Mental Health, Learning & Family Support Resources
The following resources provide crisis support, education, advocacy, tutoring, and coaching related to mental health, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, dyslexia, and executive functioning.
Mental Health Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support is available for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or a substance-use crisis. You may also contact 988 if you are worried about someone else.
Access: Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. Available 24/7
Free, confidential support is available for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or a substance-use crisis. You may also contact 988 if you are worried about someone else.
Access: Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. Available 24/7
Emergency Services
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department when there is an immediate threat to someone’s life or safety, a suicide attempt is occurring, or urgent medical attention is needed.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department when there is an immediate threat to someone’s life or safety, a suicide attempt is occurring, or urgent medical attention is needed.
Northwest Connections Crisis Services - Dunn and Eau Claire Counties
Northwest Connections provides crisis assessment, telephone support, safety planning, referrals, and mobile crisis response for residents of Dunn and Eau Claire Counties.
Access: Call 888-552-6642, Available 24/7
Northwest Connections provides crisis assessment, telephone support, safety planning, referrals, and mobile crisis response for residents of Dunn and Eau Claire Counties.
Access: Call 888-552-6642, Available 24/7
Hennepin County Family Response and Stabilization Services
This service provides immediate support for Hennepin County children and adolescents experiencing emotional or behavioral distress and offers assistance to their caregivers.
Access: Call 612-979-9511 24/7.
This service provides immediate support for Hennepin County children and adolescents experiencing emotional or behavioral distress and offers assistance to their caregivers.
Access: Call 612-979-9511 24/7.
ADHD Resources
CDC ADHD Resources
The CDC provides research-based information about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication, behavior therapy, and school support.
Access: Visit www.cdc.gov/adhd.
The CDC provides research-based information about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication, behavior therapy, and school support.
Access: Visit www.cdc.gov/adhd.
CHADD
CHADD provides evidence-based ADHD education, webinars, support groups, local chapters, and a professional directory for children, adults, parents, and educators.
Access: Visit www.chadd.org or call 866-200-8098 during posted weekday hours.
CHADD provides evidence-based ADHD education, webinars, support groups, local chapters, and a professional directory for children, adults, parents, and educators.
Access: Visit www.chadd.org or call 866-200-8098 during posted weekday hours.
Dr. Russell A. Barkley
Dr. Russell Barkley is an internationally recognized ADHD researcher. His website offers science-based videos, research updates, fact sheets, books, and information about ADHD and executive functioning.
Access: Visit www.www.russellbarkley.org
Dr. Russell Barkley is an internationally recognized ADHD researcher. His website offers science-based videos, research updates, fact sheets, books, and information about ADHD and executive functioning.
Access: Visit www.www.russellbarkley.org
Understood
Understood offers free, expert-reviewed resources about ADHD, executive functioning, learning differences, school accommodations, 504 plans, and Individualized Education Programs.
Access: Visit www.understood.org.
Understood offers free, expert-reviewed resources about ADHD, executive functioning, learning differences, school accommodations, 504 plans, and Individualized Education Programs.
Access: Visit www.understood.org.
Executive-Function Coaching
Hime Time Educational Coaching and Support
Melody Hime provides individualized executive-function coaching to help students strengthen organization, planning, time management, task initiation, studying, and assignment completion. She draws on her background in School Psychology and experience working in Minnesota schools.
Access: Email [email protected] or visit www.himetimeedcoach.com to request a free consultation.
Hime Time Educational Coaching and Support
Melody Hime provides individualized executive-function coaching to help students strengthen organization, planning, time management, task initiation, studying, and assignment completion. She draws on her background in School Psychology and experience working in Minnesota schools.
Access: Email [email protected] or visit www.himetimeedcoach.com to request a free consultation.
ADHD Support at School
Students with ADHD may qualify for classroom accommodations, a Section 504 plan, or special education services through an Individualized Education Program.
Access: Contact your school psychologist or Director of Special Education to discuss concerns or request an evaluation.
Students with ADHD may qualify for classroom accommodations, a Section 504 plan, or special education services through an Individualized Education Program.
Access: Contact your school psychologist or Director of Special Education to discuss concerns or request an evaluation.
Autism Resources
CDC Autism Resources
The CDC provides reliable information about autism signs, developmental screening, diagnosis, early intervention, and treatment options.
Access: Visit www.cdc.gov/autism.
The CDC provides reliable information about autism signs, developmental screening, diagnosis, early intervention, and treatment options.
Access: Visit www.cdc.gov/autism.
PACER Center
PACER provides free advocacy, workshops, and guidance for Minnesota families of children and young adults with disabilities. It can help families understand evaluations, IEPs, 504 plans, assistive technology, and educational rights.
Access: Visit www.pacer.org or call 952-838-9000.
PACER provides free advocacy, workshops, and guidance for Minnesota families of children and young adults with disabilities. It can help families understand evaluations, IEPs, 504 plans, assistive technology, and educational rights.
Access: Visit www.pacer.org or call 952-838-9000.
WI FACETS
WI FACETS helps Wisconsin families understand special education, school evaluations, IEPs, disability rights, and available school services.
Access: Visit www.wifacets.org or call 877-374-0511.
WI FACETS helps Wisconsin families understand special education, school evaluations, IEPs, disability rights, and available school services.
Access: Visit www.wifacets.org or call 877-374-0511.
Executive-Function Coaching
Hime Time Educational Coaching and Support
Melody Hime provides individualized executive-function coaching to help students strengthen organization, planning, time management, task initiation, studying, and assignment completion. She draws on her background in School Psychology and experience working in Minnesota schools.
Access: Email [email protected] or visit www.himetimeedcoach.com to request a free consultation.
Hime Time Educational Coaching and Support
Melody Hime provides individualized executive-function coaching to help students strengthen organization, planning, time management, task initiation, studying, and assignment completion. She draws on her background in School Psychology and experience working in Minnesota schools.
Access: Email [email protected] or visit www.himetimeedcoach.com to request a free consultation.
Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia
International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association provides research-based information about dyslexia, assessment, structured literacy, and effective reading instruction.
Access: Visit www.dyslexiaida.org.
The International Dyslexia Association provides research-based information about dyslexia, assessment, structured literacy, and effective reading instruction.
Access: Visit www.dyslexiaida.org.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
This organization provides education and advocacy related to learning disabilities, assessment, school support, transition planning, employment, and adult living.
Access: Visit www.ldaamerica.org.
This organization provides education and advocacy related to learning disabilities, assessment, school support, transition planning, employment, and adult living.
Access: Visit www.ldaamerica.org.
Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper Wisconsin
The Children’s Dyslexia Center provides individualized, structured, multisensory reading instruction/tutoring for children with dyslexia. Tutoring is offered at no cost to eligible families.
Access: Call 715-598-4986 or visit www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/centers/upper-wisconsin.
The Children’s Dyslexia Center provides individualized, structured, multisensory reading instruction/tutoring for children with dyslexia. Tutoring is offered at no cost to eligible families.
Access: Call 715-598-4986 or visit www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/centers/upper-wisconsin.
Julie Flikke
Julie Flikke is a certified Orton-Gillingham reading specialist who provides individualized reading instruction for children and adults.
Access: Visit www.julieflikke.com/contact-us
Julie Flikke is a certified Orton-Gillingham reading specialist who provides individualized reading instruction for children and adults.
Access: Visit www.julieflikke.com/contact-us
Bright Star Tutoring
Bright Star Tutoring provides individualized reading and spelling instruction for students with dyslexia and other literacy challenges using an Orton-Gillingham-based approach.
Access: Visit www.brightstartutoring.org.
Bright Star Tutoring provides individualized reading and spelling instruction for students with dyslexia and other literacy challenges using an Orton-Gillingham-based approach.
Access: Visit www.brightstartutoring.org.
Dana Kay Brenner Tutoring
Dana Kay Brenner is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Certified Dyslexia Therapist who provides individualized reading, spelling, and written-language intervention.
Access: Visit www.danakaybrenner.com.
Dana Kay Brenner is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Certified Dyslexia Therapist who provides individualized reading, spelling, and written-language intervention.
Access: Visit www.danakaybrenner.com.
School Evaluations
Children with suspected learning disabilities may qualify for a school evaluation, an Individualized Education Program, or a Section 504 plan.
Access: Submit a written evaluation request to the child’s school psychologist or Director of Special Education.
Children with suspected learning disabilities may qualify for a school evaluation, an Individualized Education Program, or a Section 504 plan.
Access: Submit a written evaluation request to the child’s school psychologist or Director of Special Education.
Parent Coaching
Hime Time Educational Coaching and Support
Parenting can bring tremendous joy while also leaving you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or challenged by patterns from your own upbringing. Melody offers compassionate, judgment-free parent coaching to help families strengthen connection, build emotional safety, and create healthier family dynamics. Drawing on her background in school psychology and evidence-based practices, Melody supports parents navigating neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, divorce, and other family transitions. Her approach focuses on resilience, self-awareness, practical support, and lasting change—not on “fixing” parents or children.
Access: To schedule a free consultation, email Melody at [email protected], call or text 612-547-9978, or visit www.himetimeedcoach.com.
Parenting can bring tremendous joy while also leaving you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or challenged by patterns from your own upbringing. Melody offers compassionate, judgment-free parent coaching to help families strengthen connection, build emotional safety, and create healthier family dynamics. Drawing on her background in school psychology and evidence-based practices, Melody supports parents navigating neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, divorce, and other family transitions. Her approach focuses on resilience, self-awareness, practical support, and lasting change—not on “fixing” parents or children.
Access: To schedule a free consultation, email Melody at [email protected], call or text 612-547-9978, or visit www.himetimeedcoach.com.
Important Information
These resources are provided for general informational purposes and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, or educational advice. Please contact each organization or provider directly to confirm current services, qualifications, availability, locations, and fees.
Tutoring and coaching are not substitutes for psychological assessment, psychotherapy, medical care, or emergency services. In an immediate or life-threatening emergency, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.
Tutoring and coaching are not substitutes for psychological assessment, psychotherapy, medical care, or emergency services. In an immediate or life-threatening emergency, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.