Question 1

What is a mental health crisis center?

Accepted Answer

A mental health crisis center is a facility that provides immediate, walk-in emergency psychiatric evaluation, crisis stabilization, and short-term treatment. No appointment or referral is needed. Crisis centers are staffed by licensed mental health professionals available 24/7.

Question 2

How do I find a crisis center near me?

Accepted Answer

Use Link4Help to search by city, ZIP code, or state. You can also call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for immediate assistance and local referrals, or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.

Question 3

Is Link4Help free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Link4Help is completely free. There are no fees, no subscriptions, and no insurance required to use our directory. Many of the facilities listed also offer free or reduced-cost services.

Question 4

What is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?

Accepted Answer

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free, confidential support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States.

Question 5

What is a mobile crisis team?

Accepted Answer

A mobile crisis team is a group of licensed mental health professionals who respond to psychiatric emergencies in the community. They come to your home, school, workplace, or other safe location to provide on-site crisis assessment and intervention as an alternative to the emergency room.

Question 6

What should I do in a mental health emergency?

Accepted Answer

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741. Use Link4Help to find the nearest crisis center, psychiatric hospital, or mobile crisis team in your area.

Mobile Crisis Services in Minnesota

All other counties1 facility

Greater Minnesota Mobile Crisis Teams (Many CMH Providers)

Minneapolis2 facilities

Hennepin County COPE (Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies)

Minneapolis Behavioral Crisis Response (Co-Response Team)

St. Paul1 facility

Ramsey County – Adult & Child Crisis Teams

Statewide via county/region mobile teams1 facility

Minnesota Crisis Response – Adult & Children's Mobile Crisis

Washington/Chisago/Pine/Isanti/Kanabec counties1 facility

Canvas Health – Mobile Crisis Response

Other Resource Types in Minnesota

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