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- 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
    - 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 / EDUCATIONAL 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.
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
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - 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
  - 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
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Birch Counseling, LLC

Birch Counseling, LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Birch Counseling - Mankato Address100 Warren St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(866) 522-2472 Website addresshttps://www.birchcounseling.com/about

Area Served: Blue Earth County

180 Medical, Inc

180 Medical, IncLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies - Catheter and Ostomy Supplies Address8516 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73162 Phone number(877) 688-2729 Website addresshttps://www.180medical.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Aspen Dental

Aspen DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Aspen Dental - Mankato Address1880 Tailwind Dr, Ste 200, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 366-1767 Website addresshttps://www.aspendental.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Aeroflow Healthcare

Aeroflow HealthcareLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address3165 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, 28803 Phone number(828) 277-1400 Website addresshttps://aeroflowhealth.com

Area Served: Statewide

Advanced Respiratory, Inc.

Advanced Respiratory, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1020 County Road F W, St. Paul, MN, 55126 Phone number(800) 426-4224 Website addresshttps://www.hillrom.com/ARI

Area Served: National

Anywhere Transport

Anywhere TransportLink: view organization details

Transportation Address6113 Maple Valley Dr S, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 232-3322

Area Served: No limit to transportation distance

Care Transport Services LLC

Care Transport Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address931 Madison Ave, Ste 203, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 344-8900 Emailcaretransports@gmail.com Website addresshttps://caretransportservices.net

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Care Cab

Care CabLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2600 7th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-7729 Emailinfo@carecab.com Website addresshttps://www.carecabmn.com

Area Served: Statewide as well as the VA Hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Cloud

Aubrey Corona

Aubrey CoronaLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressSleepy Eye, MN, 56085 Phone number(507) 766-3801 Emailaubreycorona@outlook.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Watonwan

Camp Odayin

Camp OdayinLink: view organization details

Support Group - Children with Heart Disease Address3503 Highpoint Dr N, Ste 250, Oakdale, MN, 55128 Phone number(651) 351-9185 Emailinfo@campodayin.org Website addresshttps://campodayin.org/about

Area Served: Serves families in MN, WI, IL and IA

Blue Earth County Mental Health Center

Blue Earth County Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4319 Emaillisa.farasyn@blueearthcountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/715/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, and Watonwan counties

Blue Earth County Mental Health Center

Blue Earth County Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Second Step Clubhouse Address421 E Hickory St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 304-4414 Website addresshttps://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/715/Mental-Health-Center

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Anu Family Services and Parenting Mojo

Anu Family Services and Parenting MojoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Center for the Challenging Child Call for Location Phone number(877) 287-2441 Emailinfo@anufs.org Website addresshttps://www.anufs.org/our-services/parent-coaching

Area Served: Nationwide

Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)

Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)Link: view organization details

Advocacy Bridge to Benefits Address555 Park St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 227-6121 Emailnsumo@childrensdefense.org Website addresshttp://www.bridgetobenefits.org/Home2

Area Served: Statewide

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA - Mankato

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA - MankatoLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Supper Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA Address720 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 388-2925 Emailblchurch@blcmankato.org Website addresshttps://www.blcmankato.org/wednesday-supper

Area Served: Mankato area

Adult, Child and Family Services, LLC

Adult, Child and Family Services, LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address125 Saint Andrews Ct, Ste 204, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-3777 Emailjshouler@acfsmankato.org Website addresshttps://www.acfsmankato.org

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet and Watonwan counties

Adult, Child and Family Services, LLC

Adult, Child and Family Services, LLCLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address125 Saint Andrews Ct, Ste 204, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-3777 Emailjshouler@acfsmankato.org Website addresshttps://www.acfsmankato.org

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet and Watonwan counties

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address601 Campus Dr, Ste 10, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 523-8888 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Ramsey County Mail order service available state-wide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Rochester Address4871 19th St NW, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 285-9959 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Olmsted County Mail order service available state-wide

Apria Healthcare, Inc.

Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Sioux Falls Address3703 N Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 Phone number(605) 334-8418 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com

Area Served: Rock and Pipestone counties Mail order service available state-wide

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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
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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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