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In Mental Health Crisis? Help is Just a Text or Call Away
In Mental Health Crisis? Help is Just a Text or Call Away
Crisis services are available 24/7 if you or someone you care about is having a mental health crisis.
Crisis Text: Text MN to 741741
Crisis Text: Text MN to 741741
When you text MN to 741741, you will be connected with a counselor who will help defuse the crisis and get you connected with local resources.
Crisis Call: 800-282-5005
Crisis Call: 800-282-5005
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a tremendous amount of stress, fear and anxiety for many people. It’s important that Minnesotans have access to the mental health care resources they need to stay well during this challenging time. State agencies are working together to ensure these services are available, and they are also connecting people with private organizations that can provide support. This includes telemedicine resources (which replace clinic visits) and other well-being supports to help families and individuals cope.Resources for supporting mental well-being during COVID-19 are available on the Minnesota Department of Health website. Mental health hotlines provide free support to Minnesotans experiencing mental distress are found by clicking the button below.
The Calming Space
The Calming Space
Welcome to The Calming Space
Welcome to The Calming Space
This space was created for students, parents, and staff as a resource to calm your mind and body to aid in managing your stress and help maintain emotional wellbeing. CLICK THE WAVE OF CALM BUTTON BELOW TO ENTER THE CALMING SPACE.
This space was created for students, parents, and staff as a resource to calm your mind and body to aid in managing your stress and help maintain emotional wellbeing. CLICK THE WAVE OF CALM BUTTON BELOW TO ENTER THE CALMING SPACE.
If you or anyone you know is in need of obtaining essential services, please call Polk County Public Health 218-281-3385 and they will guide you towards pertinent resources.
If you or anyone you know is in need of obtaining essential services, please call Polk County Public Health 218-281-3385 and they will guide you towards pertinent resources.
Self-Care
During this time of high stress and uncertainty self-care is vital. Self-care in the form of mental health, physical health, spiritual health, and finding your support systems.Our EGF mental health team is working to provide resources to help students, families, and our community to take care of ourselves and support each other during this difficult outbreak. For those of you that survived the flood of 1997 or another significant past event, you may be noticing similar intense feelings again during this COVID-19 pandemic. It’s ok to feel this way, you are experiencing natural reactions to an abnormal event. Don’t fight it and don’t ignore it. Your brain needs to run these events over and over, in order to find a way to sort through the event. Let your brain run the thoughts, give it time, and seek out your support systems. There is no specific time frame for recovery from a traumatic event. The attachments we’ve provided have ideas to guide you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
NIMH offers brochures and fact sheets on mental health disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public.
Mental Health is not always easy to talk about with others. Learn ways of how to respond in a caring, compassionate way when a family member, friend, or co-worker brings it up.
Talking to your Family about Mental Health
To raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
At this time, information about COVID-19 is rapidly evolving as new details are confirmed and new questions emerge. In the event of an outbreak the first concern is how to take care of family. Knowing important information and learning to be prepared can you reduce stress and calm anxieties. This resource is designed to help with that.
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