Action Alert
Help Keep the Peer Support Connection Warmline Open
For years, the Peer Support Connection Warmline has been a lifeline for people across Minnesota who need someone to talk to during difficult moments. For many callers, this is the only place they feel heard during the long overnight hours when other supports are closed.
Every evening and through the overnight hours, trained peers answer calls and texts from individuals who may be feeling alone, overwhelmed, or in need of support.
Today, we want to share an important update with our community.
The Warmline is at Risk
Due to the loss of our primary Warmline funding, Wellness in the Woods may be faced with the difficult decision of closing the Warmline at the end of the calendar year if we are unable to secure alternative funding.
This service is more than a phone line. It is a place where people are heard, understood, and supported by peers who have walked similar paths.
Many callers reach out during moments when other resources are unavailable, and for some, this connection makes all the difference.
We are committed to doing everything we can to keep this service available, and we need the community’s help.
How You Can Help
Partner With Us
Business and organizations can support the Warmline through corporate sponsorships or event sponsorships, helping sustain peer support services for our community.
Join Us for the Tom London Memorial Walk
Our annual walk raises critical funds for Wellness in the Woods programs, including peer support services like the Warmline.
Contact Your Legislators
Peer support services are essential mental health infrastructure. We encourage community members to contact their legislators and advocate for continued funding for peer support and warmline services.
2025 Warmline Impact
The Peer Support Connection Warmline supported
15,513 interactions with residents all across Minnesota.
Of the 14,215 callers responding to the question “Did calling today help you?”
97.1% said Yes!
“I would definitely be lost without peer support—you guys are like angels.”
“I feel like I have just talked a heavy load off of me, thank you.”
“I just need someone to be here with me quietly to help me fall asleep.”
Why This Matters
The Warmline offers free, confidential peer support to people who need connection, understanding, and encouragement.
When someone reaches out, they are met by a real person with lived experience—someone who can listen without judgment and offer support grounded in empathy.
This kind of support matters. It helps people feel less alone. It helps people get through hard moments. And it fills an important gap when other services may not be available.
The Moments When the Warmline Matters Most
Every night, people across Minnesota reach out to the Peer Support Connection Warmline during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Callers share fears about losing housing or benefits. They call while grieving the death of a parent or partner. Some are managing serious medical conditions like cancer while navigating isolation and uncertainty. Others are working through anxiety, trauma, or the stress of caring for aging family members.
Many callers simply need someone to listen. Some call because they are feeling overwhelmed or alone. Others call because they are trying to get through a hard night without returning to substance use or spiraling deeper into depression.
In these moments, the Warmline provides something powerful and simple: a real person who understands. A trained peer who can listen without judgment, offer encouragement, and remind someone that they are not alone.
For many callers, that connection is enough to help them get through the night.
Take Action Today
Your gift helps Wellness in the Woods continue providing peer support services for people across Minnesota.
Corporate and event sponsorships can play a direct role in helping keep the Warmline open.
Support the Tom London Memorial Walk and help raise funds for vital peer support programs.
Tell your legislators that peer support services matter and that Warmline funding must continue.
Sample Message to Legislators
Dear [Legislator’s Name],
I am writing to ask you to support continued funding for peer support and warmline services in Minnesota.
The Peer Support Connection Warmline provides vital support to people who need someone to talk to during difficult moments. This service helps individuals feel heard, supported, and less alone—especially during times when other resources may not be available.
Please support funding for peer support services so programs like the Warmline can remain available to the people who need them.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
Thank You
We believe deeply in the power of connection and the importance of peer support. With your help, we hope to keep the Warmline available for those who need it most.
Thank you for being part of this community.
-Wellness in the Woods