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Counseling & Well-Being

At PACT Charter School, we strive to build a community where every student feels a strong sense of belonging and connection. We focus on supporting the social, emotional, physical, and mental health of our students so they can succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

If you are in a crisis and need help:

  • Call 911 if you or others are in immediate physical danger and require assistance from the police, fire department, or an ambulance. 
  • Call 988 if you or someone close to you experiences a mental health crisis. The Anoka County Mobile Crisis Response team will assist you. The line is available 24/7, and the call is free. The Crisis Response line is for both adults and children.
  • Text MN to 741741 to connect with a counselor who will help defuse the crisis and link the texter to local resources. Crisis Text Line is available 24/7.

Supporting the Whole Student

At PACT, we care deeply about the well-being of every student. We want families to know about the school-based support services available on campus, as well as trusted community resources that can provide additional care beyond school.

Our team is here to walk alongside students and families, offering guidance, encouragement, and support:

  • School Counselors support each student’s social-emotional development, academic growth, and postsecondary planning.

  • School Social Workers bridge connections between home, school, and community to promote academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success.

Every member of our PACT community matters. Remember, it is always okay to ask for help—we are here for you.

Student Homeless Education Assistance

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and PACT Charter School assure all homeless and highly mobile students’ educational rights. McKinney-Vento provides families with services to maintain educational stability for their students. Contact Paul Bjork at (p.bjork@pactcharter.org).

Self-Identification Form

 

Emotional and Behavioral Resources

Additional Assistance for Families

  • Emergency Food Resources
    Provides a list of food pantries across the state. For immediate assistance in finding food, call 888.711.1151. 

    Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
    Helps you purchase the food you need if you have a low income. Participants receive a debit card to buy food at stores and farmers’ markets.

    Woman, Infants & Children Program (WIC)
    Supports pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children in eating well, learning about nutrition, and maintaining health. Benefits include the ability to buy healthy food with a WIC Card.

    Child and Adult Care Food Program
    Pays for meals and snacks provided to children in child care programs. It helps them offer well-balanced, nutritious meals to promote healthy eating habits. Ask your child care program if they participate.

  • Minnesota Housing
    Provides a list of resources if you are homeless or need help paying for housing. It contains information on emergency assistance, public housing, and rent subsidies.

    HousingLink
    Connects families with affordable housing of all types. It also offers information on where you can find legal help with housing problems.

    Day One Hotline
    Victims of domestic or sexual violence or human trafficking can call or text 866.223.1111 or visit the website to connect with housing and support.

    Housing Benefits 101
    Helps people with disabilities who need affordable housing to understand available housing options and support services.

    Hope for Youth - Anoka

    Provides support and resources to young people experiencing homelessness, helping them find stability, safety, and a path forward.

  • Bridge to Benefits
    Helps you determine if you're eligible for public assistance programs and tax credits.
     

    Minnesota Family Investment Program
    Supports families with children in meeting basic needs as they work towards financial stability.
     

    Energy Assistance Program
    Helps cover home heating, cooling costs, and furnace repairs.

    Weatherization Assistance Program
    Offers free home energy upgrades to help save energy and ensure your home is healthy and safe.

    Metro Transit Assistance Program
    Offers discounted fares for those enrolled in other assistance programs.

  • MNsure
    Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care can cover all or part of your family’s health care costs if you lack insurance, cannot find affordable health coverage through a job, or need assistance paying for care in a nursing home or medical facility. 
     

    Minnesota Family Planning Program
    This program provides family planning services (including related supplies) and transportation to and from providers. 
     

    Home and Community-Based Service Waivers
    If you have a disability or chronic condition and need assistance paying for care and services to remain in your home.

    Child and Teen Checkups
    Covers children from birth to age 20 who are enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. A visit often satisfies the health checkup requirements for school, Head Start, the WIC Program, child care, camps, and sports participation physicals.

  • The SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator is a federal government website that can help you find a treatment facility near you. Simply enter your zip code and you will get a map of nearby facilities that offer treatment for mental and chemical health problems.

    When you find a facility you would like to go to, always call their telephone number or check their website to make sure they provide the kind of help you need and have payment options that will work for you.

    This website has a powerful filtering feature for finding different kinds of facilities, treatments, and payment options. You may want to watch their video to learn about the different options. If you need help finding a treatment location you can call Adult Mental Health at 763-324-1420 or Children's Mental Health at 763-324-1430

    Go to the SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator website.

Secondary Counseling Team

  • Phone: 763-712-4200, ext. 2144
    Email: p.bjork@pactcharter.org

  • Jill Kaminski
    School Counselor (Last Names Le-Z) Email: j.kaminski@pactcharter.org
  • Susanna Fomby
    Special Education Social Worker
  • Doris Dockendorf
    Special Education Social Worker
  • Jennifer Stockdale
    School Psychologist Intern