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Crisis services are available all day and every day, 24/7, for children and youth having a psychiatric or mental health crisis. A directory for mental health crisis phone numbers lists all crisis providers in Minnesota by county. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a toll-free number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Crisis Text Line provides free statewide suicide prevention services anytime and anywhere in Minnesota. Text MN to 741741 to receive crisis counseling and connections to local community resources.
Metro Children’s Crisis Response Services
The following links are provided to offer additional assistance related to children’s mental health.
AspireMN
Promotes leadership, advocacy and quality standards in the delivery of an array of services for troubled children and their families
Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM)
Committed to education, advocacy and support designed to enhance the lives of those affected by autism from birth through retirement
Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)
Promotes positive mental health for all infants, children, adolescents and their families
Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)
Provides free civil legal assistance to Minnesotans with disabilities on legal issues related to their disabilities
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families through education, support and advocacy
PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) Center
Serves as parenting training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old
SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
Prevents suicide through public awareness and education, reduces stigma and serves as resource to those touched by suicide
Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN)
Works to improve population health through building the capacity of all systems that serve families of children and youth with special health needs
County Websites
Links to county web sites with contact, resources and services information
Help Me Grow
Provides resources for families about the development of young children for parents and professionals which include information on developmental milestones, videos, caregiver strategies to support development, screening and evaluation, and how to talk about developmental concerns.
Mental Health Promotion
Information about promoting mental well-being and resilience in families and communities
Minnesota Autism Resource Portal
Provides the Minnesota autism community with up-to-date information and resources related to autism and autism spectrum disorder
Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health
Makes recommendations to the governor, Legislature and state departments on mental health policies, programs and services
Minnesota Tribal and County Health Care Directory
Information for contacting counties or tribes with questions about Minnesota Health Care Programs
Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (OMHDD)
Promotes the highest attainable standards of treatment, competence, efficiency, and justice for persons receiving services for mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency, or emotional disturbance in children by receiving and investigating complaints against government agencies and/or officials
Special Education Programs
Provides resources to guide parents and educators through specialized instruction process for students with disabilities
Tribal Web Sites
Links to web sites with contact, resources and services information for tribal communities
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Committed to the optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, including a focus on role of primary care clinicians in managing mental health concerns
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Protects and advances the rights of adults and children with mental disabilities
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
Leads federal efforts to promote the prevention and treatment of mental disorders on behalf of adults who have serious mental illness and children with emotional disorders
Child Mind Institute
Dedicated to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development and empowering children and their families
MentalHealth.gov
Provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information and aims to educate and guide the general public and others
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Dedicated to building better lives for Americans affected by mental illness by advocating for access to services, treatment, supports and research, raising awareness and building a community of hope
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (NFFCMH)
Provides advocacy at the national level for the rights of children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families, provides leadership and technical assistance to nationwide network of family run organizations and collaborates with other organizations to transform mental health care
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Transforms the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure
National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health (TA Center)
Dedicated to improving, sustaining and expanding systems of care and the services and supports they provide to improve the lives of children and youth with or at risk for mental health challenges and their families
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation with a mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities
Youth MOVE National
Devoted to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices and causes of youth, raising awareness around youth issues and advocating for youth rights and voice in mental health and other systems that serve them
