BRAINERD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota is reminding Crow Wing County residents help is available 24/7 for mental health crises through its local Mobile Crisis Response Team at 218-828-HELP (4357) or 800-462-5525.

Every Minnesota county and four tribal communities have Mobile Crisis Response Teams that provide direct, in-person assistance to people experiencing a mental health crisis — whether at home, at school, at work or elsewhere in the community. These teams, staffed by licensed mental health professionals, help de-escalate situations, create safety plans, and connect individuals to ongoing support. Still, many Minnesotans remain unaware of this vital resource.

“We’ve fought hard to build this system,” said Marcus Schmit, executive director of NAMI Minnesota, in

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