Community Resource Guide - Dakota County, Minnesota

1 CommunityFOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN Dakota COUNTYSUPPORT FOR FAMILIESHEALTH CAREHOUSINGFOODD akota county Public Health GuideDENTALWOMEN S HEALTHSPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITYPage 2 Public Health DepartmentDakota county ServicesCrisis ServicesThis directory is a general Guide to resources and does not imply endorsement by the Dakota county Public Health Department. The information is subject to change. DCPHD-HR-2947 (12/2019) Dakota county Public Health Department1 Mendota Road W., Suite 410, West St. Paul, MN 55118Ph: / Fax: : more information on programs and services in Dakota county go to and enter the keyword in the search box.

2 Follow Us!General information number: / Email: Asthma Program For children (birth-age 18) diagnosed with asthma. Staff visit and work with the family on ways to reduce the child s symptoms, discuss Community resources and decrease exposure to triggers in the home. Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Child and Teen Checkups staff can help find a doctor or dentist, make an appointment, find transportation, or an interpreter for families with children and young adults on Medical Assistance from birth to age Home Visiting Home visits support families during pregnancy and after delivery.

3 Staff can provide growth and development checks for infants and children, and resources for children with special needs. To apply, call or fill out online form at (search home visits ). Follow Along Program Keeps track of your child s development from birth - 5 years old. Find out if your child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and acting like other children the same for children and adults Immunization walk-in clinics are held monthly in West St. Paul or Apple Valley. Call for information or to schedule an appointment.

4 Radon Testing Test your home for radon. Pick up a test kit in Apple Valley ( ) or West St. Paul ( ). Call for testing and treatment Dakota county offers tuberculosis skin tests by appointment. People with tuberculosis can receive medication at no cost. WIC Nutrition Program Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that offers free nutritious foods and nutrition education to families. If you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a child under age 5, you may qualify for WIC. To apply or for more information call 952-891-7525 or text dakotawic to 85511.

5 General information Support and Economic Assistance Hours 8:00 4:30 Cash and emergency assistance- Food assistance - Financial Empowerment Services- Child care assistance- Medical assistanceSocial Services Children and Family Intake Adult Services Intake Living Services Aging and disability services - Autism Spectrum Disorder- Developmental disabilities- Personal care assistance Dakota county Library county Parks Dakota county Veterans Services county Crisis Intervention (search Mental Health )

6 24-hour response and referral in a mental health crisis Dakota county Housing Crisis Line shelter, assistance to prevent eviction and information on housing resources and referrals (search housing assistance ) Casa De Esperanza bilingual domestic violence helplineCrisis Text Line Text MN to 741741 Free services available 24/7. If you or someone you care about is having a mental health crisis or are contemplating House - Eagan Hastings Sexual Assault Hotline 24 hours a day for housing and protection for abused women and childrenPage 3 Multi-Service AgenciesHelp LinesChildren with Special Needs/DisabilitiesChemical dependency (cont d)

7 Chemical DependencyThese agencies may help with food, housing, transportation, utilities, and emergency Communities CAP Agency Family Service ISD 200 residents and Hastings areaMission Outpost Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Burnsville Neighbors Inc. Grove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale residentsSalvation Army United Way 2-1-1 (dial 211) Linkage Line (Searchable Resource database) Dakota county Chemical Health (search Chemical Health )The county can assist people with a chemical health assessment and treatment if they:- are a current county resident.

8 Don t have health insurance that covers chemical dependency treatment or the insurance plan has denied coverage - meet the MN State guidelines for income & household sizePlease contact the Adult Intake Unit in Social Services at for Anonymous (AA) Greater Minneapolis Intergroup provides support and resources for anyone seeking help with their drinking. Phones answered 24 Anon/Alateen Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio: and culturally relevant Resource and service nonprofit organization for Latinos. Narcotics Anonymous Minnesota Tobacco Quit Plan Helpline If you think you or someone you know has an opioid addiction.

9 - Call your primary care provider - Call the SAMHSA s National Helpline at - OR go to the SAMHSA website online at to learn more about protecting yourself and your loved ones from opioid abuse, addiction, and Spectrum Disorder Information & Resources (search Autism ) Family Voices of MN supportFraser Center for autism, mental health and rehabilitationLiving Well with ADHD Well Disability Services Hands and Voices Community of families with children who are deaf and hard of hearingNational Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota )

10 Center and advocacy for children with disabilities and their familiesThe ARC Greater Twin Cities advocacy to expand opportunities and enhance quality of lifePage 4 ClothingCultural ServicesThese agencies may help with food, family support, employment, education, health and wellness and ServicesOn Medical Assistance? Contact your health plan about dental. Dental fillings, extractions, other servicesDental cleaning and x-rays360 Communities Community Clothes Closet ! Lutheran Church, LakevilleHastings Family Service ISD 200 residents and Hastings areaMission Outpost Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, BurnsvilleNeighbors Inc.