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Community support and essential resources

Below are resources we currently share within our community to help individuals and families access support, information, and essential services. Many organizations are experiencing high demand. If possible, try more than one option.

General suggestion: You may consider contacting your local school district, even if you do not currently have children enrolled. School districts can often help connect community members to financial assistance, grocery delivery, and safe transportation options.

General assistance
COPAL Navigators’ Line

Community navigators who help connect individuals and families to trusted resources.

Call: 612-255-3112

Visit COPAL
CLUES

Culturally responsive services, community resources, and referrals.

Call: 612-746-3500

CLUES community resources

Emergency ICE resources (PDF)
MIRA (Richfield, Bloomington, Edina)

Local support and guidance for immigrant and mixed-status families.

Call: 612-243-3064

Visit MIRA
Hennepin County assistance

County-level assistance programs and emergency response information.

Visit Hennepin County resources
Know your rights and legal resources
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Free civil legal help for eligible individuals, including immigration-related issues.

Visit Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

Immigration legal services, education, and advocacy.

Visit ILCM
The Advocates for Human Rights

Legal services, advocacy, and education related to human and immigrant rights.

Visit The Advocates
Volunteer Lawyers Network

Free legal clinics and volunteer attorney referrals for eligible Minnesotans.

Visit VLN
MN Ombudsperson for Families

State-provided immigration rights and protection information.

View resources
ICE & federal enforcement reporting

Minnesota-specific form for reporting federal enforcement concerns.

Submit report
ACLU – Immigrant rights

Know-your-rights information for immigrants and mixed-status families.

Visit ACLU resources
Food resources
VEAP

Food shelves and basic needs support.

Visit VEAP
STEP

Emergency assistance and food access programs.

Visit STEP
CEAP

Food shelves and family support services.

Visit CEAP
PRISM

Food, housing, and emergency assistance.

Visit PRISM

Hunger Solutions MN: Call 1-888-711-1151

Lakeville / Apple Valley hotline: (952) 985-5300

Counseling and mental health support

CUHCC Cook Clinic: 612-301-3433

Hennepin County Crisis Mobile Unit: 612-596-1233

Southside Community Health: 612-827-7181

Walk-In Counseling Center: 612-870-0565

Roots Wellness Center

Mutual aid support for rent, groceries, utilities, and essential needs.

Visit Roots Wellness Center
Small business resources (Hennepin County)
Elevate Hennepin – resources

Financial, technical, and operational support for small businesses.

View resources
Elevate Hennepin – legal support

Legal assistance for small business owners.

View legal services
Schedule an appointment

One-on-one support sessions.

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If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If one organization is not able to help, please try another.

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    Parenting Resources

    Real-life tips, caring programs, and tools to help you juggle family and work—with confidence.

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    Digital Technology

    Get connected with affordable internet, devices, and friendly training—no tech experience needed.

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    Domestic Safety

    Confidential support, safety planning, and shelters—whenever you’re ready, we’re here.

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    Financial Stability

    Gentle guidance with budgeting, benefits, and trusted services to steady your money journey.

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    Food

    Welcoming food shelves and meal resources—so there’s one less thing to worry about.

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    Health & Wellness

    Friendly clinics and well-being programs to help you feel your best—mind and body.

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    Housing

    Short-term help and longer-term options to keep you safely housed.

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    Legal

    Kind, low-cost legal help for common life issues—so you don’t have to navigate alone.

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    Mental Health

    Compassionate counseling and crisis support—reach out, even if you’re not sure where to start.

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    Seniors

    Respectful support and benefits for older adults and the people who care for them.

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    Transportation

    Affordable rides, transit options, and repair support to help you get where you’re going.

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    Veterans

    Grateful, practical support for veterans and military families—locally and nationwide.


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Bridge to Benefits
Helping Hands Facebook Group
Merrick Community Services
MN Choices
Minnesota Help
Pillsbury United Communities
MN Tool Library
United Way 211

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