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- 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 506 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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CareerForce Grand Rapids

CareerForce Grand RapidsLink: view organization details

Job Training Address1215 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-6760 Emailcareerforce.grandrapids@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Itasca County

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

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

Weatherization Assistance Program BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-9839 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/weather-assistance

Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

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

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

Environmental Initative

Environmental InitativeLink: view organization details

Low-Cost Auto Repair - Emissions System Address870 Broadway St NE, Ste 230, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 334-3388 Emailinfo@environmental-initiative.org Website addresshttps://environmental-initiative.org/our-work/project-clean-air-repair

Area Served: Alexandria, Anoka, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Mounds View and St. Paul areas.

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Grand Rapids Address3130 SE 2nd Ave, Kiesler Wellness Center, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Deer River Address500 5th St SE, King School, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

CVS/Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies CVS/Pharmacy - Grand Rapids Address2140 S Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-7020 Website addresshttps://www.cvs.com

Area Served: Itasca County

Cradle of Hope

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

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Help Paying for Medical Costs Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/medical-bills

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org/get-assistance/wellness-baskets

Area Served: Statewide

Cradle of Hope

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Parenting Support Address1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 104, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(651) 636-0637 Website addresshttps://cradleofhope.org

Area Served: Statewide

Children's Dental Services (CDS)

Children's Dental Services (CDS)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Children's Dental Services (CDS) - Minneapolis Address636 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Website addresshttps://childrensdentalservices.org

Area Served: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carver, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Chisago, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Itasca, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Washington, Wright, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, and St. Louis counties

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/connect/connect-groups

Area Served: Statewide

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Advocacy - People with Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/join-the-mission/advocacy

Area Served: Statewide

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/programs-and-services/families-and-caregivers/early-years-birth-5

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities

Area Served: Minnesota

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/this-weeks-activities#793

Area Served: Minnesota

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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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