EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 512 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:

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address2136 Ford Pkwy, Ste 5269, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(612) 787-7776 Emailadmin@ppsupportmn.org Website addresshttps://www.ppsupportmn.org/mentalhealth
Area Served: Statewide

Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)Link: view organization details

Helpline - Mental Health Referrals for Health Care Professionals Phone number(855) 431-6468 Website addresshttps://www.mnpsychconsult.com
Area Served: Statewide

Relationship Safety AllianceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Address1414 Maple St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 828-1216 Emailinfo@relationshipsafety.org Website addresshttps://www.relationshipsafety.org/what-we-do
Area Served: Brainerd and surrounding areas

Relationship Safety AllianceLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address1414 Maple St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 828-1216 Emailinfo@relationshipsafety.org Website addresshttps://www.relationshipsafety.org/what-we-do
Area Served: Brainerd and surrounding areas

Relationship Safety AllianceLink: view organization details

Parental Visitation Monitoring Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center Address2602 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 828-0022 Emailinfo@womenscenteronline.org Website addresshttps://www.relationshipsafety.org/what-we-do
Area Served: Brainerd and surrounding areas

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/cure-hunger
Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/provide-housing
Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/programs-and-services
Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Salvation Army - Brainerd LakesLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/utility-assistance
Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Sharing Bread Soup KitchenLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address923 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-4203 Website addresshttps://www.sharingbread.com/mealtimes
Area Served: Brainerd area

Raise the BarrLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address3501 Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Emailinfo@raisethebarr.org Website addresshttps://www.raisethebarr.org/programs
Area Served: Statewide

RotechLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Specialty Home Med Address7942 College Rd, Ste 105, Baxter, MN, 56425 Phone number(218) 828-4710 Website addresshttps://www.rotech.com/products-services
Area Served: Crow Wing County

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Job Training Brainerd CareerForce Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3341 Emailjamad@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com/for-job-seekers/adult-services-overview
Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Brainerd CareerForce Address204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3341 Emailjamad@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com
Area Served: Cass and Crow Wing counties

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services
Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups
Area Served: Nationwide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services
Area Served: Nationwide

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Brainerd Address1511 Northern Pacific Rd, Northern Pacific Center, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location
Area Served: Crow Wing County

Second Harvest NorthlandLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-4420 Emailinfo@secondharvestnorthland.org Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/food-shelf
Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

Second Harvest NorthlandLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-4420 Emailinfo@secondharvestnorthland.org Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/backpack-program
Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties
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