Find alternatives to calling the Minneapolis Police Department.
Most of these resources serve St. Paul and the greater Twin Cities. Where coverage is limited by location or county we have tried to note that.
Adult Shelter Connection
Hotline connecting callers with emergency shelter
https://www.simpsonhousing.org/our-programs/adult-shelter-connect-simpson-shelter/
The Ain Dah Yung Center
An emergency shelter for runaway and homeless American Indian youth
https://adycenter.org/
Metro Shelter Hotline
The Metro Shelter Hotline operates through a toll-free number to link homeless callers to shelter information, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information about additional shelters and housing programs in the metro area (including for youth, families, and domestic violence)
Northside Prevention Program
The Northside Prevention Program helps young adults ages 18 to 24, and families with youth/young adults ages 13-24 who are present in the home. Assists with the immediate need for past due rental or utility payments to avoid eviction and episodes of homelessness. Program of The Link.
https://thelinkmn.org/northside-prevention-program/
Passageways Shelter and Housing Program provides emergency shelter beds for youth ages 13 to 17 and housing for youth ages 16 to 24 who have been victims of sex trafficking. Program of The Link.
https://thelinkmn.org/passageways/
Suburban Rapid Rehousing
Helps youth who are experiencing homelessness transition quickly from the streets and emergency shelters to stable housing . The program serves the five county suburban metro area including: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott and Washington counties. Program of The Link.
https://thelinkmn.org/housing/srrh/
OutFront Minnesota
OutFront's Anti-Violence Program Crisis Line provides crisis intervention services, legal assistance, confidential crisis counseling, and other advocacy services for LGBTQ+ victims of violence and harassment.
https://www.outfront.org/crisis-anti-violence
COPE Mobile Emergency Response*
The Cope mobile crisis teams can come to where you are. The teams respond to anyone in Hennepin county who needs an urgent response.
(612) 596-1223 (Adults)
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/emergencies/mental-health-emergencies
*Please note this is a county program and has been reported to work with the police
Hennepin County Children's Mental Health Crisis Response Services
Provides mental health crisis outreach to children and youth to help stabilize and end the crisis. Crisis support is provided by licensed mental health professionals. Crisis Response is available 24 hours a day, 7 days every week. Can provide mobile response or over the phone stabilization.
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/health-medical/mental-health-substance-use#children
Bluff Country Family Resources
Bluff Country Family Resources provides free individualized crisis intervention, legal and personal advocacy, support groups, as well as information and referrals. 24/7 sexual assault and DV crisis hotline.
http://www.bluffcountry.org/
Canvas Health 24/7 Sexual Abuse Crisis Hotline
24-hour telephone crisis response, short-term counseling, 24/7 response to local hospital emergency rooms, support groups, legal advocacy, Safe at Home application assistance and community education. All services are free.
https://www.canvashealth.org/crisis-support/abuse-response-services/
Casa de Esperanza
24-hr bilingual domestic violence helpline
https://casadeesperanza.org/
Day One Crisis Line
For people experiencing experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual violence, human trafficking or simply questioning aspects of their relationship, advocates are available 24/7 to listen and give information and resources.
1 (866) 223-1111 (24-Hour crisis hotline)
http://www.dayoneservices.org/
Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition
https://www.miwsac.org/
The Sexual Violence Center
24-Hour crisis line for residents of Hennepin, Carver, and Scott counties.
https://www.sexualviolencecenter.org/
For people outside of Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties, find resources at http://rapehelpmn.org/find-help/
Tubman
Tubman provides comprehensive services to serve families and individuals across the Twin Cities. Tubman can help with crisis situations through their 24-hour resource line and shelter services. They will also support clients through their long-term healing processes and help them overcome barriers through our core service areas: shelter and housing, mental and chemical health, legal services, youth programs, and workshops and support groups.
(612) 825-0000 (24-Hour crisis hotline)
https://www.tubman.org/
Metro Children's Crisis Response Services – 24/7 helpline
Dakota County: (952) 891-7171
Becker County/White Earth Reservation: (218) 850-HELP(4357) or (877) 380-3621
https://childcrisisresponsemn.org/
The Bridge for Youth
Emergency helpline with compassionate advocates; emergency housing available for youth age 10 – 17
https://bridgeforyouth.org/
ysnmn.org – an app managed by Bridge for Youth, central location for youth to find resources including open shelter beds, food, pregnancy assistance, and more. Phone app also available.
West Metro Navigator
The West Metro Regional Navigator takes crisis calls and referrals of youth under the age of 24 who are victims of sex trafficking. Serves Hennepin, Scott, and Carver Counties. 24/7 response.
https://thelinkmn.org/west-metro/
YMCA Youth Resource Line
YMCA Youth Resource Line is a messaging service where youth can call and connect with a YMCA Youth Support Specialist who will provide resource and referrals.
Minnesota Elder Justice Center
Trained advocates can listen and support victims and loved ones through abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, provide referrals, assist with safety plans, and more. Services are free and confidential.
https://elderjusticemn.org/
Day One Crime Victim Support Line
Day One hosts the statewide support line for general crime victims. Help is available to you no matter where you're located in the state of Minnesota. 24/7 support line.
https://dayoneservices.org/
Please consider using these alternatives to calling the Minneapolis Police Department or 911 when faced with a situation that calls for de-escalation and/or intervention. We can abolish the police by not calling the police.