New Law Creates 988 Hotline For Mental Health Emergencies
Even prior to the pandemic, America was experiencing rising rates of suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the suicide rate has climbed nearly 30 percent since 1999. The rate has also...
View ArticleHappy New Year (and Thank You!) from Mental Health Minnesota
What a year 2020 has been…a year of extraordinary challenges and significant hardship and stress for so many due to the pandemic that has seemingly overtaken everything else in the world. However, we...
View ArticleMay is Mental Health Month
This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of...
View ArticleJuly is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Month
We are proud to celebrate BIPOC Mental Health Month this July as we come together to highlight this year’s theme “Strength in Communities.” We’ll explore alternative mental health supports created by...
View ArticleBack to School 2021: Facing Fears and Supporting Students
Since we’ve been in the midst of a pandemic for a year and a half, it is difficult to remember how important feeling safe is to our mental health. But safety is vital, and if needs like safety aren’t...
View ArticleMental Illness Awareness Week – October 3-10, 2021
This year for Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 3-10, 2021, we are joining Mental Health America (MHA) to raise awareness of mental health conditions that are often misunderstood. MHA created...
View ArticleMental Health Minnesota Earns Charities Review Council Meets Standards Seal
Mental Health Minnesota recently received Charities Review Council’s Meets Standards® seal, a visual marker on nonprofit strength. Nonprofit organizations, such as Mental Health Minnesota, earn the...
View ArticleMay is Mental Health Month: Introducing RELATE
RELATE Online Chat Launches: New Peer-To-Peer Support Service for Youth Ages 13-25 Since the start of the pandemic, more and more people are talking about mental health. An increasing number of folks...
View ArticleListen Here: Executive Director Talks 988 with WCCO Radio
988 is the new way to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline! The three-digit number, which became available as of July 16, is easy to remember and provides access to help during a mental health...
View ArticleIn 2023, Mental Health Month Encourages Us to “Look Around, Look Within”
Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month,...
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