# Wellness Check Help - Minnesota ## National Wellness Check Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis support and wellness checks by connecting individuals with trained counselors. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - **Text:** "NAMI" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://nami.org](https://nami.org/) - **Description:** Provides information, resources, and emotional support for mental health crises. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Free, confidential 24/7 text support for emotional and mental health crises. ## Statewide Wellness Check Services - **Minnesota Crisis Response Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-422-0045 - **Website:** [https://mn.gov/dhs](https://mn.gov/dhs) - **Description:** Statewide hotline providing crisis intervention, wellness checks, and referrals. - **Minnesota Department of Human Services** - **Phone:** 651-431-2000 - **Website:** [https://mn.gov/dhs/mental-health/](https://mn.gov/dhs/mental-health/) - **Description:** Assistance with wellness checks and resources for physical and mental health. ## Local Wellness Check Resources by Region/City ### Minneapolis - **Hennepin County COPE (Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies)** - **Phone:** 612-596-1223 - **Website:** [https://www.hennepin.us](https://www.hennepin.us/) - **Description:** Provides 24/7 crisis response services, including wellness checks for individuals experiencing mental health crises. ### St. Paul - **Ramsey County Crisis Response Team** - **Phone:** 651-266-7900 - **Website:** [https://www.ramseycounty.us](https://www.ramseycounty.us/) - **Description:** Offers mobile crisis response, wellness checks, and mental health resources. ### Duluth - **Arrowhead Behavioral Health Crisis Services** - **Phone:** 218-623-1800 - **Website:** [https://www.arrowheadhealth.org](https://www.arrowheadhealth.org/) - **Description:** Provides crisis intervention, wellness checks, and counseling services for the Duluth area. ## Online and Remote Wellness Check Options - **Telehealth Mental Wellness Services:** - **Website:** [https://www.minnesotatelehealth.org](https://www.minnesotatelehealth.org/) - **Description:** Remote wellness checks and counseling via video or phone. - **Virtual Mental Health Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.supportgroupscentral.com](https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/) - **Description:** Online communities offering support and wellness discussions. ## How to Request a Wellness Check 1. **Call your local non-emergency police department line:** - **Phone:** Use the Minnesota directory at [https://www.mnchiefs.org/non-emergency-contact](https://www.mnchiefs.org/non-emergency-contact) - **Description:** Request a wellness check for a loved one or individual in need. 2. **Contact local social services or health organizations:** - **Phone:** Use the Minnesota crisis line at 1-800-422-0045 - **Description:** Many offer wellness checks as part of their crisis response services. 3. **Reach out to trusted community or religious organizations:** - Many churches, temples, and community groups can help connect you with resources. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-431-2000._