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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - 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
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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
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    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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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
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Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - 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
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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    - Tribal Urban Offices
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
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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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Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Veterans MACV - St. Paul Address1000 University Ave W, Ste 10, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Veterans MACV - St. Paul Address1000 University Ave W, Ste 10, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org/our-services/housing

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Call for Location Emailinfo@mdah.org Website addresshttps://www.mdah.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Mni Sota Fund

Mni Sota FundLink: view organization details

American Indian Financial Education Program Address1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 225-0480 Emailinfo@mnisotafund.org Website addresshttps://mnisotafund.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

MyFreeTaxes

MyFreeTaxesLink: view organization details

Tax Help Call for Location Phone number(866) 698-9435 Website addresshttps://www.myfreetaxes.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)

Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Emailmlao@mnlegalservices.org Website addresshttps://www.mnlegaladvice.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence Address1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 202, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

Area Served: National

Nexus of Hope Psychiatry & Mental Health Wellness

Nexus of Hope Psychiatry & Mental Health WellnessLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address14031 Burnhaven Dr, Ste 106, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 955-4110 Emailinfo@nexusofhope.com Website addresshttps://nexusofhope.com

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Omni Mental Health

Omni Mental HealthLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Omni Mental Health - St. Paul Address245 Ruth St N, Ste 101, St. Paul, MN, 55119 Phone number(651) 955-4633 Emailinfo@omnimentalhealth.com Website addresshttps://www.omnimentalhealth.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Parenting with Purpose

Parenting with PurposeLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Incarcerated Individuals Address7111 W Broadway Ave, Ste 206, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 503-2892 Emaillori@parentingwithpurpose.org Website addresshttps://www.parentingwithpurpose.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Park Dental - Silver Lake

Park Dental - Silver LakeLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Forbes Dental Care Address2600 39th Ave NE, Ste 225, St. Anthony, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 781-7475 Website addresshttps://www.parkdental.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Noble Parkway Medical Clinic

Noble Parkway Medical ClinicLink: view organization details

Clinic Address4808 85th Ave N, Ste 300, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(763) 496-1562 Emailinquiries@nobleparkwaymc.com Website addresshttps://nobleparkwaymc.com/our-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parenting Counts

Parenting CountsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressSeattle, WA, 98105 Website addresshttps://www.parentingcounts.org/developmental-timeline

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Poison Control System

Minnesota Poison Control SystemLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Address701 Park Ave, RL, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(800) 222-1222 EmailPoisonHelp@hcmed.org Website addresshttps://mnpoison.org

Area Served: Statewide

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Link: view organization details

Helpline Address4301 Wilson Blvd, Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22203 Phone number(800) 950-6264 Emailinfo@nami.org Website addresshttps://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

Mount Olivet Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Mount Olivet West Campus Address7150 Rolling Acres Rd, Victoria, MN, 55386 Phone number(612) 927-7335 Emailmpach@mtolivetcounseling.org Website addresshttps://mtolivet.org/counseling

Area Served: Carver County

Minnesota Management and Budget

Minnesota Management and BudgetLink: view organization details

MNsure - Health Insurance Exchange Address658 Cedar St, 400 Centennial Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(855) 366-7873 Emailinfo.mmb@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mnsure.org

Area Served: Statewide

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Tribal Health and Human Services Mille Lacs Band Urban Office Address1404 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 872-1424 Emailmpls.urb@millelacsband.com Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com/government/resources1/department-of-health-human-services

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal members in the Twin Cities Metro area

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

AanjiBimaadizing (Income and Work Support Services) Mille Lacs Band Urban Office Address1404 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 746-4800 Emailmpls.urb@millelacsband.com Website addresshttps://aanji.org

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal members in the Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Court System

Minnesota Court SystemLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information - Self-Help Center Minnesota Judicial Center Address25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 435-6535 Website addresshttp://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Self-Help-Centers.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

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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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