Emergency Resources

988 is the official three-digit code for mental health and suicide crises. Callers will be connected with trained counselors who can listen, offer support, and provide more resources. Loved ones can also dial 988 if they are worried about someone who may need crisis support. Issues they can help with include:

• Suicidal thoughts or ideation

• A mental health crisis

• A substance use crisis

• Any other kind of emotional distress

If you are in crisis and live in Hennepin County, there are two crisis numbers to call:
Adult 612-596-1223 

Child 612-348-2233

If you are in crisis and live in Ramsey County, there are two crisis numbers to call:

Adults 651-266-7900
Children 651-774-7000

Crisis TEXT line in Minnesota: text MN to 741741

Minnesota’s suicide prevention and mental health crisis texting services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Text MN to 741741 to be connected to the Crisis Text Line for assistance in connecting to local resources.  For callers who are most in distress, average wait times for a response is 39 seconds.