Helpful Internet Resources

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Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous in Minneapolis Metro Area

St. Cloud Intergroup Website

Alcoholics Anonymous in Minnesota

Minnesota Recovery Connection

State of Minnesota Substance Abuse Strategy

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Narcotics Anonymous in Minnesota

NIH, Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction

Know the Risks of Using Drugs | SAMHSA

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs | SAMHSA

Know the Risks of Meth | SAMHSA

Role of Recovery in Addiction Care (asam.org)

Know the Risks of Marijuana | SAMHSA

Wellness in the Woods - The All Peer Network is a Wellness in the Woods project dedicated to bringing all peer professionals together across the state.
Anonymous Depression and Stress Scale Test for Providers

Click to take the Anonymous Depression and Stress Scale Test for Providers

This is a safe and easy service that allows you to anonymously connect with a program counselor who can provide you with information, support and referrals. Using this service is completely voluntary and anonymous. Please note: This is not an emergency response system or crisis intervention service. If you are in crisis or contemplating suicide, please call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting "TALK" to 741741. We hope you'll take advantage of this safe and easy service.
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Public Policy Statements
Cannabis Resources and Information
Cultural Specific

Leading MN towards LGBTQ Equality | OutFront Minnesota

MIWRC (Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center)

Hmong Cultural Center - Hmong Cultural Center (hmongcc.org)

Cultural Services for Immigrants and Refugees | CAREERwise Education (minnstate.edu)

Wellbriety Movement - A sustainable grassroots Wellbriety Movement that provides culturally based healing for the next seven generations of Indigenous people. Their Meetings.
Domestic Abuse
Gambling
Minnesota Health Licensing Boards

Behavioral Health and Therapy
Chiropractic Examiners
Dentistry
Department of Health - Health Occupations Program
Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
Emergency Services Regulatory Board
Marriage and Family Therapy
Medical Practice
Nursing
Nursing Home Administrators
Occupational Therapy Practice
Optometry
Pharmacy
Podiatric Medicine
Psychology Social Work
Veterinary Medicine
Mental Health

United Way 2-1-1 (formerly First Call for Help)

HCMC Crisis Intervention

Sexual Violence Center

Mental Health Assoc. of Minnesota

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Institute of Mental Health

SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Doctor your Spirit

The Medical Professionals Empowerment Program (MedPEP)

Self -Assessment Tool
NAMI Front Line Wellness for Healthcare Professionals

NAMI Frontline Wellness:
Health care is a demanding, stressful field. From adjusting to unusual hours and extra shifts, to the trauma of losing patients — your job is not easy. Health care professionals are highly trained and accustomed to solving problems, healing others and managing pressure. Yet no one is immune to the long-term effects of stress and trauma.
Pain Management and Prescribing Controlled Substances

MN Board of Pharmacy Prescription Monitoring Program

MN Dental Association Prescribing Protocols for Treatment of Oral Facial Pain

Federation of State Medical Boards launch educational effort to equip physicians for safe prescribing if opioid analgesics

MedlinePlus provides information on drug abuse and educational materials for patients

Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing
Professional Support Groups
Toxicology/Medication Disposal
988 Lifeline Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Website Link
Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis
Todos podemos ayudar a prevenir el suicidio. 988 Lifeline brinda apoyo gratuito y confidencial las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para personas que están pasando por momentos difíciles. También ofrecemos recursos de prevención y crisis para usted o sus seres queridos al igual que mejores prácticas para profesionales en los Estados Unidos.
Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation Program

Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation Program

A healthy nurse is one who is in or striving towards a positive state of physical, psycho-emotional, social, environmental, and professional well-being. By focusing on six key domain areas of content — mental health, physical activity, nutrition, rest, quality of life, and safety — the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation program aims to holistically enhance and support all aspects of nurse well-being and wellness.
The NCSBN National Nursing Guidelines for Medical Marijuana