“Schools were not designed for kids in trauma,” says School Based Mental Health Therapist Melanie Haynes. “That’s why I love working with youth in a school setting.”  Melanie adds that NYFS’ embedded model of service allows therapists like her to offer onsite mental health support during the school day while also working with teachers and [...]

NYFS School Based Mental Health services offer therapy in a school setting where youth have the greatest opportunity to regularly access the help they need and receive support when in crisis.  Staff provide individual and group therapy to address issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and other concerns to elementary, middle, and high school youth [...]

Effective September 6, 2024, Amelia Swisher Maijala will be resigning her position as Development and Communications Manager at NYFS after 25 dedicated years of service. On behalf of the NYFS leadership team and staff, we are saddened by Amelia’s departure, but overjoyed with the work she has accomplished in her tenure at NYFS. Amelia has [...]

Join us 4:30 to 6 pm on October 24, 2024 for a behind the scenes tour and to learn about how our programs serve your friends and neighbors! More details to come! The Open House will be held at 3490 Lexington Ave. N. in Shoreview. Space is limited so please RSVP to [email protected]. 

Restoring Power Program Advocate Lexa Harmon knows that her work with victim-survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault can be complex. Each client has a unique history, set of circumstances, and needs. She also knows that one universal need must be met first.  “Listening and believing the client is the most important part of my [...]