NEWS & EVENTS

On June 3rd, 68 graduates officially received their diploma making 2026 one of the largest graduating classes in recent years.

Members of GAP School's Student Leadership Board were able to attend a three day YouthBuild Youth Leadership retreat at Camp Courage in Maple Lake this spring!

On May 21st, GAP School’s Student Leadership Board held their first Culture Night Fundraiser! This event brought students, staff, and supporters of GAP School together for a colorful and joy-filled evening celebrating the many different cultures of our students.

Change Inc. and Watercourse Counseling Center Announce the Intent to Merge, Effective July 1, 2026. Unification ensures the continuation of culturally responsive and trauma-informed mental health services for 750 Twin Cities young people and families and preserves 18 direct service positions

As we spring forward and the days get longer, spring offers something children naturally crave—space, movement, and freedom to play. Spring is the perfect time to gently invite children back outside in ways that are free, fun, low-pressure, and developmentally meaningful.

Spring time means event time for Change Inc. Check out the recent and upcoming events we are taking part in or hosting!

Change Inc. has been on the forefront of developing and implementing School-Based Mental Health services in the Twin Cities. Our providers are more than on-site therapists. Instead, we see the entire school as our client.

The 2026 AspireMN & QPI-MN Mental Health Day on the Hill included the opportunity to participate with the Mental Health Legislative Network (MHLN) in addition to training, meetings, and socializing with AspireMN colleagues.

Students from the Student Leadership Board got to represent GAP School and its YouthBuild program on March 3rd at Youth Day at the Capitol by spending the day at the Minnesota State Capitol building in Saint Paul.

You don't need expensive outings or fancy crafts to make spring break meaningful. Play therapy teaches us that simple, intentional play is one of the most powerful tools for connection and growth. Here are a few of our favorite therapist-approved activities for every age group to try out this spring break.

When Paul B.’s two young daughters were attending Pillsbury Elementary in Northeast Minneapolis, the family was in a tough spot. Paul was a single parent struggling to help his daughters, one of whom was experiencing significant behavioral issues and dysregulation at home and school, while also dealing with an unstable housing situation. At the time, in 2016, Change Inc. was stationed at Pillsbury through the Community and School Collaborative (CSC), delivering accessible, r

GAP School’s YouthBuild program was selected for a grant by YouthBuild Global to run a Solar Panel Installation Training and Certification Pilot Program, in partnership with Menlo Academy in Minneapolis.

GAP School English Language Learner (ELL) students will once again write and develop a drama program throughout third quarter. The program will tell stories of the students’ lives before they came to America and what they have experienced. Each student will work to write their own story and together the group of students will combine the stories into a larger narrative. This project has been a tradition for many years and is one that both staff and students look forward to. T

On November 5th, 2026, we will gather again to celebrate the work of Change Inc., develop meaningful relationships, and, of course, raise funds for our important programming.

Change Inc. therapists Ana Lewis and Adalinda Sanchez joined KARE 11 on Sunday, February 1st, to talk about the impact of Operation Metro Surge on mental health among children.

As of December 1, 2025, Change Inc. has adopted three programs from East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS): Out-of-School Time programs (OST), Family Healing, and ASPIRE (Assisting Students & Parents In Resources and Engagement).

We have put together a list of community resources and supports for students and their families.

With frightening circumstances in our world today, especially as they affect our own families, neighborhoods, and communities, children often hear about them through the media, friends, or overheard conversations. As trusted adults and caregivers, our role isn’t to shelter children from reality, but to help them make sense of what they are hearing in a way that supports their emotional safety and resilience.

If you’re spending extra time with your family and friends during winter break – or any time this season - consider how you can play while also connecting intentionally to your emotions... all together ! Our Change Clinic therapists suggested these Play Therapy-inspired activities that can be adapted for a range of ages, making your family time stronger and more memorable. The Association for Play Therapy acknowledges that people bond through play — it works best as a t

We are excited to share that Change Inc.’s Outpatient Clinic will be moving to a new location this winter.