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Community resources

Find local resources and help. Information on this page is regularly updated.

If you're a Hennepin County resident who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 and need help remaining in isolation, please email essentialservices@hennepin.us.

Information in other languages

COVID-19: Español (Spanish)

COVID-19: Hmoob (Hmong)

COVID-19: Oromo

COVID-19: Soomaali (Somali)

County resource helpline

Phone: 612-348-3000

M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Help available in multiple languages. Call for help with food, clothes, finance, health, and supplies.

Human Service Business Partner unit

hs.bp.unit@hennepin.us

 

Get a county specialist to help find or access a service including an interpreter.

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Domestic violence

Asian Women United of MN

Domestic violence short-term shelter, Legal (OFPs and HROs) Advocacy, Financial Advocacy and Employee Assistance and in addition to other services.

More information

  • 24-hour multilingual helpline/crisis line: 612-724-8823
  • Asian Women United of MN website

Casa de esperanza

Provides bilingual support, safety, education for families and individuals experiencing domestic abuse.

More information

  • 24-hr bilingual domestic violence helpline: 651-772-1611
  • Casa de esperanza – Minnesota webpage

Cornerstone

Outreach, resource and referral, and legal and housing advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Interpreters are available.

More information

  • Schedule an appointment with a Cornerstone advocate: 952-884-0376
  • After hours: local 24/7 crisis line – 952-884-0330
  • Find immediate help.

Day One

Provides support and assists in finding resources and shelters.

More information

  • One Crisis Line: 1-866-223-1111
  • Text: 612-399-9995
  • Find a shelter or support service.

Division of Indian Work

A variety of culturally based services including education, counseling and legal advocacy for Urban American Indians.

More information

  • General: 612-722-8722
  • Information for families

Domestic Abuse Project

Advocacy and counseling services for victims of family violence and their families.

More information

  • Voice mail: 612-874-7063, ext. 232
    Calls will be returned by an advocate or provider.
  • Domestic Abuse Project website

Hmong American Partnership

Provides services for refugees and immigrants, including Employment Counseling, Children and Family Services, Health and Wellness Programs and MNSure enrollment.

More information

  • General: 651-495-9160
  • Immediate need of a counselor: 651-266-4008
  • HAP family support services

Home Free/ Missions, Inc.

Advocacy services for adult victims of family violence focusing on immediate crisis and legal needs.

More information

  • 24-hour hotline: 763-559-4945
  • Home Free/ Missions, Inc. available services

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center

Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy and Family Stabilization for American Indian women and their families.

More information

  • General: 612-728-2000
  • Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center website

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Hotline provides support and advocacy to survivors 24/7.

More information

  • General: 1-800-799-7233
  • Hotline website
  • Hotline website – Spanish

OutFront Minnesota

Legal advocacy, referrals and supportive counseling for victims of domestic and sexual violence, families or loved ones and individuals identifying with LGBTQ+ communities in Minnesota. Crisis and Anti-Violence help.

More information

  • General: 1-800-800-0350
  • OutFront Anti-Violence Program

SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness)

24/7 Family Crisis Line (culturally sensitive), Women’s program-shelter referrals for victims and assistance in accessing health services, public benefits, housing, and free or low-cost legal aid for South Asian Immigrants.

More information

  • Crisis line: 952-912-9100
  • SEWA-AIFW website

Sojourner

Advocacy services for adults victims of family violence focusing on immediate crisis and legal needs.

More information

  • 24-hour crisis line: 952-933-7422
  • Sojourner's "Need Help?" webpage

Standpoint

Legal advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

More information

  • General: 800-313-2666
  • Text: 612-743-7397
  • Standpoint website

Strong Hearts Native Help Line

Culturally appropriate, anonymous, confidential helpline for Native American survivors of domestic violence and dating violence, along with their concerned family members and friends.

More information

  • General: 1-844-762-8483
  • Strong Hearts Native Help Line website

Tubman

Advocacy services for victims of family violence focusing on immediate crisis and legal needs.

More information

  • 24-hour crisis and resource line: 612-825-0000
  • Learn more about Tubman.
Economic, business, and grants

Bush Foundation

Community Innovation grants are used to fund public charities or government entities (including schools). Site also has a current list of available grants throughout Minnesota.

More information

  • Program information: 651-379-2249
  • General inquiries: 651-227-0891
  • Community Innovation Grants for organizations

Graves Foundation

Uncommitted funds allocated towards COVID-19 response and recovery efforts for priority areas of schools, housing, youth development and community.

More information

  • General: 612-389-9820
  • Graves Foundation website

LegalCORPS

LegalCORPS offers brief advice to any small business or entrepreneur, and will take on clients for full representation based on income requirements. Given the civil unrest and COVID-19 pandemic they are currently being flexible with income requirements and provide help with topics related to both COVID-19 and the civil unrest, as well as their normal offerings.

More information

  • General: 612-206-0780
  • LegalCORPS website

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

LISC is offering grants to businesses facing financial pressure because of COVID-19.

More information

  • LISC National Headquarters: 212-455-9800
  • LISC small business relief grants – English
  • LISC small business relief grants – Spanish

Minnesota Department of Commerce

The Department has published new guides to assist businesses, property owners, homeowners and renters to better understand the steps to file a claim on their insurance policy.

More information

  • Consumer Services Center (CSC): 651-539-1600 or 800-657-3602
  • Commerce Department response resources

Residential Insurance Guide

  • English (PDF)
  • Hmong (PDF)
  • Somali (PDF)
  • Spanish (PDF)

Business Insurance Guide

  • English (PDF)
  • Hmong (PDF)
  • Somali (PDF)
  • Spanish (PDF)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

More information

  • Up-to-date information on MDVA’s COVID-19 development 

Prepare + Prosper

Free tax filing assistance to small businesses and individuals based on income. They also offer financial coaching and low-cost banking options to individuals.

More information

  • Administrative office: 651-287-0187
  • Prepare + Prosper website

Springboard for the Arts

Springboard offers a list of resources for artists.

More information

  • St. Paul office: 651-292-4381
  • Springboard for Arts COVID resources

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a low-interest federal disaster loans and a one-time emergency grant for agricultural businesses only.

More information

  • SBA Answer Desk: 800-827-5722
  • SBA disaster assistance information

We Love Lake Street Recovery Fund

Grant funding to support the recovery of businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Lake Street corridor after the civil uprising that followed in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. The grant application has rolling deadlines.

More information

  • General: 612-822-0232
  • Business recovery help
Education

BrainPOP

Activities for students in all school subjects during school closures.

More information

  • Main number: 212-574-6000
  • Toll-free: 1-866-542-7246 (1-866-54-BRAIN)
  • BrainPOP – COVID teaching resources

Child Mind Institute

Resources for children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

More information

  • General inquiries: 212-308-3118
  • Learning disorder resources

Colorín Colorado

Reading tips sheets for parents of English language learners (ELLs).

More information

  • Reading tip sheets for parents

Education Development Center

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances learning and health resources that can help during the COVID-19 pandemic. They cover topics such as virtual classrooms, interactive audio instruction, coping with anxiety, and more.

More information

  • Chicago office: 312-962-4500
  • EDC website

HelpNow – Hennepin County Library

Free one-to-one live homework help online from qualified tutors for grades 3–12 for HC library card holders.

More information

  • Access HelpNow through the library website.

Mensa for kids

Links to home learning resources for kids: Cross-Curricular Online Platforms, Math and Science, History, Reading and Writing, Music and Arts, Educational Games, and others.

More information

  • Mensa Foundation office: 817-607-5577
  • At-home learning resources for kids

Migizi

Migizi is providing online academic support, community building, and cultural support for Native American students.

More information

  • General: 612-721-6631
  • Migizi Education, Leadership & Culture

PBS KIDS

Learning support for parents and children by age.

More information

  • PBS KIDS resources for parents

PBS Kids Cyberchase

Cyberchase is based on the Emmy-winning animated series full of math and environmental adventures. It features open ended learning activities for students from PreK to High School with guides for parents and teachers.

More information

  • PBS Cyberchase webpage

Project Diva

Project Diva's International Academy provides online sessions for 9th–12th grade Black girls to plan for the future, build skills, and connect with each other.

More information

  • Project Diva website

Resources for Youth (Hennepin County)

Resources for young people including education, food, cash, housing, employment, health, and relationships.

More information

  • Resource for Youth webpage

Scholastic

Site with free educational activities and resources for students.

More information

  • Scholastic "Learning at Home" webpage
Financial assistance

Emergency rental assistance

You can apply for help covering rent due to COVID-19 hardship.

More information

  • Emergency rental assistance due to COVID-19

Center for Workers United in the Struggle

An organization by and for workers, providing support for workers facing exploitation, and fighting for workers’ rights.

More information

  • General: 612-332-0663
  • Text: 612-825-4456
  • Center for Workers United in the Struggle website

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Protect yourself financially from coronavirus. The CFPB is committed to providing consumers with up-to-date information and resources to protect and manage their finances.

More information

  • General: 855-411-2372
  • CFPB website

CROSS Services

Housing assistance to help those struggling to maintain their housing.

More information

  • General: 763-425-1050
  • CROSS Services website

ICA Food Shelf

Financial and employment services.

More information

  • General: 952-938-0729
  • How ICA can help

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance

Provides information about qualifying for unemployment benefits and how to apply.

More information

  • Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
  • Information for applicants

PRISM

Housing related financial assistance and other related issues.

More information

  • General: 763-529-1350
  • Housing assistance: 763-432-4217
  • PRISM housing programs

Resources for businesses and workers affected by COVID-19

Find a list of federal, state, and local resources to support Hennepin County businesses and workers affected by COVID-19. Hennepin County offers free interpreter services upon request.

More information

  • General: 612-348-9812
  • Events and resources for small businesses

Salvation Army Central, North and South Minneapolis

  • Housing and rent assistance
  • Counseling
  • Utility assistance

More information – Central Minneapolis

  • General: 612-789-2858
  • Central Minneapolis Salvation Army – programs and services

More information – North Minneapolis

  • General: 612-522-4871
  • North Minneapolis Salvation Army – programs and services

More information – South Minneapolis

  • General: 612-721-1513
  • South Minneapolis Salvation Army – programs and services

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)

Provides emergency assistance.

More information

  • Make an appointment: 952-925-4899
  • STEP website

VEAP

Find financial assistance, including for utilities, among other services.

More information

  • General: 952-888-9616
  • Food and basic needs information

WeCAN

Financial and emergency assistance available if you live in the demographic areas.

More information

  • General: 952-472-0742
  • WeCAN services
Food shelves and meals

Find a map of food shelves and free food programs in Hennepin County: hennepin.us/food-shelves

Agate Housing and Services

Food Center offers free public meals daily.

More information

  • General: 612-594-2000
  • Free public meals

Aliveness Project

Pre-bagged groceries available for contactless pickup. Must be an Aliveness Project Member. No appointment needed.

More information

  • General: 612-824-LIFE (5433)
  • Aliveness Project website

Al-Maa'uun Food Shelf at Masjid An-Nur Mosque

Food shelf serving North Minneapolis residents. Prepared meals for youth and seniors, both available thru delivery only.

More information

  • General: 612-521-1749
  • Masjid An-Nur Mosque website

Calvary Lutheran Church – Minneapolis Food Shelf

Food shelf serving pre-bagged groceries. No appointment is needed.

More information

  • General: 612-827-2504
  • Calvary Lutheran Church food shelf

CAPI USA Food Shelf

Culturally specific (Asian) pre-bagged food available for curbside pick up. No appointment is needed.

More information

  • General: 612-721-0122
  • CAPI Food Shelf

CEAP – Community Emergency Assistance Program

Appointment scheduled food shelf. Contactless pick up is available.

More information

  • General: 763-566-9600
  • CEAP food assistance

Community Bridge Meals and Food Pantry

No appointment needed for food shelf.

More information

  • General: 612-746-4108
  • Community meals and food pantry

Community Emergency Service (CES)

No appointment needed for food shelf. Delivery is available. Cultural specific food East African Food available.

More information

  • General: 612-870-1125
  • CES food programs

Cross Food Shelf

Food shelf offering variety of foods and has delivery available for homebound residents.

More information

  • General: 763-425-1050
  • Cross food programs

Divisions of Indian Work Horizons Unlimited Food Shelf

Culturally specific food shelf. No appointment is needed.

More information

  • General: 612-722-8722
  • DIW health resources

East Side Neighborhood Services – Metro Food Programs

High Rise Mobile Food Shelf delivers pre-bagged groceries to specific low income apartment buildings.

Senior Food Shelf serves people who are 55 years of age and older. No appointment is needed.

More information

  • General: 612-788-9521
  • ESNS food programs

Groveland Food Shelf

Food Shelf and specific food shelf for youth. Delivery available if meet certain criteria. No appointment is needed.

More information

  • General: 612-871-0277
  • How and where to receive food

Help At Your Door

Provides Grocery assistance and will assist in putting groceries away.

More information

  • General: 651-642-1892
  • Grocery assistance

Hennepin County WIC

Nutrition and breastfeeding program serving pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children.

More information

  • Program information: 612-348-6100
  • Hennepin County WIC webpage 

Hunger Impact Partners

This organization has a mobile app which helps kids and families find and access meal distribution sites across Minnesota.

More information

  • General: 612-208-0139
  • Hunger Impact Partners website

Hunger Solutions Minnesota

Hunger Solutions Minnesota works to end hunger in our state. This site provides information on programs and agencies providing food support and includes an interactive map of services.

More information

  • General: 651-486-9860
  • Find help – interactive map

ICA Food Shelf

Food shelf distributing pre bagged groceries. Limited contact pick-up, appointment is needed, and delivery is available if pre-approved.

More information

  • General: 952-938-0729
  • ICA food services webpage

Incarnation Church Food Shelf

Food Shelf serving specific geographic areas. No appointment is needed.

More information

  • General: 612-822-2101
  • Incarnation's Harvest from the Heart food shelf

Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners

Food shelf offering pre-bagged groceries with curbside pickup.

More information

  • General: 763-489-7500
  • Get connected to Interfaith Outreach services.

Isuroon

Culturally specific food shelf including halal food at various locations in the metro area. Mental health programs and COVID-19 information.

More information

  • General: 612-886-2731
  • Halal food shelf webpage

Joyce Food Shelf

Food shelf offering pre-bagged groceries.

More information

  • General: 612-825-4431
  • Joyce Food Shelf website

Loaves and Fishes

Prepared meals.

More information

  • General: 612-377-9810
  • Find a community meal.

Meals On Wheels

Meals delivered to seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the Twin Cities. Offering contactless delivery.

More information

  • General: 612-623-3363
  • Meals on Wheels website

Minneapolis Public Schools

Weekly food box pick up for children under the age of 18 at various sites across Minneapolis.

More information

  • General: 612-668-2820
  • MPS Culinary and Wellness Services

Minnehaha United Methodist Church: Minnehaha Food Shelf

Food shelf, no appointment is required.

More information

  • General: 612-721-6231
  • Minnehaha's three supported food missions

Minnesota Food Helpline/ Hunger Solutions

Provides solutions to people's foods needs. Chat online via website or call for help.

More information

  • General: 1-888-711-1151
  • Minnesota Food Helpline/Hunger Solutions website

New Creation Baptist Church

Food shelf groceries available with no contact pick up. Appointments are not required.

More information

  • General: 612-825-6933
  • NCBC food shelf

New Hope Church-HopeBridge Good Shelf

Food shelf distributing groceries thru curbside pickup. Delivery available for homebound residents. No appointment is needed.

More information

  • General: 763-533-5887
  • New Hope Church food shelf webpage

Northpoint Health and Wellness Community Food Shelf

Food shelf offering pre-bagged groceries. No appointment needed.

More information

  • General: 612-767-9500
  • Northpoint Community Food Shelf webpage

Open Arms of Minnesota

Organization delivers precooked meals to people living with specific health conditions across the Twin Cities/ Metro Area.

More information

  • General: 612-767-7333
  • Apply for Open Arms meal delivery service.

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a temporary food benefit available to Minnesota families with children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open.

More information

  • General: 888-997-2227
  • Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer webpage

People & Pets Together

Pet food shelf in Minneapolis providing pet food and pet care supplies. No appointment required.

More information

  • General: 612-722-9998
  • People & Pets Together website

Pillsbury United Communities

More information

  • Pillsbury United Food Shelf
  • Pillsbury United Community Meals

Prism-Marketplace Food Shelf

Food Shelf serving specific geographic areas. No appointment is required.

More information

  • General: 763-529-1350
  • Prism-Marketplace Food Shelf webpage

Prop Food Shelf

Food shelf offering same day order and curbside pick up only. Appointment is required.

More information

  • General: 952-937-9120
  • Prop Food Shelf COVID updates

Sabathani Community Center

Food shelf offering pre-bagged groceries. No appointment needed.

More information

  • General: 612-821-2300
  • Sabathani programs information

Salvation Army

Food shelves distributing pre-bagged groceries. Appointment is required at each location.

More information – Central Minneapolis

  • General: 612-789-2858
  • Central Minneapolis – programs and services

More information – North Minneapolis

  • General: 612-522-4871
  • North Minneapolis – programs and services

More information – South Minneapolis

  • General: 612-721-1513
  • South Minneapolis – programs and services

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)

Food Shelf offering delivery for homebound residents. Food shelf also distributing Kosher foods. Appointments are required.

More information

  • General: 952-925-4899
  • STEP website

VEAP

Food shelf distributing pre-bagged groceries with curbside pickup. Food shelf serves specific geographic area and requires an appointment. Delivery available if meet criteria.

More information

  • General: 952-888-9616, ext. 100
  • VEAP food and basic needs information

WeCan

Food shelf distributing pre-bagged groceries with curbside pickup. Emergency food bags also available. No appointment is needed.

More information

  • General: 952-472-0742
  • WeCan supportive programs and services

YMCA food distribution

Prepared Meals distributed at specific Y locations.

More information

  • General: 612-230-9622
  • YMCA food distribution webpage
Mask, sanitizer distribution

Hennepin County has stopped its mask and hand sanitizer distribution program.

If you need assistance, please email Pa-shie Vang at engagementservices@hennepin.us.

Hate crimes

AAPI Equity Alliance

AAPI Equity Alliance (formerly, A3PCON) is a coalition of community-based organizations that advocates for the rights and needs of the Asian and Pacific Islander American Community, created an online platform to report incidences of coronavirus anti-AAPI racism. An incident response form is available in multiple languages. A report of incidences can also be accessed.

More information

  • AAPI COVID-19 resources webpage

Asian American Advancing Justice

Asian Americans Demanding Justice has also created a tracking hate monitoring site. The stories shared can be anonymously reported and also shared on the site with permission.

More information

  • Tell us your story.

City of Minneapolis: 311

Minneapolis 311 is a phone number and an online resource for access to City services. Use 311 for situations for non-emergency assistance and crime reporting, such as verbal abuse without terroristic threats.

More information

  • Call: 311
  • 311 online

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

ILCM offers legal services and resources to support low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota.

More information

  • General: 651-641-1011 or 1-800-223-1368
  • About ILCM

MN Human Rights Department

This helpline reinforces the state’s efforts to protect the civil rights of Minnesotans. It allows those who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Available in multiple languages.

More information

  • General: 1-833-454-0148
  • Report discrimination.

NAPABA Hate Crimes Task Force and Pro Bono Legal Resources

NAPABA has established pro bono legal resources to ensure that local communities have legal resources to address the most egregious hate-fueled attacks against our community.

More information

  • NAPABA hate crime resources

OutFront Minnesota

Crisis and anti-violence helpline serving the LGBTQ+ community.

More information

  • General: 1-800-800-0350
  • OutFront Minnesota Anti-Violence Program
Housing and utilities

Attorney General's Office

Suspension of evictions – Landlords and financial institutions cannot begin eviction proceedings that would remove tenants from stable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or someone you know has been wrongfully convicted, you can contact the Attorney General's Office. Available in Spanish and Somali.

More information

  • Minnesota Tenant Report Form

City of Brooklyn Park

The City of Brooklyn Park has information on housing assistance resources.

More information

  • City of Brooklyn Park housing resources

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Organization provides energy and water payment assistance. Must complete application and meet program criteria to be eligible.

More information

  • Community Action Partnership website

Community Emergency Assistance Program

Residents in suburban Hennepin County cities who have been financially harmed by COVID-19 may be eligible for emergency rental assistance.

More information

  • General: 763-450-3672
  • CEAP application

Conflict Resolution Center

Provides assistance resolving problems between landlords and tenants/Ayuda para resolver disputas entre inquilinos y dueños de vivienda. Llame al Centro de resolución de conflictos antes de presentar una demanda en el tribunal.

More information

  • CRC renter/property owner resources

Heading Home Hennepin (Hennepin County)

Shelter options for most vulnerable residents including those experiencing homelessness, and information about rental assistance and utilities.

More information

  • Continuum of Care (Heading Home Hennepin) webpage

Hennepin County Severe Cold Warming Options

When the temperature or wind-chill become dangerously low, these places are open during specified hours.

More information

  • Severe Cold Warming Options webpage

HOME Line

HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.

More information

  • General: 612-728-5767
  • Toll free: 866-866-3546
  • Eviction moratorium information 

Low Income Energy Assistance

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

More information

  • EAP webpage

Minneapolis Renter's Coalition

Fund created to assist renters to be able to continue to pay their rent.

More information

  • Renter Support Fund

Prism

Prism provides housing-related financial assistance, advocacy, assistance with applications for energy assistance programs, and referrals for community resources to address other issues such as transportation, employment, child care, and mental health care.

More information

  • Prism housing programs information
Mental health

American Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance

An online support hub with virtual programs, information, referrals and other services to help families struggling with loss and grief due to COVID-19. All support is provided virtually and is completely confidential and free.

More information

  • General: 800-985-5990
  • Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
  • Virtual Family Assistance Center

Associated Clinic of Psychology

Mental health services available through video and telephone sessions.

More information

  • General: 612-925-6033
  • ACP telehealth sessions information

CDC

Daily life and coping during COVID-19/Salud mental durante Covid: Recurso en Español.

More information

  • General: 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)
  • Text 66746 with "TalkWithUs" for English or "Hablanos" for Spanish
  • CDC – Coping With Stress (English)
  • CDC – Coping With Stress (Spanish)

Change to Chill

Helps teens become more aware of what stress is, what causes it and how to manage it. Also resources for parents, educators and adults.

More information

  • General: 612-262-4946
  • Change to Chill website

Crisis Text Line

Residents can connect with a crisis counselor 24/7 for support.

More information

  • Connect to a crisis counselor: text HOME to 741741.
  • Crisis Text Line online

Family Partnership

Offering services remotely with secure technology tools: Mental Health, Home Visiting, Unified Therapy Rehab (Occupational, Physical, Speech) and PRIDE.

More information

  • Central Intake Line: 612-728-2061 (English/Español)
  • Family Partnership website

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery

The nursery provides resources and referrals, parenting support and crisis de-escalation.

More information

  • Crisis Help Line: 763-591-0100
  • Nursery "Need help?" webpage

Helping Us Grow (HUGS)

Hugs provides services for pregnancy and postpartum depression, parenting and community resources, and partners as a diaper bank.

More information

  • Toll free: 1-866-379-6363
  • Hugs resources webpage

Hennepin County Mental Health Center

This center serves adults, children, and adolescents who live in the county or receive services from the county.

More information

  • Appointment or referral: 612-596-9438
  • Mental Health Center information

Hennepin County Mobile Crisis Team

The Cope mobile crisis team is available over the phone. The team responds to anyone in the county who needs an urgent response.

More information

  • Adults 18 and over: 612-596-1223
  • Children 17 and under: 612-348-2233
  • Voice-to-text (**274747)
  • Mental health emergencies webpage

JED Foundation

Mental Health and suicide prevention resources for youth and parents.

More information

  • General: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Text "START" to 741-741
  • JED COVID resource guide

Mental Health America

Mental Health America provides mental health resources.

More information

  • 24-hour crisis center: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.
  • MHA COVID-19 webpage

Mental Health Minnesota

Mental Health Minnesota, an affiliate of Mental Health America, provides mental health resources Minnesotans.

More information

  • Toll-free: 800-862-1799
  • Crisis Text Line: text MN to 741741
  • Social isolation and COVID-19 resources

MN Mental Health Providers of Color

Mental health providers who are of color. Also lists services in other languages.

More information

  • Providers of Color directory

MN Teen Mental Health Directory

Provides mental health information and resources for teens and young adults.

More information

  • Crisis Text Line: 741741
  • MN Teen Mental Health Directory website

Minnesota Warmline

The Warmline is a non-profit and non-partisan organization, and an affiliate of Mental Health America.

More information

  • Toll free: 877-404-3190
  • Text “Support” to 85511
  • MN Warmline webpage

MYCepaz – Youth Coordinating Board

Helps youth to understand and deal with stress, and what it does to your mind and body.

More information

  • MYCepaz website

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI provides in the moment counseling for adults, children, and their families.

More information

  • General: 1-800-273-8255
  • NAMI's website

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Lifeline is a national network of local crisis center that provides free & confidential support to people in crisis — 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year.

More information

  • Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8225)
  • Lifeline website (English)
  • Lifeline website (Spanish)

Neighborhood Health Source

Offers resources and telemedicine visits supporting mental and physical health using an income-based sliding fee scale. Services are available in English and Spanish.

More information

  • General: 612-588-9411
  • Neighborhood Health Source COVID resources (English)
  • Neighborhood Health Source in Spanish

Northpoint Health and Wellness

Northpoint’s behavioral health clinic offers counseling as well as psychiatric care for individuals, couples and families. Some of the issues they can help with are: depression, anxiety, controlling anger and moods, physical and sexual abuse, fear and obsession, grief or loss, parenting and relationship difficulties.

More information

  • General Northpoint Health and Wellness website
  • Schedule COVID testing: 612-543-2500
  • Northpoint's coronavirus updates

Substance use help at the county

Offers help with substance use concerns, including treatment and recovery services, for those who live in the county.

More information

  • Program information: 612-348-4111
  • Hennepin County's substance use assistance webpage

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA

SAMHSA is providing the following guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across the country.

More information

  • SAMHSA coronavirus information

Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ

Suicide prevention hotline and chat service with unique resources for LGBTQ+ youth.

More information

  • Suicide hotline: 1-866-488-7386
  • Trevor Lifeline website

Veterans Crisis Line

This 24/7 hotline offers services for veterans in crisis and their family and friends.

More information

  • General: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
  • Text: 838255
  • Crisis line website

Walk-In Counseling Center

The center provides free therapy sessions by phone or video chats.

More information

  • General: 612-870-0565
  • Counseling center website
Technology and connectivity

AT&T

Visit website to view offers related to COVID-19.

More information

  • AT&T COVID resources – English
  • AT&T COVID resources – Spanish
  • Wireless support: 800-331-0500 or 611 from a mobile device
  • Internet or TV support: 800-288-2020

EveryoneOn

Online tool to find discounted internet and computer offers based on zip code.

More information

  • EveryoneOn website (English)
  • EveryoneOn website (Spanish)

Internet Essentials from Comcast

Families that qualify as low-income can receive 60 days of free Internet service. NOTE: Be prepared for long wait times when you call.

More information

  • Internet Essentials from Comcast (English)
  • Internet Essentials from Comcast (Spanish)

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Broadband providers available by county and school district.

More information

  • List of internet providers and services

PCs for People

Provides computers and technology equipment for people who are low income. Also provides low cost internet.

More information

  • PCs for People website

T-Mobile

Visit website to view offers related to COVID-19.

More information

  • T-Mobile COVID information (English)
  • T-Mobile COVID information (Spanish)
  • Individual customers: 1-877-754-6367
  • Business customers: 1-877-347-2127

USI Wireless Internet

USI opened their WiFi network in Minneapolis. Look for the “City of Minneapolis Public WiFi” or “USI Wireless” networks on your mobile device and you will be connected. The process is similar to using Wi-Fi at a coffee shop or the airport. No password or credit card is required to sign in.

More information

  • USI Wireless Internet website

Verizon

Visit website to view offers related to COVID-19.

More information

  • Customer service (prepaid lines): 1-888-294-6804
  • Verizon COVID information (English)
  • Verizon COVID information (Spanish)

Xfinity

Xfinity has opened their hotspots to be used free of charge. These hotspots are located indoors and outdoors in places like shopping districts, parks, businesses, and train stations.

More information

  • Customer service (prepaid lines): 1-800-934-6489
  • Find the hotspot closest to your home.
  • Xfinity (English)
  • Xfinity (Spanish)

Youthprise & Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA)

Assists families purchase Chromebooks at a discount through the Minnesota Afterschool Advance.

More information

  • Minnesota Afterschool Advance webpage
African

Community Emergency Service (CES)

No appointment needed for food shelf. Delivery is available. Culturally specific food East African Food available.

More information

  • General: 612-870-1125
  • CES food programs webpage

HOME Line

HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.

More information

  • General: 612-728-5767
  • Toll free: 866-866-3546
  • Home Line COVID information

Isuroon

Culturally specific food shelf, mental health programs, and COVID-19 resource information. Food shelf providing halal food at various locations in the metro area.

More information

  • Halal food shelf webpage

Minneapolis Public Schools

Free weekly food box pick up for children under the age of 18 at various sites across Minneapolis.

More information

  • MPS Culinary and Wellness Services

Minnesota Department of Commerce

The Department has published new guides to assist businesses, property owners, homeowners and renters to better understand the steps to file a claim on their insurance policy.

More information

  • General: 651-539-1600 or 800-657-3602
  • MN Department of Commerce response resources

Residential Insurance Guide

  • English (PDF)
  • Somali (PDF)

Business Insurance Guide

  • English (PDF)
  • Somali (PDF)

Minnesota Department of Human Rights Complaint Helpline

This helpline reinforces the state's efforts to protect the civil rights of Minnesotans. It allows those who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

More information

  • Discrimination Helpline: 1-833-454-0148
  • Report discrimination

MN Mental Health Providers of Color

Mental health providers who are of color. Also lists services in other languages.

More information

  • Providers of Color directory

Organization of Liberians in Minnesota

The organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) is a community-based organization that provides social services to immigrants and refugees in the areas of education, housing, health, employment, and other social initiatives.

More information

  • Organization of Liberians in Minnesota website

Tenant Resource Center

The Tenant Resource Center supports Hennepin County residents who are at risk of eviction or homelessness.

More information

  • General: 612-767-9737
  • Tenant Resource Center website

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)

Site provides resources and educational material in multiple languages.

More information

  • TPT coronavirus resources

Walk in Counseling Center

Free mental health counseling services with sessions done via phone or video appointment.

More information

  • General: 612-870-0565
  • Walk in Counseling Center website

Youthprise/MN Afterschool Advance

Organization assists low income families purchase Chromebook laptops.

More information

  • Youthprise/MN Afterschool Advance COVID response

YWCA Minneapolis

Resource list for families and youth including information guides, mental health, nutrition, and coping.

More information

  • YWCA Downtown: 612-332-0501
  • YWCA Midtown: 612-215-4333
  • YWCA Uptown: 612-874-7131
  • YWCA Minneapolis COVID resources (English)
  • YWCA Minneapolis COVID resources (Somali)
Asian Pacific Islander

AAPI Equity Alliance

Formerly A3PCON, AAPI Equity is a coalition of community based organizations advocating for rights and needs to Asian and Pacific Islander American Community.

More information

  • General: 213-239-0300
  • AAPI Equity Alliance website

Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Resources and support for people impacted by hate crimes.

More information

  • Asian Americans Advancing Justice website

CAPI Food, Nutrition and Human Services

Provides services including a Food shelf, Hmong Seniors Program, MNSure Enrollment, SNAP assistance and MFIP case management and Caregiver and Eldercare services to the Immigrant and/or refugee community.

More information

  • General: 612-721-0122
  • CAPI COVID resources

Council of Asian Pacific Minnesotans

Site provides resources for Minnesotans of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage.

More information

  • General: 651-757-1740
  • Council of Asian Pacific Minnesotans COVID resources

Hmong American Partnership

Provides services for refugees and immigrants, including Employment Counseling, Children & Family Services, Health & Wellness Programs and MNsure enrollment.

More information

  • General: 651-495-1557
  • HAP children and family services webpage

HOME Line

HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.

More information

  • General: 612-728-5767
  • Toll free: 866-866-3546
  • Home Line COVID information

Korean Service Center

Provides resources and services to Koreans and other immigrant-Americans. Services provided include community education, advocacy, elder services.

More information

  • General: 651-649-0009
  • Email: contact@kscmn.org
  • Korean Service Center website

Minneapolis Public Schools

Free weekly food box pick up for children under the age of 18 at various sites across Minneapolis.

More information

  • General: 612-668-2820
  • MPS Culinary and Wellness Services

Minnesota Department of Commerce

The Department has published new guides to assist businesses, property owners, homeowners and renters to better understand the steps to file a claim on their insurance policy.

More information

  • Local: 651-539-1500
  • Complaints: 651-539-1600
  • Toll free: 800-657-3602
  • MN Department of Commerce response resources

Residential Insurance Guide

  • English (PDF)
  • Hmong (PDF)

Business Insurance Guide

  • English (PDF)
  • Hmong (PDF)

Minnesota Department of Human Rights Complaint Helpline

This helpline reinforces the state's efforts to protect the civil rights of Minnesotans. It allows those who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

More information

  • General: 651-539-1100
  • Toll free: 1-800-657-3704
  • Report discrimination

MN Mental Health Providers of Color

Mental health providers who are of color. Also lists services in other languages.

More information

  • Providers of Color directory

SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness)

Provides 24/7 culturally sensitive crisis line, victim referrals and resources, senior programs, outreach and education.

More information

  • Crisis Line: 952-912-9100
  • SEWA-AIFW website

Tenant Resource Center

The Tenant Resource Center supports Hennepin County residents who are at risk of eviction or homelessness.

More information

  • General: 612-767-9737
  • Tenant Resource Center website

The Southeast Asian Diaspora Project (The SEAD Project)

Resources for COVID-19 in multiple languages specifically for Southeast Asia.

More information

  • General: 612-987-7313
  • SEAD Project COVID information

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)

Site provides resources and educational material in multiple languages.

More information

  • TPT COVID resources in English
  • TPT COVID resources in Spanish

Walk in Counseling Center

Free mental health counseling services with sessions done via phone or video appointment.

More information

  • Walk in Counseling Center website

YWCA Minneapolis

Resource list for families and youth including information guides, mental health, nutrition, and coping.

More information

  • General: 612-332-0501
  • Email: ywca@ywcampls.org
  • YWCA Minneapolis COVID resources
Latinos

CDC

Daily life and coping during COVID-19/Salud mental durante Covid: Recurso en Español.

More information

  • General: 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)
  • Text "Hablanos" to 66746 for Spanish
  • CDC Coping With Stress (English)
  • CDC Coping With Stress (Spanish)

Casa de esperanza

Provides bilingual support, safety, education for families and individuals experiencing domestic abuse.

More information

  • General: 651-772-1611
  • Casa de esperanza – Minnesota

Center for Workers United in the Struggle/Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha

Organization providing support for workers facing exploitation and fighting for worker's rights.

More information

  • General: 612-332-0663
  • Center for Workers United in the Struggle/Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha website

Centro para el Desarrollo Económico Latino/Latino Economic Development Center

Resources to support economic development in the Latino community.

More information

  • General: 612-724-5332
  • Centro para el Desarrollo Económico Latino/Latino Economic Development Center website

Clues-Comunidades Latinas

Phone-based and video conferencing education, counseling, domestic violence support, and other services for Latino individuals and families.

More information

  • General – call or text: 651-768-0000
  • Clues-Comunidades Latinas website

Comisión Federal de Comercio: Protegiendo a los consumidores

Evite las estafas relacionadas con el Coronavirus.

More information

  • Comisión Federal de Comercio: Protegiendo a los consumidores

COPAL (Communities Organizing Latinx Power and Action)/Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Acción Latina

Spanish translations for community resources including schools, food assistance, and mental health.

More information

  • General: 612-427-2011
  • Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Acción Latina

Family Partnership

Offering services remotely with secure technology tools: Mental Health, Home Visiting, Unified Therapy Rehab (Occupational, Physical, Speech) and PRIDE.

More information

  • Central Intake Line: 612-728-2061 (English/Español)
  • Family Partnership website

HOME Line

HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.

More information

  • Para Español, llame al 612-255-8870
  • Home Line COVID information

Información acerca del Coronavirus en Español: CDC

Incluye información:

  • Como protegerse del Covid
  • Qué hacer si está enfermo
  • Síntomas
  • Una guía para ayudarle a tomar decisiones para buscar ayuda medica
  • Como cuidar de alguien enfermo
  • Mascarillas de tela
  • Y muchos más. Ver el link/enlace

More information

  • General: 800-232-4636
  • Información acerca del Coronavirus en Español: CDC

Law Help Minnesota

Ayuda a los minnesotanos a resolver problemas legales.

More information

  • Law Help Minnesota – Español

Minneapolis Public Schools

Free weekly food box pick up for children under the age of 18 at various sites across Minneapolis.

More information

  • General: 612-668-2820
  • MPS Culinary and Wellness Services (English)
  • MPS Culinary and Wellness Services (Spanish)

Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

Bilingual resources for the Latino community.

More information

  • General: 651-757-1760
  • Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs website

Minnesota Department of Commerce

The Department has published new guides to assist businesses, property owners, homeowners and renters to better understand the steps to file a claim on their insurance policy.

More information

  • General: 800-657-3602
  • Consumer information

Residential Insurance Guide

  • English (PDF)
  • Spanish (PDF)

Business Insurance Guide

  • English (PDF)
  • Spanish (PDF)

Minnesota Department of Human Rights Complaint Helpline

This helpline reinforces the state's efforts to protect the civil rights of Minnesotans. It allows those who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

More information

  • Discrimination Helpline: 1-833-454-0148
  • Report discrimination
  • Protect Your Civil Rights Fact Sheets – English (PDF)
  • Protect Your Civil Rights Fact Sheets – Spanish (PDF)

MN Mental Health Providers of Color

Mental health providers who are of color. Also lists services in other languages.

More information

  • Providers of color directory

Neighborhood Health Source

Offers resources and telemedicine visits supporting mental and physical health using an income-based sliding fee scale. Services are available in English and Spanish.

More information

  • General: 612-588-9411
  • COVID resources – English
  • Neighborhood Health Source website – Spanish

Tenant Resource Center

The Tenant Resource Center supports Hennepin County residents who are at risk of eviction or homelessness.

More information

  • General: 612-767-9737
  • Tenant Resource Center website

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)

Site provides resources and educational material in multiple languages.

More information

  • General: 651-222-1717
  • TPT COVID resources

University of Illinois Extension: Como hacer desinfectante en casa

More information

  • Como hacer desinfectante con cloro en casa (PDF)

University of Minnesota Extension: Declaración de impuestos

Preparación gratuita de la declaración de impuestos.

More information

  • General: 651-296-3781 o 1-800-652-9094 (solo en inglés)
  • University of Minnesota Extension: Declaración de impuestos

Videos

Videos en Español del CDC incluyen

  • Lavado de manos
  • cuando buscar atención médica
  • padres que apoyan a sus hijos
  • manejar estrés y tensión
  • y muchos más

Videos en Español del CDC (YouTube).

Walk in Counseling Center

Free mental health counseling services with sessions done via phone or video appointment.

More information

  • General: 612-870-0565
  • Walk in Counseling Center website

Youthprise/MN Afterschool Advance

Organization assists low income families purchase Chromebook laptops.

More information

  • General: 651-779-4655
  • Youthprise COVID updates

YWCA Minneapolis

Resource list for families and youth including information guides, mental health, nutrition, and coping.

More information

  • YWCA Downtown: 612-332-0501
  • YWCA Midtown: 612-215-4333
  • YWCA Uptown: 612-874-7131
  • YWCA COVID resources – English
  • YWCA COVID resources – Spanish
Native American

American Indian Development Corporation

Provides culturally unique initiatives, housing and entrepreneurial programs that will strengthen American Indian communities.

More information

  • AICDC website

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Native American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to apply for a scholarship.

More information

  • AISES website

Division of Indian Work

Provides case management, support groups, parent support, family violence prevention and advocacy.

More information

  • DIW families webpage

HOME Line

HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.

More information

  • Home Line COVID information

Indian Health Board

Provides assistance with community resources, counseling, medical and dental services.

More information

  • Indian Health Board website

MIGIZI

Provides homework help and cultural supportive for Native American youth.

More information

  • MIGIZI Education, Learning & Culture

Minneapolis American Indian Center

Meal delivery service for elders, culturally specific women and children programming.

More information

  • Minneapolis American Indian Center website

Minneapolis Public Schools

Free weekly food box pick up for children under the age of 18 at various sites across Minneapolis.

More information

  • MPS Culinary and Wellness Services

Minnesota Department of Human Rights Complaint Helpline

This helpline reinforces the state's efforts to protect the civil rights of Minnesotans. It allows those who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

More information

  • Report discrimination

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center

Support and advocacy for American Indian women and their families dealing with sexual violence, domestic abuse and trafficking.

More information

  • MIWRC client advocacy

MN Mental Health Providers of Color

Mental health providers who are of color. Also lists services in other languages.

More information

  • Providers of Color directory

Strong Hearts Native Help Line

Culturally appropriate, anonymous, confidential helpline for Native American survivors of domestic violence and dating violence.

More information

  • Help Line website

Takoda Institute

Takoda Institute is the career pathways division of the American Indian OIC.

More information

  • Takoda Institute website

Tenant Resource Center

The Tenant Resource Center supports Hennepin County residents who are at risk of eviction or homelessness.

More information

  • Tenant Resource Center website

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)

Site provides resources and educational material in multiple languages.

More information

  • TPT coronavirus resources

Walk in Counseling Center

Free mental health counseling services with sessions done via phone or video appointment.

More information

  • Walk in Counseling Center website

WE R Native

Culturally specific website covering health, wellness, and cultural topics.

More information

  • WE R Native chat webpage

Youthprise/MN Afterschool Advance

Organization assists low income families purchase Chromebook laptops.

More information

  • Youthprise COVID updates

YWCA Minneapolis

Resource list for families and youth including information guides, mental health, nutrition, and coping.

More information

  • YWCA Minneapolis COVID resources
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