A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Psychiatric Assistance Line - PAL

Services available for professionals working with families:

Same-day phone consultations for prescribing providers; a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist can help with starting, adjusting, or managing medications
Phone consultation with a licensed clinical social worker for help finding local mental health resources, or help with clinical questions.

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Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Therapeutic Foster Care Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd (E)

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

114 Miles Phone number(612) 352-6478 Emailkat.oltman@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/families/foster-care

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health Services

Lutheran Social Service - Behavioral Health ServicesLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd (E)

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

114 Miles Phone number(888) 881-8261 Emailcounseling@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Lutheran Social Service - Housing Services

Lutheran Social Service - Housing ServicesLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program LSS Housing Services - Brainerd Office

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

114 Miles Phone number(218) 829-5000 Emailenergy@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-assistance/assistance-and-eviction-protection/energy-assistance

Area Served: Crow Wing County Supportive Housing program may also serve Morrison and Todd Counties in addition to Crow Wing.

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd

716 E St NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401

114 Miles Phone number(866) 824-3770 EmailSavingGrace@lssmn.org Website addresshttps://www.lssmn.org/services/youth/health/trafficking-services/care-for-survivors/mn-regional-navigators

Area Served: Programs serve Crow Wing County and additional counties in the greater Brainerd Lakes area. Service area may be dependent on program.

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Brainerd Office

204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401

114 Miles Phone number(218) 892-3368 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: North Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Brainerd Office

204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401

114 Miles Phone number(218) 892-3368 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: North Central Minnesota

MIRO Construction LLC

MIRO Construction LLCLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Osakis Townhomes

301 W 8th Ave, Osakis, MN, 56360

114 Miles Phone number(320) 843-4440

Area Served: Douglas County

Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office

4812 County Road 10, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

114 Miles Phone number(218) 485-4435 Website addresshttps://www.mooselake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office

4812 County Road 10, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

114 Miles Phone number(218) 485-4435 Emailjulianne.duesler@isd97.org Website addresshttps://www.mooselake.k12.mn.us/page/3450

Area Served: Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School District

Moose Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office

4812 County Road 10, Moose Lake, MN, 55767

114 Miles Phone number(218) 485-4435 x1216 Emailjulianne.duesler@isd97.org Website addresshttps://www.mooselake.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Moose Lake Public School District

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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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