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Find our contact information and some local resources here. More information coming soon.

TCU Montgomery Counseling/Social Work Staff
Community Mental Health Resources

As school counselors and social workers, we primarily work with students on personal, social/emotional, or academic issues related to their school day.  A school counselor or social worker is not a therapist.  Parents/Guardians are encouraged to seek therapy within the community when issues go beyond what is able to be handled at school.  Please feel free to contact your school counselor or social worker for a referral to a licensed therapist outside of school, or for more information about mental health services, if needed.\ Here are some resources for therapy in the area:

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota: Offices in Saint Peter and Mankato www.counseling-services.org; 507-931-8040

Secure Base Counseling Center: Offices in New Prague, Northfield, and Lakeville www.​securebasecounselingcenter.com​; 507-301-3412

Threads of Hope Counseling: Offices in Northfield and Burnsville https://www.tohcounseling.com/​; 651-560-0050

CRISIS SERVICES:

South Central Mobile Crisis Team Available in Rice and Le Sueur Counties, the crisis team can respond and provide support for children, teens, and adults via their 24/7 crisis line: 1-877-399-3040 http://www.horizonhomes.org/​south-central-mobile-crisis-​team/

Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text HOME to 741741

New Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Dial 988 English & Spanish: 988, Available 24/7

*If you or someone you know are experiencing an emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911.

Food Resources

Montgomery

Food Shelf & Salvation Army (Across from the Post Office)- 151 Elm Avenue East

  • Food Shelf Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm
  • For an appointment, call 507-291-2905

Lonsdale

Londale Area Food Shelf- 130 Delaware Street SE

  • Hours: Thursdays 12:30-5PM
  • At this time appointments are required, you can make an appointment at https://www.lonsdaleareafoodshelf.org/appointmentsor by calling 507-744-5399 and leaving a message
  • Additional food items are available at the Lonsdale K-6 building, please reach out to the school counselor or principal for more information
School Hygiene Closets

In partnership with our local Salvation Army each of our buildings now have school hygiene closets.  The hygiene closets have a supply of personal care and hygiene items provided by the local Salvation Army for us to distribute to families free of charge.  Some of the items include laundry detergent, shampoo, body wash, soap bars, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and deodorant.  If your family is in need of any of these supplies, please contact your school counselor, school social worker, or school nurse.

FINANCIAL/INTERNET RESOURCES

Financial

  • Montgomery Salvation Army:  507-291-2905
  • Bridge To Benefits
  • United Way First Call to Help- Help with bills, rent, and food. Call 211 for services.
  • Energy Assistance Available:  Minnesota Valley Action Council can help with assistance in paying for heat or electric bills.  Also, homes may be eligible for free heating system repair or replacement.  Contact them at 507-345-6822 or toll free at 1-800-767-7139
    [www.mnvac.org](http://www.mnvac.org/) for an application.

Internet

  • If your student needs internet access for their TCU device, contact your school about receiving a hot spot.
  • Midco Lifeline Program- low-cost internet options
  • The local library allows adults with a library card to check out hot spots for three weeks- call your library for availability and information