Crisis Resources
Immediate help and practical guidance for individuals, families, and caregivers in Minnesota and Colorado.
For life-threatening emergencies, overdose, violence, or immediate danger to yourself or others.
Free, confidential support for mental health crises, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress.
Northwind is an outpatient psychiatry practice, not a 24-hour crisis service. Please do not wait for a response from our office if you need immediate help.
Quick-reference guides.
Download our one-page guides for emergency contacts, crisis response, and caregiver safety information.
Minnesota Crisis Guide
Emergency contacts, local crisis response information, and practical caregiver guidance.
View Minnesota GuideColorado Crisis Guide
Emergency contacts, Colorado crisis support, and practical caregiver guidance.
View Colorado GuideHelp in your community.
Statewide crisis services can connect you with local support and additional resources.
Minnesota Crisis Services
Find local mobile crisis response teams and 24-hour crisis services by county or tribe.
Find Minnesota Crisis Services →988 Colorado
Statewide crisis support by phone, text, and chat, plus information about walk-in crisis centers.
Explore Colorado Crisis Services →Support for different needs.
Additional national resources for individuals and families.
Veterans & Military
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Veterans Crisis Line →Pregnancy & Postpartum
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Free, confidential, 24-hour support.
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233.
Text START to 88788.
Domestic Violence Support →Sexual Assault Support
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673.
RAINN Support Resources →Youth & LGBTQ+ Support
The Trevor Project provides specialized support for LGBTQ+ young people.
The Trevor Project →Online Crisis Support
Connect with a crisis counselor online through the national 988 Lifeline.
Access 988 Online →While you get help.
- Stay calm, listen, and speak without judgment.
- Ask directly about immediate safety concerns.
- If safe, stay with the person. Do not leave someone at imminent risk alone.
- Reduce access to medications, weapons, and other hazards when it is safe to do so.
- Share relevant concerns and your location with crisis responders.
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.
We're here for ongoing care.
Northwind provides outpatient psychiatric care in Minnesota and Colorado. We do not provide emergency or around-the-clock crisis services.
For nonurgent questions or follow-up care, please contact our office. If you need immediate assistance, use 911 or 988 as appropriate.