Mental Health
BackThe information below is provided by the CARE Education Team.
Listed resources are specific to Minnesota, but not exhaustive. By providing this information, Hennepin Technical College does not assume responsibility for the quality provided by the agencies or websites.
24/7 Crisis Response
COPE (Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies)
Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies (COPE) provides emergency intervention services 24-hours a day, 7 days per week, when an adult is experiencing an emotional crisis that threatens their personal safety
HCMC Acute Psychiatric Services
The Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) center serves those in emotional crisis with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis counseling, assessment, and referral.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Text HOME to 741741
SAVE (Suicide Awareness and Voices of Education)
SAVE was one of the nation’s first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide. Our work is based on the foundation and belief that suicide is preventable and everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. Through raising public awareness, educating communities, and equipping every person with the right tools, we know we can SAVE lives.
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Mental Health Guide for College Students
As a college student, it's crucial to stay mentally healthy. This guide offers some real, tangible things you can do right now to take charge of your mental health and live your best life with tips for self-care and guidance on where to find on- and off-campus resources and some of the unique mental health challenges that COVID-19 has presented for college students and what you can do about it.
Navigating Mental Health Issues in College: A Comprehensive Guide
Free online guide by PremierNursingAcademy.org of the most common types of mental health issues affecting students.
BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color)
BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
BEAM is a collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities. Our mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. We do this through education, training, advocacy and the creative arts.
Black Men Heal
Healed Men Heal Men Mission is to provide access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color.
Indian Health Board
Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is your community health care clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together.
The Steve Fund (Mental Health Support for BIPOC Students)
The Steve Fund is dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color. Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond to you quickly to provide support.
Counseling
Relate Counseling Center
Relate Counseling Center is a nonprofit community-based mental health center. Relate has been a leading provider of outpatient assessments and counseling services to individuals of all ages, couples and families in the western suburbs of Minneapolis since 1969. Relate strives to be in the forefront of identifying needs in the community and providing the best possible care at the lowest cost.
Mantra Health
Hennepin Tech students have access to mental health services from Mantra Health. You can receive up to 12 free sessions per academic year. Students have the opportunity to freely navigate self-care, ConnectNow for on-demand emotional support or crisis session via video or phone, access Care Navigation support to determine which tool or service best fits their needs, access scheduled coaching and therapy services if recommended through screening, and learn about and access Campus and Crisis Resources.
County Resources
Anoka County Behavioral Health Services
Anoka County Crisis Response line: 763-755-3801 The line is open all day, every day, and there is no charge for the call.
Carver County Health and Human Resources
Carver County Mental Health Crisis Team: (952) 442-7601
Dakota County Mental Health Resources
Dakota County 24/7 Crisis Response: 952-891-7171
Hennepin County
Hennepin County Mental Health Emergencies: 612-596-1223 If you’re in a mental health crisis or know someone who is, we can help. The Cope mobile crisis teams can come to where you are. The teams respond to anyone in the county who needs an urgent response.
Ramsey County
Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900.
Ramsey County
Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900.
Scott County
Scott County Mental Health Crisis 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM call 952-496-8481 for crisis appointment during business hours. 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM call 952-818-3702 for Scott County Crisis Response mobile services.
COVID Resources
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Information on managing stress during COVID-19.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mehtal Illness)
Questions and answers about mental health during COVID-19
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Tips for Social Distancing and Quarantine
The DERM Review
Health and Wellness Activities During Challenging Times
Eating Disorders
Emily Program
The Emily Program is nationally recognized for its compassionate, evidence-based approach to eating disorder treatment and lifelong recovery.
LGBTQI+
Minnesota's LGBTQ+ Mental Health Providers Professional Network
Resource finder to LGBTQ+ mental health providers.
RECLAIM
Mental health support for LGBTQI+
The Trevor Project
We provide information and support to LGBTQI+ young people 24/7, all year round. Text START to 678678
Resources
Fast Tracker
Mental health and substance use disorder resource.
MN Department of Health
Mental health and well-being resources in Minnesota.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.
Psychology Today
Publication on mental health topics.
United Way 2-1-1
211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country.
Substance Abuse
Al-Anon/Alateen of Greater Minneapolis Area
Community resource providing support to those affected by someone else’s drinking
Fast Tracker
Linking people to mental health and/or substance use disorder services with real time availability.
Quit Alcohol
Explore alcohol treatment options.
Veterans
Free Therapy for Veterans
UWNEMN has a partnership with Speare Psychological services to provide any veteran or servicemember experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, military sexual trauma or other mental health issues related to the military experience that reside in the UWNEMN service territory to access up to 12 free and confidential therapy sessions at no cost. This is a private program with no other affiliations.