Student Services
Welcome to the Special Education website for Mahtomedi Public Schools!

Contact Us
Tony Pierce- Director of Student Support Services
1520 Mahtomedi Avenue; Mahtomedi, MN 55115
651-407-2164
Michelle Igo- Finance Specialist
651-407-2011
District Special Education Leadership Team:
Cherene Newman - Coordinator of Student Support Services (Birth to 12th grade)
Christina Boice - Special Education Compliance Specialist
Jennifer Hurley - Wildwood Elementary School Psychologist (Prek-2nd)
Paola Otten-Romero- OH Anderson School Psychologist (3rd-5th)
Carson McEvoy- Mahtomedi Middle School and High School School Psychologist (6th-12th)
Terry Trautman - Mental Health Resource Specialist (District Wide) and Passages School Psychologist (ages 18-21)
Links to Building Specific Supports:
Homeless Liaison
If you or your student is experiencing any of the types of homelessness below, please reach out to District Homeless Liaison, Ali Middlebrook, for supports and services:
Staying in an emergency or transitional shelter
Staying with family or friends because you cannot find or afford housing
“Couch-hopping”
Living in a hotel or motel
Sleeping in cars, public spaces or outside
Phone number - 651-407-2304
Click here for information about the McKinney Vento Act. "The McKinney-Vento Act sets a high priority on keeping students at their schools of origin (the schools they attended when they first experienced homelessness). This provision provides students some stability when other factors are in flux."
Twin Cities Mental Health & Crisis Resources
These resources provided courtesy of the Mahtomedi School District Mental Health Support Staff. This is not an endorsement for any of the agencies.
Crisis
911
Washington County Crisis Response Unit
651-275-7400
crisisresponse@co.washington.mn.us
Adult and child mental health mobile crisis services
After hours child protection screening and response
After hours emergency social services
Ramsey County Crisis Services
651-266-7878 (children/adolescents)
651-266-7900 (adult)
Phone support
Mobile crisis
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 mental health support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or Text 988
24/7 free and confidential support
Resources for you and your loved ones
Mental Health
Aris Clinic (Woodbury)
651-259-9750
Talk Therapy
Play Therapy
Medication Management
Canvas Health (Oakdale)
651-777-5222
Individual, family, and group counseling
Psychiatric Services
Chemical Health
Center Life Counseling LLC (White Bear Lake)
651-289-3111
https://centerlifecounseling.com/
Counseling
Addiction Impact Support
Divorce Counseling
Ellie Mental Health (Woodbury)
651-313-8080
https://elliementalhealth.com/\
Individual and family therapy
Embolden You (Mahtomedi)
651-800-1189
Individual therapy and group therapy
Psychological assessment
The Emily Program (St. Paul)
888-364-5977
Treatment for a variety of eating disorders
LifeStance Health (Maplewood, Centerville)
651-748-5019
https://www.familyinnovations.com/
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
FamilyMeans (Stillwater)
651-439-4840
Individual and family therapy
Parent resources
Center for Grief, Loss, & Transition
651-641-0177
Specialized therapeutic support
Melrose Center (Woodbury, St. Paul, St. Louis Park)
952-993-6200
https://www.healthpartners.com/care/specialty-centers/melrose-center/
Treatment for a variety of eating disorders
Natalis Counseling (White Bear Lake, Woodbury)
651-379-5157
https://natalispsychology.com/
Individual therapy
Psychiatry
North Homes Children and Family Services
1-218-244-7241
Lindsay Leemann
School based mental health supports
Co-located in the Mahtomedi School District
Nystrom & Associates (Multiple locations in Minnesota)
844-697-8766
https://www.nystromcounseling.com/
Individual, family, and group therapy
Psychological testing
Prairie Care (Multiple locations in Minnesota)
952-826-8475
Needs assessment
Clinic services
Walk In Counseling Center
1-312-626-6799
Free, anonymous, single counseling sessions
Currently virtual
Youth Service Bureau (Woodbury, Stillwater, Cottage Grove)
651-439-8800
Youth focused family therapy
Chemical health
Youth and family education
Hospitals
Children’s Hospital of Minnesota
651-220-6720
https://www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/behavioral-health-program/
Psychology, psychiatry, and developmental pediatric services
Fairview Hospital Behavior Services
612-273-8383
https://www.fairview.org/overarching-care/behavioral-health-services
Adolescent day treatment and inpatient services
Lakeview Hospital
651-430-4578
https://www.lakeviewhealth.org/supportgroups
Kids and Teens in Grief Support Group
University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
612-273-5640
Behavioral Emergency Center- open 24/7
Inpatient and outpatient mental health supports
Allina Health- United Hospital
1-866-603-0016
https://account.allinahealth.org/services/795
Emergency services
Adolescent inpatient mental health supports
Other Community Resources
Family Resource Guides by County
Washington County: Click here
Ramsey County: Click here
Other Local Agencies
St. Andrew's Community Resource Center: Services include clothing, emergency shelter, rental assistance, employment mentoring, food kits, basic needs items, counseling referrals, computer access, and connection to other resources. CRC website
Free community meal every Thursday at 6pm except holidays! All are welcome!
900 Stillwater Road
Corner of Hilton Trail and Stillwater Road
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Located in the Great Hall Building, Door #6
Email Center Saint Andrews
Phone Number
Fax
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf: Providing food services to people living in the Mahtomedi School District.
Need Help?
Call this Number
700 Mahtomedi Ave
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Client pick up times: Tuesday/Thursday 1-3 p.m and the first and third Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m.
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