Community Resources

    • 360 Communities

      • Burnsville: 501 E. Highway 13, Suite 102 - 952-985-5300

      • Farmington: 510 Walnut St., Door #9 - 952-985-5300

      • Lakeville: Messiah Lutheran, 16725 Highview Ave. - 952-431-5116 ext. 11

      • Rosemount: Rosemount Family Resource Center: 14521 Cimarron Ave. W. - 651-322-5113

      • Apple Valley: Shepherd of the Valley/Our Daily Bread Food Shelf, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road - 952-985-5300

      Residents of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Randolph, Rosemount or rural Dakota County, can access 360 Communities 24-hours a day by calling 952-985-5300.

    • District 191 Community Pantry
      200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Door 9, Burnsville – 612-819-4404

      Hours: 

      • First and third Tuesdays - 2 p.m. grocery bag distribution (until food supplies last)

      • Second and fourth Tuesdays - 2 p.m. fresh produce distribution (until food supplies last)

    • The Open Door Pantry
      3000 Ames Crossing Road, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121
      Call 651-686-0787

    • River Heights Vineyard Church
      6070 Cahill Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
      651-457-7644
      Monday thru Thursday, 5:30–6:30 pm. 

    • All Saints Catholic Church
      19795 Holyoke Ave. Lakeville MN, 55044
      952-469-4481
      2nd Thursday of each month – curbside available.
      5:30–6:30 pm

    • Crossroads Church
      17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville, MN 55044
      952-469-7729
      Wednesdays, 5:45–6:25 pm during school year only.

    • The Lift Garage
      5925 Nicollet Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419
      612-866-5840 – Call for appointments

      • The Lift Garage aims to move people out of poverty and homelessness by:

      • providing low-cost car repair

      • free pre-purchase car inspections and honest advice

      • skilled job training in the field of auto mechanics

      • links customers to needed resources

    • Newgate School
      Wheels for Women Program
      2900 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis MN 55413
      612-378-0177

      Eligibility: Resident of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington County.‎

      • Transportation assistance program at nonprofit automotive technical school.

      • Vehicles are provided at no cost to promising single working moms to help them.

      • Apply online for a free car after reviewing the criteria using their secure website.

  • Cell Phone Service

    • Q Link Wireless offers qualifying customers a free Smartphone with free monthly plan, including:

      • Free 1GB of Monthly Data

      • Free 1000 Monthly Minutes

      • Free Unlimited Texting

      WHAT IS LIFELINE?

      Q Link Wireless is a leading provider of Lifeline, a free government benefit program that offers affordable phone service to eligible Americans. Q Link gives qualifying customers their first smartphone at absolutely no cost, plus free monthly calling & data. Qualify through programs like SNAP and Medicaid, or based on your household income.

      More information available at Qlinkwireless.com

    • CAP Agency Thrift Shop
      712 Canterbury Rd., S., Shakopee, MN 55379
      www.capagency.org
      952-402-9878

      • Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm

      • Free gently used clothing and small household items at reasonable prices
        Open to the public and not based upon income or county of residence

    • Chaps Thrift Store
      2020 E. Hwy. 13 (& Cliff ), Burnsville, MN 55337
      http://www.thechapstore.com
      952-890-8222

      • Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

      • Used clothing, household goods, furniture, etc.

      ReStored Thrift Store
      17630 Juniper Path Lakeville, MN 55044
      952-388-1525
      www.restoredmn.com

      • Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

        • no eligiblity required.

      • Types of items in the store: Clothing and accessories, Housewares, Linens, Christian books, Jewelry, Purses, Toys and games, Small appliances, Newer electronics (5 years old or less), Solid wood furniture, All other furniture in good stain-free and working condition.

      Neighbors, Inc.
      222 Grand Ave W., S. St. Paul, MN 55075
      www.neighborsmn.org
      651-455-5000

      • Food support, clothes closet and essential household items.

      • Clothing Hours (appointment required): Wednesday-Friday

      • 10:00am-3:00pm

      • Food Pantry (appointment required): Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

      • Eligibility: Serving N. Dakota County Residents only (West St. Paul, South St Paul, Mendota, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, Lilydale)

      Hastings Family Service
      301 2nd St E, Hastings, Minnesota, 55033
      951-437-7134
      https://hastingsfamilyservice.org/

      • Food support and community thrift store.

      • Rivertown Treasures Thrift Store (appointment required): clients can get clothing vouchers for the store that has clothing, household items, and can request furniture.

        • Eligiblity: anyone can shop at the store

          • Store vouchers available to families and individuals in School District 200

        • Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday (closed on Mondays)

      Goodwill Stores

      • Hours at all stores: Monday-Friday 10:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm

      • Low cost clothing and household items

      Goodwill Apple Valley
      7320 153rd St., Apple Valley, MN 55124
      952-953-4410

      Goodwill Eagan
      1247 Northwood Pkwy., Eagan, MN 55121
      651-994-7907

      Goodwill Lakeville
      17625 Kendrick Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
      952-435-7050

      Goodwill West St. Paul
      1361 Robert St. S., West St. Paul, MN 55118
      651-451-2014

    • Joseph’s Coat
      1107 W. 7th St. (& Armstrong), St. Paul, MN 55102
      651-291-2472

      • Shopping Hours (appointment required): Monday – Wednesday 9:00am-2:00pm

      • Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm

      • Free clothing, household items, personal hygiene products, and children’s items

    • Peace Church Mercy Room
      2180 Glory Dr., Eagan, MN 55122
      651-454-4542

      • Clothing Store Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 12:00-3:00pm

        • No appointment needed. No eligibility required.

      • Free, new and used adult-sized clothing, toiletries, and household items

      • Foster Care Closet: Clothing exchange for foster parents to update or exchange clothes for their foster children.

      Prince of Peace Mission Outpost
      13901 Fairview Dr., Burnsville, MN 55337
      952-898-9311
      www.popmn.org

      • Mission Outpost is open for full services – food, clothing, linens, household items, hygiene items, community resources. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 952-898-9311. Guests are invited to receive food one time a month.

      • Hours:

        • Monday 4:00 – 6:00 pm

        • Tuesday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

        • Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00 pm

        • Thursday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

      • Thursday Food Fair 2:00-3:00 pm (formerly Farmer’s Market): Guests will shop on their own for produce, deli items, miscellaneous non-perishable food items, frozen foods, and bakery items. Appointments are required and guests may come two times to Food Fair each month. All are welcome!

    • Once Upon a Child
      1100 Cty. Rd. 42 E., Burnsville, MN 55337
      952-432-8802

      • Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-8:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm

      • Consignment clothing for kids up to size 14

      St. Thomas More Catholic School Free Store
      1065 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
      http://www.morecommunity.org/free-store
      651-227-7669

      • Email ahead to ask about certain items: stmfreestore@morecommunity.org

      • Hours (no appointment needed): 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month  1:00-3:00pm

      • Open to the public and not based upon income or county of residence

        • No eligibility required

      • Enter through school entrance in back

      • Limit 2 bags of clothing and items

      Savers Thrift Stores

      • Discounted used clothing, toys, dishes, books, furniture, etc. Savers is a for-profit professional fundraiser soliciting donations on behalf of Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota, of St Paul, Minnesota

      Savers Apple Valley
      7608 W. 150th St., Apple Valley, MN 55124
      http://stores.savers.com/mn/applevalley/savers-thrift-store-1149.html
      952-432-7263

      • Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-8:00am, Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm

    • Unique Thrift Store (Savers)
      14308 Burnhaven Dr., Burnsville, MN 55306
      952-898-0988

      • Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-8:00am, Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm

    • Turn Style Consignment Shop
      14150 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN 55337
      952-898-1042
      www.turnstyleconsign.com

      • Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 12:00-6:00pm

  • In addition to Dakota and Scott counties, the following nonprofits offer financial and food assistance:

  • Addiction Helplines

    24 hour St. Paul Hotline: 651-227-5502

    24 hour Minneapolis Hotline: 952-922-0880

    Other Crisis Resources

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
    1-800-273-8255 – 24/7 hotline for all persons considering suicide.

    • Also serves Veteran’s Crisis Line.

    National Hopeline Network, Suicide and Crisis Hotline
    1-800-442-4673

    National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center
    1-888-826-9438

    MN CRISIS TEXT LINE:
    Text “Home” to 741741 to talk to a trained counselor

    Greater Minneapolis Intergroup
    aaminneapolis.org
    952-922-0880 (24/7) – Call to locate meetings for AA in Twin Cities area.

    St. Paul Intergroup
    651-227-5502 – Call to locate meetings for AA in St. Paul

    The Alano Society of Minneapolis
    2218 1st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
    612-871-2218 – Call to located meetings for AA in Minneapolis
    http://2218alano.org

    Hastings Alano
    207 3rd St E, Hastings
    651-437-9614 – Call to locate meetings for AA in Hastings

    Associated Clinic of Psychology
    6950 W. 146th St., #100, Apple Valley, MN 55124
    952-432-1484
    www.acp-mn.com

    • Due to COVID-19, they are providing telephone or tele-health appts. only

    • People without insurance may be eligible to receive services on a sliding fee schedule

    B. Robert Lewis House
    24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline: 651-405-1500
    651-452-7288 – Eagan (24/7)
    651-437-1291 – Hastings (24/7)

    • Provides confidential safe housing, support, and advocacy to women experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual assault

    • Call for directions to Eagan or Hastings sites

    MN Day One Crisis Line
    dayoneservices.org
    Hot Line and Text Line for Domestic Violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
    Call: 866-223-1111 Text: 612-399-9995
    Chat online dayoneservices.org

    • Services include advocacy, housing, financial planning, legal advocacy, youth advocacy, support groups for kids and adults, services for children, shelter, therapy and parenting.

    • Crime Victims:

    Cornerstone Advocacy Services
    852-884-0330 (24/7)
    http://cornerstonemn.org

    • Emergency shelter

    • Domestic violence help

    • Pet otions for sheltering

    • Services include advocacy, housing, financial planning, legal advocacy, youth advocacy, support groups for kids and adults, services for children, shelter, therapy and parenting.

    • 35 bed shelter

    Money Geek
    Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence
    https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/financial-help-women-abusive-relationships/

    • Provides financial advice and resources for women experiencing domestic abuse and domestic abuse survivors

    Esparanza United (formerly casa de Esperanza)
    P.O. Box 75177, St. Paul, MN 55175
    esparanzanited.org
    24-hour bilingual crisis line 651-772-1611

    • Access resources and support if you are experiencing domestic violence.

    • Latina organization—in both staffing and approach

    Information and Resource Centers Mercado Central
    1515 E. Lake St., 2nd Floor Minneapolis, MN 55407
    http://mimercadocentral.com
    612-728-5438

    • Marketplace of businesses, shops, restaurants and services for Latino community.

    Communidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)
    http://clues.org

    • Physical and emotional wellness services

      • Emotional support, alcohol/substance abuse support, access to healthy food, health education and prevention, health insurance enrollment

    • Domestic Abuse survior advocacy and support

    • Economic empowerment servies

      • Career trainings, employment coaching, financial capability, housing programs

    • Arts and culture programming

    • Advocacy and community engagement

    • Youth Programs

      • Youth in Action, Avanzado Through College, Best Buy Teen Tech Center, Sexual health workshops, Latino Youth Confrence

    • Elder Programs

      • CLUES Latino Elder Day Center

    St. Paul
    797 East 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55106
    651-379-4200

    Minneapolis
    777 East Lake St., Mpls, MN 55407
    612-746-3500

    CLUES Latino Elder Day Center
    797 East 9th St St. Paul, MN
    651-379-4285

    • Day Center for Latino Elders – may be limited during COVID 19

    Cashman Center
    2100 County Road 42 West, Burnsville, MN 55337
    http://cashmancentermn.com
    (952)     224-8990

    • Cashman Center is an alternative to traditional mental health clinics.

    • Your individual plan for balance and better health may include one or more of their available mind and body therapies.

    • Cashman Center provides the following:

      • counseling

      • Medication Management

      • Psychological evaluation

      • Acupuncture

      • Active relase technique

      • Nutritional counseling

      • Individual yoga

      • Sound therapy

      •  Bio mat therapy

      • Classes: For parents of children with ADD or ADHD

    Dakota County Crisis Response Unit
    24/7 hotline 952-891-7171 TDD: 952-891-7202

    • provides 24-hour phone and face- to-face crisis intervention and consultation related to mental health, child protection, or families in crisis

    Dakota County Social Services, Apple Valley
    14955 Galaxie Ave., #266, Apple Valley, MN 55124
    952-891-7480
    www.co.dakota.mn.us

    The Family Partnership
    thefamilypartnership.org

    • Counseling, education, advocacy

    • If you are concerned about your mental health or someone you love, please call us at 612.728.2061 (English), 612.728.2089 (Español), or 763.569.2625 (Hmoob), and we can arrange an appointment with one of our experienced therapists.If this is an emergency, please call 911.

    • The Family Partnership PRIDE (Promoting Recovery, Independence, Dignity, and Equality) program has provided support services to sexually exploited women, teens, and their families. One of the first programs in Minnesota to effectively deliver services across a life span on behalf of women and teens reclaiming their lives, PRIDE is nationally recognized for its advocacy against commercial sexual exploitation.

    Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
    763-591-0100
    www.crisisnursery.org

    • 24/7 confidential help for residents of Hennepin County only

    National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) MN
    800 Transfer Rd., #31, St. Paul, MN 55114
    651-645-2948
    www.namihelps.org

    • Classes and support groups are offered free of charge. Please check the website for up-to-date information on parent resource groups, classes and workshops

    • Individuals can speak to an advocate for help and resources at
      1-888-NAMI-HELPS

    MN Mental Health Clinics, Eagan
    3450 Cleary Lane, Eagan, MN 55123
    651-454-0114
    www.mnmentalhealthclinics.com

    • Outpatient mental health services for people covered by Minnesota Health Care Programs or private insurance.

    • People without insurance may be eligible to receive services on a sliding fee schedule

    Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota
    Home of Circle of Parents®
    709 University Ave. W, # 234 St. Paul, MN 55104
    1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373)
    www.pcamn.org

    • Help-line and referrals

    • Empower individuals and communities to stop child abuse and neglect before it starts through education, advocacy, and family support

    Tubman Center
    3111 First Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408
    24/7 hotline 612-825-0000
    (W. Metro) 651-770-0777
    (E. Metro) 612-825-3333
    www.tubman.org

    • Helps women, children and families struggling with relationship violence, substance abuse and mental health

    • Safe shelters, transitional housing, support groups

    • Legal services

    • Senior services

    Senior Linkage Line
    800-333-2433

    • Free statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota’s area agencies on aging.

    • Access to providers statewide on many options for seniors and adult children on issues around caregiving, mental health, counseling, housing, food, supports for aging in place, insurance counseling and complaints, advocacy for rights, legal referrals, etc.

    United Way 2-1-1
    (Formerly First Call for Help)
    211
    www.unitedwaytwincities.org

    • 24/7 confidential referral line offers information about housing, employment, childcare, transportation, health services, senior services, and more

    Rehab.com
    www.rehab.com/minnesota/rosemount

    Rehab.com is a leading informational resource and web guide dedicated to encouraging and empowering those seeking life-saving treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Rehab.com provides visitors with a comprehensive nationwide directory of more than 25,000 facilities and addiction treatment centers, evidence-based and medically-reviewed information about addiction and the treatment process, and a library of free recovery resources.

  • Minnesota Community Care

    (formerly Helping Hand Dental Clinic)
    (651) 602-7500
    https://www.mncare.org/medical-dental-clinic-locations-saint-paul/#dental

    • Call (651) 602-7500 to request an appointment at any of the locations

    • All three locations provide:

      • Sliding fee scale available to assist those with no health insurance or high insurance deductibles

      • Sliding fees based on family size and income

      • General dental services (surgery with local anesthesia)

      • All languages interpreted.

    West Side Dental Clinic
    506 W. 7th St., St. Paul, MN
    (651) 602-7500

    East Side Clinic
    895 East 7th Street St. Paul, MN 55106
    (651) 602-7500

    • Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday/Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm; Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm

    Bright Smiles
    153 Cesar Chavez St., St. Paul, MN 55107
    (651) 602-7500

    • Hours: Monday/Friday/Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm;
      Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm

    Children’s Dental Services
    636 Broadway Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
    http://childrensdentalservices.org/
    612-746-1530

    • Children’s Dental Services: 636 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

    • Dr. John Williams Specialty Dental Center: 728 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414

      • 855-543-6009

    • Both locations have well equipped skill staff to serve families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

    • All languages interpreted.

    • Sliding fee scale for income eligible families, all insurance is accepted.

    MN Dental Association
    Resources for Access to Dental Care
    www.mndental.org

    • Dental services to patients who are on public care programs, or that offer services at a reduced cost

    • Find a clinic in your area, and then call to make an appointment

    • Services, hours and costs at these clinics vary

    Mission Outpost Dental Clinic
    Prince of Peace Church 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville 55337

    • Service Hours (appointment required): Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm

    • Call 952-898-9318 to request an appointment.

    • Eligibility: Dakota, Carver and Scott County residence

      • client has mouth pain, not covered by dental insurance

      •   $20/visit charge

    Hope Dental Clinic
    800 Minnehaha Ave East, Suite 465 St. Paul, MN
    https://www.hopedentalclinic.org/
    651-789-7605

    • Call for appointment

    • $20 fee for each visit

    • If you lack dental insurance, have been turned away at other clinics or lack finances to pay for needed dental care, this clinic will help you.

    University of Minnesota
    School of Dentistry
    Moos Tower, 515 Delaware St. SE,  Minneapolis, MN
    612-625-2495
    https://www.dentalclinics.umn.edu/our-clinics/moos-tower-clinics

    • Adults and children services available

    • Please call 612-625-2495 to make an appointment

      • After calling to schedule an initial appointment to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry clinics, you will need to bring forms and certain information with you to your appointment. These forms are available here

    • Fees are typically about 30% less than private practice fees

    • Payment is expected at each visit

      • The University of Minnesota Dental Clinics accepts cash, credit cards, and CareCredit dental financing.

      • Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care accepted

      •  For insurance and payment questions, please call 612-624-6110

    UCare Dental Connection
    1-855-648-1415

    • If you have UCare, this customer service line will connect you to local providers.

    Sharing and Caring Hands Dental Clinic
    525 N. 7th St., Minneapolis, MN
    612-338-4640
    https://sharingandcaringhands.org/day-services

    • Please call 612-338-4640 to check for dates and times services are available.

    • Dental services are available on a first-come, first-serve basis whenever a dentist is available.

    • Provides extracts and fillings only.

    • All services are free of charge and services are provided for those who have little to no dental coverage.

  • Courage Center
    3915 Golden Valley Rd., Mpls, MN 55422
    1-888-846-8253
    www.couragecenter.org

    • Rehabilitation and resource center that empowers people (children, teens, adults and seniors) with disabilities to realize their full potential

    Dakota County Health & Family
    1 Mendota Rd., #240, West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-437-3191 (main number)
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily

    One stop site for departments and phone numbers including:

    • Healthy living

    • Public assistance

    • Job search assistance

    • Parenting help

    • Personal finance

    • Child care

    • Child support

    • Child protection

    • Adult protection

    • Mental health

    • Chemical health

    • Adoption

    • Foster care

    • Emergency preparedness

    • Health services

    • Senior services

    • People with disabilities

    • Veteran services

    Disability Benefits 101
    1-866-333-2466
    www.mn.db101.org

    • Tools and information on health coverage, benefits, and employment

    • DB101 helps people with disabilities learn how income may impact benefits so they can make informed choices, reduce fears, and ensure work is part of the plan

    Lifeworks
    2965 Lone Oak Drive, #160, Eagan, MN 55121
    651-454-2732

    • Supports adults with cognitive and physical disabilities in the Twin Cities area

    • Offer people with disabilities opportunities that lead to personal growth and meaningful experiences through work and learning opportunities

    • Ensure families and individuals receive fiscal support services that help make their lives easier

    Pacer Center
    8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437
    952-838-9000
    www.pacer.org

    • A parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old.

    • Provides services without a fee

  • Dakota Alano Society Inc.
    3920 Rahn Rd., Eagan 55122
    651-452-2921
    www.dakotaalano.org

    • Provides space for Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) meetings

    • Hosts at least one group every day of the week

    The Alano Society of Minneapolis
    2218 1st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN  55404
    612-871-2218

    Our Friends Place Alano
    3825 Central Ave. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55421
    612-788-4858

    Richfield-Bloomington Alano
    9321 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55420
    612-888-9300

    Alano Society Inc.
    520 Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101
    651-222-6536

    CAP Agency Head Start

    Scott and Carver County office
    712 Canterbury Rd. S.,  Shakopee MN 55379-1840
    952-496-2125

    Dakota County Office
    2496 145th St. W., Rosemount, MN 55068
    651-322-3500

    • Family orientated child development program designed to provide education, social services, health, and nutrition services to income eligible families

    • Services provided to children age 3-5 years old are available to families in Scott, Carver, and Dakota Counties

    • The Early Head Start program offers services to pregnant women and children age birth to 3 who reside in Dakota County. This program provides a home visit one day a week with a focus on activities in child/caregiver relationships and infant-toddler development

    CLUES

    www.clues.org

    Communidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio
    St. Paul
    797 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55106
    651-379-4200

    Minneapolis
    720 E. Lake St., Mpls, MN 55407
    612-746-3500

    Aging Well Services
    882 S. Robert St., West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-379-4280

    • Mental  and chemical health services

    • Family services and parent education

    • Senior services including adult day care and caregiver support

    • Coordinated care model maintains the traditional Latino family structure

    • Community health workers inform, educate, refer, and follow up with individuals from Latino communities on a variety of health matters, including nutrition, tobacco control, cancer screenings, health insurance, and the importance of physical activity

    Dakota County Library
    651-450-2900
    www.dakotacounty.us/library

    • Free Computer Classes. The library offers a wide variety of computer and Workforce Center programs to help you develop valuable skills

    • Early Literacy Programs. Introduce young children to books and reading at fun story times

    • Trained librarians adapt stories, songs and activities to match the age of the children attending

    • Parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read

    • Librarians available to answer questions about books and library services

    Kids n’ Kinship
    952-891-3885
    www.kidsnkinship.org

    • Provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult

    • Serves children in the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount and also provides school-based mentoring at four elementary schools

    M.O.M.S. (Making our Moms Successful)
    12921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville, MN 55337
    952-890-5072
    www.momsprogram.org

    • A faith-based mentoring program serving single moms and their children

    • Dakota County and surrounding areas

    Mental Health Association of Minnesota
    475 Cleveland Ave. N., #222, St. Paul, MN 55104
    651.493.6634
    www.mentalhealthmn.org

    • State’s first mental health advocacy and education organization

    • Comprehensive list of support groups

    National Hispanic Family Helpline
    1-866-783-2645

    • Su Familia offers Hispanic consumers free, reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English and helps navigate callers through the health system

    • Provides consumers with culturally proficient health information, fact sheets

    Pacer Center
    8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437
    952-838-9000
    www.pacer.org

    • A parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old

    • Provides services without a fee

    Prenatal Partners for Life
    PO Box 2225 Maple Grove, MN 55311-6745
    763-772-3868
    www.prenatalpartnersforlife.org

    Parents (most of whom have or had a special needs child), medical professionals, legal professionals and clergy whose aim is to support, inform and encourage expectant or new parents

    Simply Good Eating
    University of MN Extension
    Health & Nutrition Programs
    436 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108-6068
    612-625-8260
    www.extension.umn.edu/nutrition

    • Classes for people with limited incomes to discover how to make healthy food choices while stretching food dollars

  • Dakota County Health & Family Mendota Rd. #240,
    West St Paul, MN 55118
    651-437-3191 (main number)
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthyLiving

    • One stop site for departments and phone numbers including:

    • Healthy living

    • Public Assistance

    • Job Search Assistance

    • Parenting Help

    • Personal Finance

    • Child Care

    • Child Support

    • Child Protection

    • Adult Protection

    • Mental Health

    • Chemical Health

    • Adoption

    • Foster Care

    • Emergency Preparedness

    • Health Services

    • Senior Services

    • People with Disabilities

    • Veteran Services

    Dakota County Library
    651-450-2900
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/libraries

    • Free Computer Classes. The library offers a wide variety of computer and Workforce Center programs to help you develop valuable skills

    • Computer program courses such as: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Word 2007, Business Resources, and more

    • WorkForce Center programs include courses such as: Resume Rescue, Online Job Search, Interviewing Skills, and more

     

    Job Transition Groups

    Easter Lutheran Church
    (Easter on the Hill)
    4200 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122
    651-452-3680
    www.easter.org

    • Ongoing support to those who are experiencing or anticipating a career transition.

    • Prayer and support for emotional issues

    • Networking opportunities

    • Resources for employment opportunities

    • Evaluation of career skills

    • Job search techniques and training.

    • Meets at Easter Lutheran. Call or check websites for dates and times

    Jobs Connection Group of Burnsville
    Contact: Earl Johnson, JCG steering committee, at ejohnsn@aol.com

    Trinity Evangelical Free Church
    10658 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044
    952-435-5548
    www.trinityefc.net

    • The group meets in person on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at Trinity

    • Provides regular communications, including job postings sent out electronically throughout the month

    • Call to verify dates and times

     

    Lakeville Works 

    Search Engine for Jobs Across Dakota County
    Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce
    19950 Dodd Boulevard, Suite 101 Lakeville, MN 55044
    952-469-2020
    www.lakevilleworks.org
    Email: info@lakevillechambercvb.org

     

    Staffing and Employment Agencies

    Accountemps
    www.accounttemps.com/minneapolis
    350     W. Burnsville Parkway, #325
    Burnsville, MN
    952-882-9399

    Aerotek
    www.aerotek.com
    2001 Killebrew Dr., #320
    Bloomington, MN
    952-853-9899

    Appleone Employment
    www.appleone.com
    901 Marquette Ave, Suite 2800
    Minneapolis, MN
    612-333-2800

    Award Staffing
    www.awardstaffing.com
    8030 Old Cedar Ave. S.
    Bloomington, MN
    952-924-9000

    • Temp and permanent positions

    Express Employment Professionals
    https://www.expresspros.com/LakevilleMN/
    20908     Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN
    952-469-5112

    • New postings each week, full and part-time

    • Look for listings for Dakota County by zip code

    Kelly Services
    www.kellyservices.us
    444 Cedar St., Suite 206
    St. Paul, MN
    651-221-0006

    Office Team (a Robert Half company)
    officeteam.jobs.net

    • Specializing in the placement of highly skilled office and administrative support professionals on a temporary and temporary-to-full-time basis. They provide candidates access to job opportunities with companies of all sizes and industries for positions ranging from executive and administrative assistants to customer service and data entry specialists.

    • Enter your zip code to see listings in your area

    • See featured jobs, and salaries

    Pro Staff
    www.prostaff.com
    14300 Nicollet Court, Suite 208
    Burnsville, MN 55306
    952-892-3240

    • Administrative staffing

    • Light Industrial staffing (Production, shipping, warehouse lead, etc)

    • Use and develop your skills in long- and short-term projects, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire positions.

    Robert Half Staffing Solutions
    www.roberthalf.com

    Burnsville Office
    350 West Burnsville Pkwy Gateway Office Plaza Suite 325
    Burnsville, MN 55337-2540

    Seek Careers/Staffing
    1981 Silver Bell Road, Eagan, MN 55122-3167
    Fax: 651-200-3678
    Eagan@SEEKCareers.com
    651-200-3456

    • Servicing Eagan and surrounding areas, including: St. Paul, Minneapolis, Mendota Heights, Bloomington, Burnsville, Rosemount, Shakopee, Apple Valley. and Lakeville.

    • Monday-Friday (6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

     

    Team Personnel Service
    www.teampersonnel.com

    St. Paul Office: Team Personnel-Headquarters
    259 University Ave. W., Suite A, St. Paul, MN 55103
    Phone: 651-793-9000 and Toll-free: 866-399-TEAM (8326)
    Fax: 651-793-9100

    Minneapolis Office
    2402 Hennepin Ave. E., Minneapolis, MN 55413
    612-746-5446

    Mankato Office
    121 E. Main St., Suite 301 (3rd floor), Located in the Landmark Center
    Mankato, MN 56001
    507-720-6556
    Mankato-only Inquiries: mankato@teampersonnel.com

    Apple Valley Office
    15026 Glazier Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124
    651-460-4344

    Ultimate Staffing Services
    www.ultimatestaffing.com
    2600 Eagan Wood Drive, Eagan, MN
    651-688-9888

    • Office, Administrative, Human Resources

    • Customer Service

    • Manufacturing and Production

    • Full and part-time jobs listed each week

    • Sign up for alerts

    Valley Temporary Staff
    www.valleystaffinginc.com

    • Office support, temp and temp-to-hire

    • Light industrial, seasonal and long-term projects

    Faribault Office
    211 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
    Phone: (507) 332-9041  Fax: (507) 332-9071
    faribault@valleystaffinginc.com

    Hastings Office
    125 South Frontage Road, Suite 7, Hastings, MN 55033
    Phone: (651) 346-1270, Fax: (651) 346-1092
    hastings@valleystaffinginc.com

    Lakeville Office
    Lakeville, MN 55044
    Phone: (952) 469-5050
    Fax: (952) 985-7250
    lakeville@valleystaffinginc.com

    Shakopee Office
    287 Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
    Phone: (952) 445-1180, Fax: (952) 445-1195
    shakopee@valleystaffinginc.com

     

    Workforce Centers

    www.positivelyminnesota.com

    MN Workforce Center, Burnsville
    2900 County Rd. 42 W., #140
    Burnsville, MN 55337-4854
    952-895-7600

    MN Workforce Center, West St. Paul
    1 Mendota Rd. W., #170, West St. Paul, MN 55118-4764
    651-554-5955 

    MN WorkForce Center, Shakopee
    752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee, MN 55379-1840
    952 445-7087

    • Program of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

    • Help job seekers find employment

    • Most services are free of charge

    • Computer and internet access

    • Staff help you use MinnesotaWorks.net, their online job bank

    Career and Leadership for Women

    Dress for Success Twin Cities
    1549 University Ave West, S. Paul, MN 55104
    dressforsuccesstwincities.org
    651-646-6000

    Dress for Success Twin Cities empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing workplace skills development programs for low income women including

    • The Business Attire program: Providing a week’s worth of head-to-toe business attire

    • The Professional Intelligence program: Employment readiness and retention program

    • The Career Intelligence program: yearlong leadership program designed to support women who have been in their jobs one or more years

    • The Professional Women’s Group: monthly networking opportunities, leadership skills and a network of support needed to advance in career and life

  • Energy Assistance Program

    The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.

    Household Must Apply for EAP by May 31, 2017

    Applications must be received or postmarked by May 31, 2017 to be processed for EAP benefits for the 2016-2017 program year. Applications received after May 31 may be eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program, local funds, referrals, advocacy, etc. EAP applications denied due to end of program year will be put on the mailing list to automatically receive an application for the next program year.

    EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are:

    • Available for renters or homeowners

    • For households with income at or below 50 percent of the state median income

    • Based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage

    Services may include:

    • Payment of energy bills

    • Help with utility disconnections or necessary fuel deliveries.

    • Education on efficient and safe use of home heating energy.

    • Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers.

    • Repair or replacement of homeowners’ malfunctioning heating systems.

    HOW TO APPLY

    View the EAP eligibility guidelines

    English Application

    Spanish Application

    Large Print Application

    Have your local EAP provider send you an application
    Phone: 1-800-657-3710

    Applications should be mailed to your Dakota County EAP provider
    CAP Agency
    712 Canterbury Road S. Shakopee, MN 55379

  • The Open Door

    www.theopendoorpantry.org

    The Open Door, Eagan

    3000 Ames Crossing Road, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121
    Appointments are available:
    Monday through Wednesday, 10 am–2:45 pm
    Thursday, 10 am–12:30 pm
    Tuesday and Thursday evening, 5:30–7:30 pm
    Fridays, 10 am–Noon
    Client Appointment Line: 651-686-0787

    The Open Door Mobile Pantry®

    Appointment times vary by location (all are during the day)
    Client Appointment Line: 651-686-0787
    Call to make an appointment at:

    • Southland Church (at the corner of Apple Valley/Lakeville/Rosemount) 17297 Glacier Way, Rosemount

    • Fairfield Terrace Senior Apartments, Downtown Lakeville, 20720 Holt Ave, Lakeville

    • Argonne Hills, 17688 Junelle Path, Lakeville, MN 55044

    • Grace Community Bible Church, 8748 210th Street West, Lakeville

    • Spruce Place Apartments, 300 Spruce St, Farmington

    Grow your own food for your family

    Garden To Table Program

    360 Communities

    501 E. Hwy. 13, #102, Burnsville, MN 55337
    952-985-5300
    www.360communities.org

    • Emergency food support at 5 locations

    • Intake and ID required

    Rosemount Family Resource Center
    14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068
    (651) 322-5113

    • Provides scheduling appointments for all 5 food shelves in Burnsville, Rosemount, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Farmington.

    • Food Pantry Hours (appointment required): Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

    • Eligiblity: Must live in Dakota County

    • Partners with local charities and also offers financial, housing and family support.

    Burnsville Family Resource Center
    501 E. Highway 13, Suite 112, Burnsville, MN, 55337
    (952) 985-5300

    • Food Pantry Hours (appointment required): Monday 11:30am-4:00pm; Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00am-3:30pm

    • Must live in Dakota County for eligibility for assistance.

    • They have programs that provide short term assistance and food. Services include LIHEAP, weatherization, section 8 vouchers, applications to WIC, emergency housing, Schools for Success, financial support with rent, help with utilities. Must have tried Dakota County resources first.

    Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
    12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124
    (952) 985-5300

    • Food Pantry Hours (appointment required): Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pm; Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm

    • Must live in Dakota County for eligibility for assistance.

    Farmington Food Shelf
    510 Walnut St, Door #9, Farmington, MN, 55024
    (952) 985-5300

    • Food Pantry Hours (appointment required): Mondays 12-6 p.m. and Thursdays 12-6 p.m.

    • Must live in Dakota County for eligibility for assistance.

    Messiah Lutheran Church
    16725 Highview Ave, Lakeville, MN, 55044
    (952) 985-5300

    • Food Pantry Hours (appointment required): Tueday 10:00am-3:00pm,  Thursday 12:00-6:00pm, First and Third Saturday of the month 9:00am-12:00pm

    • Must live in Dakota County for eligibility for assistance.

    Community Pantry 191 – Diamondhead Education Center
    200 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, 55337
    952-707-4150

    • Food Drive Thru: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of each month. Pick up at Door 9.

      • Distribution begins at 2:00 and continues until food is gone.

      • Begin at the lower level lot off of Pleasant Ave. Look for signs to guide you.

    • Fresh Produce pickup: starts July 13, 2021 and continues through October.

      • 2nd and 4th Tuesdays beginning at 2 pm also at Door 9, Pleasant Avenue side of Diamondhead.

      • Provided in partnership by One91 Community Education, BrainPower in a BackPack, The Open Door, Second Harvest and Direction for Youth.

    The CHAP Store
    2020 Highway 13 E, Burnsville
    952-890-8222

    • Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-5:00pm

    • Free bread (until gone) most mornings.

    • Emergency Food: See staff and ask for assistance. Frozen/canned foods, occasional fresh food.

    • Eligibility: Dakota County but won’t turn anyone away. No ID required.

    Neighbors, Inc.
    222 Grand Ave W., S. St. Paul, MN 55075
    651-455-1508
    Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
    www.neighborsmn.org

    • Food Pantry (appointment required): Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

      • Delivery for food is available if client does not have transportation.

    • Clothing Store Hours (appointment required): Wednesday – Friday 10:00am-3:00pm

      • Can get gift card by request.

    • Eligibility: Anyone in need of food support!

    In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Neighbors has changed its food shelf model to a drive-up system. This drive-up system includes social distancing and other precautions.

    • Step 1 – Call 651-455-5000 to schedule a time to pick up your food or discuss delivery options.

    • Step 2 -Speak with a specialist about your food order and any other support you may need.

    • Step 3 – When you arrive at your pick up time call to let us know you’re ready for your food.

    • Step 4 – For social distancing, please wait in your vehicle until your cart has been delivered.

    • Step 5 – Load your groceries into your vehicle and place your cart in our cart corral. If you are in need of accommodations for your food order, please let us know.

    Prince of Peace Church Mission Outpost
    13901 Fairview Dr, Burnsville
    952-898-9311

    • Food, clothing, linens, household items, hygiene items, community resources.

    • Food pantry (appointments required): Monday 4:00-6:00pm, Tuesday 11:00am-1:00pm, Wednesday 4:00-6:00pm, Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm

      • May visit once per month

    • Thursday Food Fare Drive Thru (appointments required): 2:00-3:00pm

      • May come 2 x month.

    • Eligibility: No residency requirement.

    Fare For All 

    763-450-3880   1-800-582-4291
    www.fareforall.org

    Check Fare for All schedule    : https://fareforall.thefoodgroupmn.org/find-a-site/

    • Open to everyone, no need to register in advance

    • Program of The Food Group

    • No limit to number of packs you can purchase

    • Fare for All buys fruits, vegetables, and frozen meats in bulk to save you up to 40% off grocery store prices. They select the best food from shipments, pre-packaging it to give you the greatest deals

    • There are no eligibility requirements nor paperwork. Cash, credit, debit cards and EBT cards are accepted. No personal checks

    What type of food is for sale?

    • $10 Produce Pack: Typically includes 5 varieties of fresh vegetables, 2 varieties of fresh fruits.

    • $11 Mini Meat Pack: A minimum of 4 assorted meat items (3-5 lbs)

    • $20 Combo Pack: Save an extra $1 by combining the Produce Pack and Mini Meat Pack

    • $25 Mega Meat Pack: Typically includes 7-9 frozen meat items. Watch for Holiday Packs in Nov and Dec.

    Locations:

    Burnsville Senior Center
    200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN 55337

    • Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:00-5:00 pm

    Easter Lutheran Church
    Easter by the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan

    • 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3:30-5:30 pm

    Central Square Community Center
    100 7th Ave. N., South Saint Paul, MN 55075

    • 4th Tuesday of the month, 4:00-6:00 pm 

    South Metro Vineyard Church
    13798 Parkwood Dr, Burnsville, MN, 55337
    (952) 800-4746
    https://smvineyard.org/main/free-food-distribution/

    • Free Pop-Up Food Distrbutions: Mondays 4:00-6:00pm

    Mary, Mother of the Church
    3333 Cliff Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55337
    (952) 890-0045

    • Food Pantry Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm

      • Appointment required, please call 952-890-0045

      • may come once a month

      • non-perishable food items and diapers

    Hosanna Lutheran Church
    9600 163rd St., Lakeville, MN 55044
    952-435-3332

    • Community Meals Drive Thru: every Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm

    • No eligibilty required

    Lutheran Church of the Ascension
    1801 East Cliff Road, Burnsville, MN 55337
    952-890-3412

    • Free Food Drive Thru Distribution: Every Saturday starting at 11:00am

      • curbside pickup only

    Meals on Wheels
    NW Dakota County Meals on Wheels
    2709 Dalridge Circle, Burnsville MN 55337
    952-393-9860
    www.meals-on-wheels.com

    • Serves people 65+ who live in Eagan, Apple Valley, Savage, Burnsville area.

    • $6.25/meal, can receive 5 or 7 meals/week.

    • During COVID, deliveries are Tuesday and Friday, entrees are frozen.

    • If elder is on an Elderly Waiver, the meals may be subsidized.

    Hastings Family Service
    301 2nd St E, Hastings, Minnesota, 55033
    951-437-7134
    https://hastingsfamilyservice.org/

    • Market Food Shelf Hours (appointment required): Monday-Thurday 10:00am-3:30pm; Friday 10:00am-12:30pm

    • Eligibility: Food for Hastings residents only

      • Shoppers may get fresh or frozen meat, milk and dairy, fruits and vegetables, canned and packaged food items and personal care items once a month.

      • Emergency bags are available.

      • Currenty pre-packed due to COVID.

    • Market Express: An express drive-thru food pick up at the end of each month.

      • Market Express is a 3-4 day supply of food and may include: meat, bread, dairy, produce, and dried goods.

      • Advance sign up is required

    • Market Cart (for Seniors): Once a month provides fresh produce delivered to seniors currently participating in the Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS), receiving Meals on Wheels through Hastings Family Service, or residing at one of the Hastings senior communities (Mississippi Terrace, Oak Ridge Manor or Rivertown Courts).

      • Participants receive a manageable portion of fresh produce including items like bananas, apples, oranges, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and other fruits or vegetables.

      • Seniors can register ahead of time for a NAPS box they can pick up monthly.

    Hunger Solutions (formerly MN Food Helpline)
    1-888-711-1151
    www.hungersolutions.org

    • Use website to locate all food options in your area by zip code.

    • Assess your situation and provide solutions to your family’s food needs.

    • Help enroll low-income Minnesotans in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) formerly known as food stamps

    SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
    formerly known as food stamps
    651-227-6121
    mn.bridgetobenefits.org

    • Government aid for financially-challenged households that can be used to purchase food

    • To find out if you are eligible, have An Open Door Family Advocate conduct a simple 11-point Bridge to Benefits screening, or go to mn.bridgetobenefits.org

    (WIC)  Women, Infants & Children Program
    Dakota County Public Health Department
    14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124
    (952) 891-7525

    WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for:

    • Pregnant women

    • Breastfeeding women who have had a baby within the past year

    • Women who have had a baby within the past six months

    • Women who have been pregnant within the past six months

    • Infants to a child’s 5th birthday.

    • Other services include nutritional education, counseling, referrals to health and other social services. Can use vouchers to shop for specific groceries to benefit mother’s and child’s health.

    Minnesota’s Senior Foods (Commodity Food)
    https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/csfp/index.html

    • A monthly supply of food, nutritionally designed for seniors, to enhance monthly groceries. Participants select what they need from specific food options.

      • Seniors receive Bongard’s cheese, canned items (fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, beans, and lentils), bottled juice, stable and instant dry milk, pasta or rice, dry beans or peanut butter, and cereal.

    • No cost and more than 200 pick-up locations statewide.

    • Apply here: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/csfp/index.html 

    • CSFP Eligibilty and Requirements:

      • Must be 60 years or older

      • Live in Minnesota

      • Meet CSFP income guidelines

      • Prepare own meals and do not live in a facility that provides meals.

  • Minnesota Energy Assistance Program
    1-800-657-3710

    Money Available now to help pay heating bills

    • Funds are available to lower your heating costs

    • Renters and homeowners are encourage to apply
      If you rent, you may be eligible if you pay for heat directly to an energy vendor or indirectly to a landlord. If you own your home, you may also get help repairing or replacing a furnace.

    • Eligibility is based on the past three months of income

    • Grants range from $100 to $1,400 depending on family size, income and energy consumption. Average grants are about $500.

    Examples of maximum annual household incomes are:

    • Household with 1 person: $23,949

    • Household with 2 people: $31,318

    • Household with 3 people: $38,687

    • Household with 4 people: $46,056

    Ally Supportive Services
    245 Marie Ave, Suite 107
    West St Paul MN, 55118
    651-320-4471
    www.allyservices.net/contact

    We are currently working with a network of landlords in these cities in Dakota County:

    • Apple Valley

    • Burnsville

    • Eagan

    • Farmington

    • Hastings

    • Hampton

    • Lakeville

    • West St. Paul

    • South St. Paul

    • Inver Grove Heights

    GETTING CONNECTED

    STEPS TO TAKE:

    • 1.    Call Dakota County’s Housing Crisis Line at 651-554-5751

    • 2.    Complete Intake Housing Assessment/VI-SPDAT with a county assessor (this assessment will be used to determine your housing service needs)

    • You will be placed on the priority list that matches your housing needs if you qualify.

    • It is important to stay in touch with the county so they and/or a housing provider can reach you when your name comes up on the list.

    HOMELESS OUTREACH REFERRALS CAN COME FROM ANY SOURCE
    While we work closely with Dakota County and its local police agencies, to identify and serve street homeless individuals, referrals can also come from ANYBODY seeing a need to connect a homeless individual to homeless outreach services.

    Heading Home Dakota
    Housing Crisis Line
    651-554-5751

    • Call if you are homeless or at-risk of losing your housing

    • Centralized access point for household to address housing crises

    Justine Lahn, Outreach Case Manager for Dakota County at
    People Incorporated Mental Health Services
    Homeless Services Division
    Fax:  651-291-1082
    317 York Ave, Saint Paul MN 55130

    Justine.lahn@peopleincorporated,org
    Office:  651-228-3944
    Cellular:  651-249-1195

    • Justine can provide referrals and/or case management services to people experiencing homelessness in Dakota County

    Dakota County Health & Family
    Mendota Rd., #240, West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-437-3191 (main number)
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthyLiving

    One stop site for departments and phone numbers including:

    • Healthy living

    • Public assistance

    • Job search assistance

    • Parenting help

    • Personal finance

    • Child care

    • Child support

    • Child protection

    • Adult protection

    • Mental health

    • Chemical health

    • Adoption

    • Foster care

    • Emergency preparedness

    • Health services

    • Senior services

    • People with disabilities

    • Veteran services

    B. Robert Lewis House
    24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline:
    651-405-1500 

    651-452-7288 – Eagan

    651-437-1291 – Hastings

    • Provides safe housing, support, and advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault

    • Call for directions to Eagan or Hastings sites

    Catholic Charities
    1200 2nd Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55403
    612-204-8500
    www.cctwincities.org

    • Housing and emergency services

    • Children and family services

    • Advocacy for the needs of those living in poverty

    • Serve those in need regardless of faith

    Community Development Agency
    1228 Town Centre Dr., Eagan, MN  55121
    651-675-4400

    The Dakota County CDA administers a variety of programs for low and moderate income rental households:

    • Family townhomes

    • Senior housing

    • Scattered site public housing

    • Rental assistance

    Dakota Woodlands
    3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123
    651-456-9110
    www.dakotawoodlands.org

    • Shelter for homeless women and their families in Dakota County

    • Families can stay as long as necessary to move into homes of their own

    • Intakes are done through the Dakota County Supportive Housing Unit. Homeless women should not call Dakota Woodlands

    Dakota County Supportive Housing
    1 Mendota Rd., #240
    West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-554-5751

    24 hr Metro Shelter Hotline
    1-888-234-1329
    (24/7 link for homeless callers)

    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Types/Pages/
    housing-rent.aspx

    • Dakota County assists eligible residents and their families in securing housing and accessing supportive services to maintain housing

    • Families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dakota County can contact the Supportive Housing Unit

    • Single adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dakota County  should contact the CAP Agency at 651-322-3500 or Cenneidigh/KCQ at 651-287-0956

    Dorothy Day Center
    183 Old 6th St., St. Paul, MN 55102
    651-647-2350
    www.osjspm.org/DorothyDayCenter

    • Catholic Charities emergency shelter for single homeless men and women (separate floors)

    Families Moving Forward
    1808 Emerson Ave., N., Minneapolis,  MN 55411
    612-529-2185
    http://www.beaconinterfaith.org/

    • Families Moving Forward is a program of PORTICO Interfaith Housing Collaborative

    • Volunteers from 43 hosting congregations throughout the Twin Cities provide overnight shelter, meals and hospitality for up to 8 families, or about 30 parents and children, every week of the year

    • St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Eagan hosts 3 times a year

    • Parents/adults must be work and apply for the program

    Homeline hotline
    612-728-5767
    www.homelinemn.org

    • Provides renters throughout Minnesota with legal information regarding their rights as tenants

    Housing Link
    612-522-2500
    www.housinglink.org

    • hList is an online service where anyone can search for affordable rental housing vacancies and waiting list openings in Twin Cities and suburbs, and throughout all of Minnesota

    Lincoln Place
    1997 Gold Trail, Eagan, MN 55122
    651-209-1681
    thelinkmn.org/lincoln-place

    • Serves homeless and/or disabled at-risk young adults ages 18-24

    The Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA)  Renters Hotline
    9562-858-8222
    www.mmha.com

    • MHA’s landlord/tenant hotline provides pre-recorded information on security deposits, leases, giving notice, discrimination and other topics related to rental statutes and rights

    • If your question is not answered within the recording, leave a message

    Minnesota Housing
    400 Sibley Street, #30, St. Paul, MN 55101
    651-296-7608 or 1-800-657-3769
    Email     mn.housing@state.mn.us
    https://www.mnhousing.gov/ 

    State’s affordable housing bank, offering products and services to help Minnesotans buy and fix up homes

    • First time home buyers

    • Foreclosure assistance

    • Home improvement loans

    Missionaries of Charity Home
    1500 E. 24th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404
    612-721-8614

    • No cost home for pregnant women needing shelter

    • Women and children may stay while pregnant and 1 month after birth.
      No boys over age 5

    St. Stephen’s Shelter (Men only)
    2211 Clinton Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
    612-874-9292
    www.ststephensmpls.org

    • Sober shelter.  Every Monday night a lottery is held jointly by St. Stephen’s Shelter, Our Saviour’s Shelter, and Simpson Shelter

    • The lottery is held at Simpson Shelter: 2740 First Avenue S., Minneapolis 54408. Enter the 28th Street door. You must arrive between 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm

    • Employment and savings programs and intensive advocacy to help guests attain housing

    People Serving People
    612-332-4500
    www.peopleservingpeople.org

    • Provides emergency housing and community services that assist families experiencing homelessness in becoming self-sufficient and reconnected with the community

    • A safe, secure, sober environment

    Sharing & Caring Hands
    525 North 7th St., Minneapolis, MN 55405
    612-338-4640
    www.sharingandcaringhands.org

    • Provides a host of services that include food, clothing, shelter, transportation assistance, medical, and dental help

    • Mary’s place shelter is transitional housing for women and children

    Simpson Women’s Shelter
    Simpson Men’s Shelter
    2740 1st Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55408
    612-874-8683

    • Emergency shelters for men and women (separated by gender)

    • Permanent, subsidized, supportive rental housing for single adults who have been homeless long-term, with a unique focus on the needs of single women

    • Men must attend the lottery on Monday night at 6 pm

    • Women must attend the women’s shelter lottery on Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm to receive a bed for 28 nights. There are also a small number of beds available on a nightly basis

    • Shelter hours: Daily 6 pm to 7 am. All guests must leave by 7 am

    Union Gospel Mission General Offices

    77 9th St. E., St. Paul, MN 55101
    651-228-1800
    www.ugmtc.org

    Bethel Hotel for Homeless Men
    435 University Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55130

    Naomi Family Residence for Women and Children
    77 9th St. E., St. Paul, MN 55101

    • Shelters for men, women and children

    • Latino ministries, Asian ministries, and more (check website)

    Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Delivery
    https://shpbeds.org/chapter/mn-twin-cities-s/
    844-432-2337

    • Provides free beds to children age 3-17 who have uncomfortable sleeping arrangements.

    • The free bed includes a frame, new mattress, pillow, sheets, comforter and delivery.

    • They deliver in the cities of Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Chaska, Farmington, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Savage and Shakopee.

  • Dakota County Library
    651-450-2900
    www.dakotacounty.us/library

    Ask a Law Librarian. An email reference service from Dakota County Law Library. Patrons request information about legal materials at any time from any location.

    A brief response is given within 3 business days. Questions might include:

    • Help finding books or other legal research materials

    • Help with search strategies (in legal research databases, on the web, in the library catalog, among print materials)

    • Help finding court forms

    • Information about the Family Court Self-Help Center and services

    • Referrals to government and law-related organizations

    Family Court Self-Help Center,
    Dakota County

    Apple Valley 952-891-7135

    West St. Paul 651-438-8102

    Hastings 651-438-8080

    www.mncourts.gov/district/1/?page=1600

    • Any unrepresented person who is a Dakota County resident or has a Dakota County family court case

    • There are no restrictions on income to use this free service

    • Free 30 minute consultation from a volunteer attorney, who can offer advice and legal assistance regarding Family law matters such as:

    • Marriage dissolution

    • Child custody and child support

    • Paternity issues

    • Spousal maintenance

    • Domestic abuse

    LawHelpMN
    www.lawhelpmn.org

    • A resource website that helps low-income individuals solve legal problems

    Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd
    14800 Galaxie Ave., #103, Apple Valley, MN 55124
    952-431-3200
    www.dakotalegal.org/

    • Private, non-profit organization

    • Orders for protection (domestic abuse)

    • Divorce

    • Custody cases

    Legal Rights Center
    1611 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
    612-337-0030
    www.legalrightscenter.org

    • Represents, without charge, low-income people and people of color who have legal problems associated with the juvenile justice, criminal justice, and child welfare systems

    Mediation Center
    1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104
    651-523-2800
    www.law.hamline.edu/mediation-center

    • Program of Hamline School of Law

    • Mediation for family issues including divorce, property division, parenting, dissolution of domestic partnerships and inter-generational conflicts

    • Reasonable regular rates and sliding-fee scale for family mediation

    • Hmong Cultural Dispute Resolution

    MN Disability Law Center
    430 1st Ave. N., #300,Minneapolis, MN 55401
    612-334-5970
    www.mylegalaid.org

    • Statewide project that works with Minnesotans with physical and mental disabilities and provides free civil legal assistance related to those disabilities

    Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Services
    Neighborhood Justic Center
    500 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
    651-222-4703
    www.njcinc.org

    • Criminal defense services to assist low-income persons, largely persons of color

    • Focus is primarily in Ramsey, Washington and Dakota counties

    Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
    450 N. Syndicate St., #285 St. Paul,  MN 55104
    651-222-4731
    www.smrls.org

    • Free legal assistance for low income people on critical legal problems

    • Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties

    Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
    450 N. Syndicate St., #175
    St. Paul, MN 55104
    1-800-223-1368
    www.immigrantlawcentermn.org

    • Provides quality immigration legal services and law-related education to low-income immigrants and refugees of all nationalities

    • Call during intake hours to enter the appointment lottery system to speak to a legal staff member

    • Cannot give walk-in or drop-in appointments

    Resource Center for Fathers & Families

    1201 89th Ave. NE., #224, Blaine,  MN 55434
    www.resourcesforfathers.org

    Minneapolis Office
    (Call for parenting classes at this location)
    430 Oak Grove St., Suite B-3, Minneapolis, MN 55403
    612-874-1509

    St. Paul Office
    Ronald Hubb Center
    1030 University Ave. W., North St. Paul, MN 55104
    763-783-4938

    Info and Father’s Crisis line
    (business hours 5 days a week)
    763-783-4938 

    • Family Law Clinics are hosted by a facilitator and conducted by a family law attorney who advises fathers about their concerns regarding divorce, paternity, custody, child support and related issues

    • Do not deny anyone who is unable to pay for services

    Tubman Center
    3111 First Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408

    24/7 hotline
    612-825-000 0 (W. Metro)
    651-770-0777 (E. Metro)
    612-825-3333
    www.tubman.org

    • Helps women, children and families struggling with relationship violence, substance abuse and mental health issues

    • Safe shelters, transitional housing, support groups

    • Legal services:  addressing a variety of domestic abuse and family law issues in Hennepin, Washington and suburban Ramsey counties

    • Senior services

  • Internet Essentials from Comcast offers low-cost Internet service, discounted computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program. In addition, effective October 2015, Comcast launched two trial programs, expanding Internet Essentials to eligible seniors and community college students in limited markets.

    Internet Essentials Includes:

    • 10 Mbps Internet service for just $9.95 a month + tax

    • No activation fees and no equipment rental fees

    • Option to purchase a computer for just $149.99 + tax

    • Access to free Internet training online, in print and in person

    • A wireless gateway, delivering in-home WiFi at no additional cost

    Internet Essentials is available in all areas where Comcast offers Internet service. For additional information about Internet Essentials, including program eligibility criteria, please visit www.internetessentials.com or es.internetessentials.com.

    Internet Essentials
    Senior and Community College Trial

  • Dakota County Public Health

    651-554-6100
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices

    Northern Service Center
    1 Mendota Rd. W. #410,  West St. Paul,
    MN 55118-4771

    Western Service Center
    14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN
    55124-8579​

    • People without health insurance may be eligible for one of Minnesota’s Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance

    Child and Teen Checkups
    952-891-7500

    Child Health Clinic
    952-891-7526
    www.co.dakota.mn.us

    • Dakota County residents

    • Sliding fee

    • Infants–21 yrs old

    • Health exams, hearing, vision, immunizations

    Healthy Family Home Visits
    651-554-6125
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/Parenting/HomeVisits

    • Pregnancy education, assessment of infant and child development

    • Parent support and family health counseling

    • Resources for children with special needs

    • Nutrition education

    Home Service Programs for Elderly or Disabled People
    Public Health Intake
    651-554-6115
    Email public.health@co.dakota.mn.us

    Elderly Waiver (EW) or
    Alternative Care Program (AC)

    • Eligibility: Age 65 and older, current Medical Assistance recipient and qualifies for supportive services. To determine if you qualify for supportive services, you must request a Long-Term Care Consultation by contacting Public Health intake

    • Supportive Services include: Home health aide, adult day services, respite care, personal care, home delivered meals, skilled nursing, and more

    Home Care Services

    • Eligibility: Persons with disabilities and special health care needs who qualify for Medical Assistance. Some recipients of MinnesotaCare may also qualify

    • Services include: Professional nursing services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and other services

    Personal Care Assistance (PCA) 

    • Eligibility: Current Medical Assistance recipient and qualifies for this service as determined by an in-home assessment completed by a public health nurse. If you have a health plan with your Medical Assistance, contact your health plan, and they arrange for the in-home assessment

    Immunization Clinics
    952-891-7999 (English and Spanish)

    • Adults and children

    • Some vaccines are supplied by federal and state programs and are offered for a limited time at low cost to persons who are eligible

    • A donation of $21 for each vaccination is suggested, but persons who qualify will not be turned away if they are unable to pay

    Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center
    13775 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville MN 55337
    952-898-HELP
    www.amnioncpc.org

    • Free and confidential

    • Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds,
      education and referrals

    • Partners welcome

    Birthright International
    299 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55104
    651-646-7033
    www.birthright.org

    • Confidential non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy

    • Free pregnancy testing

    • Maternity and baby clothes

    • Information and referrals for legal, medical, financial, and housing needs

    Cradle of Hope
    1935 W. County Rd. B2, #241, Roseville, MN 55113
    651-636-0637
    www.cradleofhope.org

    • Offers one-time assistance to MN resident mothers who are ineligible for aid from other resources and need immediate help with maternity-related expenses

    • Assistance is granted regardless of marital status, race, religion, age, or source of income

    Dakota Child and Family Clinic
    2530 Horizon Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
    651-209-8640
    dakotachildandfamily.org

    • Sliding Fee Scale available. Please see front desk for more information

    • Offers a full range of primary care services for children and families including comprehensive physical examinations for all ages, immunizations, chronic disease management and care coordination, refugee examinations, medication management of mental and physical health conditions, minor office procedures, onsite laboratory procedures, and mental health counseling.

    • Free support groups for individuals and families. Programs for parents with challenging children, a Somali women’s group, and a fitness walking club.

    Diamondhead Clinic
    Diamondhead Education Center
    200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., #106
    Burnsville, MN 55337
    952-707-4171

    • No fee clinic for infancy–high school

    • Walk-in, no appointment needed. No charge for clinic services. Staffed by Park Nicollet Physicians. For more information regarding             clinic services please, call 952-707-4171

    • Treatment for minor illness and medical conditions

    • Routine physicals

    • Immunizations

    • Camp and Sports physicals

    • Health Education

    • No medical emergencies

    Additional services at Diamondhead Clinic

    Children’s Dental Services

    • Dental Services are provided at Diamondhead Clinic the 2nd Friday of each month to children from birth to age 18 (up to 21 with insurance or full pay) and pregnant women of all ages.

    • Exams, cleanings, fillings and more!

    • Minnesota Care,Medical Assistance, Private Insurance, Assured Access and Sliding Fee Scale accepted

    • Children’s Dental Services provides care at many locations in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area.

    • Call today for an appointment: 612-746-1530

    Eagan Child & Family Clinic
    2530 Horizon Dr., Burnsville, MN 55122
    651-209-8640
    dakotachildandfamily.org

    • Full range of pediatric and adult services

    • Free or reduced services for families without insurance

    National Hispanic Family Helpline
    1-866-783-2645

    • Su Familia offers Hispanic consumers free reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English and helps navigate callers through the health system

    • Provides consumers with culturally proficient health information, fact sheets

    MN Aids Line
    1-800-248-2437
    www.mnaidsproject.org/services/what-to-know/aidsline.php

    • Statwide information and referral service than can answer HIV questions and connect to resources

    Planned Parenthood
    15322 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124
    952-890-0940
    www.plannedparenthood.org

    Donations are welcome at your visit. Services include:

    • Women’s health care

    • Birth control

    • HIV testing

    • Men’s health care

    • Pregnancy testing & services

    • STD testing, treatment & vaccines

    Portico Healthnet
    2610 University Ave. W., #550,
    St. Paul, MN 55114
    651-469-2273
    www.porticohealthnet.org

    • Enables uninsured individuals and families to access affordable coverage and care

    • Employs multi-lingual and culturally-competent community health workers

    SAGE
    MN Dept of Health Cancer Screening Program
    1-888-643-2584
    www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/screening/sage/services.html

    • Office visits for breast and cervical exams, screening mammograms, pap smears

    • 40+ years old women

    • SAGE covers many diagnostic services and often treatment

    • Uninsured or underinsured and meet income guidelines

    • See website for Dakota County participating clinics

    SAGE SCOPES
    MN Dept of Health Cancer Screening Program
    1-888-643-2584
    www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/screening/sage/services.html

    • Free colonoscopies, as well as free prep materials and select related services to eligible men and women

    • Call to find out if you are eligible

    St. Mary’s Health Clinics
    (651) 287-7777
    www.stmaryshealthclinics.org

    • A ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph

    • Free primary health care to uninsured men, women, and children in the seven county metropolitan area

    • Call for eligibility and clinic locations

    Wakota Life Care Center
    1140 South Robert St., W. St. Paul,  MN 55118
    651- 457-1195

    • Free pregnancy testing, ultrasound

    • Educational counseling on abortion and alternatives

    • STD and HIV testing

    • Pap smears

    • Pregnancy confirmation for Medical Assistance

    West Side Community Health Services
    153 Chavez St., St. Paul, MN 55107
    651-222-1816
    www.westsidechs.org

    • Provides comprehensive health care and social services with bilingual/bicultural staff on a sliding fee scale.

    • Services include primary, specialty, preventive, urgent care, complementary, pharmacy, dental, OB/GYN, mental health, social and wrap-around services such as child care, transportation, and assistance with health plan enrollment.

  • MOPS: Mothers of children
    Building friendships in a dynamic & inviting environment

    Community of Joy
    4015 Northview Terrace, Eagan

    • FREE

    • Meet 2nd and 4th Friday of each month (starting Oct 13th)

    • 9:30–11:30 am

    • PLUS: Mops kids: A quality children’s program that includes story time, crafts, play and a snack.

    Contact Charlene at cjrogness@comcast.net or 651-214-7222 for more information.

  • BenefitsCheckup.org

    • BenefitsCheckUp website is free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization in Wash., D.C.

    • Answer some questions to find benefit programs that can help you pay for medications, health care, food, utilities, and more

    • 55+

    Dakota County Pharmacy Discount Drug Card Program
    651-554-6100
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/PrescriptionDrugs

    Dakota County has teamed with several local pharmacies to offer residents the Pharmacy Discount Drug Card Program that makes prescription drugs more affordable for people without insurance coverage for medications

    To use the program:

    • Free to enroll

    • Download the program brochure or pick up a copy at participating pharmacies or the Administration Center in Hastings, Western Service Center in Apple Valley and the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul, or by calling 651-554-6100

    • Present the program brochure to one of the participating pharmacies. The pharmacist will enroll you in the program and provide the discount. You may receive a card for future prescriptions

    Glaxo Smith Kline Assistance Program
    www.gskforyou.com

    • Web site designed to help people who need help paying for their GlaxoSmithKline prescription medicines

    • When you answer a few basic questions on the site, GSKForYou will guide you to a patient assistance program that may help to save you money on your out-of-pocket costs for your medicine

    • Eligibility criteria apply

    Merck Patient Assistance Program
    1-800-727-5400
    www.merck.com/merckhelps/patientassistance

    • Private and confidential program provides medicine free of charge to eligible individuals, primarily the uninsured who can not afford needed Merck medicines

    • Individuals who don’t meet the insurance criteria may still qualify for the Merck Patient Assistance Program if they attest that they have special circumstances of financial and medical hardship, and their income meets the program criteria

    Medicare Part D
    1-800-MEDICARE
    (1-800-633-4227)
    www.medicare.gov/part-d

    • Part D adds prescription drug coverage to your Medicare plan that is offered by insurance companies that have been approved by Medicare

    Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation
    1-800-245-5356
    www.patientassistancenow.com

    • Provides assistance to US resident patients experiencing financial hardship who have no third-party insurance coverage for their Novartis brand medicines

    Partnership for Prescription Assistance
    1-888-4PPA-NOW
    1-888-477-2669
    www.pparx.org

    • Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them

    Pfizer Helpful Answers
    www.phahelps.com

    • Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of prescription assistance programs that provides eligible patients with their Pfizer prescriptions for free or at a savings

    • Fill out application for program you need (available online)

    RxAssist
    www.rxassist.org

    • Website run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine

    • RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of patient assistance programs

    RxOutreach
    1-800-769-3880
    www.rxoutreach.org

    • Fully-licensed mail order pharmacy providing over 400 affordable medications to people in need

    Together RX Access Program Card
    1-800-444-4106
    www.togetherrxaccess.com

    • Gives eligible individuals and families without prescription drug coverage access to immediate savings on brand-name and generic prescription products right at their neighborhood pharmacies

    • Most cardholders save 25 to 40 percent on brand-name prescription medicines and products

    • BenefitsCheckup.org

      BenefitsCheckUp website is free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization in Wash., D.C.

    • Answer questions to find benefit programs that can help you pay for medications, health care, food, utilities and more.

    • 55+

    Dakota County Health & Family
    Mendota Rd., #240, West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-437-3191 (main number)
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily

    One stop site for departments and phone numbers including:

    • Healthy living

    • Public Assistance

    • Job Search Assitance

    • Parenting Help

    • Personal Finance

    • Child Care

    • Child Support

    • Child Protection

    • Adult Protection

    • Mental Health

    • Chemical Health

    • Adoption

    • Foster Care

    • Emergency Preparedness

    • Health Services

    • Senior Services

    • People with Disabilities

    • Veteran Services

    CLUES

    Communidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio
    www.clues.org

    St. Paul
    797 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55106
    651-379-4200

    Minneapolis
    720 E. Lake St., Mpls, MN 55407
    612-746-3500

    Aging Well Services
    882 S. Robert St., West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-379-4280

    • Mental  and chemical health services

    • Family services and parent education

    • Senior services including adult day care and caregiver support

    • Coordinated care model maintains the traditional Latino family structure

    • Community health workers inform, educate, refer, and follow up with individuals from Latino communities on a variety of health matters, including nutrition, tobacco control, cancer screenings, health insurance, and the importance of physical activity

    DARTS
    1645 Marthaler Lane, West St. Paul, MN
    651-455-1560
    www.darts1.org

    • Connects seniors to services such as household chores, caregiver services, information hotline, ride services, and education and support groups

    Meals on Wheels

    NW Dakota County Meals on Wheels
    2709 Dalridge Circle, Burnsville MN 55337
    952-393-9860
    www.meals-on-wheels.com

    CAP Agency Senior Nutrition
    2065 Park Center Dr., Eagan, MN 55122
    612-669-2912
    www.mealcall.org

    • Volunteers deliver hot meals at lunchtime, Mon.–Fri., provide a daily safety check, and friendly interaction

    MN Board on Aging
    P.O. Box 64976, St. Paul, MN 55164-0976
    651-431-2500
    www.mnaging.org

    • Listens to senior concerns, researches for solutions, and proposes policy to address senior needs

    MN Dept of Veteran Affairs
    State Veterans Service Building
    20 W 12th St, Room 206
    St. Paul, MN 55155-2006
    651-296-2562
    www.mdva.state.mn.us

    • Serving Minnesota veterans, their dependents and survivors, in securing benefits provided by federal and state laws

    • Partners with Lutheran Social Services to bring counseling to veterans, military members, and their families. Contact 1-888-881-8261

    Senior LinkageLine
    800-333-2433
    www.mnaging.org/advisor/SLL.htm

    Minnesota Board on Aging’s free statewide information and assistance service connects you with:

    • Caregiver support

    • Financial assistance

    • Health insurance counseling

    • Home care

    • Housing

    • Housekeeping (Chore) help

    • Indian Elder Program

    • Legal Assistance

    • Meal Delivery and Nutrition

    • Snow/lawn care

    • Transportation and more

    SilverCensus
    1-888-335-8364
    www.silvercensus.com

    Resource for Senior Living and Health Services including:

    • Free placement assistance

    • Affordable senior living resources

    • Adult day care

    • Care solutions by region,

    • Caregiver support

    • Respite care resources

    Senior Housing & Care Resources
    1-888-335-8364
    www.seniorhousing.net

    Resources for senior living including:

    • Guide to Living Independently

    • Memory Care Living Options

    • Assisted Living

    • General Advice/Resources including Caregiver Support and Healthy Aging

  • Minnesota Energy Assistance Program
    1-800-657-3710

    Money Available now to help pay heating bills

    • Funds are available to lower your heating costs

    • Renters and homeowners are encourage to apply
      If you rent, you may be eligible if you pay for heat directly to an energy vendor or indirectly to a landlord. If you own your home, you may also get help repairing or replacing a furnace.

    • Eligibility is based on the past three months of income

    • Grants range from $100 to $1,400 depending on family size, income and energy consumption. Average grants are about $500.

    Examples of maximum annual household incomes are:

    • Household with 1 person: $23,949

    • Household with 2 people: $31,318

    • Household with 3 people: $38,687

    • Household with 4 people: $46,056

    360 Communities
    501 Hwy. 13, #102, Burnsville, MN 55337
    952-985-5300
    www.360communities.org

    • Domestic and Sexual Assault Intervention and Prevention

    • Emergency funds

    • Child Care Resource and Referral

    • Home visiting program for first-time parents

    • In-school family support workers

    • New Americans Services Collaborative provides connections, resources, education, support, and information for immigrants and refugees

    • Emergency food support locations in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Farmington, Lakeville, and Rosemount

    Community Action Partnership
    (CAP Agency)
    2496 145th St., Rosemount, MN 55068
    651-322-3500
    www.capagency.org

    • Provides food, clothing, housing, emergency assistance, education and other services

    Energy Assistance

    • Call for an application and return to Rosemount CAP agency

    • CAP will review the information to determine eligibility.  The amount will be divided over 3 months in either your electric or gas account or both.

    • If you have a disconnect notice and you get Energy Assistance you may be eligible for crisis funds if they are available.  You will need to meet with an Energy Assistance Case Manager to work on a budget

    • Being eligible for energy assistance does not mean you don’t have to pay your utilities during the winter months.  You will be shut off come April if you haven’t paid your bills in full.

    • Apply for Cold Weather protection by contacting you utility companies.  If you qualify you can avoid being shut off during the winter months of October 15–April 15th

    Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA)
    1220 Town Centre Dr., Eagan, MN 55122
    651-675-4400
    www.dakotacda.org

    The CDA administers over 30 different programs that serve the communities and residents of Dakota County and manages affordable rental housing for working families and seniors

    • Housing assistance

    • Subsidized housing

    • Foreclosure protection

    Dakota County Community Services
    1 Mendota Rd.,  West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-554-5611

    • Emergency financial assistance for
      rent, utilities, general assistance

    • SNAP (food stamps)

    • Medical assistance

    • Child care assistance

    • Child support collections

    Dakota County Child Support
    1 Mendota Rd., #240, West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-554-5909
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/ChildSupport

    The state of Minnesota and Dakota County work with both parents to help children receive the support they deserve.

    The Dakota County Child Support Agency and Dakota County Attorney’s Office work together to provide a variety of services to make sure that a child receives support including:

    • Locating parents

    • Collecting and processing payments

    • Changing and/or enforcing an existing child support order

    • Identifying and verifying sources of income

    • Establishing a court order for child support

    • Establishing paternity

    Dakota County Library

    651-450-2900
    www.dakotacounty.us/library

    • Free Computer Classes. The library offers a wide variety of computer and Workforce Center programs to help you develop valuable skills.

    • Early Literacy Programs. Introduce young children to books and reading at fun story times

    • Ask a Law Librarian. An email reference service from Dakota County Law Library. Patrons request information about legal materials at any time from any location

    • Homework Rescue. Online tutoring for kids in grades K-12 and college

    • Jobs Now! Offers live job coaching and resume assistance and more

    Burnhaven Library, Burnsville
    1101 W. Cty. Rd. 42, Burnsville, MN 55077
    952-891-0300

    Farmington Library
    508 3rd St., Farmington, MN 55024
    651-438-0250

    Galaxie Library, Apple Valley
    14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124
    952-891-7045

    Heritage Library, Lakeville
    20085 Heritage Dr., Lakeville, MN 55044
    952-891-0360

    Inver Glen Library, Inver Grove
    8098 Blaine Ave., Inver Grove, MN 55076
    651-554-6840

    Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
    1490 S. Frontage Rd., Hastings, MN 55033
    651-438-0200

    Robert Trail Library, Rosemount
    14395 S. Robert Trl., Rosemount, MN 55068
    651-480-1200

    Wentworth Library, West St. Paul
    199 E. Wentworth Ave., West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-554-6800

    Wescott Library, Eagan
    1340 Wescott Rd.,  Eagan, MN 55122
    651-450-2900

    South St. Paul Library
    106 3rd Ave., S. St. Paul, MN 55075
    651-554-3240

    Dakota County Health & Family
    Mendota Rd., #240,West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-437-3191 (main number)
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthyLiving/Pages

    One stop site for departments and phone numbers including:

    • Healthy living

    • Public assistance

    • Job search assistance

    • Parenting help

    • Personal finance

    • Child care

    • Child support

    • Child protection

    • Adult protection

    • Mental health

    • Chemical health

    • Adoption and foster care

    • Emergency preparedness

    • Health services

    • Senior service

    • People with disabilities

    • Veteran services

    Dakota County Supportive Housing
    1 Mendota Rd., #240
    West St. Paul, MN 55118
    651-554-5751
    www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance

    • Dakota County assists eligible residents and their families in securing housing and accessing supportive services to maintain housing

    • Families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dakota County can contact the Supportive Housing Unit

    • Single adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dakota County  should contact the CAP Agency at 651-322-3500 or Cenneidigh/KCQ at 651-287-0956

    MN Housing Finance Agency
    400 Sibley St., #30, St. Paul, MN 55101
    651-296-7608 or 1-800-657-3769
    www.mnhousing.gov

    State’s affordable housing bank, offering products and services to help Minnesotans buy and fix up homes

    • First time home buyers

    • Foreclosure assistance

    • Home improvement loans

    MN Workforce Centers

    www.positivelyminnesota.com

    Burnsville
    2900 County Rd.  42 W., #140,
    Burnsville, MN 55337-4854
    952-895-7600
    TTY: 952-895-7661

    West St. Paul
    1 Mendota Rd., W., #170,
    West St. Paul, MN 55118-4764
    651-554-5955
    TTY: 651-554-5914

    Shakopee
    752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee, MN 55379
    952 445-7087

    MN Dept of Employment and Economic Development.
    Job info includes:

    • Recently unemployed

    • Help for job seekers

    • People with disabilities

    • Veterans

    • Job or Career Fairs, networking

    • Most services are free of charge

    • Computer and internet access

    • Staff help you use MinnesotaWorks.net, their online job bank

    MN Dept of Veteran Affairs
    State Veterans Service Building,
    20 W. 12th St., Room 206,
    St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-2006
    651-296-2562
    www.mdva.state.mn.us

    • Serving Minnesota veterans, their dependents and survivors, in securing benefits provided by federal and state laws

    • Partners with Lutheran Social Services to bring counseling to veterans, military members, and their families.
      Contact 1-888-881-8261

    Portico
    Mondays by Appointment
    Second Floor, Public Health reception area
    Dakota County Western Service Center
    14955 Galaxie Avenue
    Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
    651-489-2273 for appointments

    Portico can assist families with a variety of services, including

    • Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) application enrollment and renewals

    • TEFRA and SMRT process

    • Low-cost medical, dental and vision referrals

    Services will be offered onsite in English and Spanish, but interpreter services are utilized for other languages.

    Salvation Army at Prince of Peace Mission Outpost
    13901 Fairview Dr., Burnsville, MN 55337
    952-898-2736

    • Emergency service assistance including:

    • Rental assistance

    • Car payment and repair

    • Insurance

    • Prescriptions

    • Professional exam fees

    • Utilities: MN HeatShare

    • Phone bill (medical emergency only)

    • Food resources

    • Seasonal support (school supplies, coats, etc)

  • Dakota County Tax information

    Get all the latest information on taxes at the following sites:

    Free Tax Preparation 
    You may qualify for free tax preparation at various locations across Minnesota. You can generally get help at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site if any of the following are true:

    • You are age 60 or older

    • You are a person with a disability

    • You speak limited or no English

    • Your annual income is less than $54,000

    In addition, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation for all taxpayers, particularly those who are age 50 or older. AARP Tax-Aide sites do not have income or age restrictions. Both programs will only prepare basic returns.

    • Dakota County Free Tax Prep Map: A map of free tax prep locations available in Dakota County.

    • Minnesota Department of Revenue Free Tax Prep Search: Free help for low- to moderate-income individuals who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. For the nearest location, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

    • Prepare + Prosper: Free tax services in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hopkins, and Bloomington. Prepare + Prosper isn’t just taxes. They also offer financial products and services at their tax sites. You can also call 651-287-0187.

    • My Free Taxes: Easy, safe, secure and 100 percent free tax filing resource from the United Way and a partnership with H&R Block.

    • Dakota County Library: Free tax preparation services from AARP Tax-Aide for low-to-moderate income seniors, adults and families.

    • Dakota County: A helpful list of tax preparation resources

    What you should bring
    You should bring any statements, forms, receipts or other documentation of your income, tax-deductible expenses, and property tax or rental payments you made. The Minnesota Department of Revenue has checklists are available in the following languages English Spanish Somali Hmong

    IRS Tax Question Video

    Prepare + Prosper
    2610 University Ave. W., Suite LL, St. Paul, MN 55114
    651-287-0187

    Providing free tax assistance each year to thousands of low-income working taxpayers and sole-proprietors, and helping them to maximize the tax credit refunds they are due to significantly boost their incomes

    To schedule an appointment go to prepareandprosper.org
    or call 651-287-0187

    • IRS-certified volunteers

    • Volunteers prepare federal and Minnesota tax returns including property tax refunds for renters and home owners

    • Appointments are required and scheduled up to 3 weeks in advance starting Jan 11. Please allow 2-3 hours for your tax preparation.

    Phone assistance

    MN Public Utilities Commission
    1-888-543-3620
    http://mn.gov/puc/

    • The federal Lifeline and state Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) programs provide monthly telephone service discounts on one telephone line or wireless telephone per household

    • Must meet income guidelines to be eligible

    • Contact your landline or wireless provider to request an application

  • DARTS
    1645 Marthaler Lane, West St. Paul
    651-455-1560
    www.darts1.org

    Connects seniors to services such as household chores, caregiver services, information hotline, ride services, and education and support groups

    GAPP Services, Inc
    7630 145th St W., #200,  Apple Valley, MN 55124
    952-953-9299

    • Dakota county residents only

    • Provides curb to curb transportation services to residents of Dakota County needing to access services in the metro area

    • This service is provided through the utilization of volunteer drivers.

    • Donations  greatly appreciated

    Metro Mobility
    651-602-1111
    (TTY 651-291-0904) 

    • A special transportation service is available for people with disabilities. Metro Mobility is the door-through-door public transportation system for people with disabilities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and certain adjoining suburbs. Customers who are certified can call transportation providers to schedule their trips.

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

    • Transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike

    MN Valley Transit Authority
    100 E. Highway 13,  Burnsville, MN 55337
    952-882-7500

    TransitLine
    612-341-4BUS (4287) provides 24 hr automated schedule information
    www.mvta.com

    • Public transportation alternatives for Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount and Savage.  Also provides service to Lakeville Cedar Park & Ride