crisis support resources in minnesota
When you or someone you care about is in crisis, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. Minnesota offers a variety of resources to provide immediate support, whether you're facing a mental health emergency, substance use crisis, or need help with domestic violence, housing, or financial hardship. This page connects you with trusted crisis services that offer confidential, professional support—many available 24/7. You are not alone, and help is always within reach.
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but services may change over time. We encourage you to verify details directly with each organization.
Suicide Hotline & Warmlines
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Available via phone call or text messaging.
Link To Website: https://988lifeline.org/
Call or Text: 988
Online Chat Available (click link and hit “chat” on top blue bar)
Accessibility: Deaf & Hard Of Hearing
Additional Languages: https://988lifeline.org/interpretation-services/
Mental Health Minnesota - Warmline
A warmline is a mental health support resource for people who are having concerns about their (or a loved ones) mental health & safety. They have trained mental health professionals as well as peer support specialists. Assistance with assessing safety, resources & mental health support.
Link To Website: https://mentalhealthmn.org/what-we-do/peer-support/minnesota-warmline/
Call: 855-927-6546
Information & Referrals: 800-862-1799
Text: 85511 “Support”
Online Chat Available (click link to website and navigate to “get help now” on top right corner)
Wellness In The Woods - Warmline (Peer Support)
The Peer Support Connection Warmline of Minnesota is a safe and free way for individuals to receive confidential and anonymous one on one peer support from trained Peers, Certified Peer Support Specialists, and Recovery Coaches.
Available 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Link To Website: https://mnwitw.org/mnwarmline/
Main Line: 1-844-739-6369
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For callers who want to specifically talk to an African American peer.
Available on Tuesday or Thursday from 5pm-9pm
Line: 1-855-244-5050
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Text only options in the following languages: Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese
9:00pm - 1:00am
Voice answering services also available with translation services 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Link To Bilingual Services: https://mnwitw.org/bilingual-texting-services
Text: 844-739-6369
In-Person Support (Not Emergency Department or Inpatient)
Ramsey County Walk-In Crisis Center - Mental Health Urgent Care
402 University Avenue East Saint Paul, MN 55130
Ages 13+
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm
Weekends 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mental Health Urgent Care provides service to residents of Ramsey County who are experiencing a mental health or chemical health crisis. Walk-in services include access to an onsite team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and trained peer support staff that provide person-centered, recovery-focused care.
The Mental Health Urgent Care offers an alternative to visiting the emergency room during a mental health crisis. You can expect excellent, professional service in a caring, supportive environment.
Phone support is available 24/7 and mobile crisis teams are available to meet you at your home, school, workplace or in the community.
MHealth Fairview EmPATH At Fairview Southdale - Non-Inpatient Unit
6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
All Ages 24/7
Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (or EmPATH) unit at Southdale is a supportive space provided by multidisciplinary mental health specialists, including psychiatrists, licensed therapists, and psychiatric nurses. To visit the EmPATH unit you first start by going to the emergency room at MHealth Fairview Southdale hospital.
In this setting, each person receives a nursing assessment and full evaluation by both mental health and psychiatry providers. Together with the patient and any available family members or loved ones, our care team works to address the crisis by trying new coping techniques, starting or adjusting medication, engaging in skills-based therapeutic interventions, and developing a plan.
Dakota County Crisis and Recovery Center
1 Mendota Rd, West St Paul, MN 55118
https://guildservices.org/blog/dakota-county-crisis-and-recovery-center-opening-early-2025/
The Crisis and Recovery Center project will help people get mental health care in their community. It will offer a welcoming place for mental health assessment, support and short-term residential treatment.
More specifically, the center includes:
a Crisis Residential Service (CRS) program, run by Guild, where adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis can receive care and support for up to 10 days
an Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) program, run by Guild, that provides up to 90 days of focused treatment interventions for adults who may be transitioning from or need an alternative to psychiatric hospital care
a 24-hour mental health assessment and crisis service, run by Dakota County, to connect clients to resources and recovery support in the community
Face To Face: SafeZone Drop-In
130 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55101
Call: 651-224-9644
https://face2face.org/medical-care/#MentalHealth
Drop-in day shelter for youth ages 14-24. Services include mental health support (trained mental health professional), medical support (trained medical professional/nurse), youth justice, case management, education & employment assistance.
Hennepin County 1800 Chicago - Behavioral Health Center Drop-In
1800 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-879-3115
https://www.hennepin.us/1800-chicago
The interdisciplinary team at the walk-in center will take time to get to know you, address your immediate needs and connect you to long-term treatment and recovery supports. We'll work alongside you until you are connected to meaningful resources and supports.
Additional referral option as appropriate is the ReEntry House Crisis Stabilization - supports people experiencing a mental health crisis and provides a 3–10 day stay. The house is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To learn more and complete a phone screening, call 612-540-5700.
This service is limited to Hennepin County residents.
Crisis Stabilization Services - Guild
https://guildservices.org/services/crisis-stabilization-services/
Maureen’s House (Program Site)
314 2nd St. N., South Saint Paul, MN 55075
Main Phone: (651) 455-6800
Crisis Phone: (612) 267-5242
Guild Crisis and Recovery Center (Program Site)
12390 Ottawa Ave, Savage MN 55378
Main Phone: (952) 955-9977
Crisis Phone: (651) 347-9889
Guild is a safe place you can go if you are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Crisis Stabilization Services aim to prevent hospitalizations and help you heal in the community. At Guild, staff is available 24/7 to work with you and help you regain stability.
Crisis Stabilization Services help:
Meet immediate needs for food, clothing, and medical care.
Stabilize symptoms by coordinating medication management and psychoeducation.
Maintain safety and sobriety by offering 24/7 supervision and one-to-one support.
Create an individualized treatment and recovery plan based on your needs and goals.
Coordinate with existing service providers and secure new resources.
Create a safe and fulfilling discharge plan for after Maureen’s House.
Anyone, including yourself, can refer you to Guild Crisis Services. If there is a bed available, you can be admitted anytime, day or night. To get started with a phone screen, call (612) 267-5242 for Maureen's House or (651) 347-9889 for Guild Crisis and Recovery Center. The Guild staff will ask for information about you and your situation, along with your insurance and current medical conditions.
The Living Room - Emma Norton Residence
https://emmanorton.org/programs/supportive-services/
“The Living Room model is an innovative approach to mental health care developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), which functions as an alternative to emergency services for people experiencing mental health symptoms. It opened on August 5, 2024 at Emma Norton’s new headquarters in Highland Bridge.
At the Living Room, our compassionate Peer Support team provides a safe and non-judgmental space where people can express themselves freely and receive the assistance they deserve. We do not focus on diagnoses, judge each other’s experiences, or give advice. Rather than trying to fix what’s “wrong”, we are focused on support and exploring resources and strengths that will facilitate mental health recovery.
All services in the Living Room are free of charge, and can be accessed on a walk-in basis, or by calling ahead. No appointment is necessary. We are incredibly proud to be opening one of the first Living Room spaces in Minnesota!”
Address: 2265 Hillcrest Ave. St. Paul, MN 55116
Hours: 12-8 PM, 7 days a week
Email: livingroom@emmanorton.org
Phone: 651-251-2629
County Crisis
County crisis is a local mental health support service offered by trained mental health professionals in assessment and navigating a crisis. Outcomes of calling county crisis are phone consultation and support, in-home/on-site visit, support, assessment & referral to additional services (as needed) such as emergency or ongoing mental health support (therapy).
County crisis can work with local law enforcement officers who may dispatch with them on-site as needed for safety and support.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency including but not limited to imminent safety concerns for self or others please call 911 or visit an emergency room for ongoing safety and assessment.
The following is not a comprehensive list of crisis lines but are closest to the Metanoia Therapy office and surrounding counties. To find additional county crisis options search your county name (i.e., Olmstead county crisis) or call 911 and state that you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis and in need of support.
Ramsey County Crisis
Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900
Child/Adolescent Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7878
Washington County Crisis Response Unit (CRU)
Call: 651-275-7400
Ongoing Assistance/Non-Emergent: crisisresponse@co.washington.mn.us
Anoka County
Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 763-324-1420
Child/Adolescent Mental Health Crisis Line: 763-324-1430
Hennepin County
All Ages: 612-596-1223
Dakota County
All Ages: 952-891-7171
Additional Crisis Resources
National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-442-4673
OutFront Minnesota (domestic violence/LGBTQ+): 612-822-0127 (option 3)
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Pride/The Family Partnership (women and sexually exploited youth): 612-728-2062
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Tubman: 612-825-0000
Veterans Crisis Text Line (Veterans and families): Text to 838255
Women's Advocates domestic violence shelter hotline: 651-227-8284
Casa de Esperanza domestic violence/shelter: 651-772-1611
Abuse Response Services (ARS) 24/7 Crisis Line: 651-777-1117
Free medical and legal advocacy and support for victims/survivors of sexual violence and exploitation
Inpatient Mental Health
Regions Hospital (HealthPartners/Park Nicollet) | 640 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55101
Adults (18+) Only for Inpatient, all ages in Emergency Room (can coordinate to other hospital)
Link: https://www.healthpartners.com/care/hospitals/regions/specialties/mental-health/inpatient/
Mercy Hospital (Allina) | 550 Osborne Rd Fridley, MN 55432
Adults (18+) for inpatient, all ages in Emergency Room (can coordinate to other hospital)
United Hospital (Allina) | 333 Smith Ave N, St Paul, MN 55102
Adults (18+) & Geriatric Only (Adolescent unit closed Fall 2023) & all ages in Emergency Room (can coordinate to other hospital)
Link: https://account.allinahealth.org/services/793
Abbott Northwestern (Allina) | 800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Child, Adolescent, Adult
Children's Hospital (Independent) | 345 Smith Ave N, St Paul, MN 55102
Child & Adolescent (St. Paul Only)
Minneapolis & St. Paul Emergency Rooms Open
MHealth Fairview Riverside (UMN/Fairview) | 2450 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454
Child, Adolescent, Adult
Has a behavioral health emergency room
Mayo Clinic | 200 First Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55905
Child, Adolescent, Adult