Building safer communities through compassionate care
who we are
Canopy Roots is an innovative mental health organization offering culturally affirming unarmed first responder services to people in crisis via 911. We promote safety for people in crisis by providing emotional de-escalation strategies, crisis intervention support, and connection to appropriate resources. Crisis Responders are members of the communities they serve, reflecting the wide range of cultural and racial identities and experiences of the people who need our services the most.
Building
safer communities
We are reimagining public safety by responding to mental health emergencies via 911 dispatch without weapons, sirens, or law enforcement.
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strong Partnerships
We believe that collaborating directly with governments and care providers will lead to safer communities. We welcome the opportunity to partner with agencies that share our values and goals.
Meet Canopy
Canopy Roots is a sister organization of Canopy Mental Health & Consulting (MHC), a premier provider for outpatient and online therapy options for historically underserved and marginalized populations in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Our shared approach to healing and coping is informed by:
Collective knowledge and resources
Identification of natural and cultural strengths
Affirmation of dignity above all else