EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 507 Results

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

Help Me Grow Referral Form
The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

      BirthrightLink: view organization details

      Birthing and Parenting Education Birthright of Brainerd Address401 W Laurel St, Ste B, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-8470 Website addresshttps://birthright.org/services
      Area Served: Benton, Crow Wing, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

      ActiveForeverLink: view organization details

      Medical Equipment and Supplies Address10799 N 90th St, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 Phone number(800) 377-8033 Emailsales@activeforever.com Website addresshttps://www.activeforever.com
      Area Served: Nationwide

      AliMedLink: view organization details

      Medical Equipment and Supplies Address297 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026 Phone number(800) 225-2610 Emailcustomerservice@alimed.com Website addresshttps://www.alimed.com/nursing-home-supplies
      Area Served: Nationwide

      BetterHelpLink: view organization details

      Counseling Services - App based service Address990 Villa St., Mountain View, CA, 94041 Emailcontact@betterhelp.com Website addresshttps://www.betterhelp.com/about
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Blue Plus BlueRideLink: view organization details

      Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(866) 340-8648 EmailBlueRideSTS@bluecrossmn.com Website addresshttps://www.bluecrossmn.com/our-plans/medical-assistance-medicaid/medical-assistance-resources/blueride-transportation
      Area Served: Statewide for those with eligible insurance

      Bachand Group Property ManagementLink: view organization details

      Subsidized Housing for Families North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com
      Area Served: Benton County

      Bachand Group Property ManagementLink: view organization details

      Privately Owned Affordable Housing North Meadows Address1215 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(715) 718-0449 Emailinfo@bachandgroup.com Website addresshttps://bachandgroup.com
      Area Served: Benton County

      DeafLEADLink: view organization details

      Crisis Line Address2505 W Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203 EmailAdvocacy@DeafLEAD.org Website addresshttps://deaflead.org/services/crisis-intervention/disaster-distress-helpline
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Creative Connections CounselingLink: view organization details

      Counseling Services Creative Connections - Sauk Rapids Address620 N Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 407-1110 Website addresshttps://connectionscreate.com
      Area Served: Benton County

      Creative Connections CounselingLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Mental Health Services Creative Connections - Sauk Rapids Address620 N Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 407-1110 Website addresshttps://connectionscreate.com/children-s-therapy
      Area Served: Benton County

      ChildhelpLink: view organization details

      Crisis Line - National Child Abuse Hotline Address6730 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253 Phone number(800) 422-4453 Website addresshttps://childhelphotline.org
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Center City Housing Corp.Link: view organization details

      Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Center City Housing Corp - River Heights Apartments Address1307 Lincoln Ave SE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(218) 722-7161 Emailncashman@centercityhousing.org Website addresshttps://www.centercityhousing.org
      Area Served: Benton County

      Careington International - Essential Smile PlanLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Medical Costs Address7400 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75034 Phone number(877) 677-8893 Website addresshttps://essentialsmileplan.com
      Area Served: Statewide

      CVS/PharmacyLink: view organization details

      Medical Equipment and Supplies CVS/Pharmacy - St. Cloud (Lincoln) Address125 Lincoln Ave SE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 654-0712 Website addresshttps://www.cvs.com
      Area Served: Benton County

      Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

      Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-5555 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/crisis-mobile-response-team
      Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

      Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

      Mental Health Clinic Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/outpatient-therapy/?type=adult
      Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

      Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Mental Health Services Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/services/mental-health-children-youth-families
      Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

      Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

      Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 252-5010 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org
      Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

      Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

      Mental Health Clinic Waite Park Campus Address411 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 230-0611 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/service/outpatient-therapy/?type=adult
      Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties

      Central Minnesota Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Mental Health Services Waite Park Campus Address411 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 230-0611 Website addresshttps://cmmhc.org/services/mental-health-children-youth-families
      Area Served: Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties
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