For any situation which requires the response of police, fire or emergency medical personnel, call 911.
Suicide and Crisis Response
The Dakota County Crisis Response Unit (CRU) provides 24-hour phone and face-to-face crisis intervention and consultation. Call 952-891-7171.
The primary goal of the Crisis Response Unit is to assist in stabilizing the immediate crisis, ensure safety for the client, the family and/or the community, and assist with referrals to appropriate county or other agency staff as necessary.
Other crisis resources:
- National Hope Hotline for Youth Crisis and Suicide: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- Minnesota Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 741741 to communicate with a trained crisis counselor
Phone: (952) 891-7171