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Training Videos
Learn how to use Help Me Connect through the training video series below. Each video is available on YouTube in English, Spanish, English with Somali subtitles, and English with Hmong subtitles. Contact helpmeconnect@state.mn.us to request a customized presentation or training session.
- Video: How to navigate the home page and service categories (1.54 Minutes)
English / Spanish / English with Somali subtitles / English with Hmong subtitles -
Video: How to use the search and filter functions (2.26 Minutes)
English / Spanish / English with Somali subtitles / English with Hmong subtitles - Video: How to create an account (2.14 Minutes)
English / Spanish / English with Somali subtitles / English with Hmong subtitles - Video: How to save searches to My Favorites (4.10 Minutes)
English / Spanish / English with Somali subtitles / English with Hmong subtitles -
Video: How to submit updates and suggest new resources (1.10 Minutes)
English / Spanish / English with Somali subtitles / English with Hmong subtitles
Request a Presentation
Presentations and training sessions are available upon request and will be customized based on audience and time available. Email helpmeconnect@state.mn.us to request one.
Update Program Information
Updates and corrections can be requested for services listed in Help Me Connect by selecting the "information" link in the Program Description page (see example below). Updates can include address, phone number, application instructions, and specific features including cultural-specific information.
Requests to Add New Programs
Help add other resources that may be appropriate for pregnant and parenting families with children birth to 8 years of age. Submit requests to helpmeconnect@state.mn.us with brief information about the agency and service(s) provided. Requests will be reviewed and someone will follow-up.
Suggestions for Improvement
Help Me Connect is always making improvements based on community feedback. Send suggestions to helpmeconnect@state.mn.us
Tips for Successful Searches
The Help Me Connect search field is an easy way to sort results quickly. The tips below will help improve search results:
- Make sure all words are spelled correctly.
- Consider using fewer words or reducing the topics in your search.
- Consider removing any filters.
- If searching for culturally specific resources, consider reducing your search topics and adding culturally specific feature filters to your returned results.