CRISIS RESOURCES
Are you or someone you care about in crisis? Here are some places you can start with if you need help right now.
warmlines
call blackline
Space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). By us for us.
- Call 800-604-5841
minnesota warmline
Peer-to-peer approach to mental health recovery, support and wellness, meant to help people BEFORE they reach the point of crisis. Available to listen, provide support, and connect you with resources—and if you’re in need of more help, we can directly connect you to the nearest crisis services. Our team of professionally trained Peer Support Counselors have first hand experience living with a mental health condition. The Warmline provides a safe, anonymous and confidential place to connect with people who are here to listen… here to help.
- Call 651-288-0400
- Chat
- Text 85511
thrive lifeline
Non-carceral crisis, warplane and group support, centering multiply marginalized communities. Fully grassroots, built by and for community. Wednesday night-Thursday mornings between 10:30pm-4:30am PT. Also links to peer support discord servers.
translifeline
Direct emotional & financial support to trans people in crisis. Run by and for trans people.
- Call 877-565-8860
lgbt national help center
All of our support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.
- BT national hotline: 888-843-4564
- LGBT national coming out support hotline: 888-688-5428
- LGBT national youth talkline: 800-246-7743
- LGBT national senior hotline: 888-234-7243
hotlines
the Trevor project
Crisis counselors provide information & support for LGBTQ+ young people under age 25. 24/7, all year round. 100% confidential, 100% free.
- Text ‘START’ to 678-678
- Call 866-488-7386
- Chat https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
suicide prevention hotline
Services available 24/7 across Minnesota
- For adults: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/mental-health/resources/crisis-contacts.jsp
- TC metro area: dial 988 and ask for mobile crisis team
- Chat via text to 988
- Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/
- Outside the twin cities, use links below for MN Dept of Human Services directory for mental health crisis phone numbers in MN by county:
- For children: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/childrens-mental-health/resources/crisis-contacts.jsp
local support
face to face
For young people ages 11-24. Health care, counseling, basic needs, and other help.
- SafeZone Drop-In Center provides food, transportation assistance, personal hygiene products, medical & mental health care, 9am-6pm M-F
- https://face2face.org
walk-in counseling center
Free and anonymous in-person and online counseling services, no appointment needed.
outfront anti-violence program
Crisis intervention services, confidential crisis counseling for anti-LGBTQ+ bias/hate violence, relationship abuse, sexual assault.
- Call 800-800-0350 or 612-822-0127 option 3
- Email avp@outfront.org
- https://www.outfront.org/anti-violence-program
outfront: moving to minnesota
For anyone who has or is planning to relocate to Minnesota due to anti-trans legislation and/or a politically hostile home state, OutFront Minnesota has an advocate available to help; whether it’s connecting to resources, accessing gender-affirming care, or understanding what’s involved with this big life change, help is available.
- Email moving@outfront.org
- https://www.outfront.org/contact-us
second harvest heartland
Our food resource map can direct you to food shelves and resources in your community. For more help finding food and resources, call our Care Center at 866-844-3663.
- Call 866-844-3663
- https://www.2harvest.org/find-food
sexual violence center
SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER: Free, confidential and inclusive support 24/7. Crisis support, medical advocacy, support groups, counseling, legal advocacy.
- 24-hour crisis line 612-871-5111
- https://www.sexualviolencecenter.org
youth services network
Directory site helping youth find a variety of services: shelters, outreach workers, basic need drop-in centers, health & wellness, food, mental/emotional health, resource hotlines, education, pregnant & parenting youth, employment.
emergency shelter
avenues for youth
Safe shelter and housing options for youth in MN who are 16-24 years old who are experiencing homelessness.
bridge for youth
BRIDGE FOR YOUTH: Crisis intervention, emergency shelter, longer-term supportive housing, street and site-based outreach and support.
- https://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/
- For immediate help 24/7/365
- Text 612-400-SAFE
- Call 612-377-8800
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