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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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    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
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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.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
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  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
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  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
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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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  - Teen Parent Assistance
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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
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
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    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 40 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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Avivo

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Job Training Avivo Career Education - Minneapolis Address2438 27th Ave S, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 752-8000 Emailcontact@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivo-institute-of-career-technical-education

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avivo

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Job Training Avivo Employment Services - St. Cloud Address110 2nd St S, Ste 124, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 227-1300 Emailcareer.education@avivomn.org Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivo-institute-of-career-technical-education

Area Served: City of St. Cloud

Anoka County Transit

Anoka County TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Medlink Address1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Anoka Co Transport Division, Andover, MN, 55304 Phone number(763) 324-3255 EmailVolTran@co.anoka.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/335/Medlink

Area Served: Anoka County

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLink: view organization details

Crisis Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call for Location Phone number988 Website addresshttps://988lifeline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Becker County Transit

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address1771 N Tower Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(888) 847-1674 Emailkevin.johnson@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/transit

Area Served: City of Detroit Lakes and Becker County

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-9270 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/services/housing/transitional

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Churches United

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Emergency Shelter Micah's Mission Address1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 656-7495 Emailinfo@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org/safe-shelter

Area Served: Clay County

Eagle Run Taxi

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Transportation - Taxi Address216 Hamden St, Apt 2, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 591-3129 Website addresshttps://business.marshallmn.org/list/member/eagle-run-taxi-2077.htm

Area Served: City of Marshall

Greyhound Bus Lines

Greyhound Bus LinesLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service AddressPO Box 660362, Dallas, TX, 75266 Phone number(800) 231-2222 Website addresshttps://www.greyhound.com/en

Area Served: Service varies across Minnesota, check website for more info

Fargo VA Health Care System

Fargo VA Health Care SystemLink: view organization details

Clinic Address2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND, 58102 Phone number(701) 239-3700 Website addresshttps://www.va.gov/fargo-health-care/make-an-appointment

Area Served: North Dakota and Western Minnesota

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

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Minneapolis (Park) Address2400 Park Ave, Center for Changing Lives, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 879-5320 EmailMetro.counseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Detroit Lakes - Early Childhood Mental Health Address211 Holmes St W, Ste 302, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-0629 EmailDetroitLakescounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Becker County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - Duluth (E Superior) Address1422 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55805 Phone number(218) 529-2230 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: St. Louis County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

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Mental Health Clinic Lutheran Social Service - St. Paul (University) Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 771-2566 Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/mental-health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(888) 546-5838 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

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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
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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