Health & Human Services
M-F | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN
218-927-7200 | 800-328-3744
218-927-7210
Sarah Pratt / HHS Director

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

If you need information, are in crisis, or having suicidal thoughts, you can call the local Crisis Line & Referral 24/7 at: 218-828-HELP (4357) or 800-462-5525

You may also reach the Minnesota Crisis Text Line by texting MN to 741741

Call 988 or text 988 to contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline or chat online at 988lifeline.org

Find a peer to talk to - Peer to Peer Warmlines

The Mission of Aitkin County's Committee for the Awareness & Prevention of Suicide is to educate and promote the awareness of suicide prevention and resources to all.

Our Vision is that all of the people of Altkin County wlll have a stronger understanding of the Importance of suicide prevention and will know what resources are available to them.

What you should know about suicide and suicide prevention:

  • 5 Steps You Can Take to Help
  • Suicide Risk Factors
  • Suicide Warning Signs
  • Help After a Suicide Attempt
  • Help After a Suicide Loss
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    page last modified on March 01, 2024