Minnesota Mental Health Resources
Mental Health in Minnesota
Mental health concerns are on the rise in Minnestoa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the percentage of adults in the state living with a depressive disorder jumped from 15.1% in 2011 up to 23.5% in 2022.
Experts explain there are many reasons why this could be the case. While Wisconsin’s ultra-long and dark winters have long been associated with feelings of stress anxiety, other factors have come into play more recently. These include social justice concerns, economic instability, and the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those who seek inpatient care for mental health challenges are experiencing frustrations that could discourage them from reaching out in the future. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) found that 17% of people treated in these settings have to wait around eight days to complete their discharge procedures.
According to an MDH study, an increased emphasis on community support and a stronger post-inpatient infrastructure could help decrease these wait times. This is especially important in rural areas, where rates of suicide are 36% higher in Minnesota than in urban regions.
23.5%
Minnesota residents living with a depressive disorder
36%
Suicide rates in rural areas of Minnesota are 36% higher than urban areas
Free Mental Health Resources in Minnesota
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota is an organization that provides support, education and advocacy for individuals and their loved ones impacted by mental illness. It is a good source for people looking for support groups in their area and offers online education programs on mental illness.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs provides peer support groups for vets via video conferencing. These are free to vets and include support groups such as the black veterans' group, SMART Recovery support group, a women's only peer group and LGBTQ+ vets peer support group.
Provide Services for
BIPOC
Men
Women
Seniors
Veterans
Disability
Depression
PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
Substance Abuse
The Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition in Minneapolis is an organization that works with members of the transgender community to offer support and help clients connect with resources including HIV prevention and education, a syringe exchange program, food banks and clothing closets.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
BIPOC
LGBTQ
Men
Women
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Coping with Farm and Rural Stress Program helps farmers through its telephone/text helpline. This service is staffed 24/7 by trained counselors who understand the stressors that impact farmers including business, financial, family and legal problems free of charge.
Provide Services for
Men
Women
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has an online resource for individuals who are in a mental health crisis and looking for help in their area. This service lists contact information by county and is easy to use.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services offers residents the Building Mental Wellness program. Individuals can find information on stress management and healthy living on their website which also lists the telephone numbers for crisis services and warmlines that offer telephonic support that is safe and supportive.
Walk-in Counseling Center in Minneapolis offers free and confidential mental health counseling services virtually and in person that includes individual, couples and family therapy. Walk in appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. Their virtual services are conducted via Zoom. Services are offered in English and Spanish.
The Meter Children’s Crisis Response Services offers free mental health crisis services for adults, youth and their families 24/7 in person or by telephone. Their website can direct individuals to local crisis services by county as well as other mental health resources.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
Men
Women
The Associated Clinic of Psychology in the Twin Cities is a full service multispeciality behavioral health group. They offer services for children, adolescents and adults including psychological testing, counseling and medication management. They accept Minnesota Medicaid, Medicare and many other commercial insurances.
Every Third Saturday is a nonprofit organization that provides a space where Veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their families can connect, grow, share experiences and build community. They also provide free employment, food, housing, legal and educational assistance.
Provide Services for
BIPOC
Men
Women
Seniors
Veterans
Disability
Depression
PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
Substance Abuse
Reclaim in St. Paul provides support and increased access to services including mental health care for members of the queer and trans community. They serve people ages 12 to 25. Reclaim offers financially accessible, specialized mental health care through sliding scale pricing for their individual, couples and family therapy groups.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
BIPOC
LGBTQ
Men
Women
Mental Health Minnesota, an affiliate of Mental Health America, offers free online mental health screenings, peer support for teens and adults via phone, text or online and provides mental health education throughout the state.
The First Responder Toolkit is a free app for first responders deployed to emergency response events that helps them to maintain self care in emergencies. This app will provide checklists before, during and after deployment that help to support daily needs, maintain important relationships and reflect on experiences.
Provide Services for
Men
Women
Disability
First Responders
The Minnesota Department of Human Services supports Mobile Crisis Mental Health Services for residents of Minnesota. Crisis services are available around the clock, seven days a week. Individuals or their loved ones experiencing a mental health crisis can speak with a trained professional who can refer them for further care.
Ramsey County’s Children’s Mental Health Case Management Services provide case management services for children with serious mental illness and their families who live in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Their mental health case managers help them to obtain and coordinate therapies and other support services.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
Men
Women
Social Worker