Behavioral Health Support Groups and Resources
Find the mental health support you need across Avera Behavioral Health’s multiple locations in the Upper Midwest. Call our assessment line 24/7 to talk with one of our skilled, compassionate professionals toll-free at 1-800-691-4336.
In southwestern Minnesota, call the Mobile Crisis Response Team’s hotline at 1-800-642-1525. This team of specially trained mental health professionals and practitioners – available 24/7 – serves children and adults of Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Rock and Pipestone counties.
Support for Grief
Struggling with the loss of a loved one? You’re not alone. Grief can affect you, your family, your daily life and work life. Find more information for grief support services or learn more about outpatient counseling and therapy services.
Support for Parents
Although filled with rewards, the enormous responsibility of parenting also presents challenges. Learn how to improve your skills with the support of Avera professionals and other parents when you participate in parenting classes.
You’ll receive information and resources that can positively impact the way you interact with your children and create more constructive, loving and respectful parent and child relationships.
Search our calendar for parenting support groups and classes.
Support for Military Personnel and Families
As a military family, you face unique challenges such as the stress of training, reassignments and deployments.
Find the specialized behavioral health care you need from highly trained therapists at Avera Medical Group Behavioral Health centers across the Avera region in the Upper Midwest. Our experts understand the culture in which you – as veterans and military families – live and work. That means you’ll experience evidence-based care that helps identify, assess and treat mental health issues and medical needs of service members and their families.
Call 1-888-668-8700 for more information.
Support for Farmers and Rural Workers
Difficult farming conditions and a volatile agriculture market creates stress on farmers, ranchers and rural families. These hard-working individuals often feel isolated and need a listening ear. Avera offers the Farm and Rural Stress Hotline where you can talk to one of our skilled, compassionate mental health professionals. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7.
Call 1-800-691-4336 for more information.
Support for the Workplace
Participate in Employee Enrichment Workshops geared toward educating employees on work/life issues. Learn about topics such as balancing work and home, beating burnout, dealing with difficult people, managing stress and a variety of other topics through Avera Employee Assistance Programs.