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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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    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
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    - 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
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Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
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  - State Programs
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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
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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
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    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
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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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    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
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  - Early Childhood Education Programs
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  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
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  - Tribal Health and Human Services
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and 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
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  - 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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- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Lakes Center for Youth and Families

Lakes Center for Youth and FamiliesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (LAYSB) Address200 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 Phone number(651) 464-3685 Website addresshttps://www.lc4yf.org/about-us-1-2

Area Served: Portions of Anoka and Washington counties within the Forest Lake School District and all of Chisago County

Life Medical

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Clinic Life Medical - St. Louis Park Address4201 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416 Phone number(952) 933-8900 Website addresshttps://lifemedical.us/service/primary-care

Area Served: St. Louis Park and surrounding areas

MedCity Doulas

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Doula Support AddressPine Island, MN, 55963 Phone number(507) 218-7307 Emailinfo@medcitydoulas.com Website addresshttps://www.medcitydoulas.com

Area Served: Dodge, Goodhue and Olmsted counties

Klearway LLC

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Transportation Address401 N Main St, Ste 202, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 202-0247

Area Served: Mower and Olmsted counties

Mankato Mental Health Associates, PA

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Counseling Services Mankato Mental Health Associates, P.A. Address201 N Broad St, Ste 308, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-4448 Emailinfo@mankatomentalhealth.com Website addresshttps://mankatomentalhealth.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Watonwan, and Waseca counties

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic - Browerville Address30535 241st Ave, Browerville, MN, 56438 Phone number(218) 594-2231 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Todd county

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic - Motley Address1233 Highway 10 S, Motley, MN, 56466 Phone number(218) 352-6922 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Morrison County

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic & Medical Marketplace - Staples Address49725 County 83, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(218) 894-1515 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Todd County

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic - Eagle Bend Address815 Hwy 71 S, Eagle Bend, MN, 56446 Phone number(218) 894-2804 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Todd County

Lakewood Health System

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Lakewood Clinic - Pillager Address653 Pillsbury St N, Ste 1, Pillager, MN, 56473 Phone number(218) 894-4550 Website addresshttps://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Area Served: Cass County

Lakeland Mental Health Center

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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

Massawa Transportation

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Transportation AddressBlaine, MN, 55449 Phone number(612) 309-1470

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Lakes Area Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Lakes Area Pediatric Dentistry - Fergus Falls Address215 N Tower Rd, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-2217 Emailinfo@lakesareasmiles.com Website addresshttps://lakesareasmiles.com/services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Lakes Area Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Lakes Area Pediatric Dentistry - Perham Address940 Market St, Perham, MN, 56573 Phone number(218) 739-2217 Emailinfo@lakesareasmiles.com Website addresshttps://lakesareasmiles.com/services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Lakes Area Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Clinic Lakes Area Pediatric Dentistry - Alexandria Address120 12th Ave E, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(218) 739-2217 Emailinfo@lakesareasmiles.com Website addresshttps://lakesareasmiles.com/services

Area Served: Douglas County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Alexandria Early Childhood Mental Health Address507 22nd Ave E, Ste 1, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-5124 Emailalexandriacounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Douglas County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Fergus Falls (Western) Address731 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 321-0390 EmailFergusFallscounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Mankato (2nd) Address710 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-7660 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Moorhead - Early Childhood Mental Health Call for Location Phone number(218) 236-1494 EmailMoorheadCounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Clay County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - St. Cloud (St. Germain) Address2835 W St. Germain St, Ste 550, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-7700 EmailSTCcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Stearns County

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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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