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Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)

Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address1414 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 235-4976 Website addresshttps://nacdi.org/programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

North St. Paul Area Food Shelf

North St. Paul Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2266 2nd St N, North St. Paul, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 770-1309 Emailnspafs@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.nspafoodshelf.org/visit

Area Served: North St. Paul and Oakdale

Mental Health Minnesota

Mental Health MinnesotaLink: view organization details

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

Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)

Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address33 S 6th St, Ste 4540, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Emailinfo@mnbars.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlawyerreferral.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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Follow Along Program Online Enrollment Form Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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COVID-19 Information Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(833) 431-2053 Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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Find a Registered Doula Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-4200 Emailhealth.hop@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/doula/registry.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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Refugee Health Assessment Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-5414 Emailrefugeehealth@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/rih/guide/2assessment.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Multiple Connections

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Support Group - Mothers of Multiples Address4101 Washington St NE, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Emailpresidentmultipleconnections@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mcmomsofmultiples.wixsite.com/mcmoms

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minneapolis American Indian Center

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Job Training Address1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 879-1727 Emailvreyes@maicnet.org Website addresshttps://www.maicnet.org/wioa

Area Served: Hennepin County Service area may be dependent on program

Open Cupboard

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Food Shelf Address8264 4th St N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 233-1296 Emailjessica@opencupboard.org Website addresshttps://opencupboard.org/need-food/how-it-works

Area Served: Washington and Ramsey counties

Open Cupboard

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Food Distribution Address8264 4th St N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 233-1296 Emailjessica@opencupboard.org Website addresshttps://opencupboard.org/need-food/food-deliveries

Area Served: Washington and Ramsey counties

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center

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Domestic Violence Support Services Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) Address2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 728-2000 Website addresshttps://www.miwrc.org/client-advocacy

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) Address2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 728-2000 Emailarussell@miwrc.org Website addresshttps://www.miwrc.org/housing

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center

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Family Home Visiting Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) Address2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 728-2000 Website addresshttps://www.miwrc.org/family-stabilization-1

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) Address2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 728-2000 Website addresshttps://www.miwrc.org/family-stabilization-1

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center

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Cultural Community Organization Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) Address2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 728-2000 Website addresshttps://www.miwrc.org

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties

Midwest Center for Personal and Family Development, PA

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Counseling Services Midwest Center for Personal and Family Development - St. Paul Address2550 University Ave W, Ste 435S, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 647-1900 Emailinfo@midwestcenter4u.com Website addresshttps://www.mentalhealthinc.com/our-outpatient-therapy-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

OutFront Minnesota

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Attorney Referral Service Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 112, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(800) 800-0350 Emailaccess@outfront.org Website addresshttps://www.outfront.org/anti-violence-program#lgbtq-friendly-attorneys

Area Served: Statewide

OutFront Minnesota

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 112, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(800) 800-0350 Emailavp@outfront.org Website addresshttps://www.outfront.org/anti-violence-program#domestic-violence

Area Served: Statewide

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