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Some interesting history of Plymouth includes the Native Americans of the Hopewell culture who buried their deceased in mounds. This ritual dates back to 2,000 years and these mounds are preserved in the Indian Mounds Park. Later, the Dakota Indians used the same burial grounds for their deceased.¹ They lived near the mounds until around the mid 1800s, when more and more settlers came into the area and there were treaties made that officially opened the area to settling. Most of the settlers lived near the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers for the trading. The railroad was established during the 1850s heightening the influx of settlers. The Great Northern Railway and the Northern Pacific Railway were headquartered in Plymouth, which is now part of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. The city was known as a frontier and railway town for over a hundred years. It has been called the Last City of the East, and now functions primarily as the state's center of commerce.

Mental Health in Plymouth

The Joy Project is a local non-profit agency that offers resources and support for individuals who struggle to overcome an eating disorder. They offer weekly support groups for individuals and their families to discuss the difficulties of living with body image issues. Resources for help, sample meal plans, and presentations by experts are often included in the groups. Groups are open to all and are offered free of charge. Details about meeting times and locations can be found on their website.²

Various suicide prevention and intervention programs offered by SAVE aim to reduce the incidence of suicide while raising awareness of mental health issues in the Plymouth community. SAVE engages in both community education as well as professional education, so teachers and other school personnel are aptly equipped to identify the warning signs of someone who is contemplating taking their own life. SAVE also offers support resources for those who have lost a loved one and who struggle to deal with that loss. To inquire about SAVE's programs and services, call 952-946-7998.³

Current Education

Plymouth area parents who wish to homeschool their children can receive support and guidance through the Plymouth/Wayzata Homeschool Group. The group aligns itself with Christian teachings and encourages parents to share ideas, resources, and information that facilitates a faith-based program of learning that challenges and inspires young people to grow socially, intellectually, and emotionally. The group meets each month to discuss policy, share learning opportunities and field trip possibilities in the area, and listen to speakers.⁴

Parents who choose to enroll their special needs child in public school are guaranteed that their child will receive appropriate support services that fosters their development. The Special Services Department at the Wayzata Public Schools oversees specialized instruction for children with special needs. Included in these services is an Individualized Education Plan that outlines each student's accommodations for educational and career goals. The IEP also outlines any emotional or behavioral services a child needs in order to function at an optimal level. For additional details, call 763-745-5044.⁵

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References

1. National Park Services. (2017). Indian Mounds Park. Retrieved from http://www.nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/indimoun.htm
2. The Joy Project. (2017). Support Group. Retrieved from http://joyproject.org/628/support-group/
3. SAVE. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from https://www.save.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=7067E29D-A002-C402-597D20DC3DDC958C&r=1&CFID=9888376&CFTOKEN=3460078ce3c4f64-838E7E7E-C29A-2288-2185DFED64AFABC0
4. Plymouth/Wayzata Homeschool Group. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.pwhg.org/
5. Wayzata Public Schools. (2017). Special Services. Retrieved from http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/5392

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.