Resources

WHAT DO I DO IF I AM FEELING SUICIDAL?

It’s okay to ask for help, please reach out if you need support. It’s okay to not be okay.

CALL 911

Have someone bring you to the nearest hospital for an evaluation.


National Suicide Prevention Hotline

988


Find Help

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

Fast Tracker MN


Mental Health Resource Guide

Guide to community-based mental health treatment


Veteran Crisis

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/


Crisis Text Line

Text the word HELP to 988


4 County Crisis Response Team

(Benton, Sherburne, Stearns & Wright County)
320.253.5555 or 800.635.8008


Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources

Fast Tracker MN


First Responder Crisis Support

www.metrocism.org

612.347.5710

Mental Health Resources by Local MN Counties

County FacilityDirectionsPhoneLink
Anoka County Mental Health ServicesAnoka County Government Center – 2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 500 Anoka, MN 55303CallVisit
Benton County Mental Health ServicesBenton County Government Center – 531 Dewey Street P.O. Box 129 Foley, MN 56329CallVisit
Hennepin County Mental Health ServicesNicollet Exchange Building – 1801 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis 55403CallVisit
Isanti County Mental Health ServicesIsanti County Family Services – 1700 E Rum River Drive S, Suite A Cambridge, MN 55008CallVisit
Mille Lacs County Mental Health ServicesMille Lacs County Info Systems – 525 2nd Street SE Milaca, MN 56353CallVisit
Ramsey County Mental Health ServicesRamsey County’s Mental Health Center – 1919 University Ave. W., Suite 200, Saint PaulCallVisit
Sherburne County Mental Health ServicesSherburne Government Center – 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100 Elk River, MN 55330CallVisit
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Healing Moments Counseling Services 

Phone:  763-732-3351
Address:  9766 Fallon Ave. NE #201, Monticello, MN 55362
*THUMBS UP SPONSOR*


HealthPartners

Phone: 952-883-6000
Address: 8170 33rd Ave. S,

Bloomington, MN 55425

*THUMBS UP SPONSOR*


Miller Counseling Services

Phone: 763-220-0282
Address: 690 Humboldt Drive,

Big Lake, MN 55309

*THUMBS UP SPONSOR*

Local Support Groups & Mentoring Programs

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

We are proud to partner with Hope in a Hopeless World to bring you a peer-led support group open to anyone who is a survivor of suicide loss. This group will be led by peers with firsthand experience living with the loss of a loved one to suicide. Meetings take place the 1st Thursday of every month. There is no cost to attend and no sign up necessary.

Location:  Thumbs Up

305 Jackson Ave. Suite B, Elk River, MN 55330

Contact:  Katie Shatusky

D. 763.355-9132

 


 

North Metro Grief Support Group

This group is a 6-week program and is offered twice each year serving the North Metro area including:  Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Cedar, Coon Rapids, Ham Lake, Oak Grove & Spring Lake Park

Location:  First Congregational/UCC – Mondays 7-9pm

1923 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303

Contact:  Jackie S.

D. 763.442.3020

 


Brighter Days Family Grief Center

Location:  15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344

Contact: Carolyn Kinzel

D. 952.303-3873

www.brighterdaysgriefcenter.org

 


 


The Struggle is Real

facebook.com/groups/ThumbsUpTheStruggleIsReal/
This is an online support group

 

 

Young Life:  Great River

This group meets on every Monday  at 7:37pm and is geared for High School Students.

Location:  Hosted by area families and is posted online and on social media

Address:  PO Box 614, Elk River, MN 55330

Contact(s):  Barry Hohlen & Lane Crose

C. 763.218.4143 / 651.274.1757

E. bhohlen1@gmail.com / lane.crose@gmail.com


Living Proof MN (Eating Disorder & Addiction)

Click HERE to see support group calendar.

Location:  Virtual

Address: 10106 Clinton Ave S. Bloomington, MN 55420

Contact(s):  Shira Charpentier / Tasha Golding

C. (612) 207-8720

E. info@livingproofmn.com


Mental Health Minnesota

 

Find a support group here.

Phone: 800.862.1799

 


Hope in a Hopeless World

These are peer-led support groups open to anyone living with mental health concerns or symptoms of mental illness. All groups are led by peers with firsthand experience living with mental health concerns.

Locations: Online, Elk River, Monticello & Ramsey

For more information, visit https://hopeinahopelessworld.com/find-support/

Email: hope@hhwmn.com

 

 


We Saw the Light 

Walking alongside families in Minnesota who are faced with losing a loved one to suicide.

Location: Online

For more information, visit https://wesawthelight.org/

Email for support https://wesawthelight.org/contact-us

 

 

Kate Gladdin Resources (click image)

 

Suicidal Warning Signs

1.  Talking or Writing About Suicide or “Going Away”
People who die by suicide usually talk about it first.  They are in pain and often times reach out for help because they do not know what to do an have lost hope.  Always take talk about suicide seriously.  Many people casually use the words “I am so depressed” or “I am going to kill myself.”  They can be a call for help.

2.  Increased Use/Abuse of Substances
People wo are struggling with untreated or misdiagnosed mental health disorders may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol.  Use of the substances can add to hopelessness, alter clear thinking and can cause impulsive behavior.

3.  Acting Reckless
They just may have a death wish.

4.  Change in Sleep or Eating Habits
Depression can disturb a person’s eating and sleep patterns.  Lack of sleep can trigger depression and depression may cause lack of sleep.  It is an ugly illness that can feed on itself.

5.  Withdrawing from Friends or Family
A person who has a plan to complete suicide may avoid contact with those who are closest to them to prevent interference.

6.  Mood Changes, Anger or Rage
Depression does not always present itself as a person withdrawing quietly.  Symptoms of depression may be anger or rage.  The frustration of the inability to cope with daily problems and activities can bring a person to outburst or possibly to the point of suicide.

7.  Losing Interest in Activities
Appearing depressed most of the time, giving away possessions, exhibiting chronic absenteeism or excessive lateness can be signs that a person has give up hope in life.

8.  Numerous Unexplained Physical Ailments
Individuals with untreated mental illness have a life expectancy of 25 years shorter than the general population.  Untreated or misdiagnosed mental health issues may lead to suicide.

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