Student Basic Needs Resources - Hennepin Technical College

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Student Basic Needs Resources

Hennepin Tech believes having your basic needs met are essential to a student's overall well-being. We as a community are committed to our students and want to provide resources to ensure a better quality of life as they pursue their academic goals.

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Crisis Contacts

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Phone: dial “988”

Crisis Intervention Phone: 1-642-347-2222
Suicide Referral Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Deaf Hotline Phone: 1-800-799-4889
Text HOME to 741741


Veterans Emotional Crisis Line

Toll Free Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Local Phone: 612-476-1664


Trevor Project- LGBTQ Suicide Prevention

Phone: 1-866-488-7386


Hennepin County Mental Health Resources

18 years and older

Phone: 612-596-1223

Call **CRISIS (274747) from anywhere in the State of Minnesota to reach the local County crisis team.

If in immediate crisis call: 911

Support for Mental Health

It took you a couple of clicks to get here. It may take you a few more clicks to find what you need. but keep scrolling… You’ve got this. We’ve got you. If this is an emergency, if you don’t know where to turn for help, or if this feels like something that you can’t figure out on your own, call 911 or 988 immediately.

Mantra Health Whole Campus Care

Minnesota State students can access support for their mental health through a partnership with Mantra Health at no cost to themselves. Mantra Health Whole Campus Care provides students with access to: self-paced, self-care practices; 24/7 peer support communities through Togetherall; 24/7 access to ConnectNow for in-the-moment emotional needs as well as urgent care, crisis response and de-escalation; campus-based and community resources for basic needs support; navigation and triage; wellness coaching; 12 clinical therapy sessions every year; and referrals for specialty clinical care.

Students can log in directly to Mantra Health. Once signed up, through their Care Hub, students can freely navigate self-care; do video or phone visits for emotional support or crisis care; refer friends to Mantra for support; schedule their own therapy appointments; and access campus and community resources for mental health, wellness, and basic needs.

ConnectNow

In-the-moment support and problem solving with a mental health professional. This service is available between 11:00 am to 11:00 pm CST via video for any students who are in distress or experiencing immediate mental health challenges. Additionally, Hennepin Tech students may call 1-888-354-3316.

Support for Basic Needs

Single Stop – your free, comprehensive resource platform exclusively available to our campus community. In a quick 15-minute session, you can tap into an array of essential services and supports designed to enrich your college experience and your life beyond campus. It’s an intuitive platform that connects you with federal and state benefits, healthcare options, educational support, and more.

The resources listed are specific to MN, but not exhaustive. By providing this information, Hennepin Tech does not assume responsibility for the quality provided by the agencies or websites.

Information provided by the CARE Education Team (updated 12/01/2025)