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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 275 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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St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services

St. Louis County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities SLC Public Health and Human Services - Virginia Government Services Center Address201 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 726-2366 Emailphhs@stlouiscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/behavioral-health

Area Served: St. Louis County

St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services

St. Louis County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs SLC Public Health and Human Services - Hibbing Annex Address1814 14th Ave E, Hibbing Courthouse Annex, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 726-2366 Emailphhs@stlouiscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services

Area Served: St. Louis County

St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services

St. Louis County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs SLC Public Health and Human Services - St. Louis County Service Center Address320 Miners Dr E, Ely, MN, 55731 Phone number(218) 726-2366 Emailphhs@stlouiscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services

Area Served: St. Louis County

St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services

St. Louis County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities SLC Public Health and Human Services - St. Louis County Service Center Address320 Miners Dr E, Ely, MN, 55731 Phone number(218) 726-2366 Emailphhs@stlouiscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/behavioral-health

Area Served: St. Louis County

St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services

St. Louis County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities SLC Public Health and Human Services - Hibbing Address1810 12th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 726-2366 Emailphhs@stlouiscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/behavioral-health

Area Served: St. Louis County

The Arc Northland

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Advocacy - Disabilities The Arc Northland - Duluth Address222 E Superior St, Ste 302, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 726-4725 Emailinfo@arcnorthland.org Website addresshttps://arcnorthland.org/services/adult-children-and-family-services/advocacy-adult-children-education-public-policy

Area Served: Services are primarily provided in St. Louis County, but may vary by service

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.

United Blind of Minnesota Inc.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Call for Location Phone number(952) 236-4788 Emailunitedblindmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/involve/srcb/members/consumer/ubm.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Therapy Dynamics

Therapy DynamicsLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address1603 Pebble Creek Dr, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 406-4496 Emailkristen@therapydynamics.com Website addresshttps://therapydynamics.com

Area Served: Provides online assessments statewide

Stearns County Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Todd County Health and Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address212 2nd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 Phone number(320) 732-4500 Emailjackie.och@co.todd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.toddcountymn.gov/government/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Todd County

Todd County Health and Human Services

Todd County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address212 2nd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 Phone number(320) 732-4500 Emailjackie.och@co.todd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.toddcountymn.gov/government/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Todd County

Todd County Health and Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Staples - Branch Office Address200 1st St NE, Ste 1, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(218) 894-6300 Emailjackie.och@co.todd.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.toddcountymn.gov/government/departments/health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Todd County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services

Area Served: Traverse County

Stevens County Human Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttps://www.co.stevens.mn.us/886/Human-Services

Area Served: Stevens County

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

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Activities for People with Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - Moorhead (4th) Call for Location Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/west-central

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

Vayda Mental Health Collaborative

Vayda Mental Health CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address299 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Ste 100, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 363-6219 Emailinfo@vaydamentalhealth.com Website addresshttps://www.vaydamentalhealth.com/services

Area Served: Anoka County

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703 Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

True Balance Counseling

True Balance CounselingLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment True Balance Little Falls Address16016 233rd St, Little Falls, MN, 56345 Phone number(320) 632-5524 Website addresshttps://truebalancefarm.com

Area Served: Morrison County

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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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