ST. CLOUD COMMUNITY

MOBILE WELLNESS CENTER
Nurturing Families and Strengthening Communities

Services
The mobile wellness center provides comprehensive mental health assessment for children and adolescents. It is also an educational resource center for district families and staff.

Multidisciplinary Team
· Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychology, and Wellness Coordinator from the St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health Clinic.
· Licensed School Social Worker from the St. Cloud Area School District.

Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
This assessment supports healthy childhood development through multi-disciplinary evaluation, diagnosis, recommendation, and referral.

Eligibility Criteria
· Children up to age 21 who attend St. Cloud Area Schools or reside within the district boundaries.
· An identified area of impaired social or emotional functioning that affects healthy development.
· Complete pre-referral forms and interview with a St. Cloud School District Triage Therapist.

Assessment Components may Include:
· Review past health, psychological, and educational records.
· Social, developmental, and family history.
· Psychiatric interview.
· Psychological assessment testing.
· Recommendations made to family, school, and service providers.
· Parents may request that teachers or other professionals attend the family-conference.

Educational Resource Center
The resource center is open to students, families, school staff, and community members. Information is available on community resources, children’s mental health, and wellness.

Consultation
Visit with our multi-disciplinary team, on site, during specified hours.
· Learn ways to support children and adolescents.
· Understand the key warning signs of early-onset mental illness and current treatment modalities.

Educational Presentations
· Anxiety / PTSD
· Attention Disorders
· Depression
· Stress Management

Resource Library
· Healthy Childhood Development
· Mental Health
· Parenting Strategies

Why a Mobile Center?

The St. Cloud Area School District spans 250 square miles and encompasses many communities. Accessing care in just one location can be inconvenient. Waiting for a psychiatric orpsychological appointment often takes months; meanwhile, symptoms may get worse. Our traveling office is a unique way of delivering an important service using a convenient approach with less waiting time for children and families.

For more information,

contact the Mobile Wellness Unit at 252-2231, ext. 3068