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Doulas that are supporting MN families are invited to join the new Doula Workforce database at no cost that is found on Help Me Connect. More information is available on the MN Department of Health’s website.

Head Start Programs14,485 Results

Head Start supports the comprehensive development of children from birth through age 5 to promote school readiness for young children from low-income families. Head Start services include early learning, health, and family well-being.

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Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc.

Career Counseling Worthington CareerForce Center 318 9th St, Nobles County Government Ctr, Worthington, MN, 56187 (507) 295-5020 info@swmnpic.org https://www.swmnpic.org

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles and Rock counties

Southwest Minnesota Taxi

Southwest Minnesota Taxi

Transportation 109 S 5th St, Ste 350, Marshall, MN, 56258 (507) 401-0694 swmntaxi@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/SWMNTaxi

Area Served: Southwest Minnesota area

Southwest Transit

Southwest Transit

Local Bus Service 14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346 (952) 949-2287 customerservice@swtransit.org https://swtransit.org/rider-information

Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service for Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Normandale Community College and Victoria.

Southwest Transit

Southwest Transit

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (SW Prime) 14405 W 62nd St, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346 (952) 797-7463 customerservice@swtransit.org http://swtransit.org/sw-prime

Area Served: Public transit service for Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie. Express bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. SW Prime Dial-a-Ride service for Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Normandale Community College and Victoria.

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Luverne Office 117 S Spring St, Luverne, MN, 56156 (800) 642-1525 https://www.swmhc.org/contact

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Luverne Office 117 S Spring St, Luverne, MN, 56156 (507) 283-9511 https://www.swmhc.org

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Southwestern Mental Health Center - Avera

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Worthington Office 1210 5th Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (800) 642-1525 https://www.swmhc.org/contact

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium

Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) 2200 23rd St NE, Ste 2030, Willmar, MN, 56201 (320) 441-6340

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Energy Assistance Program 1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (507) 376-4195 eap@smoc.us http://www.smoc.us/eap.html

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Home Repair Financial Assistance 1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (507) 376-4195 x249 info@smoc.us http://www.smoc.us/housingloanprog.html

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Transportation - Heartland Express 1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (507) 376-3322 info@smoc.us http://www.smoc.us/transitsystem.html

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Transitional Housing 1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (507) 376-4195 info@smoc.us http://www.smoc.us/programsemhousing.html

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Community Action Agency 1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (507) 376-4195 info@smoc.us http://www.smoc.us

Area Served: Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Reproductive and Sexual Health Worthington Family Planning Clinic 909 4th Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (800) 658-2444 http://www.smoc.us/familyplanning.html

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Murray, Pipestone and Rock counties

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Reproductive and Sexual Health Marshall Family Planning Clinic 109 S 5th St, Marshall, MN, 56258 (507) 537-1950 http://www.smoc.us/familyplanning.html

Area Served: Lincoln, Lyon, and Redwood counties (also operates a Mobile Clinic site in Redwood County)

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Reproductive and Sexual Health Milan Family Planning Clinic 237 N 2nd St, Milan, MN, 56262 (507) 591-6435 http://www.smoc.us/familyplanning.html

Area Served: Chippewa County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Head Start Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council II 1077 Pleasant Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 (507) 376-4195 http://www.smoc.us/headstart.html

Area Served: Nobles County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Head Start Luverne Head Start 203 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156 (507) 727-1759 http://www.smoc.us/headstart.html

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Early Head Start Luverne Head Start 203 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156 (507) 727-1759 http://www.smoc.us/headstart.html

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Head Start Pipestone Head Start 500 7th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164 (507) 727-1759 http://www.smoc.us/headstart.html

Area Served: Pipestone County

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