpers who assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services available through the Children’s Resource Network. Their services are free and confidential. Connect with a children’s resource guide. Call (877) WiscWay or use our contact form. Click the button above for more information.
Great Rivers 2-1-1 offers free, confidential community information and referrals 24 hours/day. Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255 to talk to an information and referral specialist.
Resource Guide
Managing Stress and Increasing Resilience
Screen Time and Social Media
Navigating Conflict
Feeling Worried, Fearful, or Anxious
Feeling Sad or Withdrawn
Alcohol and Other Substance Use
Concerns about Self-Harm
Concerns about Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Concerns about Following Directions or Rules
Concerns about Abuse or Neglect
Concerns about Runaway Behavior
Concerns about Aggression or Violence
Concerns about Sexual Abuse or Risky Sexual Behavior
Concerns about a Crime or Being a Victim of a Crime
Providers
Searching for a provider? View our Provider Guide to review providers in the area including those approved by the School District of La Crosse to provide in school counseling.