In mid-2024, St. David’s acquired 1130 Nicollet Mall, began renovation, and will continue to expand services through 2027.
We are Compelled to Grow
We have a waiting list of over 2,000 young children who urgently need access to children’s mental health care, autism treatment, and other pediatric therapies.
We are out of space at both of our campuses in Minneapolis and in Minnetonka.
In recent years, the number of children’s mental health providers has decreased, with many closing or constricting services due to poor rates and increased costs.
Not only is St. David’s compelled to grow, but we also know our unique interdisciplinary approach works, and we are ready!
Community Need by the Numbers:
- 1 in 4 children has witnessed or experienced trauma by age four. For children from low-income households, this trauma risk doubles to 1 in 2 children. University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2018.
- 1 in 5 children has a diagnosable mental health issue, yet only 20% gain access to the services they need. Centers for Disease Control.
- 1 in 34 children in Minnesota is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. MN-ADDM, 2024.
Preschool represents the highest-risk period for expulsion and suspension.
- Pre-K students are expelled more than three times children in grades K–12. Yale University, 2005.
- Relative rates remain unchanged. U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, 2014.
- Preschool children living in high poverty areas are 4 times more likely to be suspended and expelled. Zeng et al., 2019.
Our Vision for Growth in the Twin Cities Metro
Improve the health, educational achievement, and lifelong economic prosperity of children in Minneapolis and surrounding communities by creating a culturally-responsive, trauma-informed early assessment, intervention, and training center in the heart of the city.
To learn more, contact Maureen Walsh, Chief Advancement & Strategy Officer, at mwalsh@stdavidscenter.org.
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