Adult Mental Health & Chemical Health Services

Ramsey County’s Mental Health Center is located at 1919 University Ave. W., Suite 200, Saint Paul and offers short-term and on-going mental health services. The Mental Health Center is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and closed weekends and county holidays.

Welcome Center

The Mental Health Center’s Welcome Center offers walk-in, short-term and referral services for individuals affected by mental illness or substance abuse issues. Staff provide intake services to help people access mental health and chemical addiction services provided by the county and other community organizations.

To make an appointment at the Welcome Center, call: 651-266-7890 (Walk-ins are welcome.)

Ramsey County also provides the following on-going services at the Mental Health Center:

• Individual and group therapy.
• Psychiatry.
• Dual chemical and mental health programs. (CORe)
• Chemical health support for pregnant women and mothers.
• Outpatient services.
• Partial hospitalization (short-term intensive help for people who may otherwise be hospitalized).
• Supported employment to help people get meaningful jobs.
• Adult mental health targeted case management.

Fees

Service fees at the Mental Health Center are charged on a sliding scale based on family size and income.

View fee schedule (PDF)

Mental health community responder survey

Share your ideas on how Ramsey County can best help people during mental health emergencies. Please be honest in your responses. Your answers will be anonymous, even if you provide your contact information. They will be combined with others to find themes. Your responses will help us improve our work.

Take the survey.

The Chemical Health Unit provides drug and alcohol assessments for Ramsey County residents. The unit is an access point for state-licensed, chemical dependency services. After an initial assessment assessment, the Chemical Health Unit may refer people who are chemically dependent to a treatment (inpatient, outpatient, or group residential housing) or will connect them to other community programs. Assessments are completed by a variety of partners at locations throughout the community. Same day or next day appointments may be available.   

For more information, or to schedule an assessment call 651-266-4008.

The Ramsey County Detoxification Center staff helps individuals safely manage symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal from drugs and alcohol, while providing counseling and support services that treat the whole person, not just their substance use. The Detox Center is not a detention center, correctional facility or law enforcement center.

The Detox Center is located in the 402 University Avenue East building. Staff can be reached at 651-266-4009.