Mental Health Awareness
July is Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Join Dakota County in promoting mental health, reducing stigma and connecting with resources.
- July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to focus on the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) face when it comes to mental health.
- Bebe Moore Campbell was a journalist, teacher, author and dedicated mental health advocate for the Black community and other underrepresented groups. The month onth was established and named in her honor.
- Culture, ethnicity and race all play a role in the way that each person experiences the world. These factors, among others, have a big impact on mental health, especially for BIPOC). It can shape the types of support someone may want or need.
- Talking about mental health in communities of color means uplifting cultural strengths, honoring healing traditions and recognizing how resilience is shaped by lived experiences.
Resources and tools
CredibleMind
Dakota County CredibleMind is a free, confidential online platform containing mental health information, including videos, podcasts, articles and more. Visit the site to check out one of more than 200 topics, take a self-assessment or find local resources.
Find out more about CredibleMind.
BIPOC Mental Health Resource Center
Explore articles, DIY tools and culturally responsive resources. They can help you better understand mental health in BIPOC communities, find support and care for your well-being.
Immigrant and refugee mental health
The Minnesota Psychologist Association's “Find a Psychologist" tool was designed to connect those who need support with psychologists who have volunteered their time.
Under the “Provides Immigration Activity Support" filter, select “Yes", then click “Find." Results will include those psychologists who have agreed to provide pro bono support services for those affected by recent immigration enforcement activities.
Health Services Directory
Directory of low-cost and immigrant-friendly health services, includes a listing of hospitals, clinics and organizations that provide:
- Dental services
- Disability services
- Domestic violence services and sexual assault services
- Health services
- Home health services
- Hotlines
- Mental health services
- Vision services
Refugee and Immigrant Helpline
Connection to helpful information, resources and services in your community. Our navigators are here to provide support and guidance you can trust. We value your privacy.
NAMI MN Connection Virtual Support Groups are free, peer-led support groups for adults (18+) living with a mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. The groups are led by trained leaders with lived experience.
- NAMI Connection Support Group for Somali Women
Facilitated by Nimo and Rayan on the first, third, and fifth Saturday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m.
- NAMI Connection Support Group - BIPOC LGBTQ+
Facilitated by Abamikhu and Katrina every Sunday from 1-2:30 p.m.
- NAMI Family Support Group - Spanish Speaking
Facilitated by Mahry on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6-8:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Join Mental Health America for a session focused on learn what culturally affirming therapy looks like, how to find a provider and what to expect when getting started.
Find a mental health training or event
Host or attend a mental health or suicide prevention training.
- Explore opportunities with Prevent Suicide Minnesota
- Find NAMI hosted events
Get support now
If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support, help is available 24/7:
- Dakota County Crisis Response Unit: 952-891-7171
- Crisis Text Line: Text “MN" to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Wellness in the Woods Peer Line
- East Metro Crisis Alliance: Call 651-288-0400 or text “support" to 85511
- Call BlackLine: Free, 24/7 hotline and resource site that provides peer support and crisis counseling geared toward Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim communities. Offers an avenue to report mistreatment. Call or text 1-800-604-5841 to reach one of their listeners.
- Naseeha Mental Health: A mental health helpline that answers calls from around the world from Muslims and non-Muslims. Call 1-866-627-3342 for 24/7 help.