Safety Resources

Information and resources for policing-alternative safety programs, organizations, and services in Minneapolis.

City of Minneapolis Behavioral Crisis Response (BCR) – Behavioral crisis response (BCR) is provided free of charge for Minneapolis residents providing crisis intervention, counseling, referrals and connection to support services. BCR is provided by Canopy Roots and team arrives unarmed and without law enforcement Call 911 and ask for BCR when describing the situation.
Violence Interrupters – MinneapolUS Violence Interruptors identify and calm conflicts that may lead to serious violence and de-escalate situations using informal mediation, non-physical conflict resolution and interruption expertise. Call at 612-673-2301 or ">send them an email.
Relationships Evolving Possibilities (REP) – Relationships Evolving Possibilities (REP) is a network of dedicated abolitionists showing up to support others in moments of crisis or urgency, with care and respect for the full dignity and autonomy of the people in crisis. Hotline: 952-737-3730 or email .
Block Clubs – Network of leaders and neighbors communicating and organizing for community safety block by block. Send LCC an email to get in touch with your block club leaders.

Mental Health Crisis Services – Text MN to 741 741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255.
Hennepin County Cope* – Mobile crisis team responds to anyone where they are in Hennepin County who needs an urgent response. Cope has bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff available for face-to-face, phone, and video visits and uses interpreters when needed. All ages support – call 612-596-1223. *may call police.

United Way 211 – Accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, 211’s trained Community Resource Specialists work with each caller to identify which of the over 40,000 local resources best fit their needs. Call 651-291-0211 or individuals can text their ZIP code to 898-211 instead of calling.