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Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-4640 Emailwarmline@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/kinship

Area Served: Ramsey County. Kinship Family Support Services are provided statewide.

Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM)

Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1015 4th Ave N, Ste 202, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 374-4967 Emailsunny@laocenter.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Laocenter.mn

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Life Style, Inc.

Life Style, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Fox Run Apartments - Waconia Address28 - 32 W 13th St, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Carver County

Martha's Open Hands

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Counseling Services Address7362 University Ave NE, Ste 310 3, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(612) 567-9587 Emailinfo@marthasopenhands.com Website addresshttps://marthasopenhands.com/services

Area Served: Anoka County

Little Lillies Birth Services

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Doula Support AddressEden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(612) 499-4203 Emaillittlelilliesbirth@gmail.com Website addresshttps://littlelillies.weebly.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Mcleod, Ramsey and Scott counties

Learning Ally

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Information and Support - Students with Dyslexia Address20 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540 Phone number(800) 221-4792 EmailCustomerCare@learningally.org Website addresshttps://learningally.org/solutions-for-school/dyslexia-resources

Area Served: Nationwide

Katie Lins

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Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55122 Phone number(507) 400-3854 Emailcontact@katiesdoulacare.com Website addresshttps://www.katiesdoulacare.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

Metropolitan Community Services

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Transportation Address7900 Excelsior Blvd, Ste 200, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 688-2600 Emailinfo@mcsmn.com Website addresshttps://www.mcsmn.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Mental Health Navigators

Mental Health NavigatorsLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address18540 Beaverwood Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 Phone number(952) 913-7805 Emailrobin@mhnav.org Website addresshttps://www.mentalhealthnavigators.org/about-mental-health-navigators

Area Served: Statewide

Metropolitan Council

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Transportation - Transit Link Address390 Robert St N, Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-5465 Emailtransitlink@metc.state.mn.us Website addresshttps://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Services/Transit-Link.aspx

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Metropolitan Council

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Transportation - Metro Mobility Address390 Robert St N, Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-1111 Emailmetromobility@metc.state.mn.us Website addresshttps://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Services/Metro-Mobility-Home.aspx

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Metro Transit

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Transportation Address560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne county

Metro Transit

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Metro Transit Assistance Program (TAP) Address560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org/tap-riders

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne county

Metro Transit

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Local Bus Service Address560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 373-3333 Website addresshttps://www.metrotransit.org/bus

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with commuter rail service in Sherburne county

Literacy Minnesota

Literacy MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address700 Raymond Ave, Ste 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 251-9058 Emailemail@mnliteracy.org Website addresshttps://www.literacymn.org/family-literacy

Area Served: Statewide

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN Address530 N Robert St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailinfo@mcil-mn.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)

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Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) Address530 N Robert St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailinfo@mcil-mn.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague

Mayo Clinic Health System in New PragueLink: view organization details

Hearing Loss Services New Prague Hospital Address301 2nd St NE, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(952) 758-9355 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/new-prague/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Most programs serve Scott and Le Sueur counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Make Minnesota Safe & Secure

Make Minnesota Safe & SecureLink: view organization details

Firearm Safety Information AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 201-7000 Website addresshttps://dps.mn.gov/safe-secure/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

Mental Health Minnesota

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Helpline Address2233 University Ave W, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 288-0400 Emailinfo@mentalhealthmn.org Website addresshttps://mentalhealthmn.org/what-we-do/peer-support/minnesota-warmline

Area Served: Statewide

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