Mental Health: You Don’t Have to Face This Alone
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Whether you are in crisis or just struggling, free and low-cost support is available right now in the Twin Cities.
Why Mental Health Is the Foundation of Wellbeing
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our ability to handle stress, build relationships, and make decisions — including the decision to seek help.
“Seeking help is not a sign of weakness — it is one of the bravest and most important decisions a person can make.”
— NAMI MinnesotaConnect to mental health support and crisis resources in Minnesota.
988 Crisis Lifeline →NAMI MN Support ProgramsTypes of Mental Health Support Available
Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. There is a full spectrum of services — from crisis intervention to long-term therapy — designed to meet different needs.
- Crisis Intervention: Immediate 24/7 support through the 988 Lifeline, mobile crisis teams, and crisis stabilization centers. No appointment needed.
- Outpatient Therapy: Regular sessions with a licensed therapist or counselor. Available through community mental health centers, private providers, and telehealth.
- Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication: A psychiatrist can evaluate symptoms and prescribe medication if appropriate.
- Peer Support Groups: Free group settings led by people with lived experience. NAMI offers free peer-to-peer support and family support groups.
- Intensive Community Services (ACT Teams): Wraparound support at home for people with serious mental illness.
- Telehealth & Text-Based Support: Remote therapy via video or phone. Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741) provides free anonymous support.
Explore mental health services through Hennepin County and NAMI Minnesota.
Hennepin County Mental Health →NAMI MN Support ProgramsHow to Access Mental Health Services
Whether you are in crisis or simply need someone to talk to, here is a clear path to getting support in the Twin Cities.
- In crisis right now? Call or text 988. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects you instantly to a trained counselor. Free, confidential, 24/7.
- Take a free mental health screening at screening.mhanational.org. It takes 2 minutes and helps clarify what support would help.
- Check your insurance coverage. Mental health services are covered by most plans under the Mental Health Parity Act. Call member services to ask about covered providers.
- Contact Hennepin County Mental Health Center. Call 612-596-1223 for evaluations, crisis stabilization, and referrals. Walk-in available at 1800 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis.
- Find a therapist or community program using NAMI’s helpline (651-645-2948) or the Waypoint directory to find providers near you.
🚨 If you are in crisis right now
Call or text 988. Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Or go to your nearest emergency room. Help is available right now.
Connect to crisis support and mental health evaluations in Hennepin County.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline →Hennepin Mental Health CenterCrisis Resources: Get Help Right Now
If you or someone you know is in mental health crisis, immediate help is available. You do not need insurance, an appointment, or to explain yourself.
- 988 Lifeline: Call or text 988. Free, confidential, 24/7. Connects to a trained counselor immediately.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. Anonymous text-based support 24/7.
- Hennepin Mobile Crisis: Call 612-596-1223. Trained professionals come to you anywhere in Hennepin County.
- COPE Mobile Crisis: An alternative to calling police for mental health situations — dispatched through the county.
- Behavioral Health Center: 1800 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis. Walk-in crisis stabilization.
- Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, press 1. Or text 838255.
What to expect when you call 988
You will be connected to a trained crisis counselor who will listen without judgment, help you feel safer, and connect you to local resources if needed. You do not have to give your name. The call is free and confidential.
🏭 Walk-in Crisis Stabilization
Hennepin County Behavioral Health Center at 1800 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis is open 24/7 for walk-in crisis support. No appointment needed. All are welcome.
Access crisis resources and mental health support across Hennepin County and Minnesota.
988 Crisis Lifeline →Hennepin County Mental HealthLocal Mental Health Resources — Quick Reference
Trusted organizations offering mental health support, crisis intervention, and peer programs across Minneapolis and the Twin Cities.
| Organization | Type of Support | Who It Serves | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Crisis — 24/7 | Anyone in crisis | Call/Text 988 |
| NAMI Minnesota | Education & Peer Support | All individuals & families | 651-645-2948 |
| Hennepin Mental Health Center | Evaluation & Crisis | County residents | 612-596-1223 |
| Crisis Text Line | Crisis — Text | Anyone in crisis | Text HOME to 741741 |
| NorthPoint Behavioral Health | Outpatient Therapy | All income levels | 612-767-9500 |
Find mental health providers and programs across Hennepin County.
Hennepin County Mental Health Directory →NAMI MN Programs & Support