Crisis? Call 911.
(NAMI Washington County is NOT EQUIPPED to HANDLE CRISIS CALLS.) 
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Resources
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Emergency crisis services at Canvas Health can include:
- phone resource information,
- home-based therapeutic intervention from the Mobile Crisis Unit,
- utilization of the crisis clinic for emergency counseling located at the Oakdale office.
Please call 651-777-5222 for more information.

A mental health crisis can include but is not limited to:
  • Anxiety
  • Feelings of depression
  • Hallucinations
  • Hopelessness
  • Panic attacks
  • Rapid mood swings
  • Suicidal feelings

It is important to remember that if you or someone you know feels unsafe or believes that there is a risk to self or others call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Emergency dispatch can call out an officer or a paramedic unit to conduct a health and welfare check. Many times, an officer can provide voluntary and involuntary transport to an emergency room for a psychiatric assessment.
  
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ALLIANCE (website)
Urgent Care for Adults
www.mentalhealthcrisisalliance.org

MINNESOTA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE
Call 866.223.1111  On Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, call 612.874.7063  
www.mcbw.org/mnservices
www.domesticabuseproject.com  (Select "Get Help")

SAVE – SUICIDE AWARENESS VOICES OF EDUCATION
Call 800.273.8255 
www.save.org

RAINN - RAPE, ABUSE, INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK
Call 800.656.HOPE (4673)   
www.rainn.org
​WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT 
Call 651.430.6484

Other Mental Health Resources which are not for Urgent Help
Here is a list of resources that compliment NAMI Washington County's services and are good sources of information about mental illnesses and support.

Other local Mental Health Resources:
  • Center for Grief, Loss, and Transition, 651.641.0177
  • Family Means, 651.439.4840

Contact these organizations for more mental health help/information.
2016 NAMI Minnesota Annual Report - To see this view or download, here.

NAMI Minnesota's new audio podcast "Mental Health In Minnesota" is now available online through iTunes and other podcast applications. To help celebrate NAMI Minnesota's 40th anniversary, the initial series of podcast episodes are focused on personal stories by founders, members, volunteers, affiliate leaders, and other people who have played an important role in growing our movement and our organization. The first six episodes include interviews with Reta Lancaster, Anna Mae Marschall, Barb Lindberg, Nate Cannon, Dave Hartford, and Adam Moen. The podcast is available: at iTunes  On the Podcast Website: Search podcast applications for "Mental Health In Minnesota" or "NAMI Minnesota." Subscribe to the podcast to receive automatic updates as future episodes become available!

 The story of NAMI Minnesota - NAMI Minnesota is over 40 years old. During this time it has provided Education, Support and Advocacy all over the state of Minnesota. Learn more about its history in this short film, 40 Years: Stories of Hope, Voices for Change

Listen to NAMI Minnesota's Podcasts related to Mental Health - These podcasts are produced by NAMI Minnesota. Click here to listen in iTunes or visit www.NamiHelpsUsTalk.org.

 A Light Between Their Feet now available for Home Viewing. After completing a 25+ city theatrical release and garnering excellent reviews, including this 4-star review from RogerEbert.com, viewers can now watch A Light Beneath Their Feet at home on TV and on any digital device through various streaming platforms. For the trailer of this on Youtube, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWqPI7iPgww&t=4s. DVDs from Amazon here  Cable VOD: You can rent the movie from your local cable provider iTunes here  VUDU here  Vimeo On Demand here  FandangoNOW here   
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WebConnect is a new web-based support group that is starting for parents and young adults. This opportunity is intended for those who cannot attend a support group in person due to transportation, physical disabilities, or lack of peer support groups in their community, particularly in greater Minnesota.  Below are links to flyers for these new exciting groups.  Please spread the word!  Young Adult WebConnect and Parent WebConnect

U of M Seeking Research Participants - The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota is looking for volunteers living with mental health challenges for a variety of research studies. More information can be found here. 

First Episode Psychosis - Youth and young adults first experiencing psychosis may feel worried and fearful about what is happening. Concerned family and friends seeing changes in a young person may not know what to do. However, help and support are available. Addressing psychosis early or during the first episode offers the best outcomes for young people. NAMI has new tip sheets that can help decide what to do when dealing with early episode psychosis.
For youth & young adults:  Early Psychosis: What's Going on and What Can You Do?  Click here 
For families & other stakeholders:  What is Early and First-Episode Psychosis? Click here
For school staff & coaches:  Early Intervention: Tips for School Staff and Coaches Click here
For families:  Encouraging People to Seek Help for Early Psychosis Click here

The MN Department of Human Services Crisis Team is looking for a family member of an individual who lives with mental illness who has utilized crisis services to serve as a member of a Request for Proposals (RFP) review committee. Since the RFP is a pilot for the metro area, participation from an individual in the metro area is preferred. Following are requirements for participation on the committee: Sign a document stating that you will not share or discuss any information with anyone who is not participating in the review process review and score RFP's submitted by potential vendors Attend a review meeting Please contact Dominique Jones, Crisis Team Lead at (651) 431-2654 if interested or if you have any questions. 


​Other Mental Health Resources
Here is a list of resources that compliment NAMI Washington County's services and are good sources of information about mental illnesses, drug & alcohol addiction and support.

Contact these organizations for more mental health help/information:
  • NAMI Minnesota  (State Level) offers classes and many other resources to the people of Minnesota. Their website offers good information and may answer many of your mental health questions and concerns.            1 (888) NAMI-HELPS    www.namihelps.org  
  • or NAMI  (National Level)   www.nami.org  ​

  • Guild - We are passionate, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking employees, volunteers, board members, supporters, and other involved community members with a mission of helping people with mental illness lead quality lives.  We believe that people with mental illness are larger than the definition of their diagnosis. So, we partner with the individuals we serve, sticking with them through progress and set-backs, symptoms, medications, and side effects, good days and not-so-good days.  see https://guildincorporated.org/
 
​Renters’ Rights for People with Disabilities

Moving for Seniors and People with Disabilities
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  • MENTAL HEALTH WELCOME CENTER - Help and referrals to help you thrive and survive. Sponsored by the Ramsey County Community Human Services Department, 1919 University Ave, St. Paul, MN,        Telephone: 651-266-7890
 
  • myTherapyApp.com - Depression is something sooner or later almost everyone will come into contact with either themselves or through someone close to them. Lack of knowledge of where to find help and social stigma are the prevalent reasons for lack of treatment. Here is a mental health resource application https://www.mytherapyapp.com/depression-mood-tracker-app
Free on iOS and Andriod in the Play Store at:  
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mytherapy-meds-pill-reminder/id662170995?mt=8 (IOS)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.smartpatient.mytherapy&hl=en (Android)

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  • NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH - an excellent source for mental health information. See www.nimh.nih.gov 
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  • PEOPLE INCORPORATED  - Independent Living Skills, ArtAbility, and other programs for people with a mental health diagnosis. See www.peopleincorporated.org
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Know someone facing difficult times? Youth Service Bureau is only a call or click away at ysb.net.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN A MENTAL HEALTH CAREER - One in four adults suffers from mental illness in any given year. While that is a sobering fact, the even more frightening issue is that there simply aren’t enough mental health resources to go around – meaning those who need help often fail to get it. For those looking to bolster the ranks of mental health professionals, this guide explores career paths where you can make a positive and lasting impact. It also provides a comprehensive review of major mental health disorders, including warning signs and volunteer opportunities. If you want to become a shining light for someone battling the darkness of mental illness, this is where you begin. See Why More Professionals Are Needed & Paths to Get Startedhttps://www.learnhowtobecome.org/make-a-difference-careers/mental-health/