Mental Health Resources for Families
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: A national network of local crisis centers that provides emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Call or text 988
Chat online
Crisis Text Line: You will quickly (typically in 5 minutes or less) be connected with a crisis counselor who can support you with any painful emotion, not just thoughts of suicide. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Text MN to 741741
The Trevor Project: A crisis service aimed at supporting LGBTQ youth. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
Chat online
Karen Organization of MN (KOM) - Social Services, Chemical Dependency, Youth Development, Financial Assistance, Employment Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota’s resource page
Minnesota Department of Human Services – Coping with Crisis
Ramsey County Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900
Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7878
Face 2 Face - Therapy, case management, mental health referrals
Helpful Links
Here are some links to other web resources that you will find useful.
Apply for Medical Assistance: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/adults-apply.jsp
How to obtain an application and application assistance for Minnesota health care programs
Affordable internet: https://apply.internetessentials.com/