General Resources (For Anger, Abuse, and Other Mental Health Issues)

• Alliance for a Violence-Free Anoka County • Provides many resources for residents of Anoka county. www.violencefreeanokacounty.org/get-help/


• Children’s Home Crisis Nursery • Offers help for parents who have concerns that they may hurt or neglect their child. 800-543-7709. www.crisisnursery.com


• Cornerstone • Offers resources for male & female victims of domestic abuse. Crisis lines: 952-884-0330, 1-866-223-1111. www.cornerstonemn.org


• Crisis Connection • (Formerly YES/NEON) • A 24-hour crisis counseling and information and referral service. 612-379-6363. www.canvashealth.org/crisis-support/crisis-connection/


• Domestic Abuse Definitions, Statistics, Awareness, Law & Advocacy • This guide provides essential information regarding domestic violence, including resources to help people recognize and potentially prevent cases of domestic violence and to assist those experiencing or witnessing domestic violence take effective action when it is occurring . It discusses domestic abuse definitions and statistics, it can increase awareness of domestic violence issues, it can show you how a victim can work to escape the violence and abuse and become a survivor, and it discusses the serious consequences to a man who is controlling and abusive with his partner. In addition, It also includes so much more that can be helpful to someone interested in learning more about the issues related to domestic abuse.


• Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) • Offers group and individual counseling services for men and women regarding domestic abuse issues. Provides a Community Intervention Project that cooperates with police, courts, and battered-women’s shelters. 612-874-7063. www.domesticabuseproject.org


• Hennepin County Crisis Line (COPE [Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies]) • A 24-hour crisis phone line. 612-596-1223. www.healthyhennepin.org


• Men’s Crisis Help Line • Counselors are available to help with domestic abuse calls, custody and legal referral calls, and other crisis situations. 612-379-6367 (612-379-MENS). www.crisis.org


• Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW) • A resource center that provides support and advocacy for women who are in abusive
  relationships and training for professionals and community groups. 800-289-6177 (24-hour crisis line: 866-223-1111). www.mcbw.org


• National Domestic Violence Hotline • A 24-hour crisis phone line. 800-799-SAFE (7233). www.thehotline.org


• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline • A 24-hour crisis phone line. 800-273-9255. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org


• Program in Human Sexuality University of Minnesota Family Medicine and Community Health • Offers weekend workshops and groups on sexuality issues (sexual health, sensuality and play, shame issues, compulsive sexual behavior, Sexual Attitude Reassessment [SAR]). 612-625-1500. www.sexualhealth.umn.edu


• Ramsey County Crisis Line (Urgent Care for Adult Mental Health) • A 24-hour crisis phone line. 651-266-7900; www.ramseycounty.us/content/urgent-care-adult-mental-health


• SOS (Sexual Violence Crisis Line) • A 24-hour crisis phone line regarding sexual abuse and violence issues. 651-266-1000


• Senior Linkage Line • A no-cost service by the State of Minnesota that helps older adults locate community services. 800-333-2433. www.seniorlinkageline.com


• Sexual Violence Center of Hennepin County • A 24-hour crisis phone line (612-871-5111 or 952-448-5425) and one-to-one and on-site counseling for male and female survivors and secondary survivors of sexual assault and abuse of all ages. Offers support groups, long-term counseling, and education. 612-871-5100. www.sexualviolencecenter.org


• Twin Cities Men's Center (TCMC) - a resource center for all men seeking to grow in mind, body and spirit. Men find emotional support from other men — in all of life's transformation situations: discovering who I am and what I want; experiencing the end of a marriage or a relationship breakup; exploring sexuality; learning about father-son relationships; facing retirement; re-entering society after a time-out in prison; managing expression of anger, etc. TCMC has support groups, workshops and presentations for a wide range of men's issues. www.tcmc.org


• United Way • If you are in need of community resources, including housing assistance or food shelf locations, you can contact the information and referral phone line by dialing 211 or 651-291-0211. www.gtcuw.org


• Walk-In Counseling Center (WICC) • Provides crisis intervention, short- term counseling for individuals, couples, and families; referrals to other community agencies and resources. 612-870-0565. www.walkin.org