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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Food: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
    - Early Intervention/Comprehensive Evaluation
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - Referral Form for Help Me Grow
    - Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
    - Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Family Support Services
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Community Action Agencies
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership

Southwest Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership - Mankato Address140 Homestead Rd, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 836-1628 Emailswmhp@swmhp.org Website addresshttps://www.swmhp.org

Area Served: Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Meeker, McLeod, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Steele, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.Link: view organization details

Clinic Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Marshall Address1401 Nwakama St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 929-7696 Emailinfo@swm-ortho.com Website addresshttps://www.swm-ortho.com/othopedic-clinic

Area Served: Lyon County

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.Link: view organization details

Clinic Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Slayton Address2331 20th St, Slayton, MN, 56172 Phone number(507) 393-7696 Emailinfo@swm-ortho.com Website addresshttps://www.swm-ortho.com/othopedic-clinic

Area Served: Murray County

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Marshall CareerForce Center Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Government Center Fl 3, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4040 Emailjbeckmann@swmnpic.org Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Pipestone and Redwood counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Marshall CareerForce Center Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Government Center Fl 3, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4040 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org

Area Served: Lyon, Lincoln, Pipestone and Redwood counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Montevideo CareerForce Center Address202 N 1st St, Ste 100, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-5561 Emailslobdell@swmnpic.org Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Montevideo CareerForce Center Address202 N 1st St, Ste 100, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-5561 Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Worthington CareerForce Center Address318 9th St, Nobles County Government Ctr, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-5020 EmailSDemuth@swmnpic.org Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org/career-services/adult-services

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles and Rock counties

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Worthington CareerForce Center Address318 9th St, Nobles County Government Ctr, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-5020 Emailinfo@swmnpic.org Website addresshttps://www.swmnpic.org

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles and Rock counties

Southwest Minnesota Taxi

Southwest Minnesota TaxiLink: view organization details

Transportation Address109 S 5th St, Ste 350, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 401-0694 Emailswmntaxi@gmail.com

Area Served: Southwest Minnesota area

Southwest Transit

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Local Bus Service Address14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346 Phone number(952) 949-2287 Emailcustomerservice@swtransit.org Website addresshttps://swtransit.org/rider-information

Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service for Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Normandale Community College and Victoria.

Southwest Transit

Southwest TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (SW Prime) Address14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346 Phone number(952) 797-7463 Emailcustomerservice@swtransit.org Website addresshttp://swtransit.org/sw-prime

Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service for Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Normandale Community College and Victoria.

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative

Southwest West Central Service CooperativeLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address320 N Saturn St, Cosmos, MN, 56228 Phone number(320) 877-7074 Website addresshttp://www.swsc.org

Area Served: Meeker County

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative

Southwest West Central Service CooperativeLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address320 N Saturn St, Cosmos, MN, 56228 Phone number(320) 877-7074 Website addresshttp://www.swsc.org

Area Served: Meeker County

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Southwestern Mental Health Center - AveraLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Luverne Office Address117 S Spring St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(800) 642-1525 Website addresshttps://www.swmhc.org/contact

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Southwestern Mental Health Center - AveraLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Luverne Office Address117 S Spring St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 283-9511 Website addresshttps://www.swmhc.org

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Southwestern Mental Health Center - AveraLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Luverne Office Address117 S Spring St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 283-9511 Website addresshttps://www.swmhc.org

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Southwestern Mental Health Center - AveraLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Worthington Office Address1210 5th Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(800) 642-1525 Website addresshttps://www.swmhc.org/contact

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium

Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health ConsortiumLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 441-6340

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Address1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 376-4195 Emaileap@smoc.us Website addresshttp://www.smoc.us/eap.html

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

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