MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT
Mental Health Connect (MHC) is an interfaith collaborative ministry and works to provide community-based resources, support, and education to improve access to mental health services and to connect individuals and families with services they need. Navigating the ins and out of the mental health system is overwhelming, especially when mental health symptoms are present. MHC supports people in their desire to feel better and embrace their strengths through their journey to mental health and wellness. MHC provides free individualized mental health resource assistance through the MHC Navigator. You can call or text 612-312-3377, or visit www.mhconnect.org to take the first step.
Mental health crisis resources
All counties have crisis phone lines and most have a crisis response team available 24-hours per day and 7 days a week.
Twin Cities Metro Area
Anoka: 763-755-3801 Hennepin: Adult: 612-596-1223
Carver: 952-442-7601 Children: 612-348-2233
Dakota: 952-891-7171 Ramsey: Adult: 651-266-7900
Washington: 651-275-7400 Children: 651-266-7878
Scott: 952-818-3702
Cell Phone Crisis Number **CRISIS (**274747) in Seven County Metro.
Crisis Text Line Text MN to 741741
Call 911
If the situation is life-threatening, call 911 and ask for a CIT (Crisis Intervention Trained) Officer to be sent. If no CIT officer is available, please hang up and call your local county line and request a police escort to come out with the mental health representative.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 (Available 24 hours every day).
For more Information on Mental Health Connect (MHC)
Please call or text the MHC Navigator Free Resource Line @ 612-312-3377, or visit www.mhconnect.org.
Testimonials
“It feels like we’re taking positive steps and for that I am feeling more hopeful.”
“The greatest gift that I have received from your program is knowing that you believe in me, and believe that I can do. I am not a superhero and I have to tackle one thing at a time. You helped me to realize that.”
“I never would have found this resource without you. All I had energy for was talking to you. Now I can work on my grief with others who are suffering like I am. Thank you.”
upcoming events
Teens & Mental Health
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 6-7pm
Virtual | Register HERE
During National Mental Health Awareness Week, CARE Counseling has partnered with Newport Healthcare to raise awareness around adolescent mental health. Dr. Heidi Bausch Ryan, psychologist and Clinical Director of Training at CARE Counseling, along with Ryan Federoff, M.Ed, VP of Education at Newport Healthcare, will speak on key signs of mental health concerns in high school students and how to talk with teens about seeking help, as well as provide helpful tools for supporting teens struggling with mental health.
During the info session, Ryan Federoff & Dr. Heidi will also share about how to connect teens with mental health services and explain the process of finding care, scheduling services, and what the first few encounters may entail. All are welcome to attend.
This info session is designated for parents of high schoolers, school counselors, school administrators and teachers seeking ways of supporting adolescent mental health.
Please reach out to the CARE Training team (training@care-clinics.com) for any questions.