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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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Healthy Development and Screening
- 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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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - 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
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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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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Ramsey County Mental Health Center

Ramsey County Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 266-7890 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/mental-health

Area Served: Ramsey County

Relate Counseling Center

Relate Counseling CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Relate Counseling Center - Minnetonka II Address5125 County Road 101, Ste 300 and Ste 105, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 Phone number(952) 932-7277 Website addresshttps://www.relatemn.org/services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS)

Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS)Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Shoreview Office Address3490 Lexington Ave N, Ste 205, Shoreview, MN, 55126 Phone number(651) 486-3808 Website addresshttps://www.nyfs.org/mental-health/clinic

Area Served: Varies by service, check the eligibility requirements for specific information. Telehealth is provided statewide.

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Little Falls Clinic Address1906 5th Ave SE, Little Falls, MN, 56345 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Aitkin Clinic Address13 3rd St NE, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Aitkin County

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Pine River Clinic Address245 Barclay Ave, Unit 101, Pine River, MN, 56474 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Cass counties

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Brainerd ACT Clinic Address606 Front St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Brainerd Clinic Address520 NW 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Staples Clinic & Drop-In Center Address200 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Long Prairie Clinic Address16 9th St SE, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Brainerd - Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic Address823 Maple St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Brainerd and the surrounding areas

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Wadena Clinic Address11 2nd St SW, Ste 1, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Todd and Wadena counties

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health CenterLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Brainerd Our Place Life Skills Center Address323 S 9th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 639-2025 Website addresshttps://www.npmh.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address215 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-1105 Emailkteeters@northlandcounseling.org Website addresshttps://northlandcounseling.org/mental-health

Area Served: Serving Itasca County. ARMHS services available in Aitkin, Cass, Itasca, Koochiching and St. Louis counties. CTSS services available in Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods and St. Louis counties. Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services available in Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods and St. Louis counties. Case Management - Mental Health serves Itasca and St. Louis counties. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic serves Itasca and Koochiching counties.

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Kiesler Wellness Center Address3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-5114 Website addresshttps://northlandcounseling.org/mental-health

Area Served: Itasca County

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Northland Counseling Center - Aitkin Address20 3rd St NE, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 670-0005 Website addresshttps://northlandcounseling.org/mental-health

Area Served: Itasca County

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.

Northland Counseling Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Northland Counseling Center - Hibbing Address301 E Howard St, Ste 1, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 440-2066 Website addresshttps://northlandcounseling.org/mental-health

Area Served: St. Louis County

North Homes Children and Family Services

North Homes Children and Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Deer River Office Address313 Main Ave E, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(844) 466-3720 Website addresshttps://www.northhomes.org/program/assessment-and-counseling-services

Area Served: Itasca County

North Homes Children and Family Services

North Homes Children and Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Bemidji Office Address4225 Technology Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-0282 Website addresshttps://www.northhomes.org/program/assessment-and-counseling-services

Area Served: Beltrami County

North Homes Children and Family Services

North Homes Children and Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Grand Rapids Outpatient Building Address413 SE 13th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 999-9908 Website addresshttps://www.northhomes.org/program/assessment-and-counseling-services

Area Served: Grand Rapids and surrounding area

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- 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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