Important: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For suicide, mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis support, call or text 988.

Crisis and Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

How this resource can help: Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone experiencing mental health, substance use, suicide-related, or emotional distress. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.

Contact: Call or text 988. Online chat is available through the 988 Lifeline website.

Website: https://988lifeline.org/

Minnesota Day One Crisis Line

How this resource can help: Statewide support and resources for domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.

Contact: Call 1-866-223-1111 or text 612-399-9995.

Website: https://dayoneservices.org/

United Way 211

How this resource can help: Free, confidential referrals to health and human service resources in Minnesota, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Contact: Call 2-1-1, toll-free 1-800-543-7709, or local 651-291-0211. You may also text your ZIP code to 898-

211.

Website: https://www.211unitedway.org/

Disability, Aging, and Caregiver Support

Disability Hub MN

How this resource can help: A free statewide resource network that helps people with disabilities and the

people who support them understand options for services, benefits, work, housing, health, and planning.

Contact: Call 1-866-333-2466.

Website: https://disabilityhubmn.org/

Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter

How this resource can help: Dementia education, support, local resources, crisis assistance, and caregiver support for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their families.

Contact: 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900.

Website: https://www.alz.org/mnnd

Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care

How this resource can help: Assistance with questions or concerns about long-term care services, including nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term services and supports.

Contact: Call 1-800-657-3591 or 651-431-2555.

Website: https://mn.gov/ooltc/

Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

How this resource can help: An independent state office that helps with concerns, questions, and complaints about services for mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency, and emotional disturbance.

Contact: Call 1-800-657-3506 or 651-757-1800.

Website: https://mn.gov/omhdd/

Mental Health Education and Advocacy

NAMI Minnesota

How this resource can help: Education, support, and advocacy for people affected by mental illness and their families. NAMI Minnesota is not a crisis line. For immediate mental health crisis support, call or text 988.

Contact: Call 651-645-2948, ext. 117, or toll-free 1-888-626-4435.

Website: https://namimn.org/

Consumer Protection and Complaints

Federal Trade Commission - Report Fraud and Identity Theft

How this resource can help: Federal resources for reporting scams, fraud, identity theft, and unfair or deceptive business practices.

Contact: Report fraud, scams, or bad business practices online. Report identity theft through IdentityTheft.gov.

Website: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ | Identity theft: https://www.identitytheft.gov/

Minnesota Attorney General's Office - Consumer Complaints

How this resource can help: Consumer assistance and complaint options for a wide range of issues, including scams, fraud, housing, health care, charities, and other consumer concerns.

Contact: Call 651-296-3353 in the Twin Cities area or 1-800-657-3787 outside the Twin Cities.

Website: https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Complaint.asp

Minnesota Department of Commerce - Consumer Complaints

How this resource can help: Consumer complaints and help for regulated industries such as insurance, financial institutions, energy programs, telecommunications, senior financial fraud, and more.

Contact: Complaints line: 651-539-1600 or 1-800-657-3602.

Website: https://mn.gov/commerce/consumer/file-a-complaint/

Veterans and Family Support

LinkVet - Veterans Linkage Line

How this resource can help: A one-stop service center for Minnesota veterans and their families seeking

information about benefits, claims, health care, counseling, education, and other veteran-related resources.

Contact: Call 1-888-LinkVet (1-888-546-5838).

Website: https://linkvet.org/

Last reviewed: April 30, 2026. Resource information may change. Please contact each organization directly for the most current services, hours, and eligibility details.