Resources
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 2-1-1 or text “HELP” to 741-741.
The links below will direct you to other resources where you can learn more about mental health and wellness and local data.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary of Results 2013 – 2023
Summary of data from the last 10 years of YRBS survey results from La Crosse County.
2023 La Crosse County Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Report
Report includes 2019, 2021, and 2023 La Crosse County YRBS Data and 2023 State data.
Strategy Guide – Advancing Behavioral Health Initiative (MCW)
Strategy Guide developed by the Advancing Behavioral Health Initiative, consisting of 10 Wisconsin mental health projects, funded by the Medical College of WI's Advancing a Healthier WI Endowment
2021 La Crosse County Youth Risk Behavior Survey Report
Report includes 2019 and 2021 YRBS La Crosse County High School data and Wisconsin state data where available.
2010-2021 YRBS Data Summary
Comparative data results from the last eleven years of YRBS results.
Coulee Bridges
A website created by the School District of La Crosse with information and local resources.
Resilience Skill Sheets
Skill sheets to help youth learn more about mental health and develop skills that build resilience
Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health
The Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH) supports Wisconsin's children in achieving their optimal mental health and well-being.
The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection works on behalf of the LGBTQ community to develop and expand understanding of human sexuality, gender identity and the need for equal treatment.
Tools for Families, Schools, and Communities
This website provides children's mental health resources created by the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH), including fact sheets and parenting tips.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey Dashboard
Comparative data results from the last ten years of YRBS results.
Sound It Out Together
Sound It Out Together is a resource for parents/caregivers and their children that utilizes music as a way to start conversations about mental health.
Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing assistance to children and families dealing with mental health and learning disorders.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing – Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental health first aid, the practice of recognizing and responding to people experiencing crisis-related stress, can be used to help yourself and others to cope in the face of stressful events.
2019 Youth Risk Behavior Summary – Protective Factors
Data placemats on adversity, mental health, and protective factors. Useful data for youth-serving organizations to use for program decisions.
2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary – Adversity
Data placemats on adversity, mental health, and protective factors. Useful data for youth-serving organizations to use for program decisions.
2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary – Mental Health
Data placemats on adversity, mental health, and protective factors. Useful data for youth-serving organizations to use for program decisions.
2017 Better Together Fact Sheet
A high-level overview of the Better Together goals, vision and strategies for change