Where to find mental health resources in Minnesota

Resources for COVID-19 questions, depression, suicide prevention, domestic violence, substance abuse and more.

April 2, 2020 at 9:43PM

A large number of organizations are offering resources and support by phone and online to people seeking help or information in coping with the coronavirus outbreak and its disruption of routines.

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Minnesota

Online support groups and classes for people with mental illnesses and family members. www.namimn.org

Mental Health Minnesota
Call the warm line at 651-288-0400 or text "Support" to 85511;
Wellness in the Woods warm line at 844-739-6369

Crisis Resources
• Every county in Minnesota has a crisis team at **CRISIS on cellphones. Here is a list of Minnesota's adult mental health crisis response phone numbers.
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line is available for free, 24/7 by texting MN to 741741
• Call the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990
• Face it Foundation for men faceitfoundation.org
For mental health treatment for uninsured or low income go to a community mental health centers

CDC Coronavirus Hotline

Available 24 hours.

1-800-232-4636

Minnesota Department of Health community mitigation

Questions related to schools, child care and business

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504

MDH health questions

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

1-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903

Depression and suicide prevention

Crisis Text Line

When you text this helpline, you'll be connected to trained counselors for individualized support.

Text CONNECT to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Connects individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat or phone call for free and confidential support.

1-800-273-8255

IMALIVE

Offers a free, confidential and secure online chat service focused on suicide intervention, prevention, awareness and education.

The Samaritans

Offers emotional support to anyone who calls feeling lonely, depressed, suicidal, or just are looking for someone to talk to.

1-800-870-4673

Minnesota Mental Health Clinics

Statewide service provider that offers therapy and other support programs for mental health-related issues.

1-651-454-0114

Domestic violence

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.

1-800-799-7233

Day One

Whether you're experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual violence, human trafficking or simply questioning aspects of your relationship, advocates are available 24/7 to listen and give information and resources.

1-866-223-1111

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for people facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

1-800-662-4357

United Way 2-1-1 Minnesota

United Way 211 is a free, 24/7 counseling hotline for people who need information to help them fight their substance addiction.

1-800-543-7709

Alcoholics Anonymous Minnesota

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.

Delphi Health Group

This Minnesota substance abuse hotline is both confidential and open 24/7. Addicts get referrals to the most suitable facilities for their recovery programs.

1-888-893-0561

Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics

Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.

1-800-344-2666

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