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  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities
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- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
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    - MN Housing Finance Agency website
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The Advocates for Human Rights

The Advocates for Human Rights

Legal Assistance - Asylum Project 330 2nd Ave S, Ste 800, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 (612) 341-9845 hrights@advrights.org https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Legal_Help

Area Served: Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

The Aliveness Project

The Aliveness Project

Food Shelf 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 (612) 822-7946 info@aliveness.org https://aliveness.org

Area Served: Most members live in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties; serves people from throughout Minnesota

The Aliveness Project

The Aliveness Project

Transitional Housing 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 (612) 822-7946 info@aliveness.org https://aliveness.org/housing-support

Area Served: Most members live in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties; serves people from throughout Minnesota

The Aliveness Project

The Aliveness Project

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 (612) 822-7946 info@aliveness.org https://aliveness.org

Area Served: Most members live in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties; serves people from throughout Minnesota

The Arc - Upper Valley

The Arc - Upper Valley

Advocacy 2500 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 (701) 772-6191 https://www.thearcuppervalley.org

Area Served: Grand Forks County, ND and surrounding areas

The Arc Minnesota

The Arc Minnesota

Information and Support 2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 (866) 797-1122 info@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Minnesota

The Arc Minnesota

The Arc Minnesota

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul 641 Fairview Ave N, Ste 195, St. Paul, MN, 55104 (952) 915-3632 https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/housing-stabilization-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

The Arc Minnesota, Greater Twin Cities

The Arc Minnesota, Greater Twin Cities

School to Adult Life Transition 641 Fairview Ave N, Ste 195, St. Paul, MN, 55104 (952) 920-0855 info@arcgreatertwincities.org https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/planning-your-future

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Arc Minnesota, Greater Twin Cities

The Arc Minnesota, Greater Twin Cities

Life Care Planning for People with Disabilities - FutureLife Options 641 Fairview Ave N, Ste 195, St. Paul, MN, 55104 (952) 920-0855 info@arcgreatertwincities.org https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/planning-your-future/planning-and-coaching

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

Information and Support - Parents of Children with Special Needs The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud 1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 (320) 251-7272 info@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region

Area Served: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Wright, Sherburne, Meeker, Kandiyohi, Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region

Support Group - Youth with Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, Midstate Region - St. Cloud 1617 37th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 (320) 251-7272 info@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/regions/midstate-region/midstate-region-parent-groups

Area Served: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Wright, Sherburne, Meeker, Kandiyohi, Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties

The Arc Minnesota, Southeast Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southeast Region

Advocacy - Disabilities 6301 Bandel Rd NW, Ste 605, Rochester, MN, 55901 (507) 287-2032 https://arcminnesota.org/regions/southeast/southeast-region-supports-for-individuals-and-families

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, and Winona counties

The Arc Minnesota, Southeast Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southeast Region

Small Expense Assistance for People with Disabilities 6301 Bandel Rd NW, Ste 605, Rochester, MN, 55901 (507) 287-2032 https://arcminnesota.org/regions/southeast/southeast-region-supports-for-individuals-and-families

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, and Winona counties

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

Information and Support - Disabilities P.O. Box 64007, St. Paul, MN, 55164 (866) 797-1122 info@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

The Arc Minnesota, Southwest Region

Help to Find Housing P.O. Box 64007, St. Paul, MN, 55164 (507) 345-4223 info@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/housing-stabilization-services

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

Information and Support - Developmental Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - 4th Call for Location (218) 233-5949 marisabengtson@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/regions/west-central

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

Advocacy - Developmental Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - 4th Call for Location (218) 233-5949 marisabengtson@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/regions/west-central

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

Activities for People with Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - 4th Call for Location (218) 233-5949 info@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/regions/west-central

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Northland

The Arc Northland

Advocacy - Disabilities The Arc Northland - Duluth 222 E Superior St, Ste 302, Duluth, MN, 55802 (218) 726-4725 info@arcnorthland.org https://arcnorthland.org/services/adult-children-and-family-services/advocacy-adult-children-education-public-policy

Area Served: Services are primarily provided in St. Louis County, but may vary by service

The Arc Northland

The Arc Northland

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) The Arc Northland - Duluth 222 E Superior St, Ste 302, Duluth, MN, 55802 (218) 726-4725 info@arcnorthland.org https://arcnorthland.org/services/housing-support

Area Served: Services are primarily provided in St. Louis County, but may vary by service

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