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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.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
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  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

2-1-1 United Way of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org

Area Served: Statewide

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Absolute Behavioral Health LLC

Absolute Behavioral Health LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address940 Industrial Dr S, Ste 109, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(612) 438-7661 EmailAbsolutecaredevelopmentcenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.absolutebehavioralhealthcenter.com

Area Served: Benton County

Absolute Behavioral Health LLC

Absolute Behavioral Health LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address940 Industrial Dr S, Ste 109, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(612) 438-7661 EmailAbsolutecaredevelopmentcenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.absolutebehavioralhealthcenter.com

Area Served: Benton County

Birthright

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Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Brainerd Address401 W Laurel St, Ste B, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-8470 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services

Area Served: Benton, Crow Wing, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

ActiveForever

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address10799 N 90th St, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 Phone number(800) 377-8033 Emailsales@activeforever.com Website addresshttps://www.activeforever.com

Area Served: Nationwide

AliMed

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address297 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026 Phone number(800) 225-2610 Emailcustomerservice@alimed.com Website addresshttps://www.alimed.com/nursing-home-supplies

Area Served: Nationwide

BetterHelp

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Counseling Services - App based service Address990 Villa St., Mountain View, CA, 94041 Emailcontact@betterhelp.com Website addresshttps://www.betterhelp.com/about

Area Served: Nationwide

Blue Plus BlueRide

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Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation

Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

Bachand Group Property Management

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Subsidized Housing for Families North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Benton County

Bachand Group Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com

Area Served: Benton County

DeafLEAD

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Crisis Line Address2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203 EmailAdvocacy@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Creative Connections Counseling

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Counseling Services Creative Connections - Sauk Rapids Address620 N Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 407-1110 Emailinfo@connectionscreate.com Website addresshttps://connectionscreate.com

Area Served: Benton County

Creative Connections Counseling

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Creative Connections - Sauk Rapids Address620 N Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 407-1110 Emailinfo@connectionscreate.com Website addresshttps://connectionscreate.com/children-s-therapy

Area Served: Benton County

Childhelp

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Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline Address6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253 Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

CVS/Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies CVS/Pharmacy - St. Cloud (Lincoln) Address125 Lincoln Ave SE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 654-0712 Website addresshttps://www.cvs.com

Area Served: Benton County

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-5555 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/crisis-mobile-response-team

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/outpatient-therapy/?type=adult

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Mental Health Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Emailmmiller@cmmhc.org Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/services/mental-health-children-youth-families

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/childrens-therapeutic-services-and-support

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

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Basic Needs

Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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