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Minneapolis: Autism therapy center expanding; 1,800 kids on waitlist

Mar 11, 2024, CBS News: St. David's Center expanding in Minneapolis to provide more autism treatment, pediatric therapies

A long-time Twin Cities nonprofit is growing to serve more children and their families.

St. David's Center provides mental health services, autism treatment and pediatric therapy.

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For nearly 65 years, St. David's Center has provided inclusive early childhood education, along with therapeutic and support services.


"Those support services include mental health, pediatric therapies, autism treatment, parent/child home visiting and disability services," said CEO Julie Sjordal.


She says more than 5,000 children and families receive a step-up from St. David's Center each year, and more are waiting for help. 


"I can't describe the desperation we hear from families that call our central intake line and are looking for any help they can get," Sjordal said. "We have a 1,800-child waitlist for pediatric therapies and mental health primarily."

With those growing needs in mind, St. David's Center announced an expansion at its 35th Annual Make Them Shine Gala. The nonprofit is purchasing the YWCA building on Nicollet Mall just around the corner from its Harman Center campus.


"They had a few offers and they selected St. David's Center for a reason," Sjordal said. "We were already partnering and thinking about ways our two organizations could serve families better together." . . .



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