This 24-hour hotline provides: - Emergency shelter/ safe housing - Information and referrals - Legal support - Mental health counseling - Personal, legal, and systems advocacy - Public and professional education - Support groups - Transportation Mental Health Counseling: - CBT - For adults, adolescents, and children who have experienced trauma or violence - Individual and group therapy options - Interpersonal therapy - Strengths-based and person-centered work

Assessment and outpatient chemical dependency treatment for adults, including: - Alcohol - Illegal and prescription drugs - Intensive outpatient group therapy for substance use disorders, including individual, family, and group therapy; mixed gender, women, and men groups - Co-occurring addiction and mental health problems - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Assessment and outpatient treatment for adults with a compulsive gambling disorder, including: - Individual and family therapy and interventions - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Group therapy including those affected family/concerned persons in the gambler's life Teletherapy services available for chemical health assessments, comprehensive assessments, state-funded gambling services, participation in IOP, relapse prevention, and continuing care programming, individual mental health therapy, and diagnostic assessments

Provides Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services for adults age 18 and older who have mental health issues and developmental disabilities. ARMHS focuses on managing mental health symptoms, so individuals can continue to be successful in their homes and communities. The program can help people build or practice skills that have been lost or diminished due to mental illness. Fraser Adult Mental Health is also available to parents and caregivers.

Provides individual, family, and couples counseling. Areas of specialty include: - Abuse and trauma - Anger management - Anxiety - Autism/spectrum disorders - Body image and self-esteem - Childhood/behavior issues - Conflict - Depression - Grief and loss - Grief over the loss of a child - Life coaching - Men's issues - Parenting - Pregnancy after a loss - Pregnancy loss - Postpartum depression - Postpartum mood disorders - Relationship issues - Self-harming behavior - Separation/divorce - Traumatic bereavement

Offers age-specific diagnostic and treatment options to address the specialized mental health service needs of older adults. Helps with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, changes in sleeping or eating habits, confusion thought disorders, and other issues that cause distress, put a person at risk, or reduce his or her ability to function in the community. Services include: - Comprehensive diagnostic assessment - Psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) - In-home psychotherapy - Educational training and workshops on geriatric mental health issues

Provides individual and family counseling for issues such as death, depression, divorce, anxiety and stress management, body image, sexual orientation, risk-taking behaviors, and relationship and family.

Uses theater and theatrical performances to catalyze personal and social change. - Theatrical presentations on sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, sexual harassment prevention, mental health education, and smoking prevention - Sexual abuse prevention education materials - Workshops and training sessions for children, adolescents, parents, and professionals - Consultancy for implementing prevention programs

Clinicians are available to speak to community groups on specific mental health topics when requested

Free family support and information from experienced mental health professionals: - Education to the community offered through Friends and Family DBT Skills groups - Workshops and classes - Collaboration with schools and other agencies

Provides Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services for adults age 18 and older who have mental health issues and developmental disabilities. ARMHS focuses on managing mental health symptoms, so individuals can continue to be successful in their homes and communities. The program can help people build or practice skills that have been lost or diminished due to mental illness. Fraser Adult Mental Health is also available to parents and caregivers.

Provides free workshops for individuals, families, organizations, community groups and the general public on topics including: - Caregiving consultation and caregiving case plans; also provides personalized workshops for groups and individuals - Caregiving support groups - Caregiving workshops for families experiencing mental illness - Family Caregiving LifeSkills workshops designed for spouses/partners, families and other caregivers of adults with disorders such as mental illness, cognitive/memory issues, dementia, Alzheimers, stroke, brain injury and other chronic debilitating health conditions

- Conducts workshops to help individuals, family members, faith communities, gatekeepers, health providers and the general public identify symptoms of mental illnesses and broaden understanding of mental health. Also provides workshops to address overall health and wellness. - Distributes wellness materials to help individuals take charge of their overall health and wellness and be a partner in their care. - Maintains a website with resource lists, online screening for mood disorders, a calendar of events, general information about mental health, and a blog which reflects on current trends in mental health. - Provides assessment and training for mental health Local Advisory Councils throughout the state, and ensure that mental health consumers are included on the councils and that they have the opportunity to share their experiences and needs. - Publishes The Voice, the agency newsletter, five times a year. Articles include information on self-advocacy, stories of recovery and hope, legislative updates, and emerging trends in mental health. - Raises awareness of mental health issues in the general public and offers programs and resources to individuals, families, faith communities, and health providers. The MHAM Outreach Program uses science-based information to convey the message that mental health is inseparable from overall health; that mental disorders are treatable; and that seeking and providing help is expected, responsible behavior.

Life enrichment and skill-building services including: ?- Life skills training for individuals and groups - Personal coaching and individualized support, information, advice, and guided self-help as well as practical tools and techniques for self-development and well-being - Wellness workshops with topics including mental health and caregiver issues

- Psychiatry - Psychology - Outpatient care for: - Anxiety - Depression - Psychological and emotional stress - Behavioral needs

Coordinates the response to the many mental health and chemical abuse (behavioral health) problems that surface in the early stages of an emergency situation among the public and among professionals responding to the event. Regional Coordinators: Central Region: Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and Wright counties - Rachel Mockros, (320)492-0890, [email protected] Metropolitan Region: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties - Seth Jones, (612)873-3869, [email protected] Northwest Region: Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties - Amy Card, (218)333-5918, [email protected] Northeast Region: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties - Jo Thompson, (218)269-7781, [email protected] South Central Region: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties - Eric Weller, (507)385-5892, [email protected] Southeast Region: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties - Deb Teske, (507)266-9973, [email protected]? Southwest Region: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties - John Maatz, (320)769-4470, [email protected] West Central Region: Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin counties - Rachel Mockros, (320)492-0890, [email protected]

Free, confidential 24 hours/7 days a week referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders Provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and a community-based organization. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Behavioral health treatment services locator for persons seeking treatment facilities in the U.S. NOTE: Does not provide counseling services. Specialists will answer calls and transfer calls to state services or other appropriate intake centers in their state.

Clinicians are available to speak to community groups on specific mental health topics when requested

Provides Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services for adults age 18 and older who have mental health issues and developmental disabilities. ARMHS focuses on managing mental health symptoms, so individuals can continue to be successful in their homes and communities. The program can help people build or practice skills that have been lost or diminished due to mental illness. Fraser Adult Mental Health is also available to parents and caregivers.

A community-based adult mental health program that follows an evidence-based practice called Individual Placement and Support (IPS). Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a model of supported employment for people living with serious mental illness or serious and persistent mental illness. This program assists individuals with mental illness to find and keep a job of their choosing. Participants work with a team of professionals to maximize the possibility of employment success.

A 12-bed Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) program for adults in need of behavioral health and support services. The focus of this program is to help people with a mental or chemical illness avoid hospitalizations or promote continued stabilization following a hospitalization. Staff utilizes evidence-based practices - illness management and recovery, integrated dual disorder treatment, therapy, psychiatry, counseling, etc. - to help residents create their treatment plan and chart a path for recovery. The residential program provides a variety of classes to assist residents in their recovery efforts, including: - Family psycho-education skills - Coping skills - Problem solving - Daily living skills - Healthy choices for managing life stresses

Provides Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services for adults age 18 and older who have mental health issues and developmental disabilities. ARMHS focuses on managing mental health symptoms, so individuals can continue to be successful in their homes and communities. The program can help people build or practice skills that have been lost or diminished due to mental illness. Fraser Adult Mental Health is also available to parents and caregivers.

Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program for Males ages 10 - 19 Specializes working with kids who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors, including: - Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program - For kids who struggle with their emotions, behaviors, and/or mental health - Intellectually/Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program - For kids who struggle with delays Youth receiving treatment have access to the Mille Lacs Academy School and Vocational Training and the New Trails Group Home

Clinicians are available to speak to community groups on specific mental health topics when requested

Works one-on-one to assist persons with serious and persistent mental illness in maintaining an independent, high-quality daily life. The community support program includes client outreach, medication monitoring, employment skills, crisis assistance/prevention, and housing and benefits assistance.

Provides the following classes, presentations, and workshops: - Anxiety, Stress, and Coping: One-hour class for middle and high school students that talks about what anxiety and stress are and where they come from. Youth will practice coping strategies for stress as well as learn the difference between positive and negative coping strategies. Learn the warning signs of an anxiety disorder and where to go for help. - Breaking Down Barriers to Brain Health: This is a one-hour class for middle school students that discusses mental health, mental illnesses, suicide prevention, and how to break down the barriers people face to getting mental health care. Students will learn the warning signs of mental illness and suicide and what they can do to help themselves or a friend. This class is designed to be interactive and developmentally appropriate for middle school aged students. - Belonging, Why it Matters: Understand why belonging matters, and how it impacts both physical and mental health. Learn the role in fostering the culture of belonging. Understand the warning signs and resources for poor mental health. This class is for employees, supervisors, organizational leaders, owners, board members, and human resource professionals. - Dealing with Difficult Interactions: Learn the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses, along with tips and strategies that can be used in dealing with difficult interactions, to manage the situation and yourself. - Good Mental Health in the Workplace: Five Things You Can Do: Five things individuals can do to create a workplace that values good mental health. Participants will learn how to promote good mental health (including dealing with stress), the common symptoms of a mental illness, how attitudes and language impact people with mental illnesses, and accommodations for a mental illness. This class is for employees, supervisors, organizational leaders, owners, board members, and human resource professionals. - Introduction to Trauma and a Trauma-Informed Approach: One-hour overview of trauma, its impacts on the brain, and the guiding principles of a trauma-informed approach. Trauma has long been described as a unique and personal outcome of adverse events or experiences, but exposure is more widespread in the communities than ever before. For those living with a mental illness or substance use disorder, exposure is even more common. Communities and employers can build awareness and take action to create trauma-informed and responsive spaces where people feel safe and valued. - Minding Your Mental Health (EMPLOYER class only): Understand how and why current events have impacted people's mental health, learn how to manage expectations and stress to navigate changes to the workplace, learn the common symptoms of mental illness, and learn steps employees can take to promote good mental health. - Ending the Silence: This is a 50-minute class intended for high school students. To learn about mental illnesses and the signs and symptoms. Learn a personal story of a young adult who is doing well in recovery. Students receive resources to get help for themselves or for a friend and information on how to end the silence around mental illness in their school. - BACK TO SCHOOL ANXIETY: Learn about the signs that your child might be feeling anxious about going back to school, and what parents and caregivers can do before, during, and after school to help ease their child's back-to-school anxiety. Click here for currently scheduled public classes. - EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN YOUTH: Workshop designed to help parents, guardians, and foster parents learn early warning signs of mental illnesses and trauma, gain an understanding of the impact of mental Illnesses and trauma on children and youth, and learn strategies to support children who live with an illness. Suicide warning signs and resources are also covered. - HELPING KIDS COPE: Tips for Supporting Good Family Mental Health: One-hour class that talks about the developmental responses youth may have to stress. Discuss five mental health tips for families and resources in the community. Click here for currently scheduled public classes. - MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS PLANNING FOR FAMILIES: Learn the symptoms that can lead to a crisis, steps to take, de-escalation techniques, and the role of county crisis teams. Develop a crisis plan for a child and family. This class is for parents or caregivers of children. - MENTAL ILLNESS AND POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS: Mental Illness and Post-Secondary Success is a two-hour class for parents, post-secondary institutions, students, and others supporting a person who is preparing for or engaged in academic life beyond high school. Learn about available supports, academic strategies, school and community resources, and helpful accommodations and modifications for qualifying students. ADA guidance for students with disabilities is also covered. - TRANSITIONS: Learn how to help teens or young adults access resources to succeed in school, employment, and independent living. Understand the rights young adults gain when they reach 18 and how to help guide them if they are not ready for total independence. This 1.5 hour class is for parents or caregivers of youth or young adults. - TRAUMA REACTIONS AND POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH: 1.5 hour presentation, learn how to identify traumatic experiences in a child's life, understand trauma reactions and foster healing and growth in children and youth who have experienced trauma. - OVERCOMING LONELINESS: Strategies for Helping People with Mental Illnesses: Professionals will learn about the impact of loneliness and how no one goes through a serious illness by themselves. Will also learn the importance of engaging family members, promoting connections to others, and identify strategies to meaningfully engage family members and friends in a person's life. This class is open to all mental health practitioners and professionals.