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Depression resources in Minnesota

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include 988 Minnesota Lifeline (Minnesota Department of Health) and Minnesota Warmline (Mental Health Minnesota). Minnesota Department of Human Services funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in Minnesota. 2 academic medical centers run psychiatry departments: University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology. NAMI's helpline directory lists 3 local peer helplines in Minnesota, including the statewide line at NAMI Minnesota. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in Minnesota, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Phone: 651-431-6408
Website: mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/mental-health

NAMI peer helplines in Minnesota

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI Minnesota (statewide). 651-645-2948. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Central. English and Spanish.
  • NAMI Grand Rapids Area. 218-999-7658. Every day, 8am to 8pm Central.
  • NAMI St. Cloud Area. 320-654-1259. 24/7.

Programs and agencies in Minnesota

Crisis care and mobile crisis

State behavioral health agencies

NAMI state organization

Other state programs

State treatment locators

Source: AnxietyResource.org, Minnesota.

Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid) Behavioral Health

Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid) Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible Minnesota residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in Minnesota

Telepsychiatry in Minnesota

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a Minnesota license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does Minnesota have besides 988?
988 Minnesota Lifeline (Minnesota Department of Health); Minnesota Warmline (Mental Health Minnesota) (651-288-0400); United Way 211; Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline (Minnesota Department of Agriculture) (833-600-2670); Veteran suicide prevention (Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs) (1-888-546-5838). Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in Minnesota?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 3 in Minnesota, including NAMI Minnesota (651-645-2948), NAMI Grand Rapids Area (218-999-7658), NAMI St. Cloud Area (320-654-1259). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

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Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in Minnesota. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/minnesota/

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