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SimplyAlert

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address586 Maple Park Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118 Phone number(612) 234-7878 Emailhss@simplyalert.com Website addresshttps://www.simplyalert.com

Area Served: Nationwide

RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc.

RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc.Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Address1130 1/2 7th St NW, Ste 208, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 226-7037 Emaildirector@rtaaf.org Website addresshttp://www.rtaaf.org/how-we-can-help.php

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

SMR Management

SMR ManagementLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Heather Court Apartments Address635 Hilltop Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 456-0546 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Steele County

SMR Management

SMR ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Heather Court Apartments Address635 Hilltop Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 456-0546 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Steele County

Steele County Public Health

Steele County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Address635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-7650 EmailSCPHN@SteeleCountyMn.gov Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/disease_prevention.php

Area Served: Steele County

Steele County Public Health

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-7650 EmailSCPHN@SteeleCountyMn.gov Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/child_and_teen_checkups.php

Area Served: Steele County

Steele County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-7660 EmailSCPHN@SteeleCountyMn.gov Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/wic.php

Area Served: Steele County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Steele County Public Health

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Follow Along Program Address635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-7650 Emaillinda.bettin@co.steele.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Steele County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Steele County Public Health

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Family Home Visiting Steele County Public Health II Address630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-7650 Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/maternal_and_child_health.php

Area Served: Steele County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

SLICE - Security Logistics Intelligence Construction Engineering Company

SLICE - Security Logistics Intelligence Construction Engineering CompanyLink: view organization details

Transportation Address101 S Reid St, Ste 307, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 221-6303 Emailinfo@slice-c.com Website addresshttps://slice-c.com

Area Served: Central and Southern Minnesota

Spero / South Central Human Relations Center

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Mental Health Clinic South Central Human Relations Center - Owatonna (610 Florence) Address610 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-2630 Website addresshttps://speromn.org/our-services/therapy-psychiatry

Area Served: Steele, Dodge and Waseca counties ARMHS provided in Douglas, Freeborn, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response service provided in Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties.

Spero / South Central Human Relations Center

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) South Central Human Relations Center - Owatonna (610 Florence) Address610 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-2630 Website addresshttps://speromn.org

Area Served: Steele, Dodge and Waseca counties ARMHS provided in Douglas, Freeborn, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response service provided in Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties.

Spero / South Central Human Relations Center

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) South Central Human Relations Center - Owatonna (610 Florence) Address610 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-2630 Website addresshttps://speromn.org

Area Served: Steele, Dodge and Waseca counties ARMHS provided in Douglas, Freeborn, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response service provided in Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties.

Spero / South Central Human Relations Center

Spero / South Central Human Relations CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services South Central Human Relations Center - Owatonna (610 Florence) Address610 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(844) 274-7472 Website addresshttps://speromn.org

Area Served: Steele, Dodge and Waseca counties ARMHS provided in Douglas, Freeborn, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response service provided in Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties.

Spero / South Central Human Relations Center

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Mental Health Clinic South Central Human Relations Center - Owatonna (622 Florence) Address622 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-2630 Website addresshttps://speromn.org/our-services/therapy-psychiatry

Area Served: Steele County

Spero / South Central Human Relations Center

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services South Central Human Relations Center - Kasson Address17 5th St SE, Kasson, MN, 55944 Phone number(844) 274-7472 Website addresshttps://speromn.org

Area Served: Dodge County

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