Partners for Healthy Kids Newsletter Winter 2021 Newsletter Dear Partners for Healthy Kids Community,
We begin 2021 with the hope that vaccines will gradually make some changes in the way our community members can engage with one another. Cheers to a new year and continued creativity as we offer support to our children and the adults that care for them!
Meeting Updates: Upcoming Meetings
All meetings will be held from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. Contact Jodi Olson at Jodi.Olson@wayzataschools.org for more information.
Health and Well-Being Resources: myHealth Resources: myHealth Children's Dental Services will be providing low cost dental care at myHealth For Teens & Young Adults on Wednesday, January 13th. COVID protocols are followed:
Call Children's Dental Service at 612-746-1530 to schedule an appointment. Children's Dental accepts all forms of insurance and offers reduced cost using an income-based sliding fee scale. Learn more here.
Screenagers Film Viewings Join us in January and February for online viewings of the two Screenagers films! Working through the challenges of screen time and technology is hard for parents with teens trying to balance the social and emotional pressure they face constantly at their age. These two films will help parents recognize and work through these struggles.Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age
The Elementary Virtual Calming Room This virtual Calming Room was designed to assist elementary students in locating different strategies and tools for managing their emotions. We hope these tools will provide helpful outlets and practices for when life gets tough. Learn more here.
Substance Abuse Prevention Partners in Prevention – Community Coalition partnering to prevent youth substance abuse and promote mental health awareness.
NAMI NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. For over 40 years, NAMI Minnesota has worked to promote the development of community mental health programs and services, change public attitudes about mental illnesses, improve access to services and increase opportunities for recovery. NAMI is offering many Classes For Parents And Caregivers Of Children this winter.
MN Association for Children's Mental Health
The Trevor Project
MN ACEs Action Home | Minnesota ACEs Action: A Trauma-Informed Network (MN)
Winter Resources: Hennepin County Libraries HCL continues to adapt its services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and residents are now able to access library services in-person and online.
Three Rivers Parks Three Rivers Parks are ready to provide fun outdoor activities (as well as virtual) for kids! Visit their website to learn more!
MN Peacebuilding Film Series
Winter/Spring 2021 catalog is now live! The Community Ed winter/spring catalog is now up on the Community Ed website (and in district mailboxes)! In the catalog, you'll find youth and adult options for everyone. Find a class to take today to stay connected as we move through the winter!
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