Minnesota Schools Strengthen Student Mental-Health Support

Schools in Brainerd and St. Cloud are strengthening programs designed to identify students at risk and connect them with help.

Brainerd High School offers a “See Something, Say Something” reporting form and provides students and families with local crisis resources.

St. Cloud Area Schools operates a round-the-clock anonymous reporting system for concerns involving self-harm, violence, bullying and other troubling behavior. Reports are sent to school crisis teams for review and response.

The source’s claim that St. Cloud’s mental-health team includes more than 90 staff members could not be independently confirmed.

Anyone who needs immediate emotional support can call or text 9-8-8. Call 9-1-1 when someone is in immediate danger.