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Parents Anonymous - National Parent & Youth Helpline

Parents Anonymous - National Parent & Youth HelplineLink: view organization details

Helpline Address250 W 1st St, Ste 250, Claremont, CA, 91711 Phone number(855) 427-2736 Emailinfo@parentsanonymous.org Website addresshttps://nationalparentyouthhelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 946-2940 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oofy

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Minnesota Attorney General's OfficeLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address445 Minnesota St, Ste 1400, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 296-3353 Website addresshttps://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubHiringAnAttorney.pdf

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders

Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication DisordersLink: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Address24 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 720-3911 Emailemily@masonicchildrensclinic.org Website addresshttps://masonicchildrensclinic.org/resources/#workshops

Area Served: Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties No geographic restrictions

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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

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

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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

Helpline Address4301 Wilson Blvd, Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22203 Phone number(800) 950-6264 Emailinfo@nami.org Website addresshttps://www.nami.org/nami-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Nystrom & Associates Ltd

Nystrom & Associates LtdLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Duluth Address332 W Superior St, Providence Building Ste 300, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 722-4379 Website addresshttps://www.nystromcounseling.com/specialty-areas/autism

Area Served: Carlton, St. Louis, and Lake counties

Northland Foundation

Northland FoundationLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Early Learning Scholarship Office Address202 W Superior St, Ste 800, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 260-2736 Emailinfo@northlandfdn.org Website addresshttps://northlandfdn.org/programs-supports/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address23 Empire Dr, St 102, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 643-2523 Emailintake.oaif@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oaif

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Ombudsperson for Public Managed Health Care Programs Ombudsman for Public Managed Health Care Program Office AddressPO Box 64249, St. Paul, MN, 55164 Phone number(651) 431-2660 Emaildhsombudsman.smhcp@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ombudsperson-for-managed-care.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Parent Aware

Parent AwareLink: view organization details

Parent Aware - Online Child Care Search Call for Location Phone number(888) 291-9811 Website addresshttp://parentaware.org

Area Served: Statewide

New Eyes

New EyesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyeglasses AddressPO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ, 07078 Emailinfo@new-eyes.org Website addresshttps://new-eyes.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Find a Genetic Counselor Address321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455 Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/find-a-counselor-clinic

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Hibbing Office Address3920 13th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 262-6754 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Northern Minnesota

Minnesota Children's Alliance

Minnesota Children's AllianceLink: view organization details

Find a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Address1611 County Road B W, Ste 215, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(612) 615-4605 Emailinfo@minnesotachildrensalliance.org Website addresshttps://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/centers

Area Served: Statewide

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting District II Community Center and Clinic - East Lake Address36666 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN, 55760 Phone number(320) 630-2468 Emailjennifer.cross@hhs.millelacsband-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address4812 County Road 10, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(218) 485-4435 Emailjulianne.duesler@isd97.org Website addresshttps://www.mooselake.k12.mn.us/page/3450

Area Served: Moose Lake Public School District

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6600 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Office of the Ombudsperson for Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 106, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(888) 234-4939 Emailobff.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/ombudfam/get-help

Area Served: Statewide

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

Area Served: Statewide

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