State Resources
Fast-Tracker is a cost-effective search engine – a virtual community – for psychiatric information and statewide mental health and substance use disorder resources. This online, intuitive, searchable and real-time tool supports patient-centered, integrated care by linking providers to key research and professional guidelines to better serve Minnesotans living with mental illness.
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Mental Health Education/Advocacy
Suicide Prevention
Mental Health Service Providers and Organizations
Minnesota Medical Association
- ARC Minnesota Provides advocacy and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Autism Society of Minnesota Provides education, support and advocacy for individuals with autism and their families.
- Attention Deficits Support Services Follow this link to workshops, support groups, and more information on AD/HD.
- Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents Provides education and training for practitioners and professionals who provide services to children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral problems.
- Children’s Home Society and Family Services Provides support and advocacy services to children and families who want assistance advocating, communicating with school personnel, and developing IEPs.
- Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Provides education, support and resource information for persons with epilepsy.
- Emily Program Foundation Provides education and advocacy to expand community awareness of eating disorders and disordered eating in order to prevent eating disorders, to reduce stigma, and to promote greater access to care.
- Health IT Resources Community Website Program resources to support e-health in Behavioral Health.
- The Joy Project Provides information, support, advocacy and resources to people struggling to recover from eating disorders.
- MNSure NAMI MN can help sign up patients for health insurance.
- Mental Health Association of Minnesota Provides education and advocacy to adults with mental illness and their families.
- Mental Health Consumer Survivor Network of Minnesota (CSN) Offers self-help tools, training, and education for consumers. CSN believes in a mental health system focused on wellness and recovery.
- Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) Contains information on Parent-to-Parent and parent support groups in the state. Also provides links to publications and trainings for parents and professionals. Resources on dealing with traumatic events.
- Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity (MDHEQ) A statewide coalition of physicians working toward health equity for all Minnesotans.
- NAMI Minnesota Offers education, support and advocacy. Has 150 free classes and 50 support groups to choose from around the state. Can help patients sign up for insurance with MNSure.
- Open Door Anxiety and Panic Support Groups Offers training on anxiety management. Support groups offered through NAMI Minnesota.
- Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Includes links to publications, parent advocacy information that emphasize ensuring free, appropriate public education for all children.
- Recovery Inc. A self-help program for persons recovering from mental illness that has been in existence since the 1930s.
- Thunder Spirit Center- Chrysalis Provides services to children, youth, families and parents who are affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
- Tourette Syndrome Association of Minnesota, Inc. Offers public awareness programs, education and support to individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families.
Suicide Prevention
- SAVE- Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education Offers information on suicide prevention, coping with loss and community education.
- Department of Human Services (DHS of MN) Contains information about various types of community-based and residential treatment services; includes links to county mental health staff.
Mental Health Service Providers and Organizations
- Adult Mental Health (DHS of MN) Information on mental health programs and services for adults in Minnesota.
- Children's Mental Health (DHS of MN) Information on mental health programs and services for children in Minnesota.
- Early Childhood Services A directory of services available for children with disabilities in MN, compiled by the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Health Resources for Culturally Diverse Communities A pdf file of culturally specific mental health services in the 7-county Metro area. Compiled by the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs This association works to improve mental health services among providers; website includes training information for mental health professionals.
- Minnesota Health Care Providers Directory Click on Mental Health, and then find the sub-category of service you are looking for.
- Minnesota Mental Health Services Information Follow this link to a list of mental health services available in Minnesota: MinnesotaHelp.info Search engine used to help find local community services and supports in Minnesota.
- Office of Rural Health and Primary Care in Minnesota Addresses problems of accessing mental health services in rural Minnesota counties.
- Advocating Change Together (ACT) A disability-rights organization run by and for individuals with developmental and other disabilities. Offers self-advocacy training for consumers, home to “Remembering with Dignity” project.
- Minnesota Attorney General’s Office of Healthcare Complaint Private Insurance Minnesota healthcare consumers can use the form below to file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office if they have had a problem or dispute with a private insurance issue.
- Minnesota Department of Human Rights This state agency investigates charges of illegal discrimination; the website also includes information about your rights under the state Human Rights Act.
- Office of Mental Health Practice This office investigates complaints against unlicensed mental health practitioners in Minnesota.
- Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities This state office receives complaints and comments about services; it also provides information about the civil commitment process.
- http://www.mnpsych.org/ - Minnesota Psychological Association
- http://www.msswa.org/ - Minnesota School Social Workers Association
- http://nasw-heartland.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=6 - Minnesota Chapter of NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
- http://www.minnesotafamilies.org/ohana/website/index.cfm?p=95575656259 - Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Minnesota Medical Association
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