Counseling

Connect with our counselor to support your social and emotional growth.  They are here to help or listen.  

Our counselor is available to help with your schedule and help sign you up for college classes while in high school through the Early Middle College program at HTC, NHCC or through PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Option).  

Have questions or are looking for resources for life after high school?  Our counselor is here to support you with gathering information about trade schools, colleges, armed forces or careers.  We can help assist with postsecondary plans and transition from high school to adulthood. 

Mental Health Resources

If you have immediate concerns for the physical safety of anyone in your family, call 911. If you or anyone in your family needs an urgent mental health evaluation, please CALL AHEAD to the hospital or clinic for instructions on where and when to access this service to keep yourself and others safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• Hennepin County Mobile Crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

  • Children and youth (up to 18): 612-348-2233

  • Adults (18+): 612-596-1223

• Text HOME to 741741 to be connected with a counselor who will help defuse the crisis and connect the texter to local resources. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  1-800-273-8255. Spanish:  1-888-628-9454. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Minnesota Warmline is available for anyone who is struggling with anxiety, loneliness and social isolation, especially during this challenging time. Call 651-288-0400 toll-free or text "Support" to 85511 on Mon - Sat., from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Our Certified Peer Specialists are here to listen; here to help.

Virtual calming room: 

• https://sites.google.com/rdale.org/virtual-calming-room/home

• College Possible

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

• Common App

• ACT

• Accredited Online Colleges and Universities

• MN Office of Higher Education

• College Board