Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, 988’s caring counselors are here for you. Call or text 988, Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741. Talk to trained counselors who care, 24/7/365
If you or a loved one is at imminent risk, please contact 9-1-1 and ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer.
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CRISIS RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is in crisis and in need of immediate help, here are some resources:
- National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988
- Press 1 for Veteran Crisis Line
- Press 2 for Spanish
- Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team phone number in your Minnesota county
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or text AYUDA for help in Spanish
- The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386
- Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: Call 833-600-2670
- Crisis Resources Handout: English | Spanish | Hmong | Ojibwe | Somali
SUICIDE IN MINNESOTA
NAMI Minnesota’s suicide awareness programing is funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and individual donations. To learn more about statewide suicide awareness efforts at MDH, visit their website. To learn more about the Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan visit here.
Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for Minnesotans and tenth nationally. In 2019, 830 Minnesotans died by suicide. From 1999-2017, suicide deaths steadily increased by 53 percent.
Suicides are not experienced equally across age groups, genders, or geography in Minnesota. Per 100,000 Minnesotans, 4.8 women and 21.6 men died by suicide in 2018. American Indians have the highest rate of death by suicide out of all races/ethnicities – almost double the national average. For a breakdown of more statistics, click here.
To learn more about suicide prevention, check out our helpful fact sheets and NAMI classes below!
Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network
The MSPTN was developed in 2022 as a tool for certified mental health and suicide prevention program trainers to network, share resources, find support, build skills, and connect with other trainers. The network continues to grow and expand as we strive to connect more Minnesotans with the mental health training and support they need for themselves and their communities.
Go to the MSPTN website for suicide prevention and mental health training and resources in Minnesota. www.preventsuicidemn.org
The group meets quarterly (virtually) and there is no cost to join. If you are interested in joining the MSPTN, please register HERE.
For questions or more information about the MSPTN, please contact the Training Support Specialist, Cassandra Linkenmeyer, at clinkenmeyer@namimn.org
Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network Flyer
Minnesota Regional Coordinator Map
HELPFUL FACT SHEETS
- Understanding Suicide After a Loss *
- Talking with Children about Suicide *
- How to Handle Special Occasions After a Suicide Loss *
- Supporting a Suicide Loss Survivor *
- Talking about Suicide Safely *
- Suicide and Life Insurance *
- Suicide Loss Survivor Resources *
- After an Attempt for Family Members
- After an Attempt for Individuals
- After an Attempt for Emergency Department Staff
* Included in the Bereavement Envelope with additional resources. NAMI Minnesota offers free informational packets for professionals to distribute to families who have been impacted by a suicide loss. Please contact suicideprevention@namimn.org for more information.
UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION VIDEOS
- Understanding Depression: Hope Through Treatment Series, and for survivors Understanding Depression, The Suicide Connection Series
ONGOING SUPPORT
If you are looking for ongoing support, please click the links below for more information:
- NAMI Minnesota Suicide Prevention Classes
- Helping Your Loved One Who Is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends
Suicide Loss Survivor Support Groups:
- SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) Support Groups for Suicide Loss Survivors
- AFSP (American Society For Suicide Prevention) Support Groups for Suicide Loss Survivors
Find Additional Resources for Suicide Prevention
Information from NAMI Minnesota Suicide Prevention Page