Crisis Response
Washington County Crisis Response Unit (CRU) provides 24/7/365 mobile crisis mental health services for adults and children experiencing a crisis. Mobile crisis interventions are face-to-face, short-term, intensive mental health services.
The Crisis Response Unit:
- are trained mental health professionals and practitioners.
- helps individuals navigate the healthcare system to find services and resources.
- provides counseling and support for individuals and families to manage a crisis.
- supports individuals experiencing a crisis to identify and utilize better coping skills.
- serves as a resource to law enforcement, schools, hospitals, and community agencies.
- can refer to other county social service programs for ongoing support.
- provides after-hours child protection screening and response.
- providers after-hours emergency social services.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 9-8-8
- Abuse Response Services (ARS) 24/7 Crisis Line: 651-777-1117
- Free medical and legal advocacy and support for victims/survivors of sexual violence and exploitation.
- Casa de Esperanza domestic violence/shelter: 651-772-1611
- Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741
- National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-442-4673
- OutFront Minnesota (domestic violence/LGBTQ+): 612-822-0127 (option 3)
- Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
- Pride/The Family Partnership (women and sexually exploited youth): 612-728-2062
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
- Tubman: 612-825-0000
- Veterans Crisis Text Line (Veterans and families): Text to 838255
- Women's Advocates domestic violence shelter hotline: 651-227-8284
- Are You Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis Brochure-74100-28-ENGLISH (PDF).
- Are You Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis Brochure-74100-28-ARABIC (PDF).
- Are You Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis Brochure-74100-28-HMONG (PDF).
- Are You Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis Brochure-74100-28-SOMALI (PDF).
- Are You Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis Brochure-74100-28-SPANISH (PDF).
- I have a question that is not answered. Who should I contact?
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Please call 651-275-7400 or e-mail your question
- Can Crisis Response assist in parent/child conflicts?
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Yes. The Crisis Response Unit (CRU) can help support families develop better coping skills and a solid plan to help in future situations.
- Who are the staff in Crisis Response?
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The Crisis Response Unit (CRU) staff consists of trained mental health professionals and practitioners.
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