Youth Resources

We understand that you or your friends may be facing difficult situations. Here is a selection of our favorite resources to help you navigate through. Always call 911 if in an emergency situation. You are not alone.

Children and Youth Crisis Hotlines

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 or Chat Now; Veterans Crisis Line , ASL for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and En Español specific resources available

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or Text 1-800-422-4453

LGBT National Youth Talkline: Call 1-800-246-7743; Not Specifically for Crisis Intervention

Minnesota County Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: Hubbard County Call 1-800-422-0045; Becker County Call 1-218-850-HELP(4357); More County Children’s Crisis Lines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

RAINN (The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Call 1-800-656-4673 ; Specifically for Sexual Abuse or Assault

The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678

YouthLine: Text teen2teen to 839863 or Call 1-877-968-8491; a safe space for ages 11 – 21 to discuss any issues they may be facing

Internet Safety

Consumer Notice: Internet Safety for Kids – Learn how to be safer online. Access Internet Safety for Kids

Mental Health

Edina Public Schools Virtual Calming Space – Edina Public Schools has created a website as a resource to support with calming strategies to help reduce stress. You will find information on the benefits of various strategies. The tabs on the top of the page will help you navigate to pages with videos of music, guided relaxation activities, and calming imagery. Visit the Virtual Calming Space