Ramsey County Children's Mental Health Collaborative

Learn about common childhood mental health disorders, signs & symptoms, red flags/warning signs, treatments, and how to talk to children about their diagnoses. Two adult caregivers per family can receive a $20 gift card.

(Ages 6-11) We'll use the the book "Catching Thoughts" to understand thinking traps the power of positive thinking! Each child that attends can order up to $20 in CALM Tools following the program.

(Ages 12+) Teens will learn how to identify negative thinking patterns, practice coping skills, and create a CALM Tool that they can use to stop emotional flooding! Each teen that attends can order up to $20 in CALM Tools following the program.

This Committee meeting is OPEN to all parents/caregivers in Ramsey County who have experience with children's mental health challenges. $20 stipend.

We'll talk about the causes of conflicts between parents, parent-child, and siblings. Then we'll talk about ways to defuse conflict in the moment and resolve conflicts so they don't keep happening. 2 adults per family can get free CALM toolkit supplies.

Ramsey County Crisis will join us to review the difference between a mental health crisis and an emergency and how to manage each of these. We'll practice strategies to manage aggression and agitation and discuss when/how to get help. Two adult caregivers per family can receive a $20 gift card.

(Ages 6-11) We'll use games and activities to talk about our emotions. We'll also practice coping skills that we can use when we have very big emotions that make us feel overwhelmed. Each child gets to choose free supplies for their CALM Toolkit.

(Ages 12+) We'll talk about how to recognize and prevent emotional flooding. We'll also practice strategies to feel more in control of our bodies/feelings if we do experience emotional flooding. Each teen gets to choose free supplies for their CALM Toolkit.

This Committee meeting is OPEN to all parents/caregivers in Ramsey County who have experience with children's mental health challenges. $20 stipend.

This will be a hand-on learning class with lots of de-escalation examples and practice in break out rooms with other parents and RCCMHC staff. 2 adults per family can get free CALM toolkit supplies.

Learn about stress and trauma, strategies to deal with distress and heal from trauma, resilience, and post-traumatic growth. Find out how to move from surviving to thriving. Two adult caregivers per family can receive a $20 gift card.

(Ages 6-11) Join us to learn and practice strategies and ideas for bouncing back from challenges! Each child gets to choose free supplies for their CALM Toolkit.

(Ages 12+) Join us to learn and practice strategies for bouncing back from difficult situations and feelings. Each teen gets to choose free supplies for their CALM Toolkit.

This Committee meeting is OPEN to all parents/caregivers in Ramsey County who have experience with children's mental health challenges. $20 stipend.

Join a community expert to talk about parenting a child with a PTSD diagnosis or history of trauma. 2 adults per family can get free CALM toolkit supplies.

We'll discuss how to identify your child's internal and external strengths and resources to improve emotions, behaviors, and overall wellbeing. Two adult caregivers per family can receive a $20 gift card.

(Ages 6-11) We'll help kids identify strengths that will support their mental health. Stay tuned for more information as we plan this program!

(Ages 12+) We'll help kids identify strengths that will support their mental health. Stay tuned for more details as we plan this program!