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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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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- 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.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care 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
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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Food HelpLine 529 Results

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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Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Heintz Center Address1926 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 280-3169 Emailkerry.novotny@rctc.edu Website addresshttps://www.rctc.edu/program/dh/clinic

Area Served: Olmsted and surrounding counties

Rainbow Families

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Ruby's Pantry

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Zumbrota Address1549 East Ave, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Goodhue County

Prairie Island Indian Community

Prairie Island Indian CommunityLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Address5636 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN, 55089 Phone number(651) 385-4117 Website addresshttps://prairieisland.org

Area Served: Prairie Island Indian Community

Prairie Island Indian Community

Prairie Island Indian CommunityLink: view organization details

Tribal Health and Human Services Address5636 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN, 55089 Phone number(651) 385-4124 Website addresshttps://prairieisland.org/our-government/our-departments

Area Served: Prairie Island Indian Community

Prairie Island Indian Community

Prairie Island Indian CommunityLink: view organization details

Clinic Prairie Island Family Health Clinic Address1158 Island Blvd, Welch, MN, 55089 Phone number(651) 385-4148 Website addresshttps://prairieisland.org

Area Served: Prairie Island Indian Community

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Pheasant Run Townhomes

Pheasant Run TownhomesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address298 Frenn Ave, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(507) 216-0064 Website addresshttps://matik.rentcafewebsite.com

Area Served: Goodhue County

Possibilities Therapeutic Services

Possibilities Therapeutic ServicesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address309 Bush St, Ste 1, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 301-1369 Emailmichelle@possibilitiestherapeuticservices.com

Area Served: Goodhue County

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

UCare Health Ride

UCare Health RideLink: view organization details

Transportation Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(800) 864-2157 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/special-programs/ucare-health-ride

Area Served: Statewide with UCare insurance

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Zumbrota Office Address1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/support

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Zumbrota Office Address1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/housing/housing-assistance

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Zumbrota Office Address1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailenergyassistance@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/energy/weatherization

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance Zumbrota Office Address1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/support/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted 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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