Crisis and support resources

Take a free Mental Health Screening
Free, online screening for mental health conditions

HealthPartners Blog

NAMI Blog
Find blog posts about mental health and mental illnesses and lived experiences. Select from the drop-down category list.

Time To Talk: Tips for talking about your mental health

Family and Caregivers: Taking care of yourself

Looking for mental health help for myself

Looking for mental health help for others

Free virtual or in-person support groups for adults living with a mental illness, offered by NAMI Minnesota. Find the schedule and registration information at NAMI.org

NAMI: Identity and Cultural Dimensions

• Black/African American
• Asian American and Pacific Islander
• Hispanic/Latinx
• Indigenous/Native

Racism and Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

Wilder Foundation
LGBTQ+, Black, African American, Latinx, Native American, Indigenous, Asian and Southeast Asian mental health professionals and practitioners bring their diverse lived experiences to provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant mental health and wellness services that support people and their families.

NAMI Blog
Find blog posts about mental health and mental illnesses and lived experiences. Select from the drop-down category list.

Advancing Equity in Mental Health for Black African Ancestry Communities

Therapy for Black Men
Therapy for Black Men works to break the stigma that asking for help is a sign of weakness. With a directory of 400+ therapists nationwide, they work to provide judgment-free, multiculturally competent care to Black men.

Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective’s mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with mental health care. Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective offers programs, training and wellness tools on its website.

Black Men Heal
Black Men Heal works to provide mental health treatment, education and resources to men of color. Black Men Heal is currently only able to provide individual therapy for men who reside in the following locations: PA, NJ, DE, NYC, MD, D.C., VA, GA

Black Mental Wellness
The mission of Black Mental Wellness is to provide access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective to highlight and increase the diversity of mental health professionals and to decrease the mental health stigma in the Black community.

Back the Black (Iowa)
Make It OK to talk about mental health in our community.

One Sky Center
One Sky Center is a National Resource Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Health, Education and Research. Their mission is to improve prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorder and services among Native people.

StrongHearts Native Helpline
The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans. The helpline is available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time. Call 1-844-762-8483, or chat online at strongheartshelpline.org.

WeRNative
WeRNative is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, promoting holistic health and positive growth. The My Mind section offers information and resources on resiliency, mental health challenges, getting help and more.

U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services Indian Health Services

Indian Health Board Counseling Center 

Native American Community Clinic

American Indian Family Center

Therapy for Latinx
Therapy for Latinx is a national mental health resource for the Latinx community, providing resources for the Latinx community to heal, thrive and become advocates for their own mental health.

Latinx Therapy
Latinx Therapy works to break the stigma of mental health related to the Latinx community. Find resources such as wellness resources, courses and workshops; a podcast; and a directory of therapists on its site.

Find a Latino Therapist
A detailed list of Latino mental health professionals at psychologytoday.com.

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association promotes the mental health and well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities and strives to raise awareness of the role of mental health in an individual’s health and well-being.

South Asian Therapists
The South Asian Therapists website includes a directory of South Asian therapists, including therapists of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghanistani and Nepali heritage, along with mental health workbooks, self-care resources and articles.

Asian Mental Health Collective
The Asian Mental Health Collective works to normalize and destigmatize mental health within the Asian community. Find a directory of therapists, along with trainings and resources on its website.

Asians for Mental Health Directory
A large directory of Asian mental health providers in the United States.

Anti-Asian stigma: A study on COVID-19’s detrimental effects on Asian Americans
Increased discrimination toward Asian Americans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has caused anti-Asian stigma on health. Learn more in this article at the American Psychological Association’s website.

Emotional PPE Project
Emotional PPE Project connects health care workers with licensed mental health professionals who can help, at no cost.

Therapy Aid Coalition
Provides free therapy for frontline health care professionals. Visit therapyaid.org for more information.

American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Free online support groups for emergency responders and health care professionals. For a schedule of support group options and to register, visit aaets.org/frontline-groups.

Safe Call Now
Safe Call Now is a confidential, 24/7 crisis referral service for any public safety or medical personnel and their families to speak with a trained peer advocate for resources and support. Call 1-206-459-3020, or visit safecallnowusa.org.

Don’t Clock Out
Peer support and mental health services for health care professionals, including weekly online support groups. For support group details, visit dontclockout.org/peersupportgroups.

Firestrong
Firefighter and family crisis line 844-525-FIRE (3472).

LGBTQ+ community

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — LGBTQ+ youth and young adults

LGBTQ+ youth and young adults under the age of 25 connect directly with a counselor specifically focused on meeting your needs

Call: 988 — Press option 3
Text: “Q” to 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org

LGBTQ+ Support Groups
Free virtual or in-person support groups for LGBTQ+ adults living with a mental illness offered by NAMI Minnesota. Find the schedule and registration information at nami.org.

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
A directory of queer and trans therapists of color. Visit nqttcn.com for more information.

Mental Health America — Pride and Mental Health

The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a national 24/7, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ teens and young adults.
Call 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678678.

LGTBQ+ National Help Center
Free and confidential peer support, community connections and resources. Call 1-888-843-4564, or visit lgbthotline.org for resources.

Rainbow Health
Rainbow Health offers mental health and substance use services for LGBTQ+ people, people living with HIV and folks from communities who have historically and currently face barriers to behavioral health support. For appointments, call 612-373-9760 or email clinic@rainbowhealth.org.

Human Rights Campaign: QTBIPOC Mental Health and Well-Being

Indian Health Service: LGBTQ and Two-Spirit Health

Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander Americans

Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Latinx Americans

Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ People

RECLAIM
RECLAIM provides mental health care for queer and trans youth aged 12-25 and their families. Most major health plans are accepted. RECLAIM offers equity-based, sliding scale pricing for all services. Call 612-235-6743, or visit reclaim.care/what-we-do/therapy/.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Insights from MHA Screening
Mental Health America provides free, confidential online mental health screening for everyone to explore their mental health concerns and bring their results to a health care provider. Learn about insights from LGBTQ+ screeners from January 2017 through August 2019.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Insights from MHA Screening
Mental Health America provides free, confidential online mental health screening for everyone to explore their mental health concerns and bring their results to a health care provider. Learn about insights from LGBTQ+ screeners from January 2017 through August 2019. Find insights from the screening.

Support for LGBTQ+ Parents — Minnesota Department of Health
Culturally sensitive, accessible social support and trauma-informed resources are currently available to help LGBTQ+ parents and caregivers with perinatal mental health. Visit health.state.mn.us for more information.

NAMI Blog
Find blog posts about mental health and mental illnesses from the perspective of the LGBTQ+ community. Select from the drop-down category list.

LGBT National Help Center — Senior Hotline
Free and confidential peer support, community connections and resources for older adults at 1-888-234-7243.

Friends & Company
Meaningful connections for older adults

NAMI Minnesota
Learn more about mental illness among older adults.

CDC: Learn more about depression among older adults
Learn about loneliness and social isolation among older adults.

National Council on Aging
Navigating Social Isolation and Loneliness as an Older Adult

Silver Sobriety
Silver Sobriety provides older adults with affordable recovery services for substance use disorder.

National Institutes of Mental Health
Learn more about older adults and mental health.

NAMI Blog
Find blog posts about mental health and mental illnesses among older adults. Select from the drop-down category list.

The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678678.
The Trevor Project is a national 24/7, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ teens and young adults.

Teen Line: Call 800-852-8336 (6-10 p.m. PST), or text TEEN to 839863 (6-9 p.m. PST). 
Teen Line provides personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis. Anonymously talk with a trained teen who’ll listen without judgment and provide resources to help.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — LGBTQ+ youth and young adults
LGBTQ+ youth and young adults under the age of 25 connect directly with a counselor specifically focused on meeting your needs
Call: 988 — Press option 3
Text: “Q” to 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org

NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine*
A free nationwide peer support service providing information, resource referrals and support to teens and young adults. The HelpLine specialists are young people who understand what you’re going through because they have been through stuff, too.
Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text: Friend to 62640

*Note: This helpline is not a hotline, crisis line or suicide prevention line. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please chat, call or text 988.

Virtual Chill Zone for Teens and Mentors
Resources and activities for teens to take a moment for themselves and recharge. Choose from activities, audio meditations, over 50 videos and more.

Tips for Better Sleep
Learn about the importance of sleep, and find tips for getting a better night’s sleep.

Mental Health College Guide
A guide for young adults to help navigate life changes if they head off to college.

Support Groups for Parents of Children
NAMI Minnesota provides support groups to help parents discover resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with a mental illness, learn coping skills and develop problem-solving skills. Find schedule and registration information at namimn.org.

Talking to Adolescents and Teens: Time To Talk
A resource for parents and caregivers about talking to their child or teen about mental health.
https://mhanational.org/talking-adolescents-and-teens-time-talk.

Learning To Help Your Child and Your Family
A resource from NAMI for parents or caregivers with a child with a mental illness.

NAMI Blog
Find blog posts about mental health and mental illness from the perspective of the youth and youth-facing adults. Select from the drop-down category list.

988 Veterans Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 
A 24/7 free, confidential crisis support line for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, family, friends and all those who support them. Connect with a real person qualified to support veterans. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits to connect.  For additional resources and support, visit 988lifeline.org.
Call: 988 — Press 1
Text: 838255
Chat online: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

HeroCare Program
HealthPartners Regions Hospital HeroCare Program provides health care advocacy and mental health care for veterans. This unique program sets the standard of non-VA health care and veterans mental health services in Minnesota while working in close collaboration with the Veteran Health Administration and Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.

Give an Hour

Vet Centers

Mental Illness Among Veterans and Active Duty Members
A resource from NAMI about mental health among veterans and active duty members

National Center for PTSD
Resources for education, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Resources about mental health, mental illnesses and treatment options for veterans.

Homefront Online Classes
NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session class for family, friends and significant others of military service members and veterans. The class helps families understand what their loved one is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life, PTSD and more. To learn more, visit nami.org.

Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project offers programs, retreats and services for veterans living with a mental illness, at no cost. For more information about programs, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

Stories of Warriors & Families: Wounded Veteran Stories & Quotes: Overcoming PTSD and Other Injuries
Mental Health Services for Veterans
Project Odyssey: Adventure-based free mental health program
WWP Talk: One-on-one emotional support for veterans and their families

Military OneSource
A Military OneSource consultant can provide a brief assessment and referral to mental health professionals across the country for six free counseling sessions.

• ARMY — Army OneSource, 800-464-8107
• MARINES — Marines OneSource, 800-869-0278
• NAVY — Navy OneSource, 800-540-4123
• AIR FORCE — Air Force OneSource, 800-707-5784
• 800-342-9647 (24/7, toll-free number)

15 Things Veterans Want You To Know
A video to help educate anyone who works with, lives with or cares for our military veterans.

NAMI Blog
Find blog posts about mental health and mental illness from the perspective of veterans and active duty members. Select from the drop-down category list.

Workplace Well-Being Resources
Tips, tools and resources for employers to promote mental health within the workplace. Visit hhs.gov for more information.

Mental Health at Work
Resources for employers to help promote mental health in the workplace.

NAMI Blog
Find blog posts about mental health and mental illness from the perspective of the employers and employees in the workplace. Select from the drop-down category list.

Mental Health America’s Workplace Mental Health Tool Kit
Creating a Culture of Support and Well-Being in the Workplace

The WHO 2022 guidelines on mental health at work
Find evidence-based recommendations to promote mental health, prevent mental health conditions and enable people living with mental health conditions to participate and thrive in work.

Mental Health America: Mind the Workplace 2022 Report
An Employer’s Responsibility to Employee Mental Health seeks to answer the latest question on business leaders’ minds: “How can employers meaningfully support employee mental health in 2022?” Mind the Workplace 2022 Report

The State of the Workforce
Insights and action items for employers in 2023