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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
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    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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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.
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- 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
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - 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
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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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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
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    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
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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
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    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
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    - 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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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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Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Cass County Housing - 219 4th St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Cass County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Pine River - Backus Head Start Address401 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 333-9900 Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/head-start

Area Served: Cass County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Walker Elementary School - Head Start Address301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 333-9900 Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/head-start

Area Served: Cass County

Refer Online: https://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(800) 332-7135 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/assistance

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 547-3438 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 333-9900 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/head-start

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(800) 332-7135 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 333-9839 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/weather-assistance

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Cass County Housing - 201 4th St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Cass County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Cass County Housing - 405 8th St Call for Location Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing

Area Served: Cass County

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

Blue Plus BlueRideLink: view organization details

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

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit

Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/684/Brainerd-Baxter-Schedules-and-Maps-PDF

Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

Care N Share in Emily

Care N Share in EmilyLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address40141 State Highway 6, Emily Wesleyan Church, Emily, MN, 56447 Phone number(218) 763-2677 Emailcarenshare@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093431154456

Area Served: Emily, Crosby, Merrifield, Crosslake, Fifty Lakes, Outing, Pequot Lakes, Pine River and Palisade

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

Childhelp

ChildhelpLink: view organization details

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

Cass County Children's Initiative

Cass County Children's InitiativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives AddressPO Box 610, Pine River-Backus Schools, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(218) 833-2176 Emailccllrci@gmail.com Website addresshttps://casscountychildrensinitiative.org

Area Served: Cass County

Careington International - Essential Smile Plan

Careington International - Essential Smile PlanLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address7400 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75034 Phone number(877) 677-8893 Website addresshttps://essentialsmileplan.com

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

Cradle of HopeLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org

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
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
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)
- 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
- MN Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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

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