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Children's & Family Mental Health Services

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Families have access to children's mental health and behavioral health services provided by Wilder Community Mental Health and Wellness
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Children's & family mental health appointments available via phone or video
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Anyone can experience mental health issues, including children. Wilder helps children of all ages from birth to 17 and their families and offer our services in clinics, schools, community settings and via telehealth. We're here to help you and your child heal together. Call Wilder if your child experiences:

  • Emotional or behavioral issues
  • Changes in mood or behavior
  • Aggression or hurting others
  • Traumatic events
  • Self-harm
  • Uncontrolled outbursts
  • Difficulty focusing or paying attention

We are currently open for appointments via phone and video (telehealth) during COVID-19 for children's and family mental health support.
If your child has an existing appointment, you do not have to cancel it. If you have any questions or want to request an appointment by phone, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 651-280-2310. Or, you can request an appointment online for your child by clicking the button below.

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Phone: 651-280-2310
Hours:

Monday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Address:

451 Lexington Parkway N, Saint Paul, MN 55104

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Gael Thompson, Clinical Manager, Wilder Community Mental Health & Wellness

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