Learn how to respond to medical and mental health emergencies with the A.S.S.E.S.S., D.E.C.I.D.E., and A.C.T.I.O.N. frameworks. These step-by-step guides help bystanders evaluate safety, classify medical or mental health crises, and choose the right level of care, from calling 911 to self-care or de-escalation support.

When anxiety, panic, or intense stress hits, it can feel like your body is taking over and you're losing control. Your heart races, your chest feels tight, your thoughts spiral, and suddenly it seems impossible to breathe or think clearly. You're not alone in this, and you’re not powerless, either.

The opioid crisis takes lives every day, and having access to Narcan and other harm reduction supplies can make a huge difference. This information sheet describes Narcan access points throughout the Twin Cities, various programs that offer training on administering nasal and/or intramuscular Narcan, and organizations working to reduce the negative impacts of drug use through harm reduction and connecting people with recovery resources.

If you, someone you love, a neighbor, or a community member is experiencing a mental health crisis, it is important to know how to successfully support a person in crisis and who you can call to get help. EQUIP has compiled information on mental health first-aid, crisis hotlines, and warmlines, and where you can turn for support. Take care of yourself and your community. Always remember: you’re not alone.

Health and Wellness, Together is a 13-session series of free community seminars focusing on learning practical tools for taking care of ourselves and each other, creating safer and more connected communities, grounding in collective support, and reclaiming wellness as something we build together.

Each session blends learning, hands-on practice, and discussion in a supportive, welcoming space. Together, we’ll explore how to care for ourselves and each other while navigating systems that don’t always meet our needs.