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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 32 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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Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Moorhead Offices Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Emailoficinalegal@ilcm.org Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Western Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Emailoficinalegal@ilcm.org Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Emailoficinalegal@ilcm.org Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Information and Support - Helping Refugees Access Healthcare Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x102 Emailtara.nelson@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/health-programs

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Advocacy - Victim Services Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x110 Emailvictimservices@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/victim-services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x108 Emailahmed.osman@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/employment-programs

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 Emaillanguageservices@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Job Training Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x108 Emailahmed.osman@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/employment-programs

Area Served: Olmsted County

Metro Behavioral Health

Metro Behavioral HealthLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis (Lake) Address2700 E Lake St, Ste 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Emailinfo@metrobhealth.com Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Metro Behavioral Health

Metro Behavioral HealthLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis (Lake) Address2700 E Lake St, Ste 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Emailinfo@metrobhealth.com Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Metro Behavioral Health

Metro Behavioral HealthLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis (University) Address2701 University Ave SE, Ste 205, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Emailinfo@metrobhealth.com Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Metro Behavioral Health

Metro Behavioral HealthLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis (University) Address2701 University Ave SE, Ste 205, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Emailinfo@metrobhealth.com Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Metro Behavioral Health

Metro Behavioral HealthLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Metro Behavioral Health - Waite Park Address304 4th Ave NE, Ste 3, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 774-1184 Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com/services

Area Served: Stearns County

KESMA Flame Lily LLC

KESMA Flame Lily LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address7030 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 412-1996 Emailinfo@flamelilytherapy.com Website addresshttps://flamelilytherapies.com/counseling-therapy

Area Served: Hennepin, Ramsey and Anoka counties

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Food Distribution Address96 Wheelock Pkwy E, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(651) 487-2728 Emailinfo@more-empowerment.org Website addresshttps://www.more-empowerment.org/more-basic-needs

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Call for Location Phone number(612) 470-7003 Emailinfo@maanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.maanmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line SEWA-AIFW - Brooklyn Center Address6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 205-9873 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org/_files/ugd/75cb00_051b1dbf1cc44d05aee2e2495b2478ff.pdf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services SEWA-AIFW - Brooklyn Center Address6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 205-9873 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org/programs-for-women

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)Link: view organization details

Cultural Community Organization SEWA-AIFW - Brooklyn Center Address6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 205-9873 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Vietnamese Social Services of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Job Training Address277 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 641-8907 Emailcommunication@vssmn.org Website addresshttps://vssmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Help to apply for state health insurance is available 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
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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