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- 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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Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Families of and Persons with Mental Illness Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 400, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Open Door Health Center

Open Door Health CenterLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Open Door Health Center - Mankato Address309 Holly Ln, Ste 101, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 388-2120 Website addresshttps://odhc.org/services

Area Served: Southern Minnesota

Minnesota P.E.O. Sisterhood

Minnesota P.E.O. SisterhoodLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Emailpeo.home.fund@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.mnpeo.org/mn-peo-home-fund.html

Area Served: Statewide

Nexus Family Healing

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Counseling Services - Community Mental Health Services Nexus-Gerard Family Healing Address1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 433-1843 Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-gerard-family-healing/outpatientcommunity-mental-health-services

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)Link: view organization details

School-based Preschool Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Address615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6685 Website addresshttps://www.msa.state.mn.us

Area Served: Minnesota State Academies

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Link: view organization details

Helpline Address4301 Wilson Blvd, Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22203 Phone number(800) 950-6264 Emailinfo@nami.org Website addresshttps://www.nami.org/nami-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Department of Corrections

Minnesota Department of CorrectionsLink: view organization details

Family Supports Unit Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 361-7200 Emailfamilysupportsunit.doc@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/reentry-services/031-family-friends-partners/family-supports-unit

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address23 Empire Dr, St 102, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 643-2523 Emailintake.oaif@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oaif

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t

Area Served: Statewide

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Open Path Psychotherapy CollectiveLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Call for Location Emailinfo@openpathcollective.org Website addresshttps://openpathcollective.org/client/faq

Area Served: Nationwide

NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders

NORD - National Organization For Rare DisordersLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address1900 Crown Colony Dr, Ste 310, Quincy, MA, 02169 Phone number(800) 999-6673 Website addresshttps://rarediseases.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Poison Control System

Minnesota Poison Control SystemLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Address701 Park Ave, RL, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(800) 222-1222 EmailPoisonHelp@hcmed.org Website addresshttps://mnpoison.org

Area Served: Statewide

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Mankato Clinic Address201 N Victory Dr, Ste 211, Belle Mar Mall, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-5581 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Minnesota Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(507) 412-5214 Emailmary.cashman-bakken@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/dhh/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Adoption Services Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-4660 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/adoption-foster-care-and-kinship-supports

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-6822 Emaileap@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/energy/weatherization

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Le Sueur County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address125 E Minnesota St, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 357-4246 Emailarosin@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/homelessness-prevention-2

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

MNbenefits - Apply for State Benefits Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Area Served: Statewide

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Medical Evaluation
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- Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
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Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

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