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.
2010-2021 YRBS Data Summary
Comparative data results from the last eleven years of YRBS results.
2021 La Crosse County YRBS Report (Coming Soon!)
Report includes 2019 and 2021 YRBS data for La Crosse County. This report is best viewed in Two Page view setting. To select click on the 3 dots to the right of your pdf viewer.
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