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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - 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
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education 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.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
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
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - 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.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - 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
  - 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 544 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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Make Minnesota Safe & Secure

Make Minnesota Safe & SecureLink: view organization details

Firearm Safety Information AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 201-7000 Website addresshttps://dps.mn.gov/safe-secure/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Statewide

Mental Health Minnesota

Mental Health MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Helpline Address2233 University Ave W, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 288-0400 Emailinfo@mentalhealthmn.org Website addresshttps://mentalhealthmn.org/what-we-do/peer-support/minnesota-warmline

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League International

La Leche League InternationalLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

La Leche League International

La Leche League InternationalLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Address183 Wind Chime Ct, Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615 Phone number(800) 525-3243 Emailinfo@llli.org Website addresshttps://llli.org

Area Served: National and International

Maangaar Global

Maangaar GlobalLink: view organization details

Support Group Phone number(469) 995-4424 Emailinfo@maangaarglobal.org Website addresshttps://maangaarglobal.org/resources/support-groups

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area for in-person support groups. Virtual support groups may be available to greater Minnesota communities.

Life Connections

Life ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.lifeconnectionsmn.org/services/education.php

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

Life ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org/services

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

Life Connections

Life ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address1309 State Highway 29 N, Ste 102, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1224 Emaillifeconnectionsmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifeconnectionsmn.org

Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens and Todd counties

LawHelpMN.org

LawHelpMN.orgLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League of Minnesota

La Leche League of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM) - Moorhead Office Address1015 7th Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 233-8585 Website addresshttps://lsnmlaw.org/services

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, and Wilkin counties

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Alexandria Address426 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-0663 Website addresshttps://lsnmlaw.org/services

Area Served: Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wadena counties

Lake Region Healthcare

Lake Region HealthcareLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital Address712 S Cascade St, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-2221 Emailinfo@lrhc.org Website addresshttps://www.lrhc.org/services/womens-health/birth-center

Area Served: The Lakes Region of West Central Minnesota including, but not limited to, Otter Tail, Grant and Wilkin Counties

Lake Region Healthcare

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Clinic Fergus Falls Walk-In Clinic Address2311 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-6800 Emailinfo@lrhc.org Website addresshttps://www.lrhc.org/services/primary-care-family-doctors-and-providers

Area Served: Fergus Falls and surrounding communities

Lake Region Healthcare

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Clinic Ashby Clinic Address110 Co Rd 82 E, Ashby, MN, 56309 Phone number(218) 747-2293 Emailinfo@lrhc.org Website addresshttps://www.lrhc.org/services/primary-care-family-doctors-and-providers

Area Served: Ashby and surrounding area

Lake Region Healthcare

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Clinic Battle Lake Clinic Address410 S Lake Ave, Battle Lake, MN, 56515 Phone number(218) 864-5283 Emailinfo@lrhc.org Website addresshttps://www.lrhc.org/services/primary-care-family-doctors-and-providers

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Lake Region Healthcare

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Clinic Fergus Falls Main Clinic Address111 W Vernon Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-2221 Emailinfo@lrhc.org Website addresshttps://www.lrhc.org/services/primary-care-family-doctors-and-providers

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Lakeland Mental Health Center

Lakeland Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Lakeland Mental Health Center - Moorhead Address1010 32nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(800) 223-4512 Website addresshttps://www.lmhc.org/emergency-services

Area Served: Clay County

Lakeland Mental Health Center

Lakeland Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Lakeland Mental Health Center - Fergus Falls Address980 S Tower Rd, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 736-6987 Website addresshttps://lmhc.org/about-us

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Lakeland Mental Health Center

Lakeland Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lakeland Mental Health Center - Fergus Falls Address980 S Tower Rd, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 736-6987 Website addresshttps://www.lmhc.org

Area Served: Otter Tail County

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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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