Imminent Risk or Crisis:
Please visit your local emergency room for immediate care. If you cannot safely bring yourself to the emergency room, Call 911 for emergency mental health ER transport.
When you call 911, let them know that someone is having a life threatening mental health emergency and to send someone immediately to help provide safety. Many dispatchers can send First Responders who are trained in Mental Health Crisis Response, rather than the average police units if the dispatcher is aware of the nature of the concern.
Local Crisis Response Supports
For local community based support, call your local county crisis response unit. All numbers are for children and adults unless otherwise specified.
Anoka County: 763-755-3801
Carver County: 952-442-7601
Chisago County: 1-800-523-3333
Dakota County: 952-891-7171
Hennepin County: 612-596-1223
Isanti County: 800-523-3333
Ramsey County:
Child: 651-266-7878
Adult: 651-266-7900
Scott County: 952-818-3702
Washington County: 651-275-7400
Wright County: 800-635-8008
More adult crisis response numbers.
More child crisis response numbers.
Relationships Evolving Possibilities (REP):
“Relationships Evolving Possibilities (REP) is a network of dedicated abolitionists showing up to support others in moments of crisis or urgency, with care and respect for the full dignity and autonomy of the people in crisis.”
REP provides community care to Minneapolis & St Paul community members through a secure hotline for mental health crises (and other situations which can be read about on their website)- hours are limited to Fridays & Saturdays from 7pm to midnight at this time, but may change over time. Please see their website for further information.
Phone: 952-737-3730
Crisis and Suicide Hotline:
The Suicide Prevention Hotline is free and available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You can contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline by phone, text, or chat.
Phone: 988
Text: 988
Warmlines:
Warmlines are for times when you are struggling with your mental health but aren’t experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency and are typically run by peers.
Minnesota Warmline is free and available 7 days a week, 9am to 9pm. You can contact the MN Warmline by phone or text.
Phone: 651-288-0400
Text: Support to 85511
Wellness in the Woods MN Warmline Peer Support Connection– free and available 7 days a week, 5pm-9am
Phone: 1-844-739-6369
To speak to an African American peer, call: 1-855-244-5050
Walk-In Counseling Options*
Same-day support, via scheduled or walk-in appointments, may be a good idea if:
- You haven’t scheduled with a therapist and don’t feel like you can wait.
- You’re waiting for your first appointment, and need something right now.
- Your therapist is out of the office or on vacation today.
- You don’t have anything on the books, but you need an appointment right now, and your therapist is fully booked today.
There are a few options around the Twin Cities that can help in these situations. *Please Note that these services are not provided through Mindful Way Counseling and are not provided on site in Fridley.Visit the websites of the clinics listed below for more information.
Walk-In Counseling Center
The Walk In Counseling Centers offer same day counseling during their business hours.
Check out the Walk-In Counseling Center Website for locations and business hours.
Birch Counseling
Birch Counseling opened a dedicated same-day counseling clinic, located in Hopkins. Currently open Monday-Friday during the daytime, but please check their website for updates on these hours as they may change or expand at any time, and also to schedule the same-day appointment.
“Think of us as urgent care for those moments when it seems your world is falling apart. We can help you gt through it. Today.” That being said, if you are in an emergency or imminent danger, call 9-1-1 or go to the hospital.
Please note that the other Birch Counseling locations (Minneapolis and Golden Valley) are not part of their same-day clinic programming.
Resource Support
First Call For Help is a local service connecting you to resources like housing, grief support, mental health services, and more in Minnesota.
Call: 211 or visit First Call for Help Website
LGBTQ+ Specific Hotlines:
Trevor Project: TrevorLifeLine: LGBTQ specific Crisis support – available 24/7
“The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.”
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
TransLifeline:
“Our peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. We have operators guaranteed to be on call during the following hours: 9am-3am CST. Operators are also frequently available during off-hours, so please call whenever you need to!”
Phone: 877-565-8860
Military, Veterans, & Families:
Veterans Crisis Line- available 24/7
Available to:
- all veterans
- service members
- national guard and reserve
- family members too!
“The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.”
Phone: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Text: 838255
Phone Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
Military Help Line:
“The Military Helpline is here with free and confidential crisis intervention and sensitivity to military-specific issues. Staffed by veterans and others trained in military culture we understand what you’re going through and can help you sort things out privately. Whether it’s family issues, anger, substance abuse, post traumatic stress or thoughts of suicide, call us. We won’t judge you and we’ll keep it to ourselves.”
Phone: (888) 457-4838
available 24/7/365
Text: MIL1 to 839863
available 8am-11pm PST daily
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224
Or visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline Website to chat online.
Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotlinee website for Safety Planning Tips. Or learn more about healthy relationships.
To be connected to a local emergency shelter call The Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111
The Alexandra House is a local agency, in Anoka County, that provides around the clock supports, advocacy, and shelter for victims of violence. Call their 24 hour help line at 763.780.2330.
Visit the Alexandra House Website for Safety Planning Tips.
Sexual Violence
Sexual Assault Hotline by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.
National Sexual Assault Hotline Phone: 800-656-HOPE
“Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline to talk to a trained staff member from your local sexual assault service provider.”
Disaster Support
Disaster Distress Helpline- available 24/7
“Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.”
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
Spanish: 1-800-985-5990 press 2.
Text: TalkWithUs to 66746
Text (Spanish): Hablanos to 66746
“This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as:
- Tornadoes and Severe Storms
- Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
- Floods
- Wildfires
- Earthquakes
- Drought
- Incidents of Mass Violence
The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Ebola outbreak, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events.”