C&F Resource Directory

Dakota County Social Services Resource Directory Revised 07/2009

DAKOTA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICESRESOURCE DIRECTORY

2009

Table of ContentsCategory Page

Help lines………………………........................................................................................................2Advocacy…………………………………………………………………...............................................2ABE/GED/GEL................................................................................................................................ 2Chemical Dependency/Gambling information……………………....................................................2Childcare......................................................................................................................................... 3Children’s Safety Center................................................................................................................. 3Crisis Nursery................................................................................................................................. 3Clothing........................................................................................................................................... 3Community Organizations...............................................................................................................4Culturally Diverse Organizations …................................................................................................5County Services ............................................................................................................................. 6Child Protection…........................................................................................................................... 6Chrysalis Center for Women...........................................................................................................7Disability Services........................................................................................................................... 7Divorce Education & Support..........................................................................................................7Domestic Violence Intervention and Treatment……………............................................................ 7Anger Management Groups……………………………….................................................................8ECFE & ECSE................................................................................................................................ 8Education/Vocation Job/Skills.........................................................................................................8Colleges & Technical Colleges………………………………….........................................................9Energy Assistance.......................................................................................................................... 9Fetal Alcohol................................................................................................................................... 9Father’s Resources......................................................................................................................... 9Financial (Funding Sources & Budgeting Classes).........................................................................9Furniture........................................................................................................................................ 10Food/Meals/Nutrition Education....................................................................................................10GLBT............................................................................................................................................. 10Head start..................................................................................................................................... 11Housing ........................................................................................................................................ 11Health Care (Family planning clinics, MA Clinics, Dental Options)...............................................11Hospitals....................................................................................................................................... 12Information and Referral...............................................................................................................13Legal Resources........................................................................................................................... 13Mental Health (Counseling, Treatment, Websites, Support Groups..............................................13Mentor Programs.......................................................................................................................... 15Parenting Classes, Groups, In –Home..........................................................................................15Recreation & Enrichment..............................................................................................................16Sex Offender Treatment................................................................................................................17Senior Services…......................................................................................................................... 17State of Minnesota & Social Security............................................................................................17Transportation and Car Repair......................................................................................................18

Help lines & HotlinesAA (Intergroup) www. aaminneapolis.org ………………………………………………..952-922-0880

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http://www.aaminneapolis.org/


Al anon http://www.alanon.org/...................................................................................952-920-3961Emotions Anonymous www.emotionsanonymous.org ...............................................651-647-9712Debtors Anonymous http://www.debtorsanonymous.org/...........................................952-953-8438Dakota Alano (A.A. Alanon, Mt. Calvary Church Eagan)............................................651-452-2921Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org ..............................................952-922-3956Gamblers Hotline www.miph.org/gambling ...........................................................1-800-333-HOPENA www.naminnesota.org .......................................................................................952-939-3939National Runaway Hotline......................................................................................1-800-RunawayOvereaters Anonymous www.overeaters.org ...........................................................612-377-1600Tobacco Quit plan Helpline....................................................................................1-888-354-7526

Advocacy ARC GREAT RIVERS www.arcgreaterivers.com .....................................................952-890-3057Dakota County Health Advocate - Laura Pelkola. ……………………………………… 651-554-5785PACER www.pacer.org…………………………………………………….......................952-838-9000Minnesota Children with Special Needs www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn ….............651-215-8956Minnesota Attorney General http://www.ag.state.mn.us/............................................651-296-3353Better Business Bureau www.mnd.bbb.org...............................................................651-699-1111Ombudsman for MH & MR .......................................................................................651-296-3848National Alliance for the Mentally Ill www.nami.org/naminn ......................................651-645-2948

ABE/GED/ESL Apple Valley/Rosemount/Eagan www.district196.org

Rahncliff Learning Center……………………………..……………………………651-683-8585 Grace Lutheran Church Apple Valley…………………………………….………...952-431-8316

Burnsville/Eagan/Savage www.communityed191.org - Diamond Head Elem............952-707-4125Farmington (Dakota Prairie ABE) www.farmington.k12.mn.us...................................651-463-5077Hastings ABE www.hastings.k12.mn.us....................................................................651-438-0742Lakeville Area Learning Center www.ISD194.k12.mn.us ...........................…………952-232-2096Randolph………………………………………………………………507-645-4773 or . . .507-263-2151South Suburban ABE/GED (WSP, SSP & IGHwww.sspps.org or www.comed.isd197.org……………………………………………….651-457-9441

Chemical Dependency, Gambling Treatment Centers

MA Health Plan CD SERVICES

Blue Plus (Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield……………………….…651-662-5548 Health Partners…………………………………………………………………….952-883-5811 Medica (United Behavioral Health)……………………………………………..1-800-848-8327 MHP (Behavioral Healthcare Providers…………………………………………...763-525-9919 UCARE (Behavioral Health Care Providers………………………………………763-525-9919

Anthony Lewis (Adolescent out-Patient)…………………………………………………. 952-890-8879African American Family Services. Mpls.612-871-7878..St. Paul..............................651-642-0021 Anthony Lewis Center – Burnsville (Day Treatment)..................................................952-890-8879Associated Clinic of Psychology www.acp-mn.com....................................................651-450-0860Avalon Programs – Eagan………………………………………………………………….651-454-2833Chrysalis - Center for Women www.chrysaliswomen.org...........................................612-871-0118CLUES (Chicanos, Latinos Unidos En Servicio) www.clues.org...............................651-379-4200 Community Drug and Alcohol Services, Inc................................................................651-994-4919

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http://www.clues.org/

http://www.chrysaliswomen.org/

http://www.acp-mn.com/

http://www.comed.isd197.org/

http://www.sspps.org/

http://www.ISD194.k12.mn.us/

http://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/

http://www.farmington.k12.mn.us/

http://www.communityed191.org/

http://www.district196.org/

http://www.nami.org/naminn

http://www.mnd.bbb.org/

http://www.ag.state.mn.us/

http://www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn

http://www.pacer.org/

http://www.arcgreaterivers.com/

http://www.overeaters.org/

http://www.naminnesota.org/

http://www.miph.org/gambling

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/

http://www.debtorsanonymous.org/

http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/

http://www.alanon.org/


Dakota County Chemical Dependency Intake (Rule 25)…………………………….651-554-6000 Walk-In Hours - M, T, Th, F at the NSC 8:00a.m. First Come First Served For persons with no insurance, straight MA, low income.

Ramsey County Detox (Dakota County uses this one now)……………………….651-266-4009Dakota Treatment Center (Methadone Clinic)............................................................952-890-4480DARTS (serving senior citizens) www.darts1.org ……………………………………… 651-455-1560Eagan Counseling Clinic www.eagancounseling.com...............................................651-454-0114Jules Fairbanks CD Services (serves Native Americans, St. Paul MN)……………… 651-644-6204Fairview Recovery Center –Burnsville www.fairview.org ...........................................952-892-2510Hazelden Center – Plymouth (youth tx) www.hazelden.org............763-509-3800 or 800-257-7800Hispanos en Minnesota..............................................................................................651-227-0831Journey Counseling Services – Farmington...............................................................651-460-8085Lao Family Community of MN www.laofamily.com.....................................................651-221-0069Meth Support Network for Family & Friends (Neighbors, Inc.)....................................651-306-2153Minnesota Teen Challenge www.mntc.org ................................................................612-373-3366New Connections (Hastings)......................................................................................651-480-1180Options, Community Drug and Alcohol Services, Inc.................................................651-994-4919Sobriety High Dakota Campus http://www.sobrietyhigh.org/......................................952-831-7138River Ridge – Burnsville www.riverridgetreatmentcenter.com ..................................952-894-7722Tapestry Treatment Center www.meridiannetwork.com.............................................651-489-7740

GamblingGamblers Alternatives (Associated Clinic of Psychology) www.acp-mn.com ………. 612-929-6115Gamblers Relief www.gamblersrelief.com….…………………………………………….952-224-2990Susan Johnson ..........................................................................................................612-802-8500South East Asian Community Council….....................................................................612-342-1530Multicultural Center of Integrated Health….................................................................651-603-0443

Please note the above a part of the Southeast Asian Problem Gambling ConsortiumMinnesota Problem Gambling Helpline…1-800-333-HOPE

Child CareResources for Child Caring www.mnchildcare.org…………………….........................651-641-0332Dakota County Child Care Assistance (E&EA)…………………………………………..651-554-5611Red Cross Baby Sitting List………………………………………………………………..651-291-6704Red Cross Baby Sitting Training Ages 11-15..............................................................651-291-6783*Each School District often has School Age Care for before and after school (SAC)

Children’s Safety Centers www.childrensafetycenters.org ........................651-774-4990Supervised Visitation & Supervised drop off and pick up St. Paul & Lakeville LocationsChildren’s Home Society & Family Services..............................................................651-641-1300-24 hour parent support and phone counseling

Clothing CHAP Store (Low Cost) Burnsville............................................................................952-890-8222CAP Agency Thrift Store Shakopee...........................................................................952-402-9878Community Clothes Closet (Hosanna Church) www.hosannalc.org.......................... 952-435-3332Goodwill…………………………………..Apple Valley 952-953-4410 West St. Paul 651-451-2014Family Pathways Thrift Store -Eagan……………………………………………………..651-452-7739Hastings Family Service www.famserve.org……………………………………………..651-437-7134Mission Outpost (Prince of Peace Church) www.princeofpeaceonline. org …………...952-898-9311

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http://www.princeofpeaceonline.org/

http://www.famserve.org/

http://www.hosannalc.org/

http://www.childrensafetycenters.org/

http://www.gamblersrelief.com/


http://www.meridiannetwork.com/

http://www.riverridgetreatmentcenter.com/

http://www.sobrietyhigh.org/

http://www.mntc.org/

http://www.laofamily.com/

http://www.fairview.org/


http://www.eagancounseling.com/

http://www.darts1.org/


Neighbors Clothes Closet (South St. Paul) http://www.neighborsmn.org ..................651-455-1508Once Upon a Child Burnsville (for profit consignment shop)......................................952-432-8802Ready for Success (Professional work clothes, need SW referral)……………………612-872-1509Victory Value Store-Burnsville……………………………………………………………..952-890-8222

Community Organizations

CAP Agency Dakota County651-322-3500http://www.capagency.org/* Please note: Those programs in italics also serve families in Dakota County

Head Start EAP (Energy Assistance Program) Senior Dining Emergency Services (other than food) Furniture Donations/Referral Child Care Resources & Referrals Weatherization Getting There Program (Vehicle Program)

WIC Emergency Food Shelf Holiday Project Thrift Shop (Clothing) Housing Programs Meals on Wheels FAIM Dakota County Healthy Families

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY & FAMILY SERVICESwww.chsfs.org Phone: 651-641-1300

Financial Counseling and Homeownership CounselingFamily Support Services24 hour Parent Phone SupportDomestic Violence and Anger Management ClassesLearning Disabilities Program

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL (CAC)www.communityactioncouncil.org 20730 Holyoke Ave. PO Box 1256Lakeville, MN 55044-1256Phone: 952- 985-5300 - 24 hours a dayLewis Houses: 651-452-7288 (Eagan) 651-437-1291 (Hastings)Fax: 952-985-4015 TTY: 952-985-4077

Call 952-985-5300 - 24 hours a day – for services to help people in crisis get back on their feet, including:

Emergency food shelves in Dakota County Lewis House – 24 hour domestic abuse safe shelters in Eagan and Hastings Partners for Success™ Family Support Workers in 36 schools in six Dakota County school districts Neighborhood-based family support services throughout Dakota County Domestic Violence outreach and education services Sexual Assault Services – 24 hour crisis service Family Mentoring Armful of Love – holiday meals and gifts to families in need – 952-985-4090x 5050 Ways to Work Loan program (for car purchase or repair) Dakota Healthy Families – home visiting service to prevent child neglect and abuse for newborns Violence Prevention Education Volunteer opportunities

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http://www.communityactioncouncil.org/

http://www.chsfs.org/

http://www.capagency.org/

http://www.neighborsmn.org/


HASTINGS FAMILY SERVICEwww.famserve.org 108 East Second StreetHastings, MN 55033651-437-7134Clothes ClosetMeals On WheelsFurniture BankTravelers AidFood Shelf*

Emergency Assistance ReferralsSchool Assistance (School Supplies, Emergency Supplies)Holiday AssistanceJust Friends Volunteer Program

NEIGHBORS INC.www.neighborsmn.org 218-13th Avenue SouthSouth St Paul, MN 55075Office phone: 651-455-1508 or 651-455-0447

Clothes Closet Used Furniture Emergency Food Welcome Neighbor Special Friends

(Volunteers 1:1) Come As You Are

(services for disabled individuals)

Telephone Reassurance Sharing and Caring (Support) Youth Chore Service Transportation Love Your Neighbor (Holiday project) MAC (Mothers and Children): S. St. Paul, W. St. Paul,

Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Lilydale or Sunfish Lake Phone: (651) 484-8241

SALVATION ARMYhttp://www.thesalarmy.com 2496 - 145th Street West Rosemount, MN 55068 651-322-3510

HousingUtility PaymentsGroceries Assistance for fire & disaster victims Emergency Lodging Diapers Medications Emergency Car Repair

School Supplies Coats for Kids Toy Shop Transient Aid Heat Share MN Vision Project

CULTURALLY DIVERSE SERVICESAfrican American Family Service Inc www.aafs.org...............................................612-813-0782 American Indian Family and Children Services www.aifacs.org ...............................651-223-8526Ain Dah Yung Center (Native American Youth) www.aindahyung.com................. 651-632-8923 Asian Women United of Minnesota (Domestic Violence) www.awum.org... .651-646-2118 Refugee and Immigration Assistance (DHS) ...........................................................651-296-1383Catholic Charities Refugee Program www.ccspm.com .............................................651-222-3001Center for Asians and Pacific Islanders www.capiusa.org..........................................612-721-0122Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) http://www.ahc.umn.edu/CUHCC/ ………………………………………………………………………………………………...612-638-0799

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http://www.ahc.umn.edu/CUHCC/

http://www.capiusa.org/

http://www.ccspm.com/

http://www.awum.org/

http://www.aindahyung.com/

http://www.aifacs.org/

http://www.aifacs.org/

http://www.thesalarmy.com/




CAC New Americans Program www.communityactioncounceilorg.............................952-985-5300Casa de Esperanza www.casadeesperanza.org Crisis- 651-772-1611 ... Business 651-646-5553Centro Legal www.centro-legal.org ......................................................................... 651-642-1890CLUES www.clues.org ………………………………………St. Paul 651-379-4200.....612-746-3500Division of Indian Work (Mpls)…………………………………………………................612-879-1700Face to Face health and Counseling Service Inc. www.face2face.org (GLBT)...........651-772-5555Eftin www.eftin.org (Somali and Latino immigrant communities in Dakota county)....952-435-7404Family and Children’s Services www.fcsmn.org….....................................................612-728-2067Guadalupe Alternative Program www.gapschool.org (St. Paul)…..............................651-222-0757Hmong American Partnership www.hmong.org.........................................................651-495-9160International Institute of MN www.iimn.org. ..............................................................651-647-0191Lao Family Community of Minnesota r (St. Paul) www.laofamily.org (Hmong Resource)………………………………………………………………………………………………...651-221-0069Lao Assistance Center (Laotian &SE Asian) www.laocetner.org…............................612-374-4976La Familia www.Lafamiliaguidance.org......................................................................651-221-0913Life Long Mentoring Services … ...............................................................................612-821-2394La Oportunidad Inc. www.oportunidad.org ................................................................612-872-6165Morning Start Home Health Care, Inc. (PCA agency with Multilingual staff)…...........763-607-2547Minneapolis American Indian Center www.maicnet.org ….........................................612-879-1700Simply Good Eating Program (Extension Services)…................................................651-480-7721Neighborhood House www.neighb.org…...................................................................651-789-2500Storefront Group (Mosaic Program) www.storefront.org….........................................612-861-1675MN Advocates for Human Rights www.mnadvocates.org ........................................612-341-9845Southern MN Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) www.smrls.org……........................952-402-9890Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy www.tizacademy.com (Arabic Language charter school in IGH)………………………………………………………………………………………………...651-457-7072West Side Community Health Services…………………………………........................651-389-2525

2003 Health Resources Directory Diverse Cultural Communitieswww.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/directory.html

Child Protection IntakeAnoka.............................................................. Fax-763-422-6987............................ 763-422-7125Hennepin..........................................................Fax-612-348-9095............................ 612-348-3552Ramsey……………………………………........ Fax-651-266-3715 ........................... 651-266-4500Rice ............................................................. Fax-507-332-6247 ............................ 507-332-6115Scott................................................................Fax-612-332-6247 .............................952-445-7751Washington……………………………………….Fax-651-430-6605 ........................... 651-430-6457

County Services Apple Valley Family Court.........................................................................................952-891-7256Crisis Response Unit (CRU).....................................................................................952-891-7171Child Support............................................................................................................651-554-5909Child Care Assistance...............................................................................................651-554-5611Community Corrections..............AV 7200............NSC 6060……………….Hastings.651-438-8288Guardian Ad Litem program………………………..............................…………………651-544-6231Juvenile Services Center (JSC)…………………………………………………………...651-438-4970New Chance…………………………………………………………………………………651-438-8399Court -Hastings Information………………………………………………………………..651-438-8100Developmental Disabilities (DD)…………………………………………………………..651-554-6001Economic Assistance (E&EA and MA)……………………………………………………651-554-5611Housing (SHU) .............................................................................................Intake 651-554-5611Jail....................(lock down 10:30 am until 1:00 pm)..................................................651-438-4800PHN..................Intake 651-554-6115..................NSC 651-554-6100................ AV 952-891-7500

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http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/directory.html

http://www.tizacademy.com/

http://www.smrls.org/

http://www.mnadvocates.org/

http://www.neighb.org/

http://www.maicnet.org/

http://www.oportunidad.org/

http://www.Lafamiliaguidance.org/

http://www.laocetner.org/

http://www.laofamily.org/

http://www.iimn.org/

http://www.hmong.org/

http://www.gapschool.org/

http://www.eftin.org/

http://www.face2face.org/


http://www.centro-legal.org/

http://www.casadeesperanza.org/

http://www.communityactioncounceilorg/


Sheriff.......................................................................................................................651-438-4700Social Services……………………………………………………………………………..952-891-7400WIC..........................................................................................................................952-891-7525Workforce........................................................................................West St. Paul 651-554-5611Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance…………………………...651-554-56111 Mendota Road, West St. Paul

Medical Assistance Day Care Assistance MFIP Emergency Assistance Child Support Workforce Center

Walk In Hours 8-9:45 Monday-Friday

CHRYSALIS CENTER FOR WOMENhttp://www.chrysaliswomen.org 4432 Chicago Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55407612-871-0118Mental HealthChemical Health Resource ReferralDivorce Education

Education & SupportLegal AssistanceVolunteer OpportunitiesChild Care & Short-Term Child Care for On-Site Moms

Disability Serviceswww.atmatch.com (online eBay-style marketplace where donors and sellers can locate buyers for a wide range of assistive technology and durable medical products. Also provides links to regional and national resources in a variety of related fields.

www.admin.state.mn.us/assistivetechnology Assistive technology and equipment re-use programs.

www.lazarusprojectmn.org The Lazarus Project …………………………...763-519-1197

Divorce Education, Support & Mediation ServicesChrysalis (for Woman) www.chrysaliswomen.org ......................................................612-871-0118Erickson Mediation www.ericksonmediation.org… …………………………………… 952-835-3688Mediation Center for Dispute Resolution …………………………………………..........651-523-2610Resource Center for Fathers and Families www.resourcesforfathers.org……………763-783-4938The Storefront Group (classes & programs)… www.storefront.org ………………… 612-861-1675 Parents Forever Classes (U of M Extension)…………………………………………… 651-748-7295*See legal section of this directory also.

www.ourfamilywizard.com -Web site used to help divorced families communicate regarding children’s schedules, etc.

www.courts.state.mn.us -Child custody forms.

Dakota County Family Court Self-Help Center……………………………...651-438-8102

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http://www.courts.state.mn.us/

http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/

http://www.storefront.org/

http://ericksonmediation.org/


http://www.lazarusprojectmn.org/

http://www.admin.state.mn.us/assistivetechnology

http://www.atmatch.com/



Free legal advice for Dakota County residents who are going through family court but do not have a lawyer. Free 30-minute consultation. www.co.dakota.mn.us/courts

Domestic Violence Intervention and TreatmentAsian United Crisis Line & House of Peace Woman’s Shelter www.awumn.org .......612-724-8823Casa de Esperanza www.casadesperanza.org. . ......................................................651-772-1611CAC Sexual Assault Services hotline 651-405-1500................................advocate 651-452-7466Chrysalis www.chrysaliswomen.org ..........................................................................612-871-0118Cornerstone www.cornerstonemn.org ................……………………………………….952-884-0330 Harriet Tubman Shelter www.tubmanfamilyalliance.org.............................................612-825-0000Lewis House Shelters and Outreach (CAC).........Hastings 651-437-1291......Eagan 651-452-7288Dakota County OFP Info Line……………………………………………………………...952-985-1200Outfront (Same sex DV) www.outfront.org……………………………………………….612-824-8434Womankind………………………………..Ridges Hospital...........................................952-892-2505

Anger Management, Therapy, GroupsACP (Anger Management Asmnt and Groups) www.acp-mn.com Dave Schmidt......651-450-0860Children’s Home Society www.chsfs.org..............................................................651-451-1434 Domestic Abuse Project www.cvt.or .........................................................................612-874-7063Petig, Ron (Anger Management)...............................................................................952-431-1515Resource Center for Father’s and Families www.resourcesforfathers.org..................763-783-4938Men’s Center (Minneapolis) www.tcmc.org................................................................612-822-5892

ECEC/ECSE (Early Childhood Family Education & Special Education)ECFE ISD 196 - Apple Valley/Eagan/Rosemount www.district196.org………………952-431-8340

ECSE ISD 196 952-431-8700ECFE ISD 191Eagan/Burnsville/Savagewww.communityed191.org…………………952-707-4150

ECSE ISD 191 952-707-4052ECFE ISD 192 Farmington www.farmington.k12.mn.us……………………………...651-460-3200

ECSE ……………………………………………………………………………..651-463-5066ECFE ISD 200..Hastings www.hastings.k12.mn.us ……………………………………651-438-0874ECFE ISD 199 IGH ………………………………………………………………………..651-457-9418

ECSE …………………………(ages 0-3 651-306-3606) (ages 3-5)………...651-306-737ECFE ISD 195 Randolph…………………………………………………………………507-645-4773

ECSE………………………………………………………………………………507-263-2151ECFE ISD 194 Lakeville www.comed.isd197.org ................................................952-469-7395

ECSE……………………………………………………………………………….952-469-7191ECFE ISD 6 So. St. Paul www.sspps.org .............................................................651-438-0880

ECSE (age 3-5 651-457-9496)………………………………………Ages 0-3 651-306-3606ECFE ISD 197 W. St. Paul www.comed.isd197.org.................................................651-405-2638Inter Agency Early Intervention Committee of Dakota County………………………....651-554-6040

Education/Vocation/Job Skills Tree Trust www.treetrust.org . . . ................................................................................651-644-5800Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps-St. Paul www.jobcorpschicago.com …………......1-800-934-5627MN Workforce Centers www.mnworkforcecenter.org ………………………… WSP 651-554-9955

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http://www.mnworkforcecenter.org/

http://www.jobcorpschicago.com/

http://www.treetrust.org/







http://www.district196.org/

http://www.tcmc.org/

http://www.resourcesforfathers.org/

http://www.cvt.or/

http://www.chsfs.org/


http://www.outfront.org/

http://www.tubmanfamilyalliance.org/

http://www.cornerstonemn.org/


http://www.casadesperanza.org/

http://www.awumn.org/

http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/courts


Woman Venture www.womenventure.com………………………………………………651-646-3808MN Job Bank .................................................................................www.mnworkforcecenter.orgMinnesota Jobs…………………………………………………………………..www.minnsotajobs.com Twin Cities Help Wanted……………………………………………….www.twincitieshelpwanted.com

Employment for Persons with DisabilitiesCourage Center Vocational Services (www.courage.org)………………………...........763-520-0564Chrestomathy (DT&H) ...............952-882-9105Life Works www.lifeworks.org . . ................................................................................651-686-0405Minnesota Rehabilitation Services-Work Force Center West St. Paul........................651-554-5955Midwest Special Services (DT&H) ............................................................................651-454-9010Minnesota Life College (adult disabilities) www.mnlifecollege.org.............…………..612-869-0443Outreach Services for Minnesota, Inc. www.outreachservices.com...........................612-332-6673ProACT www.proactinc.org.......................................................................................651-686-0405

Community Colleges and Technical CollegesDakota County Technical College www.dctc.mnscu.edu

Rosemount Outside of the local calling area

(651-423-8000) or(877-937-3282)

Hennepin County Technical College www.hennepintech.edu (952-995-1300)

Inver Hills Community College www.inverhills.edu (651/ 450-8500)

Metropolitan State University & other state colleges www.mnscu.edu Minneapolis Technical College www.mctc.mnscu.edu (612-659-

6000)Normandale Community College www.normandale.mnscu.edu (952/ 487-

8210) Bloomington

St. Paul Technical College www.saintpaul.edu (651/ 846-1600)

U of M www1.umn.edu (Minneapolis)

Energy Assistance

CAC www.communityactioncouncil.org ...............................................................952-985-5300CAP Agency www.capagency.org ............................................................................651-322-3500Hastings Family Service www.famserve.org .............................................................651-437-7134Heat Share (Salvation Army) www.thesalvarmy.com ...............................................612-789-2858Neighbors Inc www.neighborsmn.org .......................................................................651-455-1508St. Paul Foundation www.saintpualfoundation.org…….SW access only....................651-224-5463

Father’s ResourcesFather’s Adoption Registry www.health.state.mn.us).................................................612-676-4060Memorial Blood Centers (Paternity Testing)..............................................................612-871-3300Men’s Line www.themenscenter.com .......................................................................612-379-6367Resource Center for Father’s and Families www.resourcesforfathers.org .................763-783-4938Young Fathers Program (Wade Johnson)........................................................651-486-2881X217MELD - Young Dads Program 15-25 www.meld.org .................................................612-332-7563

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http://www.meld.org/


http://www.themenscenter.com/

http://www.health.state.mn.us/

http://www.saintpualfoundation.org/


http://www.thesalvarmy.com/




http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/index.php

http://www.saintpaul.edu/

http://www.normandale.mnscu.edu/

http://www.mctc.mnscu.edu/

http://www.mnscu.edu/

http://www.inverhills.edu/

http://www.hennepintech.edu/

http://www.dctc.mnscu.edu/

http://www.proactinc.org/

http://www.outreachservices.com/

http://www.minnesotalifecollege.com/

http://www.lifeworks.org/

http://www.twincitieshelpwanted.com/

http://www.minnsotajobs.com/

http://www.mnworkforcecenter.org/

http://www.womenventure.com/


Fetal AlcoholU of M Pediatric Specialty Clinics Dr. Pinian Chang…………………………………….612-626-6777Thunder Spirit Center-Chrysalis………. www.chrysaliswomen.org……………………612-871-0118

Financial (Budgeting, Classes)CAC Ways to work Program www.communityactioncouncil.org ................................952-985-4050Hastings Family Service www.famserve.org .............................................................651-437-7134Hunger Solutions MN www.hungersolutions.org .......................................................651-486-9860Mothers and Children Food Program (MAC) ............................................................651-484-8241Neighbors South Saint Paul www.neighborsmn.org ..................................................651-455-1508Family Means-Consumer Credit Counseling Program www.familymeans.org ...........651-439-4840Chrysalis www.chrysaliswomen.org ..........................................................................612-871-0118Dakota County Extension Service (budgeting).. . ...................................................... 651-480-7700Forgotten Children’s Fund (foster kids) Tom Campbell..............................................651-297-1538The Village Family Service Center www.thevillagefamily.org ................................1-800-450-4019

Furniture Bridging www.bridging.org ........(Referral DCSS clients only)...................................952-888-1105Family Pathways Eagan Thrift Store .........................................................................651-452-7739Neighbors Inc. Furniture Match Program (No. Dakota County) www.famserv.org..... 651-455-1508Light House Community Church ...............................................................................651-423-2566Prince of Peace Church www.princeofpeaceonline.org (Pat McEwan)......................952-898-9310Victory Value Store-Burnsville……………………………………………………………..952-890-8222Twin Cities Free Market…………………………………………………www.twincitiesfreemarket.org

Food/Meals/Nutrition Education CAC Food Shelf (see Community Organizations for listings)Community of Hope Church......................................................................................651-322-5679Eagan Resource Center at Mount Calvary Church www.eaganrc.org........................651-686-0787Edge Church... .........................................................................................................952-693-5008Hastings Family Service Inc. www.famserve.org ......................................................651-437-7134Neighbors www.neighborsinc.org ............................................................................651-455-1508Mothers and Children & Seniors Food Program (MAC)..............................................651-484-8241U of M Extension Nutrition Education Program (Dakota County). . ……………………651-480-7700Dakota County WIC Program………………………………………………………………952-891-7525Metro Senior Services-Meals on Wheels…………………………………………………612-623-3363Fare for All www.fareforall.org …………………………………………………………..1-800-582-4291WIC……………………………………………………………………………………………952-891-7525Mission Out Post- Prince of Peace Church………………………………………………952-435-3332

Community MealsRiver hills United Methodist Church-Burnsville…………………………………………. 952-890-2515Grace Lutheran Church-Apple Valley……………………………………………………. 952-432-7273Hosanna Lutheran Church-Lakeville www.hosannalc.org …………………………… 952-435-3332Farmington Lutheran Church………………………………………………………………651-463-4100Mount Calvary Lutheran Church-Eagan………………………………………………….651-454-2344Episcopal Church of the Nativity-Burnsville………………………………………………952-435-8687

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http://www.fareforall.org/

http://www.neighborsinc.org/


http://www.eaganrc.org/

http://www.twincitiesfreemarket.org/

http://www.princeofpeaceonline.org/

http://www.famserv.org/

http://www.bridging.org/

http://www.thevillagefamily.org/


http://www.familymeans.org/


http://www.hungersolutions.org/





GLBTDistrict 202 www.dist202.org ....................................................................................612-871-5559GBLT KIDS: Abuse Intervention Network………………………………………………1-877-452-8543Gender Education (transgender issues)………………………………………………….763-424-5445Face to Face (counseling) (for GLBT Youth in St. Paul…………………………..........651-772-5555Family and Children’s Service Counseling (GLBT Friendly).......................................612-339-9101PFLAG www.pflag.org ..............................................................................................612-825-1660Out front www.outfront.org .......................................................................................612-825-0127Youth Link, Project Off Streets (Homeless ..........…………………………...................651-252-1200Rainbow Families (GLBT parent support) www.rainbowfamilies.org ........................612-827-7731

HousingCDA www.dakotacda.org ……………………………………………………...................651-675-4400CAP Agency Housing/Homeless Prevention www.capagency.org ............................651-322-3500Community Neighborhood Housing (classes, St. Paul MN).......................................651-292-8710South Saint Paul HRA www.ssphra.org ....................................................................651-451-1838Habitat for Humanity Homeowner & Foreclosure Prevention Program…………. www.tchabitat.org………………………………………………………………………………………………...612-331-4090MHFA (Minnesota Housing Financing) www.mhfa.state.mn.us ……………………....651-296-8215Homeline Tenants Rights..........................................................................................612-728-5767Mpls Housing Service...............................................................................................612-673-3003Housing Link .............................................................................................www.housinglink.orgDakota County Supportive Housing Unit (SHU)..........................651-554-5751Roommate Referral Service www.twincitiesroomates.com ...................................... 612-827-5565SMRLS Housing Advocacy www.smrls.org ..............................................................952-402-9890The Bridge for Runaway Youth (Counseling Services also).......................................612-377-8800Minneapolis.craigslist.org

Homeless SheltersFamilies with ChildrenDakota Woodlands, Eagan MN www.dakotawoodlands.org Women and Children…………...651-456-9110The Family Place...639 Jackson Street, Saint Paul www.ccspm.org…………………………...651-225-9354Families Moving Forward - North Commons Interfaith...Minneapolis…………………………..612-529-2185Sharing and Caring Hands- Families w/ 2+ children www.sharingandcaringhands.org...........612-338-4640Marie Sandvik Shelter...male children<5 or females.612-870-9617........................................612-871-0095St. Anne’s Place...women w/children H Co voucher required www.stannesplace.org.............612-521-2128410 Shelter-People Serving People (PSP)...voucher 612-348-3400...............................612-332-4500x201

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Headstart CAP www.capagency.org .....................................651-322-3500

http://www.sharingandcaringhands.org/

http://www.ccspm.org/

http://www.dakotawoodlands.org/

http://minneapolis.craigslist.com/


http://www.twincitiesroomates.com/

http://www.housinglink.org/

http://www.mhfa.state.mn.us/

http://www.tchabitat.org/

http://www.ssphra.org/


http://www.dakotacda.org/


http://www.rainbowfamilies.org/

http://www.outfront.org/

http://www.pflag.org/

http://www.dist202.org/


Men Branch II...men only...$3/night for bed or secure waiting area - Minneapolis...........................612-338-8093Dorothy Day Center-St. Paul...................................................................................................651-293-9907St. Stephen’s........................................................................................................................... 612-874-0311Our Savior’s...South Minneapolis............................................................................................612-872-4193Harbor Lights........................................................................................................................... 612-338-0113Simpson Housing Services... Minneapolis...............................................................................612-874-8683Union Gospel Mission...Saint Paul..........................................................................................651-822-5892Men’s Shelter of MN...Battered Men’s Shelter.........................................................................651-774-9577Mary Hall...Emergency Shelter Catholic Charities...................................................................651-227-2937

Health CareDental Care *MABlue Plus Delta Dental………………………………………………651-406-5907 or 1-800-774-9094Medica Choice Care-Delta Dental…………………………………651-406-5919 or 1-800-459-8574Indian Health Board………………………………………………….........………………..612-721-9827Model Cities St. Paul………………………………………………………………………651-290-9200 Metro Dental…………………………………………………………………. .……………..612-866-0616Helping hands………………………………………………………………………………651-224-7561 West side Clinic…………………………………………………………………………….651-225-9704 Community University –Health Care (CUHCC) www.ahc.umn.edu/cuhcc/………….612-638-0770

Sliding Fee or MA Dental ClinicsUnion Gospel Mission St. Paul www.ugmstpaul.org .............................................651-292-1721 Sharing and Caring Hands.............................................................651-338-4640 or 612-596-3463Children’s Dental Service (NE Mpls.) (MA & sliding fee).........................................612-746-1530 The Neighborhood Health Care Network…...............................................................www.nchn.org 2003 Health Resources Directory Diverse Cultural Communitieswww.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/directory.html

Family Planning ClinicsAmnion Crisis Pregnancy Center (Pro-life) www.amnioncpc.org …………Crisis Line 952-898-4357...................................................…………………………………Business Line……….952-898-4350Apple Valley Life Care Center....................................................................................952-431-5011Family Tree Clinic, Inc (Saint Paul, Low Cost) www.familytreeclinic.org................... 651-645-0478Face to Face health and Counseling Service Inc. (St. Paul) www.face2face.org ... . .651-772-5555IGH Community College Student Health Services......................................................651-450-8524Planned Parenthood www.ppmsd.org ………………………………Highland Park....651-698-2401 ……………………………………………………………………………Burnsville….........952-890-0940…………………………………………………………………Rice Street, St. Paul..........651-489-1328Teenage Medical Services-Mpls…………………………………………………………..612-813-6125Wakota Life Center (Pro-Life).....Dakota ...................................................................651-457-1195

Medical Assistance Plans (Customer Service)Blue Plus (Customer Service).....................................................................................651-662-5545Health Partners (Customer Service)...........................................................................952-967-7998Medica (Customer Service)........................................................................................952-992-2322Medicare.................................................................................................................. 1-800-772-1213Metro Health Plan (MHP)............................................................................................612-347-6308U Care Minnesota (Customer Service).......................................................................612-676-3200

Low Cost Medical ClinicsCentro de Salud……………………………… St. Paul…..651-489-1328…....Mpls…...612-874-1420Dakota County Public Health Child and Teen Checks................................................651-554-6100Diamondhead Clinic for Youth-Burnsville (CAC)........................................................952-985-5300-Diamondhead Education Ctr. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00-430

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http://www.ppmsd.org/

http://www.face2face.org/

http://www.familytreeclinic.org/

http://www.amnioncpc.org/

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/directory.html

http://www.nchn.org/

http://www.ugmstpaul.org/

http://www.ahc.umn.edu/cuhcc/


Indian Health Board..................................................................................................612-721-9800Community-University Health Care Center (CUHC) (Mpls)...........612-638-0799 Model Cities Health Care Inc....................................................................................651-290-9200MN AIDS Line.......................................................................................................1-800-248-AIDSMN Health Care Insurance Info Line..........................................................................651-297-3862St. Mary’s Health Clinics (low cost)............................................................................651-690-7029Westside Community Clinic www.westsidechs.org“La Clinica” St. Paul… …………………………………………………………………….651-222-1816“La Clinica” Minneapolis…………………………………………………………………….612-738-7700Open Cities Health Center www.ochealthcenter.com.................................................651-290-9200

HospitalsAbbott NW www.abott.northwestern.com Adol. Psyche- 612-863-4037....................612-863-4111Children’s Hospital of St. Paul...................................................................................651-220-6000Children’s Medical Center of Minneapolis..................................................................612-813-6100Fairview www.fairview.org Ridges………………………………………………………………………………………...952-892-2070Riverside Adol. Psyche-612-273-6062 ...................................................................612-672-6000Southdale..................................................................................................................952-924-5000University Campus www.fairview-univeristy.fairview.org ...........................................612-273-3000Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) www.hcmc.org . .....................................612-873-3000Midwest Children’s Resource Center (MCRC).......................................................651-220-6750x2Mercy-Unity (Coon Rapids) www.regionshospital.com ..............................................763-236-6000Methodist North Memorial………………………………………………………………….763-520-5200Regions Hospital (St. Paul) www.regionshospital.com …………………………………651-254-3456Regina (Hastings)…………………………………………………………………………..651-480-4100St. Francis……………………………………………………………………………………952-445-2322St. Joseph’s www.stjosephs-stpaul.org…………………………………………………..651-232-3000United www.unitedhospital.com…………………………………………………………...651-241-8000

Immigration WebsitesUS Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) ……………………………..www.uscis.gov Migrant & Immigrant Legal Services (SMRLS).. . .......................................................651-222-5863Immigrant Law Center www.immigrantlawcentermn.org............ ..651-291-0110

Information and Referral

First Call for Help www.firstcallnet.org.................................................................................211Russian....................................................................................................................651-698-9167Spanish....................................................................................................................651-291-0211Hmong, Vietnamese, Laotian ...................................................................................612-721-4852Parent Warmline.......................................................................................................612-813-6336

Legal Resources Attorney Referral Service (Legal Assistance of Dakota County)….............................952-431-3200Chrysalis www.chrysaliswomen.org...........................................................................612-871-0118Centro Legal www.centro-legal.org............................................................................651-642-1890

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Dakota County Family Court Self-Help Center ………………….651-438-8102Free legal advice for Dakota County residents who are going through family court but do not have a lawyer. Free 30-minute consultation. www.co.dakota.mn.us/courts

http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/courts

http://www.centro-legal.org/


http://www.firstcallnet.org/

http://www.immigrantlawcentermn.org/

http://www.uscis.gov/

http://www.unitedhospital.com/

http://www.stjosephs-stpaul.org/

http://www.regionshospital.com/

http://www.regionshospital.com/

http://www.hcmc.org/

http://www.fairview-univeristy.fairview.org/


http://www.abott.northwestern.com/

http://www.ochealthcenter.com/

http://www.westsidechs.org/


Immigrant Law Center www.imigrantlawcenter.org ....................... ..651-291-0110 Legal Assistance of Dakota County...........................................................................952-431-3200Minnesota Disability Law Center www.mndlc.org ..…………………………………......612-334-5970Migrant & Immigrant Legal Services (SMRLS).. . .......................................................651-291-2837Neighborhood Justice Center…. ...............................................................................651-227-8497Southern MN Regional Legal Service www.smrls.org . .Shakopee.............................952-402-9890…………………………………………………………… …St. Paul………………………651-222-5863Resource Center for Fathers & Families www.resourcesforfathers.org .....................763-783-4938U of M Law Clinic..................................................................................................... 612-625-5515

Child Custody, Child Support and other Legal Instructions and Formswww.courts.state.mn.us (forms quick link)

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Sliding Fee, Dakota County ResidentsACP www. acp-mn.com ………………………………………………………………Mpls 612-925-6033 ........................................................................................................................AV 952-432-1484........................................................................................................................WSP 651-450-0860Eagan Counseling Clinic www.eagancounseling.com ..............................................651-454-0114

General Counseling Clinics (Insurance)Allina.........................................Hastings 651-438-1950........................Northfield 507-663-0237Alexander Center for Child Development www.parknicollet.com ...............................952-993-2498Argosy Family Services…………………………………………………………………….651-463-9008BHSI Eagan www.bhsimn.com ...............................................................................651-681-1600Burnsville Counseling and Healing Centers www.counselingandhealing.com............952-435-4144Center for Grief.www.griefloss.org ............................................................................651-641-0177Center for Sexual Health (Program in Human Sexuality)...........................................612-625-1500Christian Family Counseling WLCFS .......................................................................6510455-0580CLUES www.clues.org .............................................................................................651-379-4200Courage Center www.courage.org ...........................................................................763-520-0520Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC)……………………………………………………http://www.ahc.umn.edu/CUHCC/ .........................................................................612-638-0799Eastern Psychological Services www.easternpsy.com ..............................................612-736-2684Dakota Valley Psychologists www.d-valley-psych.com..............................................952-432-3220Fairview Counseling Centers www.fairview.org.........................................................612-672-6999Fairview University Adolescent Psychiatry.................................................................612-273-8700Family Attachment Center www.familyattachment.com ............................................952-475-2818Family Means Counseling and MH Services www.familymeans.org..........................651-439-4840Family Psychological Services……………………………………………………… 651-688-2335Family Based Counseling, Inc. (Luke Spiegelhoff).....................................................651-256-2160Father’s Resource Center www.resourcesforfathers.org ................................Blaine 763-783-4938…………………………………………………………Burnsville 952-997-4816 Mpls 612-874-1509Fraser community Service www.fraser.org................................................................612-861-1688La Familia www.Lafamiliaguidance.org (St. Paul office 651-221-0913)..............Mps 612-872-6686Life Development Resources P.A. www.lifedrs.com...................................................952-898-1122Lutheran Counseling Center (Burnsville).................................................................. 952-894-4828Lutheran Social Services Counseling Services www.lssmn.org.................................612-879-5320Minnesota Valley Psychologists. ...............................................................................952-895-9200Nystrom and Associates (Christian Counseling) www.nystromcounseling.com .........952-997-3020Options Family & Behavior Services, Inc...................................................................952-564-3000PACE Diagnostic & Counseling (W.St. Paul) ............................................................651-451-0636

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http://www.nystromcounseling.com/

http://www.lssmn.org/

http://www.Lafamiliaguidance.org/

http://www.fraser.org/


http://www.familymeans.org/

http://www.familyattachment.com/


http://www.d-valley-psych.com/

http://www.easternpsy.com/

http://www.ahc.umn.edu/CUHCC/

http://www.courage.org/


http://www.griefloss.org/

http://www.counselingandhealing.com/

http://www.bhsimn.com/

http://www.parknicollet.com/



http://www.courts.state.mn.us/



http://www.mndlc.org/

http://www.imgrationlawcenter.mn.org/


Park Nicollet Mental Health www.parknicollet.com.....................................................952-993-3307Professional Counseling and Grief Services .............................................................952-891-2525Petig, Ron (Anger Management)...............................................................................952-431-1515Robert K. Vucinovich, M.S. (In-Home Therapy).........................................................612-889-4291South Suburban Psychological and Counseling Services (Mike Ferrese)..................651-454-0684St. David’s Child Development and Family Services www.stdavids.net.....................952-939-0396Thad Wilderson and Associates [email protected]............…………………….651-225-8997Twin Cities Play Therapy Center www.twincitiesplaytherapycenter.com....................651-452-2305United Behavioral Health (Medica) www.unitedbehavioralhealth.com........................952-945-6900Washburn Child Guidance www.washburn.org..........................................................612-871-1454Wilder Child Guidance Clinic www.wilder.org.............................................................651-642-4001West Metro Learning Connections Inc. www.wmlearningconnections.com ..........952-474-0227 (Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Conditions service)

Support Groups, Advocacy, WebsitesAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry www.aacap.org...................................... Attention Deficits Support Services www.adssmn.org ………………………………….952-933-8983Autism Society of MN www.ausm.org........................................................................651-647-7103Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD) www. chadd .org …......952-922-5761ADHD Education and Support, Shepard of the Valley Church, Apple Valley…..........952-322-2176Parent Support Network www.parentsupport.net ……………………………………… 612-492-9001Minnesota Assoc for Children’s Mental Health… www.macmh.org. ……...................651-644-7333Mental Health Association of Minnesota www.mentalhealthmn.org …………………..612-331-6840NAMI www.nami.org/namimm ...............................................................................651-645-2948

Day Treatment & Intensive MH Services/ARHMS Providers

Adolescent Short Term Treatment Program www.eagancounseling.com...................651-451-6840Eagan Counseling clinic

Da Trac & STAT (Adult MH) www.eagancounseling.com……………………651-454-0114 Adolescent Program Horizons (CSP) (ARHMS) (DBT Group)

Fairview Riverside Day Treatment (Youth)….............................................................612-672-6600Family Support Services, Inc.....................................................................................952-997-3020Fraser Child and Family Center www.fraser.org . ......................................................612-331-9413Family Support Services, Inc. (ARHMS)....................................................................952-997-3020GUILD South (Intensive Residential Treatment-Adult)...............................................651-455-6800GUILD (CSP) www.guildincorporated.org .................................................................651-457-2248Mental Health Resources (CSP&ARHMS) ................................................................651-681-9366New Chance (Corrections involvement only)............................................................ 651-438-8399Options Family Behavioral Services (TBI/MI) ...........................................................651-994-4919Pathways…............................................................................................................651-641-1555 People Incorporated www.peopleincorporated.org (ARHMS &Dual Disorder)..........952-431-6611 Thomas Allen (SILS & ARHMS) ...............................................................................651-450-1802Wrap Around (Youth)………………………………………………………......................952-891-7400 Youth Transition Program (YTP)www.lifespanbhs.com ............................................651-681-0616

Hospitals/Regional Treatment CentersAnoka (Metro Regional Treatment Center .................................................................763-576-5500Brainerd (Regional Human Service Center).............................................................. 218-828-2787Wilmar Regional Treatment Center............................................................................320-231-5100Minnesota Care (Health Insurance)………………………………...1-800-657-3672 or 651-297-3862

Mentor ProgramBig Brothers and Big Sisters for the Greater Twin Cities www.bigstwincities.org ..... 612-789-2499Kids’N Kinship www.kidsnkinship.org………………….…………….............................952-892-6368

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http://www.kidsnkinship.org/

http://www.bigstwincities.org/

http://www.lifespanbhs.com/

http://www.peopleincorporated.org/

http://www.guildincorporated.org/

http://www.fraser.org/



http://www.nami.org/namimm

http://www.mentalhealthmn.org/

http://www.macmh.org/

http://www.parentsupport.net/

http://www.chadd.org/

http://www.ausm.org/

http://www.adssmn.org/

http://www.aacap.org/

http://www.wmlearningconnections.com/

http://www.wilder.org/

http://www.washburn.org/

http://www.unitedbehavioralhealth.com/

http://www.twincitiesplaytherapycenter.com/

http://www.stdavids.net/

http://www.parknicollet.com/


CAC Community Connections...................................................................................651-322-5113MOMS Program....................................................................................................... 952-890-5072Mentoring Partnership of MN www.mentoringworks.org.............................................612-370-9100

Parenting Classes, Groups, and In-home Circle of Parents – Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota...................................................651-523-0099Dakota County Healthy Families (Must be open to Dakota County PHN) .................952-891-7873Dakota County Follow Along Program (child development program) ........................651-554-6178Dakota County Extension Office, Rose Allen Family Relations Specialist .................651-480-7745Expanded Life Choices (Dakota County Social Services and Corrections Clients only)Hosanna Church, Lakeville www.hosannalc.org

Grandparents as Parents, Parenting Single, Divorce Care, Young Parents 952-898-9143ISD 196....................................................................................................................... 952-431-8343Eagan Counseling Clinic www.eagancounseling.org .................................................651-454-0114Parent Support Network www.parentsupport.net........................................................612-492-9001Parents Warmline, non Crisis resource .....................................................................612-813-6336Info U www.extension.umn.edu/info-u ………………………………………..............1-800-525-8636Parenting Teens Information line in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali LanguagesOptions Family & Behavioral Services, Inc.................................................................952-564-3000Resource Center for Fathers and Families www.resourcesforfathers.org .................763-783-4955MELD, (Mpls) www.meld.org......................................................................................612-332-7563Prevent Child Abuse of MN (Circle of Parents Groups)..............................................651-523-0099Storefront (co-parenting/divorce class) www.storefront.org........................................612-861-1675South Suburban Psychological & Counseling (Parent Training/Education) ...............651-454-0684Shoulder to Shoulder-Parenting of Teens www.shouldertoshoulder.org … ……………………...211

Helpful Websites Regarding ParentingThe Children, Youth and Family Consortium www.cyfc.umn.edu

Over Indulgence Parenting (How much is enough) www.overindulgence.info/

Parents place www.parentsplace.com

The National Parenting Center www.tnpc.com

Positive Parenting www.positiveparenting.com

Parenthood Web www.parenthoodweb.com

I Am Your Child www.iamyourchild.org

Recreation & Enrichment

Community Education Programs (check phone numbers)Community Education www.district196.org/ce............................................................651-423-7920Burnsville/Eagan/Savage www.communityed191.org Diamond Head Elm.................952-707-4150Farmington www.farmington.k12.mn.us.....................................................................651-460-3200

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http://www.district196.org/ce

http://www.iamyourchild.org/

http://www.parenthoodweb.com/

http://www.positiveparenting.com/

http://www.tnpc.com/

http://www.parentsplace.com/

http://www.overindulgence.info/

http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/

http://www.shouldertoshoulder.org/


http://www.meld.org/


http://www.extension.umn.edu/info-u

http://www.parentsupport.net/

http://www.eagancounseling.org/


http://www.mentoringworks.org/


Hastings www.hastings.k12.mn.us............................................................................651-438-0880Lakeville www.comed.isd197.org.....................................................................................................Randolph.......................................507-645-4773......................or.............................507-263-2151SSP & IGH www.sspps.orgWSP www.isd.197.org .............................................................................................651-681-2389MacPhail Center for Music..www.macphail.org (Apple Valley Location).................... 612-321-0100

Park and Recreation Programs Apple Valley Park and Recreation………………………………………………………...952-953-2300

Apple Valley Teen Center...........................................................................................952-953-2385Burnsville Recreation Department www.Burnsville.org ..............................................952-895-4500Dakota County Parks Department www.co.dakota.mn.us.com ..................................952-891-7000Burnsville Athletic Club www.etlamz.com/bacsports .................................................952-895-4425Eagan’s Park and Recreation www.cityofeagan.com ................................................651-675-5000Eagan Art House (Dakota Center for the Arts)............................................................651-686-9134Farmington’s Park and Recreation www.ci.farmington.mn.us ...................................651-463-1850Farmington Youth Athletic Assoc. www.farmingtonsports.org .................................952-985-FYAAHasting’s Park and Recreation www.ci.hastings.mn.us .............................................651-480-2350Hastings Youth Athletic Association www.hyaa.info ..................................................651-437-8838Inver Grove Heights Park and Rec. www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us .....................651-450-2500Lakeville’s Park and Recreation www.ci.lakeville.mn.us ............................................952-952-4611

Lakeville Center for the Arts 952-985-4640Mendota Heigts.www.mendota-heights.com ..............................................................651-452-1850Mendota Heights Athletic Association.........................................................................651-454-0433Rosemount’s Park and Recreation www.ci.rosemount.mn.us ...................................651-322-6000So. St. Paul’s Park and Recreation www.southstpaul.org ........................................651-554-3200 W. St. Paul’s Park and Recreation www.ci.west-saint-paul.mn.us..............................651-552-4150

Special Needs Recreation & Socialization ProgramsCourage Center www.courage.org ............................................................................763-520-0473Come As your are South St. Paul ..............................................................................651-455-1508Special Olympics Minnesota www.somn.org .............................................................612-333-0999Live Wires (Adults)…………………………………………………………………….........952-435-1623MacPhail Center for Music (children’s music therapy) Apv. www.macphailj.org ........612-339-5627People First ................................................................................................................952-890-3057River Valley Project Explore (DD Adult)…………………………………………………..952-431-8735West St. Paul Access Project………………………………………………………………651-405-2482

Clubs and Groups Boy Scouts www.northernstarbsa.org…………………................................................651-224-1891Camp Fire USA www.Minnesotacouncil.org……………………………………………. .651-647-44074 H Extension Office www.dakota.extension.umn.edu ..............................................651-480-7700Girl Scouts ST.Croix Valley.........................................................................................651-227-8835The Garage (Burnsville Teen Center)…………………………………………………….952-895-4664Noreen Center (West St.Paul) After School and Summer Activities...........................651-905-4091

Recreation/Workout PlacesYMCABurnsville www.ymcatwincities.org/locations/mnvalley.asp.......................................952-898-9622Eagan ..........................................................................................................651-456-9622

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http://www.ymcatwincities.org/locations/mnvalley.asp

http://www.dakota.extension.umn.edu/

http://www.northernstarbsa.org/

http://www.macphailj.org/

http://www.somn.org/

http://www.courage.org/

http://www.ci.west-saint-paul.mn.us/

http://www.southstpaul.org/

http://www.ci.rosemount.mn.us/

http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/

http://www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us/

http://www.hyaa.info/

http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/

http://www.farmingtonsports.org/

http://www.ci.farmington.mn.us/

http://www.cityofeagan.com/

http://www.etlamz.com/bacsports

http://www.co.dakota.mn.us.com/

http://www.Burnsville.org/

http://www.isd.197.org/





WSP South ..........................................................................................................651-457-0048Burnsville Athletic Club ..............................................................................................952-895-4425

Sex Offender TreatmentALFA Human Services…www.alphaservcies.org.......................................................612-823-3707Center for Sexual Health www.med.umn.edu/fp/phs/phsindex.htm ...........................612-625-1500Project Pathfinders www.projectpathfinder.org….......................................................651-644-8515Storefront Impact Program (adolescent) www.storefront.org .....................................612-861-1675Offender Locater....................................................... www.MN.Info.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer

SENIOR SERVICESCAP Agency (Meals on Wheels) www.capagency.org...............................................952-496-2125Dakota County Public Health Intake www.co.dakota.mn.us .......................................651.554.6115DARTS www.darts1.org .............................................................................................651-455-1560www.caregivrmn.org *Senior Linkage Line.................................................................................................1-800-333-2433Eldercare Rights Alliance www.eldercarerights.org ...................................................952-854-7303*See Community Education section as various school districts offer senior programs.

S tate of Minnesota ( www.state.mn.us ) DHS main number www.dhs.state.mn........................................................................651-296-6117Social Security www.ssa.gov ...................................................................................651-290-0304

Transportation and Car RepairCAC Ways to Work Program www.communityactioncouncil.org ...............................952-985-4050Community Car Care .................................................................................................952-985-3870Darts (elderly) www.darts1.org...................................................................................651-455-1339GAPP Service (Dakota Contract)........................................................................... 952-953-9299General Securities (Social Workers only)...................................................................952-858-5000Greyhound Bus Depot www.greyhound.com...........................................................1-800-231-2222Hastings Family Service Inc, (Dakota Contract)........................................................651-437-7134Hastings Trac & Curb-to-Curb Transportation Main #.................................................651-437-8722

Curb to Curb 8-4:30 651-437-7082 Curb-to-Curb 6am-8am and 4:30-6:00pm 651-248-3207

Metro Disabilities .............................................................................................East 651-636-5000 Minnesota Non Emergency Transportation Mnet www.mtm-inc.net …...................1-866-467-1724

Minnesota Valley Transit www.mvta.com .................................................................952-882-7500Neighbors Volunteer Drivers www.neighbors.com ....................................................651-455-5000

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Metro Transit www.metrotransit.org........................................................612-373-3333

For Information, Additions, or Updates contact: Janell Schilman, Social WorkerDakota County Social Services14955 Galaxie AvenueApple Valley MN 55124

952-891-7379Email: [email protected]

http://www.neighbors.com/

http://www.mvta.com/

http://www.metrotransit.org/

http://www.mtm-inc.net/

http://www.greyhound.com/



http://www.ssa.gov/

http://www.dhs.state.mn/

http://www.state.mn.us/

http://www.eldercarerights.org/

http://www.caregivrmn.org/


http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/


http://www.MN.Info.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer


http://www.projectpathfinder.org/

http://www.med.umn.edu/fp/phs/phsindex.htm

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