Someone To Talk To
If you or your loved one are in emotional distress and unsure about what to do, and the situation doesn’t require a call to 911 – try a local or national phone line. They have trained counselors available to speak with you or your loved one and assist you, whether you’re facing mental health struggles, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to. Most phone lines are free and confidential, and some are available 24/7.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support for anyone in distress. Call, text, or use the online chat, 24/7/365.
Central MN Mental Health Center (CMMHC) Mental Health Hotline
The CMMHC local mental health hotline is available 24/7/365. Trained staff answer calls to help de-escalate, assess, and offer treatment options to anyone in distress.
United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential health and human services information, available 24/7. 2-1-1 can give you information and resources on employment, government services, eviction and housing/shelter, support groups, food, child care, and more.
Mental Health MN Warmline
The Minnesota Warmline provides free and confidential peer support via phone/text, 9am to 9pm, every day.
Insurance Card
Call the number on the back of your insurance card to learn what mental health resources may be available to you. Your employer may also have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems. Check with your employer to see if you are eligible for EAP services.
What to expect from
988
What to expect from
MN Warmline
Additional things to know
There are a variety of resources to call or reach out to if you or a loved one are experiencing mental health or substance use concerns, and aren’t sure what to do, or just want someone to connect with. Local and national call/text/chat services offer real-time access to a live person.
The person you connect with will be trained on how to talk with you about your situation and suggest next steps. The person will listen and ask questions that can help you determine what you need and how to get the help you’re looking for. You should be able to connect with someone right away – not leave a message or wait for a call back.
The person on the phone should be able to provide you with additional resources that are available to you, and if necessary, can directly connect you to the nearest crisis services.
If you or a loved one is experiencing an emergency situation and you fear for your or their safety (violence, suicidal thoughts, drug overdose, alcohol poisoning, withdrawal from alcohol or certain drugs, etc), you should go to a hospital emergency room or call 911.