Learn about our support groups, events, and community resources.
Support GroupsOur support groups meet the third Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:00pm. NAMI Western Minnesota offers support groups for family members as well as peer-to-peer support.
Location: Family Practice Medical Center (East Door) downstairs in rooms 2 and 4 502 2nd St. SW #1, Willmar, MN 56201 Contact: Val Swanson namiwesternminnesota@gmail.com (320)235-3084 
More support group information (including web-based support groups) is available through NAMI Minnesota.
Online Support Groups:
NAMI Minnesota offers online support groups for family members, individuals, and parents. These groups are 100% free and confidential. The groups are live and led by a trained facilitator (not a chat room or forum.) Online support groups are a good option for people who cannot attend an in-person group. Click the links below for more information, including meeting times:
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EventsLocal Advisory Council (LAC) Meetings
April 12 July 19 October 18 For more information about upcoming LAC meetings, contact namiwesternminnesota@gmail.com Hope for Recovery
May 11, 2019, 9:00am-3:00pm Vinje Lutheran Church (1101 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar) This class is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Click here for more information and to register. Download a class flyer here. |
Community Resources
Mobile Crisis Response: Call 320-231-9158 or 1-800-432-8781
Crisis response team that responds to adults, youth & their families in their homes or other locations in West Central Minnesota 24/7/365
United Community Action Partnership: https://unitedcapmn.org/
Willmar Office: 200 S.W. 4th Street, PO Box 1359, Willmar, MN 56201 320-235-0850
Woodland Centers: http://www.woodlandcenters.com/
Willmar Office: 1125 6th St SE, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-4613
Rice Hospital for Counseling and Mental Health: Willmar: 301 Becker Ave, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 231-4399
New Directions: Mental health services for children and adults
1305 1st Street S, Willmar
320-231-2738
Crisis Text Line: Text "MN" to 741741 to start. Free, confidential, 24/7 help for mental health crisis.
Crisis response team that responds to adults, youth & their families in their homes or other locations in West Central Minnesota 24/7/365
United Community Action Partnership: https://unitedcapmn.org/
Willmar Office: 200 S.W. 4th Street, PO Box 1359, Willmar, MN 56201 320-235-0850
Woodland Centers: http://www.woodlandcenters.com/
Willmar Office: 1125 6th St SE, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-4613
Rice Hospital for Counseling and Mental Health: Willmar: 301 Becker Ave, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 231-4399
New Directions: Mental health services for children and adults
1305 1st Street S, Willmar
320-231-2738
Crisis Text Line: Text "MN" to 741741 to start. Free, confidential, 24/7 help for mental health crisis.
Resources for Farmers
Mental health and stress management support
Financial counseling
- Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline - (833) 600-2670, Ext. 1. The helpline is free, confidential and available 24/7. Trained staff and volunteers in Minnesota can help manage stress, anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts.
- Mental Health and Family Services Line - 1-800-FARM-AID. Farm Aid works with farm advocates, counselors and hotline operators that can help provide support.
- Ted Matthews, rural mental health counselor - 320-266-2390. Matthews works with farmers across the entire state. There is no cost to accessing support from Matthews.
- Mental Health Minnesota - text "MN" to 741741. You can text the service to reach mental health crisis responders.
Financial counseling
- Free financial counseling from the University of Minnesota Extension. If you or a farmer you know is experiencing financial stress, contact the Farm Information Line at 1-800-232-9077 to set up a financial counseling session.
- Minnesota Farm Advocates - "Farmers Helping Farmers" - 1-800-967-2474. Farm Advocates provide one-to-one assistance for Minnesota farmers who face crisis caused by either a natural disaster or financial problems.
