Introduction
There are so many great resources within our communities to help you and your family thrive. But where do you start?
This curated collection of community resources, created by Community Council Volunteers from the New Hope YMCA is designed to provide a variety of organizations, activities and classes to support your health and wellbeing.
Click here if you are interested in making a difference in our community.
Helpful information from the Financial Wellness seminar with Marty Fleischhacker, Senior Financial Ombudsman & Civil Enforcement, MN Department of Commerce:
Here are some key take a ways:
- Never send personal information by email or phone
- Never wire money or send gift cards to someone you haven’t met in person
- Never answer the phone if you don’t recognize the number
- Always safely store or shred sensitive documents
Con artists use:
- Heightened Emotions
- Isolation
- Anonymous Communication
If you suspect someone you know is becoming a victim of the scam report it by:
- Senior Financial Exploitation Reporting: Minnesota Department of Human Services-Vulnerable Adult Protection and Elder Abuse
- Call 651-539-1600
Injuries can have a significant impact on your wellbeing. However, most events resulting in injury are preventable. Check out these resources to help you learn how to keep you, and your family, safe from injuries.
North Memorial Car Seat Clinics
North Memorial Hospital and Safe Kids Northwest Metro Minneapolis are hosting child and booster seat safety clinics. Nationally certified technicians will teach you how to install and use child car restraints correctly. Monthly clinics are held throughout the northwest metro community.
Mental wellness is an integral part of whole-person wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also influences how we handle stress, relate to others and make decisions. When you’re not feeling good, you need reputable and reliable resources, especially in a crisis. These resources provide options to help you seek help to improve mental wellness.
Community Resources
Crisis Text Line
The 24/7 emergency service is available if you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric or mental health crisis.
Text MN to 741741
County Crisis Contacts
Access a directory of mental health crisis phone numbers by county here:
Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health
Connect for help, to navigate the mental health system, for support and for resources.
Call 1-800-528-4511
Minnesota Warmline
Are you an adult needing support? Talk to a specialist who has firsthand experience living with a mental health condition.
Call 651-288-0400 or text "Support" to 85511
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The 24/7 lifeline provides support when in distress, has prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and resources for professionals.
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota
Connect for help, to navigate the mental health system, for support, and for resources.
Call 1-888-NAMI-Helps/1-888-626-4435
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline
Offers crisis counseling and support if you or a family member is experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster.
Call: 1-800-985-5990
Classes/Seminars
National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota offers many free classes.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States. Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide.
- Thursday, June 6, 2024: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Click for Zoom registration link - Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 11:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Click for Zoom registration link - Wednesday, July 10, 2024: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Click for Zoom registration link - Thursday, July 25, 2024: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Click for Zoom registration link - Thursday, August 8, 2024: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Click for Zoom registration link - Tuesday, August 20, 2024: 11:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Click for Zoom registration link
Nourishment is essential to wellbeing. It improves health, supports strong immune systems, helps children learn better, helps you be more productive, and ends the cycle of poverty and hunger. If you’re looking for nourishment, check out these resources.
Food Assistance and Distribution
Red Cross Blood Drives
Ridgedale YMCA
- Thursday, July 25
- Wednesday, December 18
New Hope YMCA
- Monday, November 4
- Monday, February 24, 2025
To register go to RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767)