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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 444 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:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Wayside Women's Treatment Center

Wayside Women's Treatment CenterLink: view organization details

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Wayside Family Treatment Center Call for Location Phone number(651) 242-5540 Emailintake@waysiderc.org Website addresshttps://www.waysiderecovery.org/services/#4

Area Served: Statewide

WonderBaby

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Parenting Support - Parents of Children with Disabilities AddressPO Box 682, Watertown, MA, 02471 Emailhelp@wonderbaby.org Website addresshttps://www.wonderbaby.org/topics

Area Served: Nationwide

VSP Vision

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

Walmart

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walmart - Litchfield Address2301 Frontage Rd E, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-2004 Website addresshttps://www.walmart.com

Area Served: Meeker County

Wellness in the Woods

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Helpline Address783 3rd Ave NW, Eagle Bend, MN, 56446 Phone number(844) 739-6369 Emailinfo@mnwitw.org Website addresshttps://mnwitw.org/mnwarmline

Area Served: Statewide

Village Ranch, Inc.

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Village Ranch, Inc. - Cokato Address13637 60th St SW, Cokato, MN, 55321 Phone number(320) 286-2922 Website addresshttps://www.villageranch.com

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Village Ranch, Inc.

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Village Ranch, Inc. - Hutchinson Address851 Dale St SW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 286-2922 Website addresshttps://www.villageranch.com

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Village Ranch, Inc.

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Village Ranch, Inc. - Annandale Address380 Annandale Blvd, Annandale, MN, 55302 Phone number(320) 286-2922 Website addresshttps://www.villageranch.com

Area Served: Central Minnesota

ZipMilk

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Find Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Website addresshttps://zipmilk.org

Area Served: Nationwide

WellShare International

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Family Home Visiting Address122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 323, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 871-3759 Emailinfo@wellshareinternational.org Website addresshttps://wellshareinternational.org/maternal-and-child-health-promotion

Area Served: Statewide

Woodland Centers

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Woodland Centers - Kandiyohi County Address1125 6th St SE, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-4613 Website addresshttps://www.woodlandcenters.com

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Woodland Centers

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Mental Health Clinic Woodland Centers - Meeker County Address114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 230, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(800) 992-1716 Website addresshttps://www.woodlandcenters.com/services/adult-therapy

Area Served: Meeker County

Woodland Centers

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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Woodland Centers - Meeker County Address114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 230, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(800) 432-8781 Website addresshttps://www.woodlandcenters.com/services/mobile-crisis-response

Area Served: Meeker County

Wheelchair Liberty

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1312 17th St, Ste 795, Denver, CO, 80202 Phone number(888) 998-8840 Emailinfo@wheelchairliberty.com Website addresshttps://wheelchairliberty.com

Area Served: Nationwide

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Referral Form for Help Me Grow
- Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
- Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

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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