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Ramsey County’s mental health system includes services delivered by county staff and others
We focus on strengths
We offer person centered care
Our goal is to enable people with a mental illness to live as independently as possible in the community
Services
Crisis Services
Ramsey County directly provides emergency services through Urgent Care for Adult Mental Health. The Urgent Care Center provides phone and outreach services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Walk-in services are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mental health providers and trained, peer support persons are on-site. If someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis call 651-266-7900. Or visit 402 University Avenue in St Paul. Urgent Care Center services:
Outpatient Services
The Ramsey County Mental Health Center is staffed by licensed independent clinical social workers, licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse clinicians, medical assistants, occupational therapists, certified peer specialists and mental health workers.
To make an appointment call 651-266-7890.
Outpatient Services offered at the Mental Health Center:
Pre-petition Screening
Screening is provided for people who are petitioned for civil commitment The Court may determine that someone’s mental illness or chemical dependence causes them to be a danger to themselves or others. A person under civil commitment may be treated in a community or state hospital. Or they may have intensive community-based care during this time of acute need.
Case Management
We provide Case Management for adults with a serious and persistent mental illness. We use direct and contracted case management services. Case managers assess individuals mental health needs and then arrange, authorize, coordinate, provide and monitor services for the client. The following case management services are available:
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- Short-term intensive
- Long-term non-intensive
- Creando Puentes - Building bridges between Hispanic Latino people and services 651-266-4799.
Community Support Services (CSS)
Outreach; crisis assistance; benefits assistance; education; employability; housing supports Independent Living Skills (ILS) assistance; medication monitoring; and psychosocial rehabilitation are available on a limited basis. Some non-county funded community support services (Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services – ARMHS programs) are also available. For ARMHS programs in Ramsey County, call 651-266-7890 or visit MinnesotaHelp.Info and type ARMHS in the "key word field" for a list of providers.
Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Disorders
About 60% of people who experience a mental illness also have addictions to alcohol and other drugs. Research shows the need to treat co-occurring disorders through integrated treatment. For an assessment, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., please call 651-266-4008. Learn more about Chemical Dependency Services
Who is Eligible for Ramsey County Services?
Ramsey County Mental Health services are available for Ramsey County residents. People who may have multiple stressors such as medical conditions, drug or alcohol addictions, criminal histories or poverty have found help through our services. Most people who receive services also receive publically funded health care, such as medical assistance, or they do not have insurance.
Services for Professionals
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP)
Ramsey County Mental Health partners with the Sheriffs Department and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to provide training for law enforcement, sheriff deputies, corrections personnel and others who work in professions related to mental health. Learn more
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