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- COVID-19 Resources Resources to support Minnesota families affected by COVID-19.
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University of Minnesota Physicians - Family Medicine Clinics

University of Minnesota Physicians - Family Medicine Clinics

Autism Assessment University of MN Physicians 5775 W Wayzata Blvd, Ste 255, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416 (612) 672-7422 https://mphysicians.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

University of Minnesota Physicians - Family Medicine Clinics

University of Minnesota Physicians - Family Medicine Clinics

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit University of MN Physicians 5775 W Wayzata Blvd, Ste 255, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416 (612) 672-7422 https://mphysicians.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Up North Therapy

Up North Therapy

Autism Assessment 12 Lee Cir, Silver Bay, MN, 55614 (218) 220-9699 ashley@upnorththerapy.net https://upnorth-therapy.com

Area Served: Most programs serve Lake and Cook counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Up North Therapy

Up North Therapy

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit 12 Lee Cir, Silver Bay, MN, 55614 (218) 220-9699 ashley@upnorththerapy.net https://upnorth-therapy.com

Area Served: Most programs serve Lake and Cook counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Upcare Home LLC

Upcare Home LLC

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) 860 Blue Gentian Rd, Ste 200, Eagan, MN, 55121 (763) 306-9332 info@upcarehome.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Upper Sioux Community - Granite Falls

Upper Sioux Community - Granite Falls

Tribal Health and Human Services Upper Sioux Community 5722 Travers Ln, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 (320) 564-6319 information@uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov https://www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Upper Sioux Community - Granite Falls

Upper Sioux Community - Granite Falls

Clinic Health and Social Services Building 5744 Highway 167, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 (320) 564-2360 https://www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov/page/health-services

Area Served: Upper Sioux Community

Upper Sioux Community - Granite Falls

Upper Sioux Community - Granite Falls

Community Action Agency Health and Social Services Building 5744 Highway 167, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 (320) 564-3264 https://www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov

Area Served: Upper Sioux Community

Uprise Development Services LLC

Uprise Development Services LLC

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) 2301 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 (612) 442-5162 uprisedevmn@gmail.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office 415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384 (320) 631-2500 ecse@midstate.k12.mn.us https://sites.google.com/a/upsala.k12.mn.us/community-ed/early-childhood/ecfe

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office 415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384 (320) 573-2174 https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/article/1072443

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Early Childhood Screening District Office 415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384 (320) 631-2515 bswisher@midstate.k12.mn.us https://sites.google.com/a/upsala.k12.mn.us/community-ed/early-childhood/screening

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Kindergarten District Office 415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384 (320) 573-2174 https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth to Two District Office 415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384 (320) 631-2500 ecse@midstate.k12.mn.us https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Five District Office 415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384 (320) 631-2500 ecse@midstate.k12.mn.us https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

Upsala Public School District

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office 415 S Main St, Upsala, MN, 56384 (320) 631-2500 https://sites.google.com/a/upsala.k12.mn.us/community-ed/early-childhood/preschool-pals

Area Served: Upsala Public School District

Uptown Dental

Uptown Dental

Dental Clinic 1406 W Lake St, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 (612) 827-3736 uptown_dental@yahoo.com https://www.uptowndental.com/services.html

Area Served: Minneapolis and surrounding area

Urban Academy Charter School

Urban Academy Charter School

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School 1668 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55116 (651) 215-9419 https://www.urbanacademymn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Urban Academy Charter School

Urban Academy Charter School

Kindergarten Charter School 1668 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55116 (651) 215-9419 https://www.urbanacademymn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

Urban Academy Charter School

Urban Academy Charter School

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Charter School 1668 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55116 (651) 215-9419 https://www.urbanacademymn.org

Area Served: Ramsey County and surrounding area

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