Hennepin County Library - TeenLinks: Librarians' Blog for Emergency Help

Were you ever in foster care? -- Emergency Help blog post for Apr 2, 2013

Jody W. — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:48:20 CDT

If you are currently or were in foster care or a group home after you were 16, here's a list of Hennepin County Youth Resource Tips. The county will help you find a job and give you job training; and will seek out health insurance, medical care, and basic needs like food/shelter for you. They will also help you get your GED and explore higher education.

Food Issues -- Emergency Help blog post for Feb 28, 2013

Susan W. — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:33:48 CDT

March is National Nutrition Month. If your concern is malnutrition because it's hard to get enough to eat, check the list of Food resources. If you'd like to learn more to keep yourself healthy, check the great links on the EatRight links page.

Call now for free dental care -- Emergency Help blog post for Jan 9, 2013

Susan W. — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:59:37 CDT

February 1 and 2 low-income kids through age 18 can get free dental care at participating dentists. Call 1.800.543.7709 to learn more. Appointments are needed. See Give Kids a Smile.

More down than up? -- Emergency Help blog post for Dec 11, 2012

Susan W. — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:30:53 CDT

Check the listings of Emergency Help for access to the resources you need. If you are looking for help with multiple problems, the Community Resources page is a good place to start.

Outlook bleak? -- Emergency Help blog post for Nov 28, 2012

Susan W. — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:22:50 CDT

Whether it's the short days, cold temperatures, or lack of vitamin D from sunshine, life can look awfully bleak this time of year. Check the links on the counseling page if you could use some professional assistance.

You deserve to be warm and safe -- Emergency Help blog post for Oct 28, 2012

Susan W. — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:07:15 CDT

Hundreds of Hennepin County teens are homeless, 425 in one school district alone last year. Now that the weather's getting cold, the need for safe shelter becomes more critical. If you or someone you know needs help, use the links on the left to get the help you need. Or, ask the homeless liaison at your school. You're worth it.

Help ASAP -- Emergency Help blog post for Sep 29, 2012

Susan W. — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 09:33:57 CDT

If you want to find help quickly for a variety of problems, check Community Resources on this page. You'll find information about counseling, medical care, food, shelter, and more very quickly.

Need to check your legal options? -- Emergency Help blog post for Aug 20, 2012

Susan W. — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:24:58 CDT

Use DIY Legal to get the information you need.

School or sports physical needed? -- Emergency Help blog post for Aug 10, 2012

Susan W. — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:03:09 CDT

Check the health links on the left side of this emergency help page to find clinics for physicals and immunizations. Also, check with your school nurse for more local sources. Don't let medical issues sideline you!

Finding help online -- Emergency Help blog post for Jun 25, 2012

Susan W. — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:53:00 CDT

Check the Emergency Foodshelf Network for info about a lot of services, including transportation, shelter, information referral and employment services. You can specify a type of service and the county.

Going to miss free school lunches? -- Emergency Help blog post for May 6, 2012

Susan W. — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:18:06 CDT

It can be a long hungry summer. Kids aged 1-18 can get free lunch. Check this link.

Serious Help for Serious Problems -- Emergency Help blog post for Apr 30, 2012

Susan W. — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:40:56 CDT

Get the information you seek on these important topics: suicide prevention, substance abuse, and rape, abuse and incest.

Help! -- Emergency Help blog post for Apr 5, 2012

Susan W. — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

In this clip, John forgot his lines at 1:00 If you’re forgetting things, wish you could forget things, or need other help, check these links.

Need food? -- Emergency Help blog post for Mar 4, 2012

Susan W. — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine 1-888-7111-1151, if you or someone you know needs food.

February is Dental Health Month -- Emergency Help blog post for Jan 26, 2012

Susan W. — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Dental emergencies are no fun, and some can be prevented. Children and teens can get free dental care February 3 and 4 at participating dentists. See Give Kids a Smile Or, check this list of low cost dental providers

Gloomy Days -- Emergency Help blog post for Jan 2, 2012

Susan W. — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Maybe it's the weather, maybe it's SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), maybe it's something more. Learn from other teens who've been through tough times at reachout.com.

Seasonal stress pushing you over the edge? -- Emergency Help blog post for Dec 1, 2011

Susan W. — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Help of all kinds is available. All you have to do is call crisis.org

It's getting cold out there! -- Emergency Help blog post for Nov 8, 2011

Susan W. — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Use this great StreetWorks brochure to access teen-friendly food and shelter.

Mental Health Crisis? -- Emergency Help blog post for Oct 30, 2011

Susan W. — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Call Hennepin County COPE: 612-596-1223 (Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies)

Kids Eat Free! -- Emergency Help blog post for Jun 11, 2011

Aaron L. — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Got lunch? Summer meals for kids and teens ages 1-18. Second Harvest is joining forces to end hunger. If you're hungry use this map to find free summer meal sites near you.

Get Help in a Crisis -- Emergency Help blog post for May 6, 2011

Aaron L. — Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Do you need help now? Information and links to free services to get through tough times on ReachOut.com

Help and a safe place when there's nowhere else to turn -- Emergency Help blog post for Dec 7, 2010

Aaron L. — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Project Offstreets is a drop-in center and a safe place you can visit when there's nowhere else to turn. Help for homeless youth, basic health care assistance and a caring adult you can talk to about what you need.

The Trevor Lifeline -- Emergency Help blog post for Oct 22, 2010

Aaron L. — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Are you going through a difficult time? Feeling confused, lonely or blue? Call us! If you're a young person looking for someone to listen and understand without judgment or if you're feeling suicidal, please call The Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386. It's free and confidential. There is hope, there is help.

If You Are Hungry -- Emergency Help blog post for Oct 5, 2010

Aaron L. — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Hunger Solutions is working to end hunger in Minnesota. Call The Minnesota Food HelpLine (1-888-711-1151) if you or anyone you know does not have enough food. Or, you can find food resources in Minnesota by looking for your zip code, city or county.

Youth Eat Free -- Emergency Help blog post for Jun 17, 2010

Aaron L. — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Got lunch? Summer meals for kids and teens ages 1-18. Second Harvest is joining forces to end hunger. If you're hungry use this map to find free summer meal sites near you.

Need to talk to someone right now? -- Emergency Help blog post for Feb 24, 2010

Jan D. — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CDT

The Walk-In Counseling Center offers immediate help at no cost to people in need.

Dating abuse -- Emergency Help blog post for Jan 21, 2010

Jan D. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Sometimes we don't realize we're being abused by someone we care about. Can you recognize the signs? Here's a website that can help: http://www.cornerstonemn.org/forteens.php

Buzz about the Beehive -- Emergency Help blog post for Dec 4, 2009

Jan D. — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CDT

The Beehive has information on health, nutrition, school, housing, money, and jobs for teens and young adults in both English and Spanish.

Help When You Need It -- Emergency Help blog post for Sep 23, 2009

Jan D. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT

If you or someone you know is in need of immediate counseling, the Walk-In Counseling Center may be able to help.

Need help right now? -- Emergency Help blog post for Apr 21, 2009

Jan D. — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT

If you or someone you know is in need of emergency help, contact Safe Zone of Face to Face. They offer medical, educational, food, clothing, and much more for teens.

Help for homeless or near-homeless teens -- Emergency Help blog post for Apr 21, 2009

Jan D. — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT

If you or someone you know needs shelter or assistance, contact Face to Face. They offer medical, educational, food and much more.

Help for homeless teens -- Emergency Help blog post for Dec 10, 2008

Jan D. — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Teens Alone provides free and confidential counseling and crisis services year round to youth and parents in the western suburbs.

Need help? -- Emergency Help blog post for Oct 29, 2008

Jan D. — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT

If you or a friend are having problems at home, don't forget about the Bridge. Among their services: walk-in counseling and a crisis shelter.

What's happening? -- Emergency Help blog post for Sep 8, 2008

Jan D. — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT

What's Up not only lists events, it also has links to many other helpful websites for teens. Check them out on their "Links" page.

What's Up?? -- Emergency Help blog post for Aug 29, 2008

Jan D. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT

What's Up not only lists events,it also has links to many other helpful websites for teens. Check them out on their "Links" page.