Referrals and Resources
24-hour information and referral
United Way 211
Call or web search for referrals on almost any topic. When using the website, enter the topic you are interested in or scroll down the list of topics and enter your county. You will be given a list of agencies in your area who deal with your topic of interest. A great "one stop shopping" site.
24-hour crisis lines
Crisis Connection
Free and confidential crisis counseling by telephone for topics such as suicide, depression, abuse and family and relationship problems. Referrals to community agencies are available for further assistance.
Crisis Intervention Center and Acute Psychiatric Services
- Phone: 612-873-3161
- Suicide Hotline: 612-873-2222
Website: www.hcmc.org/depts/psych/cic.htm
24-hour phone and walk-in service for evaluation and treatment of behavioral emergencies and significant life crisis.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Center
Address: 2431 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis
24-hour phone counseling and advocacy for persons who have been raped or sexually abused. Sliding fee scale.
Crisis Nursery
Emergency childcare to prevent neglect and abuse, crisis intervention for families, family education and a 24-hour hotline for parents in crisis.
Additional resources for referrals to counselors, support groups, etc.
Your health insurance
Your own health insurance provider is often the first place to go for referrals that are covered under your insurance plan. Look on the back of your health insurance card for the mental health services phone number. Call this number and explain what issues you would like assistance with and explain any criteria you are looking for in a mental health counselor (gender, race, religion or other preferences). You will be given names and phone numbers for at least three clinics/counselors in your area that are covered by your insurance.
If you do not have health insurance, or if you would like to explore other options, there are agencies that offer free or low cost options. Some are listed below:
Chrysalis, A Center for Women
Chrysalis is the only woman-centered multi-service agency in the Twin Cities metro area. Services include resources and referrals, chemical health services, a mental health clinic, legal assistance for women, a tax clinic, divorce education, support groups and a childcare center. Some services are free, some operate on a sliding scale and some have a set fee.
Family and Children's Services
Counseling, family support services, violence intervention and educational opportunities.
Hazelden
A treatment center for chemically dependent individuals and families.
Hennepin County
Information on services and programs involving health, housing and other social services for infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors as well as special groups, such as recent immigrants in Hennepin County.
Mental Health Collective
- Phone: 612-822-8227
- Address: 3548 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis
Nonprofit, community-based mental health center that provides a variety of mental health services including psychotherapy, education and support services. Sliding fee scale.
The Walk In Counseling Center
- Phone: 612-870-0565
- Website: www.walkin.org
- Address: 2421 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis
Crisis intervention and short-term counseling to individuals, couples and families. No appointment is necessary during counseling hours. These services are free, but donations are appreciated.
