Mental Health
Feel like you're struggling? You're not alone!
If you're looking for help, here are some resources to help you along the way. You can always stop in to see me, too. While we can't provide the in-depth, long-term therapy a trained clinician can, we can help provide day-to-day support, a listening ear, and some suggestions on where to go for further support if needed.
Who Do I Call?
Clay County Local Advisory Council on Children's Mental Health
The Clay County Local Advisory Council on Children's Mental Health puts out a revised version of this resource brochure each year. It's designed to assist parents of children with mental health needs navigate some of the resources in the area. For more information on learning about and understanding various mental health diagnoses, click here.
Local Counseling Services
School-based Mental Health Services through The Village Family Service Center
Students can be seen at school during the school day by a licensed mental health counselor. Services can be continued during the summer at the school. See your school counselor for more information and a referral.
Dr. Brian Gatheridge, Licensed Psychologist
Sanford Hawley Clinic on Mondays (in Detroit Lakes at Sanford's Behavioral Health Clinic the rest of the week)
1412 Main St, Hawley
218.483.3564
(If Dr. Gatheridge is booked in Hawley, ask if you can get on his cancellation list or to get an appointment in Detroit Lakes in the meantime.)
REACH - Rural Enrichment & Counseling
REACH has a variety of providers - The Village Family Service Center, Valley Christian Counseling, and Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. Services through Rape and Abuse Crisis Center are always free of charge. If finances are a barrier, REACH may be able to work with you to offer services on a sliding fee scale.
421 5th St, Hawley
218.483.3145
Crisis and Emergency Services
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response
800.223.4512
Phone support or a team dispatched to your home is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Serves both adults and children.
Phone 2-1-1 or Text your zipcode to 898-211
FirstLink is a free, confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening and support, referrals to resources/help and crisis intervention. FirstLink answers the 211 help line, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and communicates via Text line 898-211. FirstLink provides these services across the entire state of North Dakota and parts of Minnesota.
Mental Health Crisis Text Line
Text "MN" to 741741
Mental health support provided via text message 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800.273.TALK (8255)
Their call specialists help those who are having thoughts of suicide themselves or who have a concern about someone.
877.333.9565 - Free assessments available 24/7
510 4th St S, Fargo ND 58103
Prairie St. John’s is a 110-inpatient bed psychiatric hospital facility offering services for children, adolescents and adults to address mental health issues, substance use addiction or co-occurring disorders. Prairie offers a full psychiatric and addiction Continuum of Care. This Continuum of Care includes inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization (day treatment), residential treatment, intensive outpatient services and clinic services.