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Black Mental Health Alliance
Enables children, youth, adults, and families in black communities to strive for optimal mental health and embrace their best lives.Learn More
Mental Health America: BIPOC Mental Health
Provides mental health resources for black, indigenous, and people of color.Learn More
Center for Native American Youth
Works to improve the health, safety, and overall well-being of Native American youth.Learn More
Higher Works Collaborative
Works to advance the lives and livelihoods of the African-American community in Central Minnesota in the key areas of education, transportation, employment, housing, health & wellness, youth, and the arts.Learn More
Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Provides a broad range of programs designed to educate and empower Native women and their families and to inform and assist those who work to provide services to the community.Learn More
One Sky Center
Serves as a resource center for American Indian and Alaska Native health, education, and research.Learn More
StrongHearts
Provides culturally relevant support for Native American and Alaska Native teens and young adults experiencing dating abuse and sexual violence.Learn More
WeRNative
Serves as a comprehensive health resource for Native youth by Native youth, promoting holistic health and positive growth in local communities and the nation at large.Learn More
National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA)
Fills a need for a unified national voice for Latino populations in the behavioral health arena that brings attention to the significant disparities in access, utilization, practice-based research, and adequately trained personnel.Learn More
Black Mental Wellness
Provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective.Learn More
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)
Promotes the mental health and well-being of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander individuals and communities in the United States through training, programs, policy & advocacy.Learn More
Beyond Differences
Partners with middle schools to celebrate Days of Action that promote Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), help to end social isolation, and create a culture of inclusion.Learn More
MannMukti
Encourages healthy, open dialogue of South Asian mental health issues to remove stigma, improve awareness, and promote self-care.Learn More
Silence the Shame
Works towards eliminating mental health stigma, reducing health disparities, and suicide rates among vulnerable populations.Learn More
Center for Native American Youth
Serves as an education and advocacy organization to improve the health, safety, and overall well-being of Native American Youth.Learn More
Ourselves Black
Publishes a mental health resource magazine for the Black Community, focusing on exploring the community’s mental selves through resources, interviews, stories, and photography.Learn More
The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition
Increases public awareness and cultivates healing for the profound trauma resulting from the US adoption and implementation of the Boarding School Policy of 1869.Learn More
Orange Shirt Day
Raises awareness of the intergenerational impacts of Indian residential schools on individuals, families, and communities through Orange Shirt Society activities.Learn More
Caregiving
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
Offers free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers.Learn More
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Guides caregivers to local resources, online support groups, health condition fact sheets, tips, webinars, and videos.Learn More
The Lucas Project
Provides recognition, respite, and resources to family caregivers of individuals with special needs.Learn More
Brookdale Foundation Group Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)
Encourages and promotes the creation or expansion of services for grandparents and relatives who are surrogate parents due to parental absence.Learn More
National Alliance for Caregiving
Builds partnerships in research, advocacy, and innovation to improve the lives of family caregivers.Learn More
National Respite Resources Locator
Helps locate respite service providers communities, which can be an important part of a support network.Learn More
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Drives transformative change to improve family caregivers' strength, health, and resilience.Learn More
Children & Adolescents
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Promotes the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research.Learn More
Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM)
Enhances the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder with a commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building.Learn More
Center for Early Education and Development (CEED)
Helps early educators, caregivers, practitioners, and programs achieve the best outcomes for the infants and young children they serve.Learn More
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Child Development
Provides parents, health professionals, educators, and others with information to enable them to work together to help children grow up and reach their full potential.Learn More
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Seeks to improve the lives of individuals with ADHD by providing support, education, and encouragement to parents, educators, and professionals on a grassroots level.Learn More
Doing Good Together
Provides information and support to help people raise compassionate and socially conscious children through family volunteerism.Learn More
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Works to support parents and caregivers in providing the best environments for their child's learning and development.Learn More
Foster Club
Leads the efforts of young people in and from foster care to become connected, educated, inspired, and represented to realize their potential and contribute to a better life for their peers.Learn More
Kids Health
Provides information on children's health, behavior, and development from birth through adolescence.Learn More
Milestones
Offers guidance, support, expertise, and resources to parents, grandparents, childcare providers, early childhood educators, and the community to ensure that all make the best decisions about the young children in their lives.Learn More
Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)
Provides education and resources to professionals, families, and youth throughout Minnesota to promote positive mental health for all infants, children, adolescents, and their families.Learn More
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI)
Helps states promote early intervention and early education programs, focusing on promoting the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children from birth to age five with or at risk for developmental disabilities or delays.Learn More
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Seeks to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.Learn More
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Links more than 120 state and local affiliates and national partners focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and substance use challenges and their families.Learn More
Stopbullying.gov
This website provides information from various government agencies on bullying, cyberbullying, who is at risk, and how to prevent and respond to bullying.Learn More
ZERO to THREE
Connects those who work with children with the research, resources, and tools they need.Learn More
National Bullying Prevention Center
Leads social change to prevent childhood bullying, so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities, and online.Learn More
ADAM Inc.
Central Minnesota’s resource center on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), serving as an informational and educational resource on ADHD and the related issues that go along with the disorder.Learn More
Depression & Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Focuses specifically on anxiety and depression, offering resources, webinars, treatment guidance, and personal stories.Learn More
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The leading national organization focused on depression and bipolar disorder.Learn More
HelpGuide
A nonprofit mental health site with in-depth, reader-friendly articles on anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping strategies.Learn More
Mayo Clinic – Anxiety & Depression Information
Reliable, medically reviewed explanations of symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle tips.Learn More
PsychCentral
Offers articles, quizzes, and forums on anxiety and depression; focuses on psychology and mental health education.Learn More
Developmental & Physical Disabilities
Arc Midstate
Provides programs and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Stearns, Benton, Morrison, and Todd counties.Learn More
Disability Benefits 101
Free statewide resource network to help solve problems, navigate the system, and plan for each individual’s future.Learn More
Explore Minnesota
Highlights Minnesota destinations, events, and activities, including accessibility information for those needing accommodations.Learn More
Functional Industries, Inc.
Provides vocational services to adults with disabilities who have barriers to employment.Learn More
Just Great Lawyers
Provides legal information regarding renters’ rights and housing assistance for disabled individuals.Learn More
Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
Provides information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes, leading to increased independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion (IPSII) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.Learn More
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education (PACER)
Enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities and their families - operating on the principles of parents helping parents, supporting families, promoting a safe environment for all children, and collaborating with others.Learn More
Transition to Adulthood: Home Modifications for Young Adults with Special Needs
Discuss modifications to turn your home into a space that allows adult children with special needs to do more for themselves while keeping them under the same roof.Learn More
Vocational Training HQ
Shows the best vocational training programs for people with disabilities in 2022.Learn More
Domestic Violence
Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS)
Provides services to deaf, deafblind, and deaf-disabled survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.Learn More
HEART
Ensures that Muslims have the resources, language, and choice to nurture sexual health and confront sexual violence.Learn More
Anna Marie’s Alliance
Aims to create a community where violence is not tolerated and every home is safe.Learn More
Central MN Sexual Assault Center
24-hour crisis intervention agency providing direct services to people affected by any form of sexual violence.Learn More
DomesticShelters.org
First and largest online and mobile searchable directory of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, and a leading source of helpful tools and information for people experiencing and working to end domestic violence.Learn More
Love is Respect
A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, this organization offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships.Learn More
Minnesota Day One Crisis Line
Helps survivors connect to advocates trained in domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to find shelter and services in their area.Learn More
NO MORE Foundation
Dedicates itself to ending domestic and sexual violence by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling cultural change.Learn More
Rivers of Hope
Domestic violence center dedicated to providing a community-coordinated response to end family violence.Learn More
Violence Free Minnesota
A statewide coalition of over 90 member programs working together to end relationship abuse, create safety, and achieve social justice for all.Learn More
Womenslaw.org
Provides an email hotline service for legal information related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.Learn More
Eating Disorders
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders, Inc. (ANAD)
Provides free peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder.Learn More
National Eating Disorders Association
Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.Learn More
Eating Disorder Hope
Offers education, support, and inspiration to those with eating disorders and their loved ones, including articles on eating disorder treatment options, support groups, recovery tools, and more.Learn More
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Serves as the leading national nonprofit organization providing referrals, education, and support to individuals experiencing eating disorders.Learn More
Employment
Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Facilitates an economic environment to produce jobs and improve the quality of the state’s workforce.Learn More
Goodwill/Easter Seals
Offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.Learn More
MN Job Bank
Assists in finding jobs and employees in Minnesota.Learn More
Ticket to Work (Social Security Administration)
Access to employment support services for Social Security beneficiaries who want to work.Learn More
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Center
A resource focusing on employment for people with serious mental illness using the employment model called IPS.Learn More
CareerForce
Assists in the development of vocational skills to live independently in the community.Learn More
Grief
The Compassionate Friends
Provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.Learn More
MISS Foundation
Provides counseling resources, advocacy information, research on traumatic grief, education for healthcare providers and community members, and support services for those grieving the death, or impending death, of a child.Learn More
Return to Zero: HOPE
Offers holistic support, resources, and community for all people who have experienced unimaginable loss during the journey to parenthood.Learn More
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.
Serves those whose lives are touched by the death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life.Learn More
Grief.com
Provides education, information, and other helpful resources to make the challenging road of grief a little easier.Learn More
Health & Wellness
Center for Online Education Health and Wellness Guide for College Students
Discusses a college student’s need for physical health and nutrition as it connects directly to one’s mental health, effective study habits, and regular sleep patterns.Learn More
Culture Care Connection
Supports clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to reduce health disparities and promote health equity.Learn More
Health and Human Services MedlinePlus
Presents high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising.Learn More
National Health Service Corp
Connects primary healthcare clinicians to people in the United States with limited access to healthcare.Learn More
St. Cloud Hospital
Meets the community's healthcare needs as one of Minnesota's largest health systems.Learn More
St. Cloud VA Health Care System
Provides health care, trains providers, and conducts essential medical research.Learn More
The U.S. Health and Human Services HealthFinder
Provides information necessary to keep families healthy.Learn More
Legal
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Advocates for the civil rights, full inclusion, and equality of adults and children with mental disabilities.Learn More
Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Receives complaints against government (and government-regulated) agencies or officials, investigates, and, if the complaints are justified, takes action to remedy the complaints.Learn More
Rights and Resources for Victims of Domestic Abuse
The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison, provides information about the legal rights of domestic abuse victims.Learn More
LGBTQ+
Human Rights Campaign
Serves the LGBTQ+ community by providing accessible, confidential peer support and local resources.Learn More
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLISTEN)
Works to give students a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ+ inclusive education.Learn More
National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition
Helps to improve the black transgender human experience by overcoming violence and injustice in the world through the power, value, and love of all people.Learn More
National Center for Transgender Equality
Advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.Learn More
LGBT National Help Center
Serves the LGBTQ+ community by providing accessible, confidential peer support and local resources.Learn More
Trans Empowerment Project
Seeks to create equitable systems of support centered around disabled 2Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive members of the community who are also BIPOC.Learn More
SAGE
Works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older people, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ life in later years.Learn More
American Institute of Bisexuality
Encourages, supports, and assists in research and education about bisexuality through programs that are likely to make a material difference and enhance public knowledge, awareness, and understanding of bisexuality.Learn More
Bisexual Resource Center
Works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration.Learn More
GLAAD
Works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration.Learn More
OutFront Minnesota
The state's largest LGBTQ civil rights group, working to create safe spaces and advocate for equity.Learn More
PFLAG
The nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.Learn More
TransFamilies
Inspires hope for parents of gender-diverse children by providing them with the guidance, understanding, and community they need to honor their child’s unique gender pathway.Learn More
Best Broadway Musicals- LGBTQIA+ Narratives
Examines the history of Broadway theater with a specific focus on LGBTQ+ theater.Learn More
The Trevor Project
Provides information and support to LGBTQ+ teens and young adults under 25 as a leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention non-profit.Learn More
Medical Assistance (MA) Eligibility
Federal Medicaid – Minnesota Eligibility Changes
Provides a federal explanation of Minnesota's 2027 eligibility requirements.Learn More
Find a MNsure Navigator
MNsure-certified brokers and navigators who provide free enrollment help for those worried or confused about the process.Learn More
Minnesota DHS: Federal Medicaid Changes
Includes work requirements, six-month renewals, immigration-related eligibility changes, and future changes to retroactive coverage.Learn More
Medical Assistance Work Requirements
Useful for people trying to determine whether 2027 requirements apply to them.Learn More
Medical Assistance Six-Month Renewals
Explains which MA recipients will have to renew every six months beginning in 2027 rather than annually.Learn More
Mental Health
Active Minds
Empowers students to change the perception of mental health on college campuses.Learn More
American Psychiatric Association
Seeks to advance mental health as part of general health and well-being.Learn More
American Psychological Association
Promotes advancing, communicating, and applying psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.Learn More
Bring Change to Mind
Creates and advances innovative approaches and partnerships to start conversations around mental illness, share resources, and tell stories so everyone can thrive in a stigma-free world.Learn More
FastTrackerMn.org
Supports patient-centered, integrated care by offering a search tool for psychiatric information and statewide mental health resources in Minnesota.Learn More
FindTreatment.Gov
Offers a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.Learn More
Make It OK
Encourages open conversations and education on the topic of mental illness to reduce its stigma.Learn More
Mental Health America
Addresses the needs of those living with mental illness by promoting the overall mental health of all.Learn More
Mental Health Association of Minnesota
Works towards a world free from stigma that improves mental health and well-being.Learn More
Minnesota Mental Health
Provides mental health information and resources for children and adults in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright Counties.Learn More
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.Learn More
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota
Dedicates itself to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.Learn More
National Institute of Mental Health
Leads research on mental disorders.Learn More
SAMHSA
Leads public health efforts to advance the nation's behavioral health and improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders and their families.Learn More
U.S. Surgeon General Mental Health Report
Contains the official report from the Office of the Surgeon General.Learn More
Jackson Roeder Legacy Fund
Supports mental health and suicide awareness and prevention in the four-county area, including Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties.Learn More
helpingcentralmn.org
Provides mental health resources to help individuals in Central Minnesota find the proper support.Learn More
Minnesota Organizations
Benton County Human Services
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Consumer Direct Care Network Minnesota
Provides customer service and support to individuals and families in every county throughout the state so they can succeed in self-directing their care while remaining in their homes and communities.Learn More
FastTrackerMn.org
Supports patient-centered, integrated care by offering a search tool for psychiatric information and statewide mental health resources in Minnesota.Learn More
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud, MN
Helps provide affordable housing opportunities for those not adequately served by the marketplace.Learn More
Minnesota Department of Human Service (DHS)
Helps provide essential services to Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents.Learn More
Minnesota Help Info
This is a directory of information on the community services individuals and communities need to sustain and improve their daily lives: health care and childcare, job training, education and recreation, retirement, disability, and social service information.Learn More
MN Legislative Reference Library Health Information Links
Ensures access to essential health information resources that support the legislative process and promote the understanding of state government.Learn More
Rise
Provides supportive access to employment, housing, and life-enrichment services.Learn More
Sherburne County Health & Human Services
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Stearns County Human Services
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Wright County Human Services
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Reproductive Mental Health
The Blue Dot Project
Raises awareness, provides support, and nurtures solidarity with the aim of ending the stigma and shame surrounding perinatal mental health disorders.Learn More
The Broken Brown Egg
Informs, empowers, and advocates for individuals and couples experiencing infertility and reproductive health issues, emphasizing the Black experience.Learn More
Hope for Fertility Foundation
Provides Hope to couples struggling to create or expand their families by helping them tell their story, spreading infertility awareness, and providing financial assistance through grants and fundraisers.Learn More
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
Seeks to close maternal mental health care gaps.Learn More
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Increases awareness among the public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.Learn More
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Ensures that all people challenged in their family building journey reach resolution through being empowered by knowledge, supported by community, united by advocacy, and inspired to act.Learn More
Substance Use & Recovery
Addiction Resource
Provides substance abuse resources focusing on the mental health and psychological effects of alcohol and drug abuse.Learn More
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Resources for women in the areas of addiction and mental health regarding treatment, recovery, support, and prevention of relapse.Learn More
FindTreatment.Gov
Offers a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.Learn More
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Generates and disseminates fundamental knowledge about the adverse effects of alcohol on health and well-being and applies that knowledge to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-related problems, including alcohol use disorder, across the lifespan.Learn More
National Institute on Drug Abuse
A federal scientific research institute tasked with advancing science on drug use and addiction and applying that knowledge to improve individual and public health.Learn More
Partnership to End Addiction
Provides information and resources regarding substance use prevention and guidance on managing recovery.Learn More
Smart Recovery
Offers resources for life after addiction.Learn More
Sober Housing for Females
Provides housing and support to women experiencing challenging life circumstances in Minnesota.Learn More
Sober Housing for Males
Provides housing support and connection for men coming out of treatment for reentry into the community in Minnesota.Learn More
Start Your Recovery
Provides helpful information that offers a single source of relatable, reliable information at any stage of a person’s recovery journey.Learn More
SAMHSA
Leads public health efforts to advance the nation's behavioral health and improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders and their families.Learn More
The Sober Library
A free global resource for all things related to recovery from alcohol addiction and living sober.Learn More
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.Learn More
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Learn More
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
Works to prevent suicide through public awareness and education and serves as a resource for suicide survivors.Learn More
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
The only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.Learn More
AFSP Minnesota
Delivers innovative prevention programs, educates the public about risk factors and warning signs, raises funds for suicide research and programs, and reaches out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.Learn More
American Association for Suicidology
Promotes the understanding and prevention of suicide and supports those who have been affected by it.Learn More
Project Semicolon
Helps reduce the incidence of suicide in the world through a connected community and greater access to information and resources.Learn More
Alliance of Hope
Works to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.Learn More
Toolkits
Toolkit for Suicide Awareness Month & SUD Recovery
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month. Although mental and chemical health is essential to address year-round, this dedicated month provides a time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible.Learn More
31 Simple Tips for May
For each day of Mental Health Awareness Month, we offer simple practices you can engage in to impact your mental health and whole-body wellness. Remember that these tips are general suggestions, and it’s essential to tailor them to your preferences and needs. Everyone is different, and you need to find strategies that work best for you.Learn More
5-Week Mental Health Practice Guide for Self-Care
In partnership with the Full-Service Community School Program at St. Cloud School District ISD 742, we have developed this self-care toolkit to provide middle school students with simple self-care practices for daily life.Learn More
Workplace Mental Health
Center for Workplace Mental Health
It provides employers with the tools, resources, and information needed to promote and support the mental health of employees and their families.Learn More
Mental Health Benefits
Provides general information about this topic from the U.S. Dept of Labor.Learn More
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Identifies and addresses various health, financial, and social issues, including mental and substance use disorders.Learn More
One Mind at Work
A global coalition of organizations committed to developing and implementing a gold standard for workplace mental health and wellbeing.Learn More
Mental Health at Work
Resources to help employers follow the law and create workplaces that prioritize mental health.Learn More