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Provides a safe, positive place for children and youth in grades K -12 to go after school and during the summer months. Clubs offer diverse program activities in five areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. Annual membership to the Boys & Girls Club is $10.

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320-252-7616
www.bgcmn.org

Provided by Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota. An extension site at Sauk Rapids Middle School, which is open from school dismissal until 5:15 p.m. on school days only.

Annual membership is $10.

Provides information and referrals
for child care and support services
for parents.

Assists families in paying child care costs for children to age 12, and for children with special needs to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for qual- ifying families while they go to work, look for work or attend school.

To learn more about this program or to apply, contact your local county human services office. If you have general questions about Child Care Assistance Program policies, email the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

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(e) DHS.CCAP@state.mn.us

Provides information and referrals for child care, and support services for parents.

They can help find an opening at a day care provider in your area, as well as help obtain public information on a provider.

Crisis Nursery offers parents who are experiencing a stressful situation resources and referrals. A temporary, voluntary safe space for children (age infant-12) for a few hours. Up to 72 continuous hours of care may be avail- able as a last resort.

Provides free individual assistance from a child care referral specialist who will search for child care/ learning programs that meet specific needs.

Provides Early Head Start and Head Start programs for pregnant woman and children ages (from birth-5 years of age). Available to eligible households in Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties.

Community-based child and family development programming through the Head Start program is available to eligible households throughout Wright and Western Hennepin County.

Free clothing, household items and back to school supplies available in August.

Clothing available for eligible residents in Sherburne County and in Elk River school district 728.

Free clothing, food and household items available.

Helps with clothing, back to school supplies, baby supplies, bedding and furniture.

Helps with clothing, household items and school supplies

Offers various support programs when available that include clothing, food, some household items, youth nights during the school year and school supplies.

Free clothing and household items available;
Open 3pm - 5pm Tuesdays;
5:00pm -7:00pm Wednesdays;
8:30am – 11:30am Fridays.

Clothing Center provides essential clothing and household items to Wright County residents.

Offers dental exams, cleanings, radiographs, fluoride treatment and many other preventive services. Services are available during the school year. All services are provided by students under the direct supervision of licensed dental hygienists and dentists.

A free, statewide information and referral resource that provides Minnesotans with disabilities and chronic illnesses a single access point for all disability-related questions.

Independent living skills training, representative payee service, supplemental security income advocacy, peer mentors, information and referral, transition skills, accessibility program, socialization and support groups for persons with disabilities.

Employment services, day training and habilitation program, community housing services and mental health services. Branches located in Buffalo and Cokato.

Opportunity Services provides job placement, job coaching and community involvement for adults with a broad range of physical or developmental disabilities.

Job placement and training services for adults with developmental disabilities. Options Inc. is also licensed as an Adult Day Service.

Supports people who have disabilities, or other barriers in employment, to attain safe and affordable housing, vocational achievements, and a sense of self-sufficiency and belonging in their communities.

Offers assessment and training, employment services through individual placement, employment service crews, in-center work, school-to-work transition services and additional services for seniors. Other programs include Sauk Center and St. Cloud Whitney Senior Center.

Provides safe shelter, support, and referral services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Also works with the community on systems change and violence prevention.

24-hour crisis intervention agency providing direct services to people affected by any form of sexual violence.

24-hour crisis and information line offering advocacy, support and referral services for victims of family violence. Advocates assist with finding safe housing (including emergency shelter) applying for economic assistance, filling a police report or obtaining an Order for Protection. Serves in and around Sherburne and Wright counties.

The Church of the Week program runs from October through May each year as needed. They provide shelter for those in need if the local shelters are full or families and individuals are unable to get into the shelters. Check-in is at 5pm.

Safe and sober emergency temporary housing for men, women and families. Shelter services include case man- agement, connecting residents with community resources and teaching skills to help obtain employment and stable housing.

Temporary employment agency specializing in clerical, light industrial and general laborstaffing.

Provides help for jobseekers with staff assistance, access to computers, internet and office equipment to aid in the job search, a reference library, assistive technology, workshops and trainings, networking and job clubs, and job/career fairs.

www.mn.gov/deed/

Job club for networking and education including job search and preparation skills training. Meets every Wednesday from 11:45am - 12:45pm.

Temporary employment agency specializing in managed staffing, light industrial and administrative work.

Temporary employment specializing in administrative/office, customer service, finance, healthcare, IT, law, light industrial, direct hire, temp hire and marketing.

Temporary employment specializing in construction, manufacturing, logistics/warehousing, retail support, auto services, waste and recycling, hospitality, events and restoration.

Temporary employment in the following areas: administrative/office, contact center/call center, hospitality, industrial and skilled trades.

Provides customized career services for people with disabilities, dislocated workers, people who are economically disadvantaged and others who face special training or employment barriers.

Pre-employment program for women and men who lack income due to death, divorce, separation or the disability of a partner. Provides a series of workshops, one-to-one counseling and group support.

Offers an eligibility screening tool based on entered income and household size, etc. Can generally determine eligibility for various programs like food support, medical assistance and child care assistance. Also provides contact information for county agencies and links to the forms needed to apply for the programs.

Financial and housing counseling and emergency services to help with gas cards, bus cards, prescription/medical co-pays, birth certificates/state identification and apartment application fees.

Limited financial assistance for shelter, utilities and miscellaneous emergency needs for eligible residents in Sherburne and bordering Wright and Anoka counties (if in Elk River school district 728).

Community-based service designed to provide a safe, confidential environment for youth, ages 16 to 21, to learn and practice essential life skills.

County financial units determine initial and ongoing eligibility for the health care, cash assistance, food support and emergency assistance programs.

Offers HeatShare utility assistance and some financial assistance when available (limited, small amounts).

Offers some financial assistance and seasonal social services for residents of Sherburne County.

Mental health, assessments for anger management, and domestic abuse.

Offers budget counseling, some assistance with damage deposit/first month’s rent, income tax clinics, Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota program, Family Self-Sufficiency Program, and energy assistance (dependent upon eligibility requirements and availability of funds).

Provides assistance through the following: family budgeting plan, tax preparation, energy assistance, mortgage and rent assistance, home rehabilitation loans, home buyer training, and home weatherization.

Provides Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS). Through this program, low-income seniors (age 60+) years and over receive a box of nutritious food each month.

Nutritious meals provided at congregate sites or delivered to the homes of seniors. Also includes information on additional community services and nutrition education.

Nutritious meals provided to people who are homebound, ill, elderly or persons with disabilities.

Provides food packages containing a variety of healthy, fresh and quality food items. These packages include fruit, vegetables, frozen meats and staple items — all available for below-retail prices. Fare For All is open to everyone. There are no income-based requirements for participation.

Open 3:30pm - 5:30pm on 3rd Monday of each month
www.fareforall.org or email fareforall@thefoodgroupmn.org

Open 9am-10am on the 1st Thursday of each month; 5:30pm-6:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month; Emergency by appointment.

Open 4pm-6pm Monday;
5pm-7pm Wednesday;
9:00am–11:30am Friday;
Emergency by appointment.

Open 6:00pm-7:00pm
Thursdays; 6:00pm-7:00 pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays;
10:00am–11:00am 2nd and 4th Wednesdays;
Food Rescue Friday at 4:00pm for seniors & clients;
Emergency by appointment.

Open 9:00am–11:00am Tuesday;
4:00pm–6:00pm Thursday.
Closed Holidays

Open 1:00pm–5:00pm Wednesdays.

Open 5:30pm-7:30pm Monday and Thursday;
9:00am–11:00am Wednesday;
9:00am-11:00am 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.

Open 6:00pm–8:00pm Tuesday;
6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday;
10:30am-12:30pm Friday;
10:30am-12:30pm -1st Monday of the month is Senior Day.

Open 10:00am-2:30pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm Monday;
5:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday

Open every Monday 5:30pm–7:00pm., Tuesdays 9:00am-11:00am and 6:00pm–8:00pm, Wed. 3:00pm–5:00pm. Emergency Help: Call 320-558-2954 to leave name and phone number.

Your call will be returned. Available to Clearwater and Clear Lake area residents in need of food. Come in and fill out application. Bring picture ID and proof of residence.

Open from 1:00pm–4:00pm and 6:00pm–8:00pm Monday,
10:00am–3:00pm Thursday.

Serves Benton County

Open 2:00pm–4:00pm Thursdays and 5:00pm–7:00pm every third Thursday.

Open 1:30pm-4:30pm the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Requires residence in Eden Valley - Watkins School District #463.

Open 10:00am–12:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday;
5:30pm–7:00pm and Thursdays.

Open 8:00am–9:00am Wednesday for free breakfast and food distribution until gone.

Open 5:00pm–7:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month;
12:00pm–2:00pm on Tuesdays and Fridays; 10:00am–2:00pm on Wednesdays

Open 5:00pm–7:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month; 12:00pm–2:00pm on Tuesdays and Fridays; 10:00am–2:00pm on Wednesdays

Open 9:30am-11:00am Tuesday and Thursday; 5:30pm-6:30pm every 2nd Monday of the month.

Open 9:30am-11:00am Tuesday and Thursday; 5:30pm-6:30pm every 2nd Monday of the month.

Appointment required.

Open 9:30am-11:30am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday;
6:00pm-7:30pm Wednesday evening; 9:00am-11:30am every 3rd Saturday.

Open 10:00am–2:00pm Wednesday and Thursday.

Emergency by appointment.

Open 5:30pm-7:45pm Monday and Thursday; 9:00am-10:45am Tuesday Serves Rockford/Greenfield areas

Monthly food distributions at many locations throughout the state including Sauk Centre and Little Falls. They ask that you donate $20 cash to help cover the operational cost. Bring two large boxes or laundry baskets to carry your goods.

Open 2:00pm–4:00pm Wednesday; 6:00pm–8:00pm Thursday.

Open 1:00pm–3:00pm Monday and Thursday.

Open 8:00am-11:30am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 12:00pm-3:30pm Tuesday, Thursday.

Open 8:00am-9:00am Thursday for free breakfast and food distribution until gone.

Free community meal served 11:30am–1:00pm the 4th Sunday of each month.

Provides an evening meal daily at 5:00pm free of charge to anyone in need.

Free nutritious meal served Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:45pm.

Provides primary care treatment, prevention, and education services. Also offers sliding fee scale, nurse access and advocacy services and free interpreter services.

Promotes and protects the health of residents through education, prevention services, regulation and advocacy. They also foster a partnership with many organizations and community groups to address and resolve health issues and concerns.

Minnesota’s online marketplace where individuals, families and small businesses can get information about and enroll in health insurance plans. Low-cost and free plans are available. Find a certified navigator (someone who can help fill out the application) by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-543-7709. Promotes and protects the health of residents through education, prevention services, regulation and advocacy. They also foster a partnership with many organizations and community groups to address and resolve health issues and concerns. 1555 Northway Drive, Suite 200, St. Cloud MN 56303 320-240-3157 or 1-800-575-2982

1-855-366-7873 or visit website: www.mnsure.org

Services include free pregnancy tests, STD/STI screening, HIV screening, pap tests, pelvic exams, resources and community referrals.

Big Lake Community Food Shelf

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763-263-2432, 1st Monday of each month at 5:00pm

Long Prairie Reynolds Church

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13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River MN 55330
763-765-4000 or 1-800-433-5239

Stearns County Public Health

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3rd Saturday of the month at 9:00am CentraCare Long Prairie West Clinic 1st Monday of the month at 6:00pm St. Cloud, Place of Hope

Long Prairie Reynolds Church

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2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm
320-203-7881

Salvation Army Shelter

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1st Thursday of the month at 5:00 pm and 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm
320-252-2229

Services provided medical case management, free and confidential HIV and HCV testing, medical transportation assistance, health education/risk reduction, support groups and referrals for counseling services.

The Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Program promotes healthy living for individuals and families by providing, guidance, support, screenings and immunizations.

Provides affordable housing at multiple locations throughout the community, as well as transitional housing services in St. Cloud, to referring social service agencies. Provides counseling in home buying, foreclosure and reverse mortgages.

Offers housing counseling, case management and financial assistance for young people, ages 16 to 24, experiencing homelessness, near-homelessness, or aging-out of foster care. This specialized program, offered at no cost to youth, helps build stability in their lives and maintain affordable housing.

Assists underserved communi tiesto preserves, improves and increases affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals.

Builds and renovates houses in Central Minnesota for low-income families. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with dedicated community volunteers, donors and partners.

The national Homeowner’s HOPETM hotline provides homeowners with a specific, actionable plan that can help avoid foreclosure, or explore alternatives to foreclosure if homeownership cannot be maintained. Assistance is available nationwide, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Offers public and subsidized housing, housing choice voucher/section 8, affordable rentals, and home repair and improvement loans to those who qualify (there are waiting lists).

Transitional housing for men and women with children. Supportive services for all Place of Hope residents with the goal to obtain permanent safe housing.

Offers mortgage foreclosure prevention counseling that is available over the phone.

Provides assistance through the following: foreclosure prevention counseling, homebuyer training, home repair loans, home weatherization, transitional housing and some limited financial assistance.

Assistance is provided in areas of family law, housing, government benefits, consumer law and employment law. Serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright counties.

Legal assistance for low-income people focused on family law related to achieving stable housing, health care, disability assistance, child support, public benefits, support through domestic abuse, immigration and other necessities. Serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright counties.

Outpatient counseling and behavioral health facility in St. Cloud and satellite sites throughout Central MN. Offers individual, couple and family counseling services, group therapy and education, diagnostic assessments and psychiatric services.

Offers a full range of mental health and chemical abuse services for adults, ado- lescents and children behavioral health.

Offers a full range of mental health and chemical abuse services for adults, adolescents and children.

Buffalo

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308 12th Avenue South, Buffalo MN 55313
763-682-4400

Elk River

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253 8th Street N.W. Suite A, Elk River MN 55330
763.441.3770

Monticello

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407 Washington St, Monticello, MN 55362
763-888-9626

Waite Park

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411 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN 56387
320-230-0611

Four County Crisis Response Team

1321 13th St N, St. Cloud, MN
24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line 1-800-635-8008 or 320-253-5555

Crisis services are available for adults and children in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties. The crisis line provides callers with needs assessments and referrals to appropriate resources. If medically necessary, the Crisis Response Team assists individuals by travelling to their location to provide face-to-face intervention and assessment.

Provides support for adults living with mental illness as they cope with the challenges of daily living. Assists each person with achieving and maintaining his or her highest level of self-sufficiency

Provides mental health services for personal crises, stress, depression, anxiety, or more serious and persistent disorders.

Provide in-office and community-based mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families to help develop stability and wellness.

Offers mental health services for adults, children and families.

SNAP is a county-run, federal program that helps low-income households to receive the food needed for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic benefit transfers (EBTs) that can help stretch a family’s food budget when there is not enough money to buy food. Apply in person at your county office or Tri-CAP online.

The SNAP Outreach program provides applications, information and assistance in completing SNAP applications.

https://applymn.dhs.mn.gov/

Program provides health screening, nutrition education and supplemental food for income-eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five.

All services are free and confidential. Offers free pregnancy tests, ongoing emotional support, education about options, a resource library and a 24-hr helpline. Offers Earn While You Learn program where clients can earn incentives like strollers, diapers and baby clothing while learning parenting skills, prenatal development and other life skills.

All services are free and confidential. Provides classes, education, support and prenatal medical exams for anyone facing pregnancy. Necessary infant supplies are available.

Assists fathers in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from supporting their children economically and emotionally. The program includes parenting groups, employment services, case management, child support services and legal direction for family law issues.

Provides a specialist for parents to speak to about their child’s development from birth to three years of age.

Children receive a new book every month until their 5th birthday at no cost.

Offers parenting workshops, resources and support groups.

Website provides additional information about the program, a list of participating pharmacies and prescription drug price lookup.

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

Provides assistance to people of any age to determine eligibility for prescription drug assistance by completing an application.

Seniors and their caregivers can learn about available resources for health and supportive services. A full spectrum of information is available, by telephone or in-person visits, to enable people to make informed choices.

Provides a variety of social and educational opportunities for senior citizens, predominantly age 55 and older.

Offers tax help to qualifying individuals. Taxes are prepared free by IRS-certified volunteers who can check for eligibility of special tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit.

Coordinates free tax preparation clinics. Tax assistance, property tax refund assistance and renter’s rebate assistance is available by appointment.

Provides tax preparation to elderly and economically disadvantaged residents of Wright County. WCCA provides State and Federal income tax preparation, including the Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC), and property tax preparation.

Car care clinic offered monthly on first-come, first-serve basis. Offers assistance with minor car repairs or tires. Must be a resident of Elk River, Otsego or Zimmerman; provide verification of auto insurance, current car tabs and valid driver’s license.

Provides public transportation to and from medical appointments or shopping for seniors (age 60+) living in Benton County, or within a 10-mile radius of the city of Foley

Provides transportation to medical appointments or shopping for people 60 and over. Serves the greater Sherburne County area.

Metro Bus provides public transportation to residents within the city limits of St. Cloud, Waite Park, Sauk Rapids and Sartell. Dial-a-Ride is available seven days a week for individuals with disabilities who are unable to ride the regular fixed route bus system.

Provides transportation to medical appointments or errands.

Utilizes area transport resources to match the passenger with the most suitable and cost-effective transportation for regions of Benton, Morrison, Sherburne and Stearns County.

Provides transportation services for the public in rural Benton, Morrison and Stearns Counties five days per week. The bus service is available to the public with no age or income requirements. All buses are handicapped accessible. Bus reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.

Provides free workers’ compensation information and assistance to all parties to help prevent disputes from developing.

Provides jobseekers with staff assis- tance, computer/internet access, office equipment to aid in the job search, a reference library, assistive technology, workshops/trainings, networking/job clubs and job/career fairs.

Open 8am-4:30pm Monday - Friday 406 E 7th Street, Monticello, 763-271-3700
Open 8am-4:30pm Monday – Friday

County Crisis Funds when available, can help pay for utility shut-offs. Must meet eligibility guidelines.

Program provides utility assistance for people with no place left to turn. Funds are typically used to pay for natural gas, oil, propane, wood, electricity and emergency furnace repairs.

Energy Assistance helps pay a portion of home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.

Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW) financial assistance program is a community based emergency fuel fund that was established to assist households whose income is currently over the levels needed for the Energy Assistance program.

Weatherization Program (Energy Conservation Program) provides services to reduce residential energy consumption for income-eligible households.

Low-Income Home Energy program pays a portion of home heating energy costs, works with families to plan for heating expenses, and resolves heating/utility shutoffs. WCCA also offers a Weatherization program.