Please call 911 for immediate help if you or someone you know is in danger or needs immediate medical attention.
Students, to find out how stress and depression may be affecting you, select this link for Mental Health America, which offers screenings for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, addictions, and more. You may also select this link for Active Minds, which offers information about mental health signs and symptoms as well as self-care strategies.
Campus Resources:
- Metro CARES 24/7 Support Line: 651-793-1568, press option "0”
- Metro State Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis Line: 651-793-1500
- Metro State Campus Security: 651-793-1717 or 651-775-0444
Twin Cities Crisis Resources:
- Ramsey County Crisis: 651-266-7900
- Hennepin County Crisis: 612-596-1223
- Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to 741741
- Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: 1-833-600-2670, or text “FARMSTRESS” to 898211
National Crisis Resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or you may call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing; For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
- National Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 274747
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
- Rape and Sexual Violence Hotline: 612-825-HELP (4357)
- The Trevor Project/LGBTQIA+ Specific Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386, or text “START” to 678678
- National Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press option “1”, or text 838255
Healthcare and Insurance Resources:
- Portico Health Net: 651-489-2273
- Open Cities: 651-290-9200
- MNSure: 651-539-2099 (855-366-7873 outside the Twin Cities)
Minnesota Housing and Shelter Resources:
- Adult Shelter Connect: 612-248-2350
- United Way: Call 211 or 651-291-0211
- Metro Shelter Helpline: 1-888-234-1329
- Minnesota Day One Crisis & Shelter Support (Domestic Violence): 1-866-223-1111
- Minneapolis Handbook of the Streets (2022-2023)
- St. Paul Handbook of the Streets (2020-2021)
Additional Support:
The Jed Foundation is the nation's leading organization working to reduce emotional distress and prevent suicide among college students. ULifeline is a program of The Jed Foundation. It is an anonymous, confidential, online screening center available to all college campuses and universities, free of charge.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a national organization that provides advocacy, education and support for people with mental illness and for their family and friends. NAMI Minnesota provides local and online resources for understanding and dealing with mental illness such as support groups, workshops and literature.
If you would like to make a case management appointment to review any of these resources, please contact Metropolitan State’s Counseling Services at 651-793-1568