School Social Worker: Michelle Romano
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School Social Worker: Michelle Romano
Hello Students & Families -
I am the school social worker at Open World Learning (OWL). This year, I have the pleasure of working with two School Social Work interns until June 2019. They are both thrilled to be at OWL this year.
Anna-Claire is a School Social Work intern pursuing her Masters in Social Work from the University of Minnesota. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2017 and has a year of post undergrad experience working in a school as a special education paraprofessional. She hopes to become a middle school or high school School Social Worker after graduating in 2019.
Paige is a School Social Work intern, who is working towards her Master's in Social Work from St. Thomas/St. Catherine. This is her last year/clinical placement and second year interning with St. Paul Public Schools. She is anticipating becoming a School Social Worker after graduation in May 2019.
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
https://www.spps.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=23128
Adult Mental Health:
The Mental Health Crisis Alliance
-Website: http://mentalhealthcrisisalliance.org/
-Phone: (651)-241-5959
-About: Provides crisis service system for adults in the eastern metropolitan area of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota.
-Minnesota Help Info:
-Website: https://www.minnesotahelp.info
-About: Locates services/providers near you
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Children’s Mental Health Services:
Ramsey County’s Children’s Mental Health Services
-Phone: (651)-293-5951
-Provide mental health counseling to children
Clothing Resources:
Hallie Q Brown Center
-Website: http://www.hallieqbrown.org/
-Phone: (651)-224-4606 or (651)-224-4601
- About: Provide free clothing - Monday and Friday 11am - 4pm - no appointment needed
Joseph's Coats
-Website: http://www.josephscoatmn.org/
-Phone: (651)-291-2472
-About: Provide free clothing. Bring a photo ID. You can go there once per week on Mondays or Wednesdays from 9am -12pm or from 1pm - 4:30pm
Counseling:
Allina Health Grief & Loss
-Phone: 651-628-1752
-About: Provide grief/loss Counseling
Clearwater Counseling MN
-Website: https://www.clearwatercounselingmn.com
-Phone: (651)-983-7192
-About: Provide counseling, consultation & mediation services for individuals, couples, and families.
CLUES,
-Website: www.clues.org
-Phone: (651) 379-4200
- About: Male/female therapists that speak Spanish.
---Intake - Thursdays/St Paul - 8:30am - 12pm (walk in)
---Mini wait list - 3-6 weeks out.
---Take Blue Cross/Blue Shield and take all major insurances - MA, Medica, Ucare, HP
Face 2 Face
-Website: https://www.face2face.org/get-help/counseling
-Phone: (651)-772-5555
-About: Provides individual, family and couples psychotherapy for ages 11-24 years old with or without insurance (sliding fee)
Family Innovations
-Website: https://familyinnovations.com/our-history
-Phone: (651)-748-5019
-About: Mental health, therapy and counseling services
Mental Health Practitioner United Family Medicine
-Website: https://unitedfamilymedicine.org/
-Phone: 651-241-1000.
-About: Provide mental health and counseling.
---There is a spanish speaking line when setting up appointments. Patients need to see a primary physician at the clinic and ask to be referred to Xoel Gonzalez. He's fluent in Spanish and English and he meets with 10/+ years old. He works with kids having trouble at school and at home, adults with relationship issues, trauma, and persistent mental illness. Feel free to call Xoel with more questions.
---There are sliding fees for those without insurance and they also take most insurances.
Progressive Individual Resources here on the West Side.
-Website: https://www.pirimn.org/contact-us/
-Phone: 651-222-6567.
-About: They have many Spanish speaking therapists with opening with no wait list.
---Takes various health insurances
Psych Recovery Inc
-Website: www.psychrecoveryinc.com
-Phone: (651)-645-3115.
-About: Outpatient mental health clinic
---Can conduct psychological evaluations
---Takes insurance
Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Crises Line:
-Phone: 651-266-7878
-About: Open 24 Hours/ Text:**274747
----Mental health crisis services are available 24/7 for all adults and children.
----Can also assist by meeting people in a variety of settings. Crisis teams can also provide connections to community resources.
Strength and Healing:
-Website: http://www.strengthandhealing.com
-Phone: (651)-925-6313
-About: Brant Thomsen, Licensed Therapist who offers counseling for children, teens, and adults.
----Specializes in play therapy, autism, and counseling for fathers.
-----Accepts medical assistance and medicaid, or sliding fee
Psychology Today:
-Website: https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/state/Minnesota.html
-About: Locates therapist near home
Free Walk In Counseling Center
-Website: https://walkin.org/faq/
-Phone: (612)-870-0565
-About: Provide individual counseling (any age), couples counseling, family therapy, and mediation
Cultural Programs:
Hmong American Partnership
-Website: http://hapcommunications.wix.com/hap-website-3
-Phone: (651)-495-1575
-About: Provides services for both individuals and families.
-----Parents can contact youth involvement program coordinator.
Food Resources:
Food Shelf
-Phone: (651)-756-7018
-About: Open: Mon - 9am - 6pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 6pm. *Call for appointment*
---Those who have limited English skills can use children to call and go to appointment
Hallie Q Brown Center
-Website: http://www.hallieqbrown.org/
-Phone: (651)-224-4606 or (651)-224-4601
-About: Provides basic needs and clothing
MN Food Help Line:
-Phone: 1-888-711-1151
-About: Locates nearest food shelf and hot meals based on address. (Ask for "emergency" food shelf if already used regular food shelf for the month)
Neighborhood House Food Shelf,
-Website: http://neighb.org/program/foodsupportprogram/
-Phone: (651) 789-2500
-About: Neighborhood has two food markets: the Wellstone Food Market in the Paul & Sheila Wellstone Center on St. Paul’s West Side, and the second in Sibley Manor in Highland Park. Provide food and connections to resources.
Twin Cities Mobile Market
-Website: http://www.wilder.org/Programs-Services/tcmm/Pages/default.aspx
-Phone: 651-280-2434
-About: Grocery store on wheels; anyone can access
Free/Low Cost Housing Items:
Free Cycle
-Website: https://groups.freecycle.org/FreecycleStPaulMN/
-About: Provides resources
General Assistance for Families:
Minnesota Help Info:
-Website: https://www.minnesotahelp.info
-About: Locates services/providers near you
Health Insurance:
Protico
-Website: https://porticohealthnet.org/
-Phone: (651)-489-2273
-About: Help families register for health insurance - free program
Housing:
Shelter Listings:
-Website: https://www.shelterlistings.org/
-About: Assists with finding shelter and assistance
Interventions for Kids:
Intervention Central
-Website: http://www.interventioncentral.org/
-About: Provides assistance with school work
Academic interventions
-Website: http://www.interventioncentral.org/response-to-intervention
-About: Offers academic interventions
PBIS World
-Website: http://www.pbisworld.com/
-About: A website containing links to hundreds of interventions, supports, resources, and data collection tools.
Mentoring:
New Lens Urban Mentoring
-Website: https://newlensurbanmentoring.org
-Phone: (651)-683-2968
-About: provides black males in the 8-12th grade with access to culturally congruent mentors
Programs for Kids:
Community Education/Homework Help/Mentoring
-Website: http://commed.spps.org/
-About: Offers lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community.
Homework Help
-Website: http://www.sppl.org/services/homework-help
-About: St. Paul Public Schools supports individual school programs and teachers in developing homework practices
Mentoring Program
-Website: http://www.mpmn.org/FindAProgram.aspx
-About: Mentors within the Twin Cities
One 2 One
-Website: http://www.one2onementor.org
-About: A mentoring program that works towards empowering youth and connecting communities
Sprockets
-Website: http://sprocketssaintpaul.org/program-finder
-Phone: (651)-744-7738
-About: A network of many different after-school and summer programs for youth in Saint Paul
180 Degrees
-Website: http://www.180degrees.org/introduction.php
-Phone: (651)-968-8908
-About: Supports individuals and families to overcome barriers
Resources for New Parents In Need:
Hallie Q Brown Center
-Website: http://www.hallieqbrown.org/
-Phone: (651)-224-4606 or (651)-224-4601
-About: Provides basic needs and clothing
Second Stork
-Website: http://secondstork.org
-Phone: (651)-272-0356
-About: Provide play yards, clothing, blankets, diapers, bottles and more to new parents in need.
---Services can be requested through the nurse or social worker at the hospital.
--- Located in many hospitals throughout the Twin Cities
