Program Details
Human Development Center
Early Childhood Mental Health Services
Mental health services for young children and their families
Description
Mental health services that can support healthy parenting when either the caregiver or the child is affected by emotional or behavioral concerns. For caregivers, this may be a history of postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety, other mental illness, or substance use. For young children, this may be challenging behaviors, trouble with eating or sleeping, tantrums, or other emotional or behavioral problems.
These services are especially important for young children or parents/caregivers who have experienced trauma, such as abuse, neglect, violence, or other stressful or scary events in life.
Additional Information
Offers therapeutic services for children ages birth - 5 and their families.
About This Location
Services are provided by professionals that are trained and supported by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) in evidence-based (proven) ways of assessing and treating early childhood and family mental health concerns. Professionals have specialty training to address trauma, emotional or behavioral concerns of babies, toddlers, and young children.
Features
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Area Served by County
- St. Louis County
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Specialization
- Mental health
Eligibility
Children age birth - five years of age and their caregivers, with a focus on uninsured and underinsured families
Application Instructions
Referrals can be made by pediatricians, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) staff, preschool social services, and parents themselves.
Fee
Services can be billed through insurance and through the early childhood mental health grant
Location
1401 E 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55805
Area Served
Services primarily provided in St. Louis County, services may be included in Cook, Itasca, and Lake counties as well
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-728-4491
- Crisis Line: 800-634-8775
- Toll Free: 888-412-9764
Websites
Other Locations
- Carlton County Office 40 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720
- Lake County Office 325 11th Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616
Other Services at this Location
- Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Offers immediate emotional support by a trained counselor to help with problems such as depression, panic, anxiety, delusions, or other mood or behavior disorders. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and serves all ages.
Last Update
9/7/2024