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Mental Health Services - Ramsey County Social Services

1919 University Avenue West, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55104

- Children, youth, and their families dealing with mental illness. Serves Ramsey County. - Case management and Project Enhance clients must qualify for and obtain MA based on income or through TEFRA.
Referral form from child protection, juvenile justice, schools, or other community agencies that work with children
- Crisis Support: 24 hours/7 days a week - Mental Health Center: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Welcome Center: 8 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday - Walk-in Crisis Services: 8 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
(651)266-7900

Voice - Intake Adult Mental Health Crisis Line

(651)266-7878

Voice - Intake Children's Mental Health Crisis Line

(651)266-4486

Voice - Intake Case Management Referrals and Assessments

(651)266-7890

Voice - Intake Welcome Center

Call For case management, a mental health professional must complete a referral form based on an assessment from the last six months. For Project Enhance, contact the child's school social worker or a psychologist. A mental health worker must complete an application. For Project Assist, referrals are accepted from child protection, juvenile justice, schools, and other community agencies that work with children.

No fees, but insurance information is collected when available.

Ramsey County, MN

Description

Ramsey County provides a comprehensive continuum of mental health, crisis, and chemical health services for children, youth, and adults. The program helps individuals access immediate crisis support, short-term stabilization, ongoing treatment, withdrawal management, and community-based services designed to promote recovery, wellness, and independence. Services include the following: 24/7 Crisis Support: Ramsey County's mobile crisis teams offer around-the-clock stabilization, de-escalation, crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and development of initial crisis plans. Crisis services are available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Mental Health Services: ?Ramsey County assists individuals on their path to recovery by connecting them with resources that support emotional well-being, independence, and community inclusion. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and partner agencies provide a full range of behavioral health services for individuals with private insurance, public health coverage, or no insurance. Children's Services: ??Children's mental health services support emotional regulation, attention and behavior concerns, trauma recovery, peer and adult relationships, self-worth, and functioning at home, at school, and in the community. Ramsey County coordinates assessment, treatment, crisis response, and supportive programming for children and teens. Specialized Mental Health Services - All Children Excel (ACE): Intensive support for youth under age 10 who are at high risk of future juvenile justice involvement. - Case Management: Available for children with serious mental health needs. Families and professionals may call (651) 266-4486 for referrals and assistance. - Partnership for Youth and Family Wellbeing: Supports African American students experiencing academic crises. - Project Assist: Provides screening, assessment, and intervention for youth identified with mental health concerns. Welcome Center: Serves as the entry point for accessing county and community mental health and chemical health services.

Last assured

12/10/2025

Providing organization

Ramsey County Social Services

Provides county social services to meet basic human needs, ensures protection for children and vulnerable individuals

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