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There are no shortages of colleges or universities in the Plymouth area. There are also two law schools located in the city. With this amount of educational institutions in the city, there comes an abundance of performing arts venues with several different theaters and live music venues. Other attractions in the city include the Mississippi River, Lake Como, the Como Zoo and Observatory, Indian Mounds Park, Battle Creek Regional Park, and Wabasha Street Caves. In the outer lying areas there is Fort Snelling State Park, which has Pike Island named after the explorer Zebulon Pike. And who could forget the Mall of America? There are over 520 stores inside, as well as an indoor amusement park, mini golf, an aquarium, and much more.¹ There are several museums in the area as well, such as the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, the Alexander Ramsey House, the Minnesota Museum of American Art, and many others.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Plymouth

The Infant-Parent Development program offered by St. David's Center seeks to help first-time parents, specifically those who face mental health challenges, develop the necessary skills to effectively raise their child. The home-based model educates parents about child development and child rearing practices that facilitate good social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Parents also learn how to develop strong, positive bonds with their child. Services can be provided for up to four years to ensure parents get the support they need. Call 612-596-7537 for further information.²

Preserving the ability of youth to thrive is an important goal for the city of Plymouth. To ensure children have the resources they need to succeed, the city has partnered with Treehouse to deliver mental health services to at-risk youth in the community. Participating teens learn about issues that negatively impact young people, from bullying to eating disorders to substance use, and learn positive and effective methods for overcoming negative issues in their lives. Mentors offer support, guidance, and unconditional love to children who may not have a strong and safe relationship with a caring adult. All services are offered free of charge. Contact Treehouse at 952-238-1010 for additional details.³

Older adults who have day-to-day, physical, or mental health needs can obtain services through the L'Chaim Senior Services Program offered by Jewish Family and Children's Services. The program provides a variety of services to adults age 60 and over, including free case management, which ensures the elderly have access to all the supports they need to remain healthy and independent. Jewish Family Services also offers assessment for memory impairment, as well as behavior management and educational programs for individuals who have Alzheimer's. More information about these services is available by calling 952-546-0616.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners is a local agency that provides assistance to families in crisis. Their programs address a variety of issues, from helping families put food on the table to finding adequate housing for single mothers and their children. The agency's employment program helps those who are unemployed find work sufficient enough to support the needs of their families. Interfaith also addresses the mental health needs of local families by connecting them with community resources that provide support after divorce, domestic abuse, or other serious situations diminish a family's ability to function. To obtain more detailed information about these services, call 763-489-7500.⁵

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References

1. Mall of America. (2017). Attractions. Retrieved from http://www.mallofamerica.com/attractions
2. St. David's Center. (2017). Infant-Parent Development Program . Retrieved from http://www.stdavidscenter.org/intervention/healthy-families
3. Treehouse. (2017). What We Do. Retrieved from http://www.treehouseyouth.org/page.aspx?pid=399
4. Jewish Family and Children's Services. (2016). L'Chaim Senior Services Program. Retrieved from http://www.jfcsmpls.org/our-services/senior-services/lchaim-senior-services-lcss/
5. Interfaith Outreach and Community Services. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.iocp.org/programs

Plymouth is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It has a land area of 32.69 square miles and a water area of 2.77 square miles.  The population of Plymouth is 75,907 people with 30,267 households and a median annual income of $85,418. .

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Plymouth for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Plymouth public health department.