Youth After-School Program
The youth after-school program is a safe place for middle & high school students to hangout, build community with one another, & have access to mental health resources. In addition to various structured activities, we provide snacks, games, books, craft supplies, and more.
View the Thumbs Up for Mental Health events calendar to stay up to date on program dates, activities, and closures.
*Effective January 7th, 2026, the Elk River After School Program will be RELOCATED to 1103 School St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 (located in the Student Room inside Central Lutheran Church) and be open on Wednesday & Thursday from 2:15 – 5:00 PM*
Elk River
Open to all middle & high school students Monday – Thursday from 2:15pm – 5:00pm
*UPDATE* – Effective January 7th, 2026, the Elk River After-School Program will be open on Wednesday & Thursday from 2:15 – 5:00 PM
Location: 305 Jackson Ave. Suite B, Elk River, MN 55330
*UPDATE* – Effect January 7th, 2026 the NEW location for the Elk River After School Program is 1103 School St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 (located in the Student Room inside Central Lutheran Church)
Weekly crafts & activities, mindfulness activities, and access to mental health resources including visits from Therapy Dogs from You’re Not Alone;
Rogers
Open to all middle & high school students every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2:15pm – 5:00pm
Location: Rogers Field House – 14160 James Road, Rogers, MN 55374
Weekly crafts & activities, mindfulness activities, and access to mental health resources including visits from Therapy Dogs from You’re Not Alone;
Participant Waiver Form
A parent or guardian must complete the participant waiver below.
For questions, please contact hannah.johnson@thumbsupformentalhealth.org
January Program Calendar
“Bringing awareness to mental health and providing support and resources to all.”
Suicide Prevention Panels & Presentations
We talk to middle and high school health classes about mental health & suicide prevention.
Our hope is that our stories will help students open up the conversation about mental health when they go home and also in their friend groups.
The message is one loss to suicide is too many and we must all do our part to continue the conversation about mental illness and that’s it’s okay to ask for help.
Youth-Led Suicide Prevention Programs
We currently support the following youth-led suicide prevention clubs annually:
Elk River High School – Yellow Ribbon Club
Rogers High School – H.U.S.H. (Helping U Seek Help)
St. Michael-Albertville High School
