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Diagnostic Services
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Psychology Services
Fort Road Medical Center, Suite 200
360 Sherman Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-220-6720
Kim.mcphatter@childrensmn.org
Currently accepting referrals for children ages 4-12 years old from providers affiliated with Children's health care system.
Contact: Kim McPhatter, CPNP
FASD Diagnostic Clinic
Human Services, Inc.(HSI)/Health East Pediatric Behavioral Health Collaboration
7066 Stillwater Blvd. North
Oakdale, MN 55128
P: 651-777-5222
svarga@hsicares.org
Provides diagnostic services for Washington or Ramsey County residents, but will see children from outside the region.
Contact: Stefanie Varga, Ph.D.
Indian Health Board
1315 East 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-721-9868
F: 612-721-9850
Provides fetal alcohol diagnostic services for children up to age 21 in the American Indian community.
Contact: Richard Wright, LADC, FASD Coordinator, Michael L. Harris, M.A., L.P.
Native American Community Clinic
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-872-8086
Contact: Dr. Lydia Caros
Provides pediatric and diagnostic services.
University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview International Adoption Clinic
211 MMC
717 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
P: 612-626-2884
Contact: Ann Fandrey
The Medical portion of the FASD evaluation & referral to the U of MN Physicians FASD Diagnostic Clinic for the psychology portion of the evaluation for those with a positive medical exam and history. International adoptees only.
University of Minnesota Physicians Fetal Alcohol Diagnostic Clinic
University of Minnesota
Clinic Located At:
Pediatric Clinic
4th Floor, PWB
516 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Mailing Address:
MMC 715
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
P: 612-626-3087
Toll free: 888-KIDS-UMN
F: 612-624-1446
Provides fetal alcohol diagnostic services for children and adults. Call the clinic for an appointment. You will be registered and sent an information packet to complete and return. Once your information packet is returned you will be contacted for an appointment.
Dental
Children's Dental Care - Burnsville
14050 Nicollet Avenue South, #201
Burnsville, MN 55337
P: 952-435-7151
F: 952-435-3073
http://www.childrensdentalc.com
Provides pediatric dentistry.
Contact: Brent Kvittem, DDS, MS
Children's Dental Care - Lakeville
17510 Dodd Boulevard
Lakeville, MN 55044
P: 952-997-7100
F: 952-997-2017
http://www.childrensdentalc.com
Provides pediatric dentistry.
Contact: Brent Kvittem, DDS, MS
Advance Therapy
Rice Lake Professional Center
6776 Lake Drive, Suite 170
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
P: 651-784-7007
www.advancetherapy.org
Serves all of MN, provides occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, social skills groups and more.
Contact: Jennifer Corbin
Capernaum Pediatric Therapy - New Hope, Outpatient Clinic
9220 Bass Lake Road, Suite 260
New Hope, MN 55428-3019
P: 763-533-0363
F: 763-533-0842
http://www.capernaumpeds.com
Provides physical, occupational & speech language therapy for children.
Capernaum Pediatric Therapy - Edina, Outpatient Clinic
7250 France Avenue, Suite 305, 3rd Floor
Edina, MN 55435-4305
P: 952-285-4305
F: 952-285-2830
http://www.capernaumpeds.com
Provides physical, occupational & speech language therapy for children.
Children's Theraplay
1705 Cope Avenue East, Suite G
Maplewood, MN 55109
P: 651-773-0354
F: 651-773-0371
http://www.childrenstheraplaymn.com
Provides Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatment, free lending library, early childhood tutoring for preschool readiness.
Children's Therapy Center - Apple Valley
14635 Pennock Avenue, Suite 300
Apple Valley, MN 55124
P: 952-997-2823
avctc@frontiernet.net
http://www.childrenstherapyctr.com
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy for ages birth to 18.
Children's Therapy Center - Eagan
2795 Pilot Knob Road, Suite 100
Eagan, MN 55121
P: 651-994-9644
Eaganctc@frontiernet.net
http://www.childrenstherapyctr.com
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy for ages birth to 18.
Courage Center
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422
General Info: 763-588-0811
Programs & Services: 763-520-0520
Stillwater: 651-439-8283
Forest Lake: 651-464-5235
Burnsville: 952-898-5700
F: 763-520-0577
Contact: Deb Salhus
http://www.courage.org
Therapy services include: OT, PT and speech and are available at four metro locations: Golden Valley, Stillwater, Burnsville and Forest Lake. Pediatric services are available at all these locations. Adult outpatient therapy is available in Golden Valley and Stillwater, and on a limited basis in Forest Lake.
Family Achievement Center, Inc.
8320 City Center Drive, Suite G
Woodbury, MN 55125
P: 651-738-9888
F: 651-738-9889
Contact: Veronica Arens, P: 651-738-9878
info@familyachievement.com
http://www.familyachievement.com
Provides Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Aquatic Therapy, and specialized Therapeutic Programs for children with FASD. Also offers social skills and play groups and new sports medicine programs.
Functional Kids
2495 Maplewood Drive
Maplewood, MN 55109
P: 651-770-8884
F: 651-770-8151
Contact: Kris Worrell,OTRL/L, SIPT
OT@functionalkids.com
Provides Occupational and Speech therapy.
Kids Abilities, Inc
490 West Highway 96, Suite 300
Shoreview, MN 55126
P: 651-451-3016
kidsabilities@kidsabilities.com
Physical, occupational and speech therapy services for infants through young adults. Contact: Evan Sargeant.
Kid Talk Inc.
1772 Steiger Lake Lane, Suite 100
P.O. Box 34
Victoria, MN 55386
P: 952-443-9888
Contact: Candy Almquist
Provides pediatric therapy including occupational, speech, language, feeding, sensory integration, cognitive and physical therapy.
Metro Therapy Special Children's Clinic
5155 East River Road, Suite 403
Fridley, MN 55421
P: 763-572-2519
F: 763-572-2616
Contact: Audrey Omdahl-Chaput
Provides Occupational and Physical therapy, social skills play groups and a weekend summer camp.
North Memorial Medical Center
North Memorial Speech Pathology
3300 Oakdale Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55412
P: 763-520-5614
F: 763-520-4867
Provides evaluation and treatment of developmental skills, including speech and language, perceptual-motor, feeding, cognition and motor. Individual and group therapy programs are available.
Sister Kenny
Rehabilitation Institute
Kenny Kids Pediatric
Rehabilitation Program
3111 124th Ave. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
P: 763-236-7337
F: 763-236-8966
http://www.allina.com/ahs/ski.nsf/page/pr
Kenny Kids is a specialized pediatric program offered by Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Coon Rapids and in Owatonna. Provides personalized treatment for children from birth to adolescence who have medical conditions or syndromes that may interfere with normal development.
South Metro Theraplay, LLC
314 E Main, Suite 3
New Prague, MN 56071
P: 952-758-5775
www.southmetrotheraplay.com
info@southmetrotheraplay.com
Provides speech and occupational therapy services to address the special needs of children. Contact: Michele Koteck.
St. David's Child Development and Family Services
3395 Plymouth Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(Locations also in Crystal and Brooklyn Park)
P: 952-939-0396
Contact: Julie Sjordal
Provides family support and respite, PCA services, individual and family therapy, preschool services, children's mental health case management and physical, occupational, speech, and music therapy.
St. Francis Capable Kids
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
P: 952-403-3980
contact; Vicki Miles, PT
www.chaskamn.com/communitycenter/stfran.htm
Provides occupational, speech, physical and aquatic therapy services to children.
Success in Motion
The Well Healing Arts Center
2637 27th Avenue South, Suite 212
Minneapolis, MN 55406
P: 612-250-5097
Contact: Naomi Siegal, OTR, CMT, CIMT
http://www.success-in-motion-therapy.com
Services include: Occupational Therapy with Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing Perspective, SIPT certified (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests) through USC/WPS, experience with CranioSacral Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Interactive Metronome, Sensory diets including Therapeutic Listening and other treatment modalities.
Therapy Connection For Kids - Coon Rapids
300 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
P: 763-767-0854
F: 763-862-6533
http://therapyconnectionkids.com
Services include: Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy.
Therapy for Me!
Bryant Lake Business Center
7570 Market Place Drive
Eden Prairie MN 55344
P: 952-944-0240
F: 952-944-0241
Contact: Lucy Segesky or Angela Kaas
http://www.therapyforme.net
Outpatient sensory-based pediatric clinic with many specialties.
The Therapy Place
900 West 94th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
P: 952-885-0418
F: 952-885-0173
Contact: Lynn Kopfmann
http://www.thetherapyplace.net
Services include: occupational, physical, and speech therapy; peer play groups; feeding evaluation and treatment; handwriting programs; and a number of other methods and programs designed to help children develop needed life skills. The Therapy Place is known for its work in sensory integration.
We Can Ride
PO Box 1102
Minnetonka, MN 55345
P: 952-934-0057
http://www.wecanride.org
Offers therapeutic horseback riding and cart driving to disabled children and adults. Four locations in Minnesota: Delano, Independence, Minnetonka, and St. Croix.
Contact: Patti Franz, Client Coordinator
Sleep Disorders
Fairview Sleep Center
Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435
P: 612-924-5053
Sleep disorder center.
Health East Sleep Care
St. Joseph's Hospital
69 West Exchange Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-232-3682
Sleep disorder center.
Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
P: 612-347-6288
Sleep disorders center.
Pediatric Sleep Disorders Program
Children's Hospitals and Clinics
345 North Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-220-6258
Toll free: 800-869-1320
pediatric.sleep@childrenshc.org
Sleep disorders clinic.
Sleep Disorders Center
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
800 East 28th Street at Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407
P: 612-863-4516
Sleep Disorders Center
Methodist Hospital
6500 Excelsior Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
P: 952-993-6083
Sleep disorder center.
Pediatricians
Native American Community Clinic
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-872-8086
http://www.nacc-healthcare.org
Contact: Dr. Lydia Caros
Provides pediatric services.
Respite Care/PCA Services
A Chance To Grow, Inc.
1800 Second Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
P: 612-706-5535
http://www.actg.org
Provides PCA services.
Accra Care, Inc.
1011 1st Street South, #315
Hopkins, MN 55343
P: 952-935-3515
kathyhendrickson@cfcaccra.org
Provides PCA services
Contact: Kathy Hendrickson
All Home Health/Home Free Inc.
8100 26th Avenue South, Suite 165
Bloomington, MN 55425
P: 952-814-7400
http://www.allhomehealth.org
Molly@AllHomeHealth.org
Provides PCA services.
Contact: Molly Frost
Circle of Life Home Care Anishinaabe
1433 East Franklin Ave #12
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-871-2474
Provides PCA services and home care for Native Americans.
Custom Care LLC-Eden Prairie, MN
6400 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
P: 952-914-0269
www.customcarellc.com
Provides PCA services.
Contact: Vanessa@customcarellc.com
Health Star Home Health Circle of Life
2385 Ariel Street North
Maplewood, MN 55019
P: 651-633-7300
Toll-Free: 877-600-7307
Provides PCA services for Native American populations.
Contact: Deborah Brugden
Human Span Consulting
P: 651-343-4571
jamaelle1@hotmail.com
http://www.humanspanconsulting.com
Provides FASD advocacy, consulting and training.
Contact: Lois Bickford
No Boundaries
1895 Bush Avenue E
St. Paul, MN 55119
P: 612-396-4863
F: 651-340-3505
http://www.justusventuring.org
Daniel.Cashman@justusventuring.org
Provides respite services.
Contact: Daniel Cashman or Michelle Slade
Northland AFC
101 West 2nd Street, Suite 209
Duluth, MN 55802
P: 218-722-2585
http://www.northlandafc.com
Provides adult foster care for individuals with FASD. Two homes in St. Louis county and 1 home in Carlton county.
Contact: Mark Nash
REM Minnesota, Inc.
6600 France Avenue South, Suite 500
Edina, MN 55435
P: 952-922-6776
Provides PCA and respite services with offices in Greater Minnesota.
St. David's Child Development and Family Services
3395 Plymouth Road
Minneapolis, MN 55305
P: 952-939-0396
(Locations also in Crystal and Brooklyn Park)
Provides family support and respite, PCA services, individual and family therapy, preschool services, children's mental health case management and physical, occupational, speech, and music therapy.
Student Experience
800 Transfer Road, Suite 30
St. Paul, MN 55114
P: 651-894-6360
http://www.studentexperience.com
llusk@studentexperience.com
Provides PCA services.
Contact: Lisa Lusk
Residential Treatment
Bar-None Residential Treatment Services
22426 St. Francis Boulevard
Anoka, MN 55303
P: 763-753-2500
F: 763-753-5999
http://www.woamn.org (Click on Children & Family Services)
Provides residential treatment services including individual and family therapy, psychological assessment and testing, medication management and occupational therapy.
Contact: Shannon Amundson (program information)
Shelly Manke (referrals)
Grandma’s Place Thomas
4100 Thomas Avenue N #1
Minneapolis, MN 55412
P: 612-236-4895
http://www.grandmasplaceinc.com
Serve semi-independent adult who are able to take care of their own apartment & who may need assistance in financial, medical and social interactions.
Contact: Ron Hendrickson
Grandma's Place Zane Avenue
7901 Zane Avenue N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
P: 763-503-2636
http://www.grandmasplaceinc.com
A licensed service, supervising an apartment setting to provide individual programs that increase consumer independence. Adult women ages 20 – 35.
Home of Hopes
7848 Swan Lake Road
Culver, MN 55779
P: 218-345-8210
http://www.homeofhopes.com
Residential Adult Foster Care for females aged 18 – 50.
Contact: Deana Smith
Mash-ka-wisen
PO Box 66
Sawyer, MN 55780
P: 218-879-6731, Admissions Office
Residential treatment center for American Indian community members.
Mille Lacs Academy
100 Crosier Drive North, Suite #1
Onamia, MN 56359
P: 320-532-4005
F: 320-532-4898
www.nexustreatment.org
Provides four treatment programs designed for boys ages 10 – 19 who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviors or have committed sexual offenses. Also provides a Specialized Developmentally Cognitively Challenged Program for males between 13 & 17.
Contact: Jeff Hanson jeffh@nexustreatment.org
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
7200 Rolling Acres Road
Victoria, MN 55386
P: 952-474-5974
Provides residential services, respite and transition services, support groups for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ohoda House
802 6th Ave South
St. Paul, MN 55075
P: 651-451-1344
F: 651-451-1015
skindem@owakihi.com
Residential housing for adolescents affected with FASD (13-18). To be adult housing in the future.
Contact: Sandra Kindem
Wayside Incarnation House
2120 Clinton Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-871-0099
F: 612-871-0929
info@waysidehouse.org
Provides 24-hour supervised living and programming to women newly in recovery and their young children up to age eight.
Wayside Supportive Housing
1349 Jersey Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
P: 952-542-9322
F: 952-542-0031
info@waysidehouse.org
Provides 20 affordable two and three bedroom apartments to recovering women and their children. On-site staff provide referrals to community resources for employment, education, financial management counseling, and self-help groups.
Wayside Treatment Center
3705 Park Center Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
P: 952-926-5626
F: 952-926-9713
info@waysidehouse.org
The Wayside Treatment Center serves chemically dependent women aged 18 and up.
Psychiatry Services
Fort Road Medical Center
Suite 200
360 Sherman Street
St. Paul, MN 5510
phone-651-220-6894
fax- 651-220-6707
Psychological services for children.
Therapists
Dr. Andrea Victor
U of M – Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry Medical School
Carmen Gutterman, Ph.D., LP
4660 Slater Road, Suite 210
Eagan, MN 55122
P: 651-882-6299
Provides psychological, educational, behavioral assessment for children ages 3 – 18. Provides individual counseling, & family therapy. Works on Fridays and part of Saturday only.
Counseling Psychologists of Woodbury, P.A.
1789 Woodlane Dr, Suite C
Woodbury, MN 55125
P: 651-739-7539
mleppicello@usfamily.net
Provides individual, family and group therapy, and social skills groups.
Contact: Mitch Leppicello, MSW, LICSW
Dr. David Einzig, Psychiatrist
Children's Hospital
347 North Smith Avenue #404
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-220-6894
Provides child psychiatry and general pediatrics.
Family Attachment Counseling Center
18322 - C Minnetonka Boulevard
Deephaven, MN 55391
P: 952-475-2818
Contact: Denise B. Lacher, MA, LP
http://www.familyattachment.com
Provides mental health services including Family Attachment Narrative Therapy, and new parent support groups.
Family Circle Counseling
348 Prior Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55104
P: 651-646-1488
F: 651-646-2285
Contact: Wendy Backer, MSW, LlC, SW
Child, family and individual therapy, supervision and training.
Fraser Child & Family Center
3333 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
P: 612-331-9413
F: 612-728-5301
Contact: Shelly Brandl
http://www.fraser.org
Provides specialized mental health services for children, adolescents and families. Also provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary day-treatment services for preschool children with pervasive developmental disorders.
Generations: Community Support Services
2649 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
P: 612-676-1604
http://www.generationscss.com
Services include outpatient and home-based mental health services and life skills for children and adults.
Contact: Jay Theisen
Heidi Preslein, LICSW
Totems, Inc.
228 East Chestnut Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
P: 651-275-0441
Specialized home and community based services & in-office therapy.
Nancy Hawkins
4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 360
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
P: 952-929-9478
F: 952-929-9548
Provides licensed psychology services.
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.
New Brighton Professional Building
1900 Silver Lake Road, Suite 110
New Brighton, MN 55112
P: 651-628-9566
http://www.nystromcounseling.com
contactus@nystromcounseling.com
Provides children's therapeutic services and supports. Outpatient mental health clinic. Meeting the mental health needs of children from ages 3 - 21 who have a severe emotional disorder. Serves the following counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Ramsey, Hennepin, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright.
On Site Therapy
Westbrook Office Building
7515 Wayzata Boulevard, #209
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
P: 612-867-2565
Contact: Paul Buckley
pbuckley@earthlink.net
Is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, provides both home-based and in-office services.
Pathways Counseling Center
1919 University Ave W, Ste 6
St. Paul, MN 55104
P: 651-641-1555
Contact: Jerrod Brown
Integrated outpatient counseling for individuals 18 years of age and older.
Dr. Sandra Jung
Rum River Counseling Inc.
13750 Crosstown Drive, Suite 310
Andover, MN 55304
(Offices also in Blaine, Minneapolis, Princeton and St. Cloud)
P: 763-482-9598
Contact: Kim Surve, MA, LAMFT
Professional counseling services for individuals, couples, and families of all ages.
Dr. Sandra Jung
FACTS (Family, Adolescents & Children Therapy Services Inc.)
4655 Nicols Road, Suite 206
Eagan, MN 55122
P: 952-936-2800
Specializes in Systemic Family Therapy which incorporates individual therapy with family, community and school / work. Extensive background working w/adolescent & adult sex offenders and also victims. Has experience with the prison system.
Sarah Coleman Family Innovations- Anoka Office
P: 763-421-5535 - Anoka
P: 651-748-5019 - Maplewood
P: 952-224-2282 - Eden Prairie
http://www.familyinnovations.com
Professional counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in 3 locations across the Metro area and Hudson WI.
St. David's Child Development and Family Services
3395 Plymouth Road
Minneapolis, MN 55305
P: 952-939-0396
(Locations also in Crystal and Brooklyn Park)
Provides family support and respite, PCA services, individual and family therapy, preschool services, children's mental health case management and physical, occupational, speech, and music therapy.
Scott Schauss, Ph.D., LP
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services P.A.
2835 South Service Drive, Suite 203
Red Wing, MN 55066
Clinic Phone: 651-388-0051 (for new patient referrals)
Office Phone: 651-388-0053 (for providers and existing patients)
F: 651-388-0054
Psychologist, uses parent-child Interactive therapy.
Theraputic Services Agency
220 Railroad Street
Pine City, MN 55063
P: 320-629-7600
Contact: Cheryl Smetana McHugh
Provides children and adolescent treatment programs and in-home family therapy.
Chemical Dependency
Tubman Family Alliance & Chrysalis
4432 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
P: 612-871-0118
TTY: 612-824-2780
http://www.chrysaliswomen.org
Offers a full continuum of domestic violence services, legal assistance, mental and chemical health counseling, parenting and family support services.
Journey Counseling Services
821 3rd Street, Suite 100
Farmington, MN 55024
P: 651-460-8085
Provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment.
Contact: Bill Walberg
Lifestyle Counseling Services
14162 Commerce Avenue, Suite 400
Prior Lake, MN 55372
P: 952-447-1117
lifestylescounselingservices@integra.net
Provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment.
Contact: Bill Walberg
RS Eden
Sentence to Service Program:
357 Oneida Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Administration Office:
1931 West Broadway, Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55411
P: 651-222-4488 (Sentence to Service)
P: 612-287-1600 (Administration Office)
F: 651-222-8844
Contact: Scott Clark
http://www.rseden.org
Facilitates positive change in the areas of chemical dependency, family services, corrections and affordable housing. Also has a treatment program designed for the FASD population of women.
Vinland Center
Chemical Health Treatment
P.O. Box 308
Loretto, MN 55357
P: 763-479-4519
F: 763-479-4508
http://www.vinlandcenter.org
Provides men's and women's programming for chemical dependency. Adults only.
Contact: Scott Franzen, Outreach Manager
Adoption Support
Minnesota Adoption Resource Network
(MARN)
Minneapolis Office:
430 Oak Grove Street, Suite 404
Minneapolis, MN 55403
St. Paul Office:
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106
St. Paul,MN 55114
P: 612-861-7115 (Minneapolis)
P: 612-798-4033 (St. Paul)
F: 612-861-7112
http://www.mnadopt.org
Creates and supports lifelong nurturing families for children needing permanency and advocates for the interests of adoptees.
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
Contact: Ginny Blade
P: 651-644-3036, Ext. 11
ginnyblade@nacac.org
One-on-one phone and e-mail support to parents and professionals.
Medical |
Mental Health/Chemical Health |
Advocacy & Education
Social Service Agencies |
Informal & Community Support
Advocacy
Arc Greater Twin cities
2446 University Avenue W, Ste 110
St. Paul, MN 55114
P: 952-920-0855
http://www.thearcofminnesota.org
pamcarlson@arcgreatertwincities.org
Advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Contact: Janet Salo or Paris Gatlin
PACER Center
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Bloomington, MN 55437
P: 952-838-9000
F: 952-838-0199
TTY: 952-838-0190
http://www.pacer.org
Education
Children's Home Society & Family Services
Learning Disabilities Program
P: 763-785-9222 (Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Chisago & Isanti Counties)
F: 651-646-8676
http://www.chsfs.org
Promotes school success among children with learning challenges in grades k-12. Is free and confidential.
Insight School of Minnesota (Starts Fall 2008)
6500 Humboldt Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
P: 800-771-5944
F: 866-651-3349
http://www.insightmn.net
info@insightmn.net
Online diploma granting public high school for any student in MN ages 14 – 20, tuition free.
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Minnesota
6100 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422
P: 952-922-8374
F: 952-922-8102
Contact: Kitty Christiansen
http://www.ldaminnesota.org
Focuses on the educational & vocational needs of people of all ages who experience difficulties in learning due to established or suspected learning disabilities and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Minnesota Department of Education
Special Education Department
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113
P: 651-582-8200
education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/Special_Education/
Email: mde.special-ed@state.mn.us
Information on special education programs as well as categorical disability information.
Minnesota Virtual High School
http://www.minnesotavirtualhighschool.com
Toll free: 866-2eLEARN
A free state-wide online program offering a high school diploma for grades 7 - 12.
Northeast Child Development Center
Eastside Neighborhood Services
1700 2nd Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
P: 612-781-6011 & 612-787-4000
http://www.esns.org
Early childhood education program for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 8 years.
Students Addressing FASD Through Education (SAFE) Program
Intermediate District 287
Hosterman Education Center Location:
5530 Zealand Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
Bren Road Education Center Location:
11140 Bren Road West
Minnetonka, MN 55343
P: 763-504-8405 (Hosterman)
P: 952-653-1655 (Bren)
This is a "Setting 3" program, where students are programmed in Special Education 100% of the day. The students have behavioral and sensory issues resulting from FASD.
Legal Resources
Halberg Criminal Defense
Northland Plaza Building, Suite 1590
3800 American Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55431
P: 612-DEFENSE (333-3673)
Contact: Tina Appleby, ESq.
http://www.halbergdefense.com
Provides criminal defense services.
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
Education Law Project
Southside Office
2929 4th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
P: 612-746-3607
Provides representation, advice, information, training, policy and advocacy for students who live in Hennepin county who are in or seeking to enroll in Public Schools.
Contact: Tonya Long (advocate) or Irene Opsahl (supervising attorney)
Minnesota Disability Law Center
430 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
P: 612-332-1441
Toll-free: 800-292-4150
TDD: 612-332-4668
F: 612-334-5755
Contact: Pamela Hoopes
http://www.mndlc.org
Provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities on legal issues that are related to their disabilities.
School Law Center, LLC
452 Selby Avenue, 2nd floor
East St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-222-6288
http://www.schoollawcenter.com
agoetz@schoollawcenter.com
Specializes in legal advocacy on behalf of students in a variety of civil rights areas.
Contact: Amy Goetz
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc
450 North Syndicate Street, Suite 285
St. Paul, MN 55104
Toll-free: 800-652-9733
http://www.smrls.org
Assist lo-income families & their children through age 22 who attend MN public schools with school-related problems which affect their academic performance.
Contact: Lillian N. Ejebe
African American Community Outreach
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
800 Transfer Road, Suite 7A
St. Paul, MN 55114
P: 651- 645-2948
F: 651-645-7379
http://www.namimn.org
Provides education, support, and advocacy to African American individuals and their families.
Contact: Matthea Little-Smith
American Indian Family Center
Our Children Are Sacred Project
579 Wells Street
St. Paul, MN 55105
P: 651-793-3803 ext. 3021
F: 651-793-3809
http://www.aifc.net
Contact: Natasha Hilt
Anoka County Human Services
2100 3rd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
P: 763-421-4760
http://www.co.anoka.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Carver County Human Services
602 East 4th Street
Chaska, MN 55318
P: 952-361-1500
Contact: Gary Boek
http://www.co.carver.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Children's Home Society & Family Services
Parent Support Services
P: 651-641-1300 (Ramsey & Dakota Counties) 763-785-9222 (Anoka County)
651-674-8569 (Chisago & Isanti Counties)
F: 651-646-8676
http://www.chsfs.org
Offers Parent Support Services which is a free, integrated, strength based service through Family Support Services. We strive to prevent child abuse & neglect by providing families with ongoing support in setting goals towards self-sufficiency & building healthy family relationships, helping families to create family plans in order to reach those goals and connecting families to other resources in the community.
Dakota County Children & Family Services
14955 Galaxie Ave. W.
Apple Valley MN 55124
P: 952-891-7400
Contact: Dave Rooney
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Family Focus
2800 University Avenue SE, #204
Minneapolis, MN 55414
P: 612-331-4429
Contact: Debra Langer
http://www.mnfamilyfocus.org
Family Focus is a non-profit agency licensed under Rule 4; they provide individualized care plans for youth and families. Provides: Foster Care; Alternative to Residential Treatment (ART); Professional Home Based Services; Whole Family Placements; Respite and Adoption Services.
Family Networks Early Intervention & Prevention Services
7600 Boone Avenue North, Suite 2
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
P: 763-515-2462
Crisis Line: 952-830-6929
http://www.familynetworks.org
Family Networks’ therapeutic preschool and parent education program provides children and parents with information, support and opportunities to practice new skills needed to help them grow and thrive. This service helps parents learn and practice more effective parenting skills and helps children make gains in emotional and social development.
Contact: Michele Willert, Program Director
Genesis II for Families, Inc
3036 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
P: 612-617-0191
F: 612-617-0193
Contact: Ann Gaasch
http://www.genesis2.org
Strengthen families and the community through programs that encourage self determination, self sufficiency, and healthy family lifestyles.
Hennepin County Human Services & Public Health
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
P: 612-348-4500
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us
HSPH.Frontdoor.Screener@co.hennepin.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
HHH Job Corps Center
1480 N Snelling Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Toll free: 800-934-5627
www.huberthhumphrey.jobcorps.gov
A job-training facility which provides academics in order to pass the MN Basic Standards Test. Various vocational choices offered.
Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)
165 Western Avenue North, Suite 2
St. Paul, MN 55102
P: 651-644-7333
Toll free: 800-528-4511
http://www.macmh.org
Provides free advocacy training for caregivers, referrals, culturally specific advocates and groups with regional advocates available.
Contact: Cynthia Moore, Advocate
Minnesota Children With Special Health Needs (MCSHN)
Minnesota Department of Health
85 East Seventh Place / PO Box 64882
St. Paul, MN 55164
P: 651-201-3650
Toll free: 800-728-5420
F: 651-201-3644
http://www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn
This is a public program which seeks to improve the quality of life for children with special health needs and their families.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
2300 15th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-728-2000
F: 612-728-2039
http://www.miwrc.org
Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association
1600 University Avenue West, Suite 300
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
P: 651 917-4640
F: 651 641-8618
Contact: Alicia Groh
http://www.mkca.org
Advocates for, supports, and provides information and resources to people raising their grandchildren or children of other kin and friends.
Opportunity Partners
5500 Opportunity Court
Minnetonka, MN 55343
P: 952-930-4271
http://www.opportunities.org
adalton@opportunities.org
Opportunity Partners supports people with disabilities and other special needs in their effort to improve their self-sufficiency at work, at home, and in the community.
Contact: Aimee Dalton
ProAct Inc.
3195 Nail Armstrong Boulevard
Eagan, MN 55121
P: 651-289-3144
F: 651-686-0312
http://www.proactinc.org
Provides people with disabilities and other challenges with a range of client services that enhance employment skills and self-sufficiency capabilities.
Contact: Carolyn Dobis
Ramsey County Community Human Services
Office locations: http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/pm/location.htm
Department Information:http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/index.htm
Financial Assistance Division Intake: 651-266-4444
Mental Health Clinical Service General: 651-266-7999
Social Services Information & Referral: 651-266-0332
Programs and services for children & families.
Scott County
200 Fourth Avenue West
Shakopee, MN 55379
P: 952-445-7750
Contact: Tim Walsh
http://www.co.scott.mn.us/wps/portal/ScottCounty/
Programs and services for children & families.
Washington County Community Services Department
14949 62nd Street North
PO Box 6
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
P: 651-430-6000
www.co.washington.mn.us
Programs and services for children & families.
Work Incentives Connection
For the street address – call the agency
P: 1-800-976-6728
http://www.mnworkincentives.com
Provide answers about the impact of work on benefits, so that people with disabilities can see their choices and take advantage of life's opportunities.
4 Keeps
P: 763-862-3599
http//www.4keeps.org
Parents-with-special needs-run this support group for adoptive parents located in Anoka County. 4Keeps provides an annual speaker series including trainers of FASD in the north metro. They also provide a couple of fun family events annually.
Caregiver Circle
Native American Community Clinic
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-872-8086, ext. 114
Support group for caregivers of children with FASD.
Contact: Rhonda Hunt
Center for the Challenging Child
Tina Feigal, M.S., Ed.
Parent Coach & Trainer
P: 651-453-0123
2095 Dudley Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
http//www.nurturedheart.com
tina@nurturedheart.com
In the Twin Cities: in-person coaching. Outside of the Twin Cities: phone-based individual parent coaching.
Circle of Parents
P: 651-523-0099
Toll free: 800-CHILDREN
http://www.pcamn.org
Free community-based support groups for parents and children, a program of Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, Circle of Parents®, is a statewide network of parenting support groups open to all families in Minnesota. During weekly meetings, parents come together to exchange insights into common parenting challenges. All programs are free, confidential, non-judgmental, and designed to promote positive parenting.
Free Community-Based Support Groups for Parents and Children
P: 651-523-0099
Toll Free: 800-CHILDREN
http://www.pcamn.org
A program of Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, Circle of Parents®, is a statewide network of parenting support groups open to all families in Minnesota. During weekly meetings, parents come together to exchange insights into common parenting challenges. All programs are free, confidential, non-judgmental, and designed to promote positive parenting. To find out if there is a Circle of Parents® group near you call the number above or visit or website.
Housing Access Services Program
The Arc's Housing Access Service helps eligible Minnesota adults with disabilities seek and locate suitable, affordable, accessible housing. For more information and contacts, please click here.
Human Span Consulting
P: 651-343-4571
jamaelle1@hotmail.com
http://www.humanspanconsulting.com
Provides FASD advocacy, consulting and training.
Contact: Lois Bickford
Jillian Clair Photography
P: 612-644-0850
jillianclairephotography@gmail.com
Specializes in photographing children with disabilities in the Twin Cities area.
Majestic Hills Ranch
24580 Dakota Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
P: 952-888-6066
Email: cpierson@asiemployment.com
http://www.majestichillranch.org
Contact: Vicki Benson
A therapeutic riding program for special needs children. Contact: CJ Pierson, Director.