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Canvas Health offers crisis services and provides assistance to community members in contracted counties and Tribal Nations who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Call immediately for emergency assistance if you or someone you care about is experiencing a crisis involving the following:
suicidal feelings ∙ panic ∙ hopelessness ∙ mood swings ∙ defiance ∙ angry outbursts ∙ anxiety ∙ hallucinations ∙ depression ∙ delusions ∙ increased substance use ∙ isolation ∙ self-injury

Mobile Crisis Response

Mobile Crisis Response includes short-term assessment, intervention, and stabilization services. Services are available in your home, at school, in the community or via telehealth.

Fee Determination

Crisis services are covered by many private insurances. A sliding fee scale and/or payment plan is available if uninsured.

No one is turned away for inability to pay.

Contact Information

Canvas Health operates crisis lines serving several Tribal Nations and Minnesota counties.

Crisis Services Numbers

Receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling these numbers. For a full list of county crisis numbers for adults, click here. For a full list of county crisis numbers for children, click here.

Meet The Team

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Rori Johnson, LP

Licensed Psychologist/Clinic Manager

Psychological assessment and treatment can offer an individual insight and awareness as to how life experiences, events, and relationships influence one’s development, growth, and functioning, and in so doing, offer an individual the opportunity to work toward change, transformation, healing, and hope.

Clinic Locations

  • North Branch and East Central Crisis Services

Specialty Areas

  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Crisis Services
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EDMR)
  • Ages Served: 19+
  • Provide diagnostic and psychological evaluations assessing aspects of an individual’s psychological, cognitive, and behavioral functioning so as to guide treatment, program, or service interventions
  • Provide clinical supervision, training, and consultation for other mental health providers
  • Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Domestic Violence, Emotional Disorders, Emotional Disregulation, Emotional Regulation, Grief, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Schizophrenia Disorder, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Self Harm, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI, Shame, Trauma

Professional Experience

I have provided psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults throughout career in various community-based programs and services.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
  • Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology
  • Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
  • Certified EMDR Therapist

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Psychologist (LP)

Referral & Appointment

To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.

Torrey Jess

Jessica Torrey, LICSW

Mental Health Crisis Services Supervisor, Anoka Mobile Crisis Response

Starting where the client is at and building a trusting and safe rapport is the key to supporting change and improving one’s mental health. It takes courage to seek therapy or crisis services. Our job is to honor that courage and assist clients in recognizing their own strengths and build on them.

Clinic Locations

  • Coon Rapids and Anoka County Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Services

  • Anoka County Mobile Crisis
  • Ages Served: All Ages
  • Diagnostic Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Depression, Anxiety, ASD and impact on families

Professional Experience

20+ years of experience working with children and family, adults, and the elderly in schools, community/home and clinic settings conducting diagnostic assessments, building skills, providing psychotherapy and coordinating care.

Education

  • Master of Social Work – College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas
  • Paralegal Certificate – Minnesota Legal Assistant Institute
  • Bachelor of Arts- Business Management; Minor Psychology – Hamline University

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Crisis Response

In Anoka County, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling  (763) 755-3801.

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Jennifer Anderson

Crisis Response Worker- ESS

It takes a village.

Clinic Locations

  • Coon Rapids and Anoka County Crisis Services

Specialty Areas

  • Crisis Services – Anoka County
  • Ages Served: All
  • Abuse, Domestic Violence

Professional Experience

I have worked as a child protection social worker for 8 years. Prior to that, I worked in a domestic violence shelter.

Education

  • Bachelors degree in Psychology

Crisis Response

In Anoka County, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling (763) 755-3801.

Baur, Andrew

Andrew Baur, MS

Mobile Crisis Practitioner

Clinic Locations

  • Coon Rapids and Anoka County Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Services

  • Anoka County Mobile Crisis
  • Ages Served: All
  • Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI, Schizophrenia Disorder, Panic Attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

License and Credentials

  • MS

Crisis Response

In Anoka County, access immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling  (763) 755-3801.

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Shannon Behnken

Mobile Crisis Practitioner

Clinic Locations

  • Scott County Crisis Services

Specialty Areas

Education

  • Bachelor's in Psychology
  • Master's in Clinical Psychology

Crisis Response

In Scott County and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling (952) 818-3702.

Buller, Erin

Erin Buller, MSW, LICSW

Crisis Clinician

Start where the client is. Don’t be afraid to think out-of-the-box and get creative.

Clinic Locations

  • Coon Rapids and Anoka County Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Services

  • Anoka County Crisis Services
  • Ages Served: 6 and older
  • Mental health, crisis response, long-term community supports, law enforcement and court engagement.
  • Behavioral Problems, Trauma, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Disregulation, Grief, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Crisis Assessments and De-escalation, Symptom Management

Professional Experience

American Red Cross Disaster Services
Substance use residential treatment
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Chronic homelessness case management
MnCHOICES assessments
Domestic violence
Police-embedded social work
Restorative Court

Education

  • Master of Social Work - Loyola University Chicago
  • Master of Jurisprudence in Child and Family Law - Loyola University Chicago

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)

Crisis Response

In Anoka County, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling  (763) 755-3801.

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Zoe Copa, MSW, LGSW

Outpatient Therapist

I utilize a strengths-based, person-centered approach when working with individuals. I provide support alongside a person’s journey to assist them with reaching their optimal potential and increasing their sense of personal growth. I enjoy working with individuals of all abilities and backgrounds and I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Clinic Locations

  • Bloomington
  • Coon Rapids and Anoka County Crisis Services

Outpatient Therapy

  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Ages Served: 12+
  • Anger, Anxiety, Behavioral Problems, Transitions, Trauma, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Emotional Disorders, Domestic Violence, Depression, Emotional Disregulation, Mood Disorders, Mindfulness, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI, Self Harm, LGBTQ+ Issues/Specialty

Professional Experience

My professional background consists of mobile mental health crisis response for East Central Crisis Services, crisis intervention for survivors of interpersonal violence, inpatient medical case management, and crisis stabilization in schools with children and their families.

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  • Master of Social Work - The University of Wisconsin-Madison

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

Appointments & Referrals

To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.

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Sara Danielson

Certified Peer Support Specialist/Certified Family Peer Support

My primary role is to help individuals/families navigate complex systems in which they are involved and make sure their voices are heard. I bring to it compassion that is necessary for these individuals/families to work toward healing and hope. Through my lived experiences, I can empower the individuals/families I work with to gain their own independence and to begin to trust their own intuition and skills.

Clinic Locations

  • Scott County Crisis Services

Peer Support Specialist Program

  • Scott County Mobile Crisis
  • Ages Served: All Ages
  • ADHD/ADD (Children), Abuse, Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Transitions, Shame, Trauma, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Personality Disorders, Hoarding, Emotional Disorders, Domestic Violence, Depression, Developmental Concerns, Opioid Addiction, Parenting Issues, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – FASD, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Disregulation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – DBT, Mood Disorders, Mindfulness, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI,
    Relationship Issues, Eating Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD/ADD (Adults), Attachment Disorders, Chronic Pain, Grief, Self Harm, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cultural Issues, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
    LGBTQ+ Issues/Specialty

Professional Experience

  • Certified Family Support Specialist (CPSS) – Minnesota
  • Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS) – Minnesota

Education

  • Bachelor of Science English – Mississippi State University
  • Master of Special Education (Behavioral and Emotional Disorders) - Augsburg College

Crisis Response

In Scott County and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling (952) 818-3702.

Gayle, Rodney

Rodney Gayle, LGSW

Mobile Crisis Practitioner

Helping those with mental illness achieve their best during a mental health crisis.

Clinic Locations

  • Coon Rapids and Anoka County Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Services

  • Anoka County Mobile Crisis
  • Ages Served: All

Professional Experience

I have over six years of crisis mental health and more than one year of in-home therapy.

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

Crisis Response

In Anoka County, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling  (763) 755-3801.

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Christina Halleen

Mobile Crisis Practitioner

I believe addressing mental health and wellbeing is a critical issue in our communities. Supporting those in our communities who find themselves in immediate need of help is my passion.

Clinic Locations

  • North Branch and East Central Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Services

  • East Central Crisis Services
  • Ages Served: 6+
  • ADHD/ADD (Children), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Behavioral Problems, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Transitions, Shame, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Personality Disorders, Emotional Disorders, Depression, Emotional Disregulation, Mood Disorders, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI, Schizophrenia Disorder, Relationship Issues, ADHD/ADD (Adults),
    Self Harm, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD

Professional Experience

Previous substance use counselor (CADC).

Education

  • BA in Psychology - St. Cloud State
  • Currently pursuing my MSW with the University of New England

Crisis Response

In Isanti, Chisago, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, and Pine Counties and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, access immediate assistance by calling (800) 523-3333

Kalahar, Kristin

Kristin Kalahar, LMFT

Mobile Crisis Practitioner

Clinic Locations

  • Community-Based

Mobile Crisis Services

  • Anoka County Mobile Crisis
  • Ages Served: All Ages

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Crisis Response

In Anoka County, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling  (763) 755-3801.

Moreno, Lisa

Lisa Moreno

Program Administrative Coordinator

Clinic Locations

  • Scott County Crisis Services

Administrative

  • Scott County Mobile Crisis

Crisis Response

In Scott County and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling (952) 818-3702.

Pachenko, Lilia

Lilia Pachenko, LMFT

On-call Crisis Response Professional

I believe in an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from several approaches including: emotionally focused therapy, attachment theory, family systems theory, & cognitive behavioral therapy.

Clinic Locations

  • North Branch and East Central Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Services

  • East Central Crisis Services
  • Ages Served: All

Professional Experience

I have worked in the metal health field since 2011.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology - University of Saint Thomas
  • Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy - Saint Mary’s University

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Crisis Response

In Isanti, Chisago, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, and Pine Counties and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, access immediate assistance by calling (800) 523-3333

Perry, Michael

Michael Perry, LPCC, LADC

On-call Crisis Response Professional

My goal is to promote genuine rapport and create a safe environment to share. I believe when paired with a non-judgmental, client-centered, and collaborative approach insight and awareness can be developed to create avenues of acceptance of self, explore change in daily living and ability to function as we hope.

Clinic Locations

  • North Branch and East Central Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Services

  • East Central Crisis Services
  • Ages Served: All Ages
  • ADHD/ADD (Children), Anger, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Bipolar Disorder,
    Borderline Personality Disorder, Transitions, Shame, Trauma, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Personality Disorders, Hoarding, Emotional Disorders, Depression, Parenting Issues, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Disregulation, Mood Disorders, Mindfulness, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI, Schizophrenia Disorder, Relationship Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD/ADD (Adults),
    Attachment Disorders, Chronic Pain, Grief, Self Harm, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cultural Issues, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
    LGBTQ+ Issues/Specialty

Professional Experience

Experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in rural, suburban and urban areas within the community and clinical settings assessing, building skills, providing psychotherapy and coordinating care.

Education

  • BA in Psychology - University of Minnesota
  • MA in Counseling Psychology - St. Mary's University

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Crisis Response

In Isanti, Chisago, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, and Pine Counties and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, access immediate assistance by calling (800) 523-3333

Rice, Nicole

Nicole Rice, MA

Crisis Response Worker-ESS

Being empathetic in care for others. Being able to stand in other people’s shoes is important when you need to help them.

Clinic Locations

  • Coon Rapids and Anoka County Crisis Services

Specialty Areas

  • Anoka Crisis Services
  • Ages Served: 0-18
  • Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting Issues, Self Harm

Professional Experience

Many years working with children and families in crisis. Experience working in child protection services within private and public sectors.

Education

  • Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Family Life Education-Concordia University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Child Development

License and Credentials

  • Masters (MA)

Crisis Response

In Anoka County, receive immediate assistance if you are experiencing a mental health crisis by calling (763) 755-3801.

Sowry, Eileen

Eileen Crosby, MSW, LISCW

Embedded Police Mental Health Professional

I believe in meeting people where they are at — taking to understand them as the unique person they are.

Clinic Locations

  • Coon Rapids and Anoka County Crisis Services

Specialty Areas

  • Embedded Police Mental Health Professional
  • Ages Served: All
  • Behavioral Problems, Substance Use Disorders, Domestic Violence, Emotional Disregulation, Self Harm, Co-Occurring Disorders

Professional Experience

I have experience working with justice system involved individuals who are also experiencing mental health symptoms and/or substance use concerns. I have particular experience working with those experiencing suicidal ideation or psychotic symptoms.

Education

  • Bachelor's of Science in Social Work - Franciscan University of Steubenville
  • Master's of Science in Social Work - Our Lady of the Lake University

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Master's of Social Work (MSW)
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Debra Wetrosky, LMFT

Crisis Clinician

I believe therapy brings empowerment through knowledge and self understanding. I work with people to find balance and develop ways of coping with stressors that build up their strength. With compassion and action, brings real healing.

Clinic Locations

  • North Branch and East Central Crisis Services

Crisis Response

  • East Central Crisis Services
  • Ages Served: 6 and older

Professional Experience

Prior to starting with Canvas Health as a crisis clinician, I have worked with adolescents, and their families, in a treatment facility, worked in ARMHS, and interned at a fertility clinic and with an eating disorder focused clinic.

Education

  • BS in Psychology - College of St. Benedict
  • MS in Marriage and Family Therapy - St. Cloud State University

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Crisis Response

In Isanti, Chisago, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, and Pine Counties and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, access immediate assistance by calling (800) 523-3333

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