Join Dakota County in promoting mental health, reducing stigma and connecting with resources.
CredibleMind – A new community resource
CredibleMind contains mental health information, including videos, podcasts, articles and more. Dakota County is providing free access to this website.
Free yard signs and health resources
Help us spread the word about CredibleMind by displaying a yard sign at your residence or business. Yard signs and printed mental health resources are available for pick-up during the month of May at participating county locations.
Dakota County Library locations
Burnhaven Library
1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville
Farmington Library
508 3rd St., Farmington
Galaxie Library
14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley
Heritage Library
20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville
Inver Glen Library
8098 Blaine Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights
Kaposia Library
635 Marie Ave., South St. Paul
Pleasant Hill Library
1490 S. Frontage Road, Hastings
Robert Trail Library
14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount
Wescott Library
1340 Wescott Road, Eagan
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Visitor Center
860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Dakota County service centers
Northern Service Center
1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley
Administration Center
1590 Highway 55, Hastings
Mental health community and partner events
The Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network hosts information on suicide prevention and mental health trainings. Find or request a mental health training.
Reducing stigma resources
Mental health is health. Talking openly helps create safer, more supportive communities. The three resources below have additional information on reducing mental health stigma.
Get support now
If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support, help is available 24/7:
- Dakota County Crisis Response Unit – 952-891-7171
- Crisis Text Line – Text “MN" to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
- Wellness in the Woods Peer Line
- East Metro Crisis Alliance – Call 651-288-0400 or text “support" to 85511