Crisis Line

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Life Is Hard

If you are feeling alone, helpless, hopeless, worried, or frustrated (or you know someone who is) dedicated volunteers are here to listen, support you, and help you navigate crisis. Whether you’re in Leech Lake and Band of Ojibwe Tribal Nations, or Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties or elsewhere, free, confidential support is only a call or text away.

Crisis Line

Call: 218-828-HELP Toll-Free: 800-462-5525
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

If you need someone to talk to, Crisis Line volunteers are ready to listen. 

We are the “someone” you can turn to when “nobody” understands or when “everyone” is too busy to listen. We provide a free, confidential, nonjudgmental, 24-hour crisis line to everyone in Leech Lake and Band of Ojibwe Tribal Nations or Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties. Dedicated caring volunteers are available to help you share your hurts and fears before they become a crisis, as well as to help those in crisis get help.

How we can help you?

  • You will always get a voice on the other end of the line. Crisis Line is answered 24 hours a day every day.
  • Crisis Line volunteers are trained to listen first to each caller and provide referrals to resources.
  • Crisis Line is an anonymous service and conversations are handled in a confidential manner.
  • Our mission is to empower people to help themselves, through support and encouragement.
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Crisis Text Line

Text: MN to 741741 (English)
           HOLA to 741741 (Spanish)
WhatsApp: 442-AYUDAME (Spanish)
Hours:  24 hours a day, 7 days a week

A trained crisis counselor is just a text away. Text MN to 741741 to receive support and to be connected with local resources that can help you start to feel better.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call: 988
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 any time, any day of the week. Calls are free and confidential, and provide support from skilled crisis workers.

Are you feeling anxious about calling? Here’s what happens when you call.

  1. You’ll hear an automated message with options used to route your call to your local crisis center.
  2. You’ll listen to music while waiting to be connected to a crisis worker.
  3. A trained crisis worker will answer your call.
  4. The crisis worker will listen provide support, and connect you with support.
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 219
Staples, MN 56479


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