Adult mental health resources
Adult mental health resources are available from many organizations, including state and federal agencies, nonprofits and advocacy groups. These resources can help with crisis support, treatment options, peer support, housing, employment and understanding your rights. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you need urgent mental health support, call or text 988.Advocacy groups resources
Advocacy groups help protect the rights of adults living with mental illness. They provide education, support and resources, and help people understand their rights or raise concerns about treatment or services.
Government resources
Federal and state government agencies offer information and services to support adult mental health. Resources may include crisis help, treatment options and information about your rights and available supports.
Mental health crisis phone numbers
Find contact information for mental health crisis phone numbers for counties and Tribal Nations across Minnesota. These state and federal resources help people quickly connect with local crisis services when they need immediate mental health support.
Local Mental Health Advisory Council (LAC)
A Local Mental Health Advisory Council (LAC) gives individuals, families and providers a chance to share their experiences and help improve mental health services in their community. Council members offer ideas and feedback to county and state leaders to help shape policies and programs. Their input helps ensure services better meet the needs of people with mental health concerns.
Children’s mental health resources
Helpful information about children’s mental health issues, treatment options, and local supports across Minnesota. Families can find referrals, community resources and guidance on getting help.
Mental health matters
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is dedicated to supporting adults, children and youth with a mental illness in their personal journey toward recovery, as well as preventing mental illness whenever possible.
People with mental illness have the same rights as anyone. The department is committed to making sure individual choice is respected and that people with mental illness are able to live, learn, work and enjoy life in their community to the best of their ability.
The department oversees a number of publicly funded programs offering community-based mental health services, creating a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of individuals.