Mental Health
Schools are uniquely positioned to provide social-emotional support to students dealing with stress, mental health problems, trauma, bullying, family change, and learning challenges.
Our School Psychologist and School Social Worker are trained to offer mental health services and understand school systems and learning, as well as how behavior and mental health impact children’s overall well-being and academic functioning.
Mental health supports offered in schools include but are not limited to:
- Building trusting connections with each student and their family
- Providing individualized and classroom social-emotional skill development for students
- Direct consultation and linkage to appropriate community resources for families
- When further supports are warranted, connecting families to school linked mental health services or other outside mental health supports
Care Solace for our District 196 Community
If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health, substance use, or basic needs, Care Solace can help you quickly find options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, District 196.
Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
- Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
- Visit caresolace.com/district196 and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Disclaimer:
Information on individual treatment providers was gathered by Care Solace based on criteria such as geographic proximity, whether the provider accepts the authorized user’s insurance, and whether the provider is accepting new patients. The school district does not recommend, endorse, promote, or refer to any of the individual treatment providers.
Please refer to the resources on this page for assistance in dealing with mental health needs. You are encouraged to reach out to your school counselor, social worker, nurse or psychologist for additional support if needed.
Worried about your mental health:
- Dakota County Crisis Response: Call 952-891-7171
- National Crisis Text Line: Text SCHOOL to 741741
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Find additional mental health resources to meet your needs
Connection is key!
Conscious Discipline is the Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) framework used at Oak Ridge. These videos give a brief introduction to Conscious Discipline and how families can use it at home.
What is Conscious Discipline?
Simple Strategies to Use at Home
Connecting and Noticing
Kindergarten Second Step Lessons
Becoming a successful learner isn’t just about academics. Second Step is a social-emotional learning curriculum that supports the whole child. It teaches skills for resolving conflicts, working with others, forming healthy relationships, and making good decisions—so students can be more successful emotionally, socially, and academically.