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Ain Dah Yung Center

Ain Dah Yung CenterLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Address1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 370-2620 Emailmaricella.pacheco@adycenter.org Website addresshttps://adycenter.org/about/programs#EmergencyShelter

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties

Ainga Mental Health and Consulting

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Autism Assessment Call for Location Phone number(612) 540-0643 Website addresshttps://aingamn.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ainga Mental Health and Consulting

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Call for Location Phone number(612) 540-0643 Website addresshttps://aingamn.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ainga Mental Health and Consulting

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Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Call for Location Phone number(612) 540-0643 Website addresshttps://aingamn.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aitkin County Family Services Collaborative

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Family Services Collaboratives Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7287 Emailanna.bayerle@co.aitkin.mn.us

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2212 Emailchild.support@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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Family Home Visiting Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7201 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs/public-health/public-health-wic-services.php

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs/social-services/social-services-licensing.php

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/minnesota-food-assistance-program.jsp

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Families Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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Public Health Clinic Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs/public-health

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/hhs/public-health/public-health-child-teen-checkups.php

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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Follow Along Program Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7274 Emailnlarson@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7200 Emailachhs@co.aitkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Aitkin County

Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Maryhill Manor and HRA Office Address215 3rd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2151 Emailgeneral@aitkinhra.org Website addresshttps://jajones12.wixsite.com/mysite

Area Served: Primarily serves Aitkin County. Administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for Mille Lacs County as well.

Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Hill Lake Manor Address536 Gill St SE, Hill City, MN, 55748 Phone number(218) 927-2151 Emailgeneral@aitkinhra.org Website addresshttps://jajones12.wixsite.com/mysite

Area Served: Primarily serves Aitkin County

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