Way to Grow has gathered trusted resources for Twin Cities families, including crisis hotlines, mental health support, immigration legal services, and community resources.
Crisis Support (Available 24/7)
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential support for people in distress
988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free crisis counseling via text message
crisistextline.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use
samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Hennepin County Behavioral Health
Mental Health Crisis: 612-596-1223, available 24/7
Crisis intervention and mental health resources
hennepin.us/cope
Resources for Supporting Children
American Academy of Pediatrics: Talking to Children About Tragedies
Age-specific guidance on discussing difficult events
healthychildren.org – Talking to Children About Tragedies
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Resources for parents, caregivers, and educators
nctsn.org
Child Mind Institute: Helping Children Cope
Expert advice on supporting children’s mental health
childmind.org/
Zero to Three: Helping Young Children After Trauma
Guidance for parents of infants and toddlers
zerotothree.org
Minneapolis Public Schools Mental Health Resources
School-based counseling and family support services
612-668-0000
mpls.k12.mn.us
Immigration Legal Support
The Advocates for Human Rights
Free or low-cost immigration legal services in Minnesota
612-341-3302
theadvocatesforhumanrights.org
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Legal services and community education
651-642-1890
ilcm.org
Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC)
Community organizing and immigrant rights advocacy
miracmn.com
United We Dream
Immigrant youth-led organization with resources and hotlines
unitedwedream.org
ACLU: Know Your Rights – Immigrants’ Rights
Detailed guidance on interactions with immigration enforcement
aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
Mental Health Support
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)
Mental health services for Latino families in Minnesota
612-404-2600
clues.org
Center for Victims of Torture
Services for survivors of torture and trauma, including immigrants
612-436-4800
cvt.org
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Search by location, insurance, specialization
psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Therapy for Black Girls
Directory of therapists serving Black women and girls
therapyforblackgirls.com
Open Path Collective
Affordable therapy ($40-$70 per session)
openpathcollective.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota
Support groups, education, and resources for mental health
651-645-2948
namimn.org/
Community Services
Hennepin County Human Services
Services available to all families regardless of immigration status
612-348-3000
hennepin.us/humanservices
Minneapolis Health Department
Information on health services and community resources
minneapolismn.gov/health
Minneapolis Public Schools Family Support
612-668-0000
mpls.k12.mn.us
calm.com
Other Resources in this Series
- Supporting Families and Children Through Difficult Events (Main Page)
- Immigration Support and Safety Planning
- What Children Need During Difficult Times
- What Grown-ups Need During Difficult Times
Way to Grow Is Here
Way to Grow walks alongside Twin Cities families through every season. Our Family Educators provide support, connection, and guidance from pregnancy through third grade.
- Learn About Our Programs
- Become a Way to Grow family today
- Contact us by emailing wtg@mplswaytogrow.org or call 612.874.4740
