LDA of Minnesota
LDA of Minnesota serves the needs of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities and related difficulties including attention deficits disorders. Services include:
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Attention Deficit Support Services: ongoing workshops, monthly support groups, and a Phone Information Line for individuals with AD/HD and those who live and work with them.
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Tutoring: for children, youth or adults taught by qualified professional teachers.
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Assessments: diagnostic testing for learning disabilities and an early reading profile for young children experiencing reading difficulties.
For more information, please call 952-922-8374.
Online Parenting Class: "Alcohol Use on Campus"
The University of Minnesota has developed an online course for parents addressing the risks associated with binge drinking during the college years. It provides statistics, tips for talking about alcohol, comments from parents and college students, online discussion opportunities, and a list of available resources.
To register: http://projects.cehd.umn.edu/parentseminar/onlinePortal/
ParentFurther.com
This twice-monthly newsletter combines scientific research and parenting experience to help you with the daily challenges of being a parent.
Parent Resource Center
If you need information about the high school programs and activities, if you are having trouble connecting with an individual at the school, or if you just aren't sure where to go, call me or stop by the Parent Resource Center at Minnetonka High School. For more information, please call Mary Kuhn at 952-401-5846.
Resource West
Best known for its annual community drives -- Back to School, Winter Warm Wear, and Toy Chest, this responsive community nonprofit also makes over 9,000 annual referrals to resources like food shelves, housing resources, other nonprofits, government services, resources for elderly parents, health care resources and much more.
Individuals and families can find personalized support through the nonprofit's Project Starfish program; computers to use for job and housing searches; Relate Counseling; Children's Dental Service; Accountability MN (during tax season) to help with tax forms and other assistance, and much more.
ResourceWest staff and volunteers practice community building through a process of respectful listening for the needs of people in the western metro community, reporting on those needs, and then working collaboratively with local agencies to address those needs.
ResourceWest does not charge for its services, but welcomes donations and volunteers. Call 952-988-5350 for more information.
Ridgedale YMCA - Single-Parent Family Group
Monday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Ridgedale YMCA. The cost is $2 per meeting, which includes child care. Free YMCA passes with each visit. For more information, please call Mike Rice at the Ridgedale YMCA 952-544-7708.
West Suburban Teen Clinic
West Suburban Teen Clinic (WSTC) is a non-profit community agency that provides affordable counseling, education, and confidential medical services to teenagers and young adults ages 12-23. No one is turned away if unable to pay. Please visit the website for the latest newsletter and annual report www.westsuburbanteenclinic.org. For more information, please call WSTC at 952-474-3251.
Project SOAR - Adults with Disabilities Community Education Program
Project SOAR Lending Resource Library: This library is loaded with disability-related resources for use by staff, parents, students and the general community. It is located at the SOAR office in the MCE suite at the DSC. Stop by and browse anytime. Items are signed out on an honor system. Items include specific disability info, IEP and Special Education resources, parenting info, transition info and resources, curriculum for inclusion and social skills development and para-educational materials. For more information, please call Myra at Project SOAR 952-401-5077.
TreeHouse, a division of Family Hope Services - Practical Parenting of Teens
Minnetonka TreeHouse offers a free weekly parent support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-9:15 p.m. at the Minnetonka TreeHouse, 17800 Hutchins Drive , Minnetonka. Come every week or when you can, to meet with other parents in the community for support, education, and discussion about parenting adolescents. For more information, please call 952-470-1945.
Parent Resource Contact Numbers
| Crisis Connection, telephone crisis counseling and referral |
612-379-6363 |
| First Call for Help, 24-hour information and referral |
651-291-0211 |
| Hazelden Center for Youth & Families |
763-559-2022 |
| LDA of Minnesota |
952-933-8983 |
| Meld, parenting resources and training |
612-332-7563 |
| Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented |
952-927-9546 |
| Minnetonka High Potential Parent Organization |
952-476-8152 |
| Minnetonka Parent Education |
952-401-5056 |
| PACER, Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights |
952-838-9000 |
| Parent Resource Center at MHS |
952-401-5846 |
| Parent Warmline, free parenting and developmental advice |
612-813-6336 |
Project SOAR—
Adults with Disabilities Community Education Program |
952-401-5077 |
| Relate Counseling Center, 15320 Minnetonka Blvd. |
952-932-7277 |
| Resource West |
952-988-5350 |
Ridgeview Medical Center Health Connection,
local medical and educational services |
952-442-5522 |
Sojourner Project Hotline,
serving battered women and their children |
952-933-7422 |
| St. David’s Child Development and Family Services |
952-939-0396 |
| TreeHouse Counseling Services |
952-470-1945 |
| West Suburban Teen Clinic |
952-474-3251 |
The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Resource Library lends books on topics of interest and concern for parents of children of all ages. The resources will be available for loan during ECFE classes.