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discapacitados abriéndose caminos

discapacitados abriéndose caminosLink: view organization details

Support Group - Parents of Children with Disabilities in Spanish Address107 7th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 8 Miles Phone number(651) 293-1748 Emailcentro@dacmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Epilepsy Address7760 France Ave S, Ste 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435 8 Miles Phone number(651) 287-2300 Emailinfo@efmn.org Website addresshttps://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/connect-with-others/connect-groups

Area Served: Statewide

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAM)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome Address656 Transfer Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55114 10 Miles Phone number(651) 603-0720 Emaildsamn@dsamn.org Website addresshttps://dsamn.org/events-and-activities/community-parent-groups

Area Served: Minnesota

Minnesota Hands & Voices

Minnesota Hands & VoicesLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Address709 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 10 Miles Phone number(651) 265-2435 Emailmnhv@lifetrack-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/mnhandsandvoices/about-us/our-services

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 10 Miles Phone number(888) 626-4435 Emailnamihelps@namimn.org Website addresshttps://namimn.org/support

Area Served: Statewide

Proof Alliance

Proof AllianceLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Address1876 Minnehaha Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 10 Miles Phone number(651) 917-2370 Website addresshttps://www.proofalliance.org/for-individuals-and-families/i-am-a-caregiver

Area Served: Statewide

FamilyWise Services

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Support Group - Circle of Parents FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis Address3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 11 Miles Phone number(507) 383-8842 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support/developing-your-circle-of-parents-group

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

FamilyWise Services

FamilyWise ServicesLink: view organization details

Support Group - Circle of Parents FamilyWise Services - St. Paul Call for Location 11 Miles Phone number(507) 383-8842 Emailfamilywise@familywiseservices.org Website addresshttps://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support/developing-your-circle-of-parents-group

Area Served: Hennepin and Ramsey counties

GiGi's Playhouse - Twin Cities

GiGi's Playhouse - Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Support Group - Down Syndrome Address4740 Park Glen Rd, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416 12 Miles Phone number(952) 926-3660 Emailtwincities@gigisplayhouse.org Website addresshttps://gigisplayhouse.org/twincities/twin-cities-programs

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)

Minnesota Dads at Home (MDAH)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Fathers Call for Location 12 Miles Emailinfo@mdah.org Website addresshttps://www.mdah.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Call for Location 12 Miles Phone number(612) 470-7003 Emailinfo@maanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.maanmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22206, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 12 Miles Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Center for Inclusive Child Care

Center for Inclusive Child CareLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address10520 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 16 Miles Phone number(651) 603-6265 Emailinfo@inclusivechildcare.org Website addresshttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org

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 16 Miles Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Camp Odayin

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Support Group - Children with Heart Disease Address3503 Highpoint Dr N, Ste 250, Oakdale, MN, 55128 17 Miles Phone number(651) 351-9185 Emailinfo@campodayin.org Website addresshttps://campodayin.org/about

Area Served: Serves families in MN, WI, IL and IA

Multiple Connections

Multiple ConnectionsLink: view organization details

Support Group - Mothers of Multiples Address4101 Washington St NE, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 17 Miles Emailpresidentmultipleconnections@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mcmomsofmultiples.wixsite.com/mcmoms

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Mental Health Navigators

Mental Health NavigatorsLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address18540 Beaverwood Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 18 Miles Phone number(952) 913-7805 Emailinfo@mhnav.org Website addresshttps://www.mentalhealthnavigators.org

Area Served: Statewide

Family Voices of Minnesota

Family Voices of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Children with Special Health Needs or Disabilities Call for Location 21 Miles Phone number(866) 334-8444 EmailConnected@familyvoicesmn.org Website addresshttp://familyvoicesofminnesota.org/about-us/get-connected

Area Served: Statewide

Laura Baker Services Association

Laura Baker Services AssociationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Family Navigation Services Address211 Oak St, Northfield, MN, 55057 23 Miles Phone number(507) 645-8866 Emailinfo@laurabaker.org Website addresshttps://www.laurabaker.org/services/family-navigation

Area Served: Rice County Family Navigation Services available statewide virtually and in-person in Metro area and Southeastern MN

Multiple Blessings - Mankato

Multiple Blessings - MankatoLink: view organization details

Support Group - Parents of Multiples AddressMankato, MN, 56002 60 Miles EmailMultipleBlessingsMankato@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/view/multipleblessings

Area Served: Greater Mankato area and South Central MN

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Disability Services and Resources

Disability Hub MN
Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
MN Autism Resource Portal
Hearing Loss Services and Supports
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Medical Equipment and Supplies
Parent Advocacy
- Family Voices Minnesota
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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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