Minnesota Department of Human Services – Mental Health

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State mental health division providing information on crisis services, treatment programs, provider directories, and public mental health benefits from the St. Paul headquarters. Call or visit online to find county crisis teams, certified providers, and inpatient resources. Free public information line; no eligibility required to ask questions. Dads navigating mental health challenges can use this resource to connect with local services and understand coverage options.

Contact & Details

Address: 444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone: 651-431-2225

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

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About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Minnesota

Minnesota district courts hear family matters across its 87 counties. The Child Support Enforcement Division operates under DHS. Minneapolis-Saint Paul anchors the state; Rochester, Duluth, and Bloomington are other major metros. Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid cover the state through regional LSC-funded programs.

More Mental Health in Minnesota

  • NAMI Minnesota — Mental health education, peer-led support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families statewide from the St. Paul office. Offers free
  • Crisis Connection — 24/7 mental health crisis line providing suicide prevention, emotional support, and referrals for Minnesota callers. Trained counselors list
  • People Incorporated – Mental Health Services — Comprehensive mental health services including outpatient therapy, mobile crisis response, residential care, and case management across the
  • Headway Emotional Health Services — Outpatient mental health counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families on a sliding-fee scale in the St. Louis Park area. Thera
  • Washburn Center for Children — Mental health services for children ages 0-18 and their families including therapy, family counseling, and day treatment from the Minneapoli
  • Canvas Health — Mental health counseling, mobile crisis response, substance use treatment, and wellness programs on a sliding-fee scale across the east metr

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.