Resources

The Minnesota and Wisconsin chapters of NAMI provide a wealth of information and resources, in addition to the crisis offerings listed above. This includes facilitating support groups for individuals living with mental illness and family members, providing education on mental illness in communities, and conducting policy advocacy activities to improve mental health and well-being for individuals and families.

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• See also this resource tailored for MN youth

Wisconsin website

• See also this resource tailored for WI youth

Call the national Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine at 1-800-950-6264, text “Friend” to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org to connect

Serving more than 11 counties in Minnesota, including the Twin Cities Metro area and surrounding suburbs, the Washburn Center provides mental health care to children and families. Working to make care accessible, Washburn offers support for families who are experiencing financial hardship or are underinsured.

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Call 612-871-1454 for more information and to connect to care, or use this online form.

Developed by by Wellness in the Woods, 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. The Warmline also includes translation service for over 100 languages, a bi-lingual texting line, and the ability to receive support from individuals who are African American.

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Call or text 1-844-739-6369 between 5 pm and 9 am (7 days a week/365 days a year)

For callers who want support from an African American peer, call 1-855-244-5050 on Tuesday or Thursday between 5 pm and 9 pm

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Wisconsin’s Office of Children’s Mental Health (WI OCMH) helps connect children, adolescents, and families to mental health services and support across the state.

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Directory of children’s mental health initiatives

The Trevor Project is a national non-profit organization on a mission to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ+) young people. They provide crisis services, peer support, education, and advocacy to improve mental health and well-being among all LGBTQ+ youth.

Crisis resources

Call 1-866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678-678 for 24/7 confidential support

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There are many online directories helping to connect individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and/or LGBTQ+ to affirming mental health providers. Here are some examples:

Black Virtual Wellness Directory

Therapy for Black Girls

Therapy for Latinx

South Asian Therapist Network

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network

Also known as the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program (AICTP), this quitline service is available to individuals identifying as American Indian across several states, including Minnesota. Making the distinction from traditional, sacred tobacco, this program provides free, tailored coaching to help individuals quit using commercial tobacco.

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Call 1-855-5AI-QUIT (1-855-524-7848) for more information and to enroll in the program

Free statewide organization that helps Minnesotans with disabilities, advocates, and allies across a wide range of topics, including mental health. Their teams have expertise navigating community resources and government programs to help connect individuals to the supports they need most.

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Call 1-866-333-2466 for more information

Offered through MN DHS, CTSS are a set of mental health services developed to provide restorative rehabilitative interventions to children and their families. These services are provided specifically for children with a mental condition along with a physical disability or brain injury in need of support in their homes or elsewhere in the community.

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Farming can be a stressful occupation, and there is often stigma associated with seeking mental health support. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin offer resources and support for farmers and farm family members in need.

Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline website

• Call 833-600-2670 for 24/7, free, and confidential support
• Or text “FARMSTRESS” to 898211, or email farmstress@state.mn.us

Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Program website

• Call 888-901-2558 for 24/7, free, and confidential support

My Life, My Quit is a free and confidential program to help Minnesota teens ages 13-17 quit commercial tobacco and nicotine, including vaping. Teens can text to chat with a quit coach, engage in coaching calls and online chat, and receive youth-specific materials.

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Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) for more information or text “Start My Quit” to 36072

Minnesota Prevention & Recovery Alliance (MnPRA) is a statewide recovery community that provides youth prevention services, peer recovery support for youth and adults, community education sessions, and peer recovery specialist training.

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Call 612.238.6393 for more information or email info@mnpra.org

As a leader in addressing the opioid crisis in Minnesota, the Steve Rummler HOPE Network provides education and conducts policy advocacy to prevent drug overdoses. This includes offering naloxone training and fentanyl and xylazine test strips to the public at no cost.

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As the nation's foremost nonprofit provider of comprehensive behavioral health care, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation helps society rise above stigma and overcome addiction. This includes providing addiction and mental health care for Minnesota teens, young adults, and families.

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Call 1-844-894-2967 for more information

SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. This includes connecting individuals to education and services to help better their mental health and well-being.

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Founded 120 years ago, the American Lung Association (ALA) is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. ALA also offers teen specific tobacco cessation resources and services to help young people quit smoking and/or vaping.

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Teen program information

Call 1-800-LUNGUSA (586-4872) for more information

Allina Health provides mental health and addiction services and programs for children, adolescents, and adults across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

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Directory

Call 866-603-0016 for more information

Penny George Institute for Health and Healing supports your well-being by focusing on your whole being.

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Call 612-863-3333 for more information and to schedule

Hello4Health is a free social connections program offered by Allina Health. Consider using these resources and activities to develop and strengthen social connections for better health.

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The Healthy Set Go blog provides wellness and prevention information and tips across a variety of topics from the experts at Allina Health.

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