Resources for youth

You can access or renew economic benefits in minutes, wherever and whenever you need them. You can save time by connecting with us online or by phone.

For more detailed information, visit economic supports.

Economic supports

Find food, cash, emergency and child care assistance, and housing support.

Apply at MNbenefits.

Health insurance

Get health insurance through the State of Minnesota.

Apply at MNsure.org.

Child support

Hennepin County Child Support provides four primary services:

• Establish paternity, including genetic testing
• Establish court orders for child support
• Collect child support and enforce court orders
• Help families modify court orders when things change

Learn more about child support services. 

For information or support

Call 612-596-1300 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We have staff who are ready to answer questions or walk you through your application.

Health insurance

Get health insurance through the State of Minnesota.

• Apply at MNsure.org
• 612-596-1300

Free health care services

Get preventive care for people 20 years old and younger.

• Child and Teen Checkups
• 612-348-5131

Youth-friendly clinics

Find a clinic near your neighborhood.

Myself My Health lists clinics for young adults in the Twin Cities metro area.

Teen birth prevention and sexual health

Get connected to learn about adolescent sexual health and well-being.

• Better Together Hennepin.
• 612-348-2082

Hennepin County partner clinics

NorthPoint Health & Wellness Clinic

Medical and dental services in North Minneapolis

• NorthPoint Health & Wellness
• 612-543-2500

Red Door Clinic

Testing/treatment for STDs and HIV

• Red Door Clinic
• 612-543-5555

Public Health Clinic

TB control; refugees/immigrant health screening

• Public Health Clinic
• 612-543-5555

Health Care for the Homeless

Health care in the community for people experiencing homelessness

• Health Care for the Homeless
• 612-348-5553

Mental Health Center

Outpatient treatment for psychiatric and substance use disorders

• Mental Health Center
• 612-596-9438

Hennepin County Medical Center clinics

Full-service hospital, and clinics in Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Richfield and St. Anthony

• Hennepin Healthcare
• 612-873-6963

Behavioral health

Mental health emergencies

If someone is in immediate physical harm, call 911. 

• Connect with Cope, the Hennepin County mobile crisis team
• 612-596-1223

1800 Chicago – Behavioral Health Center

Hennepin County residents 18 and older can get walk-in help with needs related to mental health and substance use disorder.

Learn more about walk-in behavioral health support.

School mental health

Every public school district in Hennepin County has onsite mental health resources. Talk with your school counselor to learn more. 

Harm reduction

Learn about needle exchange and other services.

Find out about services offered at Red Door Clinic.

Supports for people with disabilities

Find information about services and where to start.

Learn about programs to help prevent homelessness and to help you transition into housing

Help to keep the housing you have

Get information about preventing eviction, finding shelter and getting support to access housing

Hennepin County homeless and housing resources

Information about shelter

Locate shelter programs specifically for youth and young parents.

Youth Services Network

Housing with supports

Connect to services, including group residential housing, board and lodge, supportive housing and independent living.

HB01 Places

Resources at your library

Get information about in-person and virtual tutoring programs and many free educational resources.

Find out more.

Get hands-on experience with technological and creative tools at Best Buy Teen Tech centers, including music and video production equipment, interactive programming, digital photography, graphic design and more.

Learn more about the Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

Supports for young parents and youth on probation

Get help as you work toward your high school diploma or GED and explore postsecondary options.

Talk to your guidance counselor, probation officer or public health nurse to get information or a referral to TeenHOPE or Pathways.

Resources for students who struggle with school attendance 

Get help identifying and addressing barriers to school attendance with support from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office’s Be@School program. 

Learn about Be@School’s informational sessions and how to get connected to voluntary services. 

Learn about training programs, seasonal jobs and careers at Hennepin County and our partners.

Information for job seekers

Learn about the many resources for people who are interested in working, including job fairs and hiring events, employment resources and services for veterans and youth.

Learn about employment programs.

Other support services

Find many resources for resume-building and interviewing with your library card.

Opportunities at Hennepin County

Find information about jobs at Hennepin County, from internships to special career training programs and more.

Get job information.

If you’re still trying to find your interests, consider volunteering.

Find volunteer opportunities.

Supports for young parents and youth on probation

Explore careers that interest you and get connected to paid internships, job training and other employment resources.

Talk to your guidance counselor, probation officer or public health nurse to get information or a referral to TeenHOPE or Pathways.

Child care help

Get help finding and paying for care while you are working or going to school.

Apply for child care assistance.

Safety in your community

Hennepin County is committed to helping all residents to be safe in our communities. If your safety is threatened, you have several options.

If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, call 911.

Learn more and make a report

• Child protection services
• Sexual exploitation or human trafficking
• Domestic abuse

Call 612-348-5073 during business hours, or Day One at 1-866-223-1111 or text 612-399-9995.

Advocates for you

Learn about staff who can help you in civil matters.

Connect with Adult Representation Services.

Get your documents in order

Learn about the different types of identification you can get, and how to apply.

Find information about IDs, birth certificates and more.

Spend less time waiting

Make an appointment and fill out paperwork ahead of time.