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Behavioral Health Response Teams

  Behavioral Health Response Teams Team members will: Be empathetic Treat people experiencing crises as human beings, not criminals Receive extensive training on: Behavioral health crisis interventions De-escalation tactics Trauma Race and gender identity The team will provide: Counseling and medical support for people in crisis Connections to support services When responding in person, the team will: Be unarmed and dressed down Have a van of supplies to address the immediate needs of the person in crisis

Minnesota- Mental Health Resources

  Mental health emergencies Adults 18 and over Call 612-596-1223. Children 17 and under Call 612-348-2233. Call Call **CRISIS (274747) from anywhere in the State of Minnesota to reach the local County crisis team. Crisis services Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year ========================================================================= National Alliance on Mental Illness The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance. They understand, many from their own experiences, listen and offer support. They are informed on NAMI Programs, NAMI Support Groups and how to locate your local NAMI Affiliate. They are trained to help identify the best resource options for your ind...