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Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Sprucewood Townhomes Address14241 Grand Oaks Dr, Ste 14331, Baxter, MN, 56425 73 Miles Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Grand Oaks Court Townhomes Address14146 Grand Oaks Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425 73 Miles Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing White Oak Estates Address14236 Grand Oaks Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425 73 Miles Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Ridgeview Court Townhomes Address326 Spruce St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 73 Miles Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Stearns County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Grand Oaks Townhomes Address14080 Grand Oaks Dr, Unit 14106, Baxter, MN, 56425 73 Miles Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS)

Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling CMJTS at the Hutchinson CareerForce Center Address2 Century Ave SE, Ridgewater College, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 587-4740 Emailinfo@cmjts.org Website addresshttps://www.cmjts.org/job-seekers

Area Served: McLeod County

Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS)

Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS)Link: view organization details

Job Training CMJTS at the Hutchinson CareerForce Center Address2 Century Ave SE, Ridgewater College, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 587-4740 Emailinfo@cmjts.org Website addresshttps://www.cmjts.org/job-seekers/adult-programs

Area Served: McLeod County

Christ the King Lutheran Church - Hutchinson

Christ the King Lutheran Church - HutchinsonLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1040 S Grade Rd SW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 587-2276 Website addresshttps://www.ctkhutch.com/content.cfm?page_content=calendar_include.cfm&event_id=85&mm=8&dd=17&yy=2024

Area Served: McLeod County

Common Cup Ministry

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Parenting Support Hutchinson Address405 California St NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County

Common Cup Ministry

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Hutchinson Address405 California St NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County

Common Cup Ministry

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Hutchinson Address405 California St NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 587-2213 Emailcommoncupmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.common-cup.org/get-help

Area Served: McLeod County

CVS/Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies CVS/Pharmacy - Baxter Address14546 Dellwood Dr, Baxter, MN, 56425 73 Miles Phone number(218) 828-9219 Website addresshttps://www.cvs.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

CVS/Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies CVS/Pharmacy - Hutchinson Address1370 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 587-7280 Website addresshttps://www.cvs.com

Area Served: McLeod County

Ellie Family Services

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Mental Health Clinic Ellie Family Services - Brainerd Address13782 Bluestem Ct, Ste 100, Baxter, MN, 56425 73 Miles Phone number(651) 313-8080 Website addresshttps://elliementalhealth.com/services

Area Served: Crow Wing County

First Baptist Church - Baxter

First Baptist Church - BaxterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Blessing Food Shelf Address7398 Fairview Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425 73 Miles Phone number(218) 829-5767 Website addresshttps://www.firstbaptistchurchbaxter.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Stearns County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Stearns CountyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Heading for Home - Spruce Address230 - 240 Spruce St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 73 Miles Phone number(320) 685-7771 Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/738/Housing-Options

Area Served: Stearns County

Hutchinson Health

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Crisis Line Address1095 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 484-4585 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/hospitals/hutchinson

Area Served: McLeod County

Hutchinson Health

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Birthing Hospital Address1095 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 484-4620 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/hospitals/hutchinson/specialties/birth-center

Area Served: McLeod County

Hutchinson Health

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Clinic Hutchinson Health Clinic Address3 Century Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 234-3290 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/hospitals/hutchinson

Area Served: McLeod County

Hutchinson Health

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Mental Health Clinic Hutchinson Health Mental Health Clinic Address1071 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 73 Miles Phone number(320) 484-4610 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/hospitals/hutchinson/specialties/mental-health

Area Served: McLeod County

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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- Housing Benefits 101
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- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
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Transportation
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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