Lakes Center for Youth and Families has been privileged to have an exemplary Board of Directors over our 45 years in the community.

We would like to welcome our newest board members! Neil Bauer, Gretchen Mattson, LeeAnn Weigt, Jen Richert, and Angelique Sloan.

Click Here to read the full message from our Board Chair, Rick Peterson.

Help us welcome the newest member to our growing counseling team: Lea Morey-Finstrom!

Lea holds two Master’s Degrees and is working towards her licensure in Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC). Lea has experience working with individuals, families, single parents, multicultural issues, siblings, separation/divorce issues, and has worked with emotional and behavioral disorders in elementary-aged children.

Lea currently has limited availability. Contact us if you'd like to learn more about scheduling with Lea! 651-464-3685 or fill out this form online!

100 for $100 Online Fundraiser

We are excited to give you a sneak peak on our fall fundraiser! Our event website will go live on November 1. You can view some of the items and packages that we'll have available for you to bid on in this fast-paced silent auction. Rather than hoping you don't get outbid at the last second- race to purchase your must have items for the "buy it now" price of $100 each! Items will open at 11am on Monday, November 14 & will close on Thursday, November 17- Give to the Max Day!

We are requesting donations for this event! From gift cards to one-of-a-kind experiences, your donation will help this event be a huge success. Proceeds benefit local youth nd families through our Counseling, Intervention, and Enrichment programs.

Click Here to sign up to donate!

Click Here for donation ideas!

Lakes Center Success Stories

Our Intervention Manager, Sarah, recently met with Ava (name changed). Ava was referred to Lakes Center’s Intervention program because of a citation related to drugs. Ava told Sarah how she had struggled with anxiety for a long time, but had never received help for it. She explained her anxiety had been getting worse due to a last-minute decision to delay college plans and sometimes used chemicals to cope with her symptoms.

Ava was worried about her future because she was unsure about what her path would be, but she knew she did not drug use to be a part of it. Because of her referral to Lakes Center, Sarah was able to help Ava identify the issue and get her started with counseling to help address her anxiety and guide her through her big life changes and future planning.

Mary Beth & Chris Higgins

As the long summer days are quickly dwindling away, the cool nights reminds us of the coming school year. Some people are eagerly awaiting to be back, while others are dreading another year. Whether you are filled with excitement or dread, it is normal to have a variety of feelings this fall.

School is a place of safety for some children. It may provide relief from an abusive or chaotic home, be one of the few place’s children feel noticed or heard, or serve as a place that ensures consistent meals.

While school is a safe and happy place for many children, for some, it is far from that. School may be especially tough or scary for children who are bullied, misunderstood or have a learning disability or mental health disorder.

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