PACER Center, Bloomington

Name: PACER Center

Services: Children’s Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Project

Date Opened: 10/26/2001

Address: 8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437

County: Hennepin

Phone: 9528389000

Features: Assistance with community resources, Children and/or youth with disabilities, Family, Mental healthInspiring Opportunities Project brings together parents, youth, and professionals to help families identify the resources and supports that promote success and includes:
* Information and referral from parent advocates over the phone and in person to parents of children who have emotional or behavioral disorders
* Workshops on the rights and responsibilities of parents in mental health, health care and insurance, juvenile justice, education and other systems
* Develops parents as effective advocates for their children with mental health issues
* Develop strategies to support their children’s mental health and behavioral needs at home, in school, and in the community
* Publications and handouts on a variety of topics related to children with emotional or behavioral disorders
* Information and referral for support groups

Description of Services: Assistance with education, social services, healthcare and mental health or correctional issues for parents of youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)

Cost: Most services are free. Some printed materials and workshops have fees.

Area Served:All of Minnesota