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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 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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 650 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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Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin Cities

Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Clinic Address215 Radio Dr, Ste 100, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(612) 596-6105 Emailintaketc@shrinenet.org Website addresshttps://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/twin-cities/our-care?listPage=1

Area Served: Statewide

Quality Stretchers LLC

Quality Stretchers LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation - Stretcher Address1027 7th St NW, Ste 212, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 202-7747 Website addresshttps://qualitystretchers.com

Area Served: Statewide

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Noble Worship and Service Center Address10011 Noble Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(763) 425-0517 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/programs-and-services

Area Served: Hennepin and Wright counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Holiday Program - Toy Shop Noble Worship and Service Center Address10011 Noble Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(651) 746-3595 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/brighten-the-holidays

Area Served: Hennepin and Wright counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Noble Worship and Service Center Address10011 Noble Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(763) 425-0517 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Hennepin and Wright counties

Rise, Inc.

Rise, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Rise - St. Cloud Address3400 1st St N, Ste 306, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-5608 Emailinfo@rise.org Website addresshttps://rise.org

Area Served: Stearns County

Premier Handicap Services LLC

Premier Handicap Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address151 Silver Lake Rd NW, Unit 7B, New Brighton, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 633-6856 Emailride@premierhandicapservices.com Website addresshttp://www.premierhandicapservices.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Pay it Forward Fund

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address490 S Maple St, Ste 110, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 777-5100 Emailpayitforward@ridgeviewmedical.org Website addresshttps://www.payitforwardfund.net

Area Served: Patients at Buffalo, CentraCare St. Cloud, Glencoe, HCMC, M Health Fairview - Burnsville, M Health Fairview - Edina, M Health Fairview - Maple Grove, M Health Fairview - Maplewood, M Health Fairview - U of M, M Health Fairview - Woodbury, M Healht Fairview - Wyoming, Mercy, Methodist - St. Louis Park, Monticello, North Memorial, North Memorial - Maple Grove, Northland, Ridgeview, Sibley, and Unity

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth

Area Served: Statewide

Serenity Mental Health Services

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Counseling Services Serenity Mental Health - Hutchinson Address225 3rd Ave NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 455-9888 Emailadmin@serenitymentalhealthservices.com Website addresshttps://serenitymentalhealthservices.com/outpatient-therapy

Area Served: McLeod, Meeker, and Wright counties

Serenity Mental Health Services

Serenity Mental Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Serenity Mental Health - Buffalo Address15 2nd St NW, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(320) 455-9888 Emailadmin@serenitymentalhealthservices.com Website addresshttps://serenitymentalhealthservices.com/outpatient-therapy

Area Served: McLeod, Meeker, and Wright counties

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)Link: view organization details

Helpline - Mental Health Referrals for Health Care Professionals Phone number(855) 431-6468 Website addresshttps://www.mnpsychconsult.com

Area Served: Statewide

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/programs-and-services

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/programs-and-services

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Rivers of Hope

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Domestic Violence Support Services Call for Location Phone number(763) 295-3433 Emailinfo@riversofhope.org Website addresshttps://riversofhope.org/our-services

Area Served: Sherburne and Wright counties

Rivers of Hope

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Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number(763) 295-3433 Emailinfo@riversofhope.org Website addresshttps://riversofhope.org

Area Served: Sherburne and Wright counties

Rockford Public School District

Rockford Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address6051 Ash St, Rockford, MN, 55373 Phone number(763) 477-7500 Emailtiffany.reinhard@rockford883.org Website addresshttps://www.rockford.k12.mn.us/community/early-childhood-programs/early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Area Served: Rockford Public School District

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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

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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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