EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 559 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:

      Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

      Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/684/Brainerd-Baxter-Schedules-and-Maps-PDF
      Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

      180 Medical, IncLink: view organization details

      Medical Equipment and Supplies - Catheter and Ostomy Supplies Address8516 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73162 Phone number(877) 688-2729 Website addresshttps://www.180medical.com
      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

      Bridge to Benefits (Children's Defense Fund Minnesota)Link: view organization details

      Advocacy Bridge to Benefits Address555 Park St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 227-6121 Emailnsumo@childrensdefense.org Website addresshttp://www.bridgetobenefits.org/Home2
      Area Served: Statewide

      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

      Apria Healthcare, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Medical Equipment and Supplies Apria Healthcare - Rochester Address4871 19th St NW, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 285-9959 Website addresshttps://www.apriadirect.com
      Area Served: Olmsted County Mail order service available state-wide

      ABC Parenting InstituteLink: view organization details

      Find a Provider - Parent Coach AddressNewark, DE, 19702 Phone number(310) 235-2633 Emailinfo@abcparenting.org Website addresshttps://www.abcparenting.org/minnesota-parent-coaches
      Area Served: Statewide

      Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-4631 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing
      Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

      Brainerd TaxiLink: view organization details

      Transportation Address422 Charles St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 828-1111 Website addresshttps://www.brainerd-taxi.com
      Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby, Ironton, Aitkin, Pequot, Garrison, Deerwood, Onamia, Pine River, Breezy Point, Crosslake, Pillager, Motley, Staples, Camp Ripley

      Boys Town National HotlineLink: view organization details

      Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number(800) 448-3000 Emailhotline@boystown.org Website addresshttps://www.boystown.org/child-family-services/crisis
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Brainerd and Crow Wing Public TransitLink: view organization details

      Local Bus Service Address501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(866) 925-7433 Emailtransit@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/612/Crow-Wing-County-Service
      Area Served: Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby and Pequot Lakes areas of Crow Wing County and Pine River area of Cass County

      BrightWorksLink: view organization details

      Psychological Assessments for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deafblind Students GM Launch PAD Call for Location Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://brightworksmn.org/ProgramsServices/specialEducation/gmlaunchpad.html
      Area Served: Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area)

      Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Transitional Housing BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 547-3438 x104 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing
      Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

      2-1-1 United Way of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

      Crisis Line Call for Location Phone number211 Website addresshttps://www.211unitedway.org
      Area Served: Statewide

      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

      Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs BI-CAP - Beltrami County Address6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-4631 Emailhyacinth.stiffler@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/supportive-housing
      Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties

      Birch Lake Counseling CenterLink: view organization details

      Counseling Services Birch Lake Counseling Center - Hackensack Address112 State 371 S, Hackensack, MN, 56452 Phone number(218) 675-5101 Email1birchlakec@gmail.com Website addresshttps://birchlakecounseling.com/services
      Area Served: Hackensack and surrounding area

      Ability Online Support NetworkLink: view organization details

      Support Group - Youth With Disabilities Phone number(866) 650-6207 Emailinformation@abilityonline.org Website addresshttps://newabilityonline.org/about-the-program
      Area Served: International

      Advanced Respiratory, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1020 County Road F W, St. Paul, MN, 55126 Phone number(800) 426-4224 Website addresshttps://respiratorycare.hill-rom.com
      Area Served: National

      Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.Link: view organization details

      Early Head Start BI-CAP - Cass County Address8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 333-9900 Emailfront.desk@bicap.org Website addresshttps://www.bicap.org/projects/head-start
      Area Served: Beltrami and Cass counties
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