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Minnesota Hands & Voices

Minnesota Hands & VoicesLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 265-2435 Emailmnhv@lifetrack-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/mnhandsandvoices/about-us/our-services

Area Served: Statewide

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

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Department of RevenueLink: view organization details

Tax Help Address600 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55146 Phone number(800) 652-9094 Website addresshttps://www.revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-help

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(888) 546-5838 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

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Crisis Line - Veterans Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 273-8255 x1 EmailVeteransServices.MDVA@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Minnesota Office of Higher EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 642-0567 Emailfinancialaid.ohe@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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School, District, and Educational Organization Directories Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://public.education.mn.gov/MdeOrgView

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8381 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/bvi/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Minnesota Office of Indian Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8280 Emailmde.indian-education@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/indian/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Information and Support - Students with Disabilities Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8616 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Minnesota Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(507) 412-5214 Emailmary.cashman-bakken@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/dhh/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Find a Public Library Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lib/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Mediation - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Special Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8518 Emailmde.dispute-resolution@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/conf/med/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Online School Choice Information Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8457 Emailmde.onlinelearning@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/oll/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Link: view organization details

Job Training Address180 5th St E, Ste 1200, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(888) 234-1330 Emaildeed.taa@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/education-and-training

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Address180 5th St E, Ste 1200, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 259-7500 EmailCareerForce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed

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)

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

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

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