Hi Students & Families - 

I am the school social worker at Open World Learning (OWL). This year, I have the pleasure of working with Kimberlyn Sorvaag, who is a Social Work Intern. She will be teaming with me until April 2018.

This is my third year at OWL. This is my 21st year in the St. Paul School District.  

I absolutely love my job as the school social worker at OWL. I especially like working with our students and families.

Resources are listed below. If you have any questions/concerns, I'd be happy to hear from

you!

Michelle Romano, MSW, LICSW
School Social Worker
Open World Learning (OWL)
Phone: (651) 744-3398
Fax: (651) 293-5308

 

Community Resources

I am including resources below for your information.  

I try to update these resources periodically but if you find that information is incorrect, please let me know. Thank you.

Michelle 
 

Adult Mental Health:

http://mentalhealthcrisisalliance.org/

 

Children’s Mental Health Services: 

http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/ChildrenMentalHealth.htm

 

Counseling:  

www.psychrecoveryinc.com - Psych Recovery, Inc. in St. Paul (can conduct psychological evaluations - takes insurance)

https://familyinnovations.com/our-history

http://www.face2face.org/  (provides individual, family and couples psychotherapy for ages 11-24 years old with or without insurance (sliding fee))

https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/state/Minnesota.html  (help to locate therapist near home)

http://www.allinahealth.org/Health-Conditions-and-Treatments/Grief-resources/Support-groups/By-region/St-Paul/  (Grief/Loss Counseling)

http://www.strengthandhealing.com  - Brant Thomsen, Licensed Therapist. Counseling for children, teens, and adults. Specializes in play therapy, autism, and counseling for fathers. Accepts medical assistance and medicaid, or sliding fee.  In Saint Paul. 651-925-6313 or brant@strengthandhealing.com

 

Cultural Programs:

Hmong American Partnership - Parents can contact youth involvement program coordinator: 651-495-1575    http://hapcommunications.wix.com/hap-website-3

 

Food Resources:  

MN Food Help Line: 1-888-711-1151, locates nearest food shelf and hot meals based on address.  (Ask for "emergency" food shelf if already used regular food shelf for the month)

Twin Cities Mobile Market - http://www.wilder.org/Programs-Services/tcmm/Pages/default.aspx

 

Free/Low Cost Housing Items:

https://groups.freecycle.org/FreecycleStPaulMN/description

 

Health Insurance:  

Protico (1600 University Ave. W. in St. Paul) - They help families register for health insurance - free program. Call 651-489-2273 to schedule an appointment.

 

Interventions for Kids:

http://www.interventioncentral.org/ 

http://www.interventioncentral.org/response-to-intervention 

http://www.pbisworld.com/

 

Programs for Kids - Community Ed, Homework Help, Mentoring:

Community Education   http://commed.spps.org/

Homework help   http://www.sppl.org/services/homework-help 

http://sprocketssaintpaul.org/program-finder

Mentoring   http://www.mpmn.org/FindAProgram.aspx

One2One Mentoring Program http://www.one2onementor.org - please call 952-250-8859

http://www.180degrees.org/introduction.php

 

Resources for New Parents In Need:

Second Stork - Located in many hospitals throughout the Twin Cities. They are able to provide playards, clothing, blankets, diapers, bottles and more to new parents in need. Services can be requested through the nurse or social worker at the hospital. http://secondstork.org