Behavioral &
Mental Health
Being a kid isn’t always easy. Sometimes there can be obstacles along your path to adulthood. Our clinicians can help kids navigate those obstacles.
South Lake Pediatrics clinicians listen closely to parents and kids – and will help tailor mental health and behavioral health care for a specific child’s situation. Behavioral health care may include advice on toileting, sleep problems or tantrums. Our team can help you sort out why a child is struggling in school or having trouble with friends. We assess and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, autism and other behavioral health conditions. And if a referral is needed, South Lake Pediatrics is plugged into the best behavioral and mental health specialists in town.
To arrange a behavior or mental health consult appointment with your child’s clinician, please contact our office at 952-401-8300.
South Lake Pediatrics has partnered with two of the leading mental health groups in the Twin Cities to support our patients and families.
PrairieCare Medical Group provides integrated mental health psychiatry support to our families.
Care Counseling is a direct referral partner for therapy. Through this partnership, we are able to help families get connected to a therapist within 1-2 weeks.
For more information about these partnerships, please contact our office at 952-401-8300.
Mental Health Emergencies:
If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency call 911 right away.
Pediatric Emergency Departments
Children’s Minnesota ER, Minneapolis: 2525 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis
Children’s Minnesota ER, St. Paul: 345 North Smith Ave, St. Paul
MHealth Fairview Riverside ER: 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis
County Mental Health Crisis Line
24/7 County Mental Health Emergency Line answered by licensed mental health professionals who can help navigate a mental health emergency.
Contact the county where you or your child is physically located.
| County | Child | Adult |
| Anoka | 763-755-3801 | 763-755-3801 |
| Carver | 952-442-7601 | 952-442-7601 |
| Dakota | 952-891-7171 | 952-891-7171 |
| Hennepin | 612-348-2233 | 612-596-1223 |
| Ramsey | 651-774-7000 | 651-226-7900 |
| Scott | 952-818-3702 | 952-442-7601 |
| Washington | 651-777-5222 | 651-777-5222 |
| Wright, Sherburne, Benton, Stearns | 320-253-5555 | 320-253-5555 |
CALL: 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7
Text: MN to 741741 MN Suicide/Mental Health Crisis Text Line 24/7
General Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Postpartum Support
Parent Handouts
AAP Understanding ADHD
ADHD A New Way to Understand an Old Problem
AAP ADHD Common Questions
12 Best Principles for Managing the Child or Teen with ADHD
ADHD Bibliography
We understand that behavioral health and mental health issues don’t only impact your child – they affect your entire family. And South Lake Pediatrics can help.
We want you to feel free to call us anytime with any questions or concerns or to make an appointment.Join the South Lake Pediatrics Family
With a legacy grounded in quality and kindness, South Lake Pediatrics welcomes you to a healthcare experience tailored to your family’s unique needs. Enjoy our professional care, affordable options, insightful education, and easy access – all wrapped in a warm and personalized approach.
