Medical Assistance
To get assistance signing up for Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare, please visit this website:
Mental Health Resources
If you are in need of support, please utilize these resources:
To get connected with mental health services, contact our social worker, Tabitha Wheeler (tabitha@avalonschool.org).
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Mental Health Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
Ramsey County Child Crisis Line: 651-266-7878
Ramsey County Mental Health Crisis line: 651-266-7900,
Hennepin County Child Crisis Line (17 and younger): 612-348-2233
Hennepin County Adult Crisis Line: 612-596-1223
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ young people under 25): call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
For more Mental Health Crisis Response Resources, see this great resource from the MN Association of Children's Mental Health:
Mental Health Crisis Response Resources
Free or Sliding-Fee Mental Health Providers
- Walk-In Counseling Center: free, anonymous counseling with no appointment needed. 2421 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. 612-870-0565
- Face to Face Health & Counseling: ages 11-24 and their families. Sliding scale; no one turned away for inability to pay. 1165 Arcade St, St. Paul. 651-772-5555
- Wilder Foundation Mental Health Clinic: all ages. Sliding scale for those who are uninsured or underinsured. 451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul. 651-280-2310
- Open Cities Health Center: child, adolescent, and family therapy. Sliding fee, regardless of ability to pay. 916 Rice St, St. Paul. 651-290-9200
Non-Crisis Support and Finding a Provider
- Minnesota Warmline: free peer support from Mental Health Minnesota. Call 651-288-0400 or 855-WARMLINE, or text Support to 85511
- Fast-Tracker MN: search Minnesota mental health and substance use providers by insurance, age served, and current openings
Suggested School Supply List
While needs may vary, we do find this list of school supplies can be helpful if you are able.
If you are not, Avalon will provide all necessary materials.