

Basic Needs & Other Family Resources
Managing a child with a mental health disorder can be a full time job! Families often experience additional challenges related to money, jobs, housing, physical health, insurance, legal issues etc.
Paperwork and stress can pile up and become overwhelming!
Don't try to do it alone. Search the categories below and check out our Bulletin Board for time-sensitve local resources.
Services to Support Your Child and Family
The following agencies have partnered with RCCMHC to support youth and familiy wellbeing through our community education/outreach events, resource fairs/guides, advisory committees, and contracted services. Click on the links to search each agency's site for more info about the services they offer.
Advocacy and/or Resource Connections
Ain Dah Yung- Indian Child Welfare Legal Advocacy/Compliance (ICWLAC) Project
651-227-4184
866-334-8444
Greater Twin Cities United Way and 211
Call 2-1-1
*NEW*: Text your zip code to 898-211 (Available M-F 8am-7pm)
Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)
651-644-7333
Minnesota Communities Caring for Children (MCCC)
651-523-0099
Minnesotans Standing Together to End Poverty (MNSTEP)
651-999-9694
NAMI-MN: National Alliance on Mental Illness
651-645-2948
PACER: Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
952-838-9000
State Ombudsman for Mental Health
Investigates and takes action to fix complaints against government agencies
651-757-1810
Childcare, Early Childhood or Youth Activities
651-793-3803
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation -Childcare and preschool
651-280-2000
Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities
Center for Inclusive Child Care
651-603-6265
Community Action Partnership – Head Start & Early Head Start
651-645-6445
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)
651-379-4200
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Screening
Search online by county, school district or city to find early childhood programs near you, including Early Childhood Screening, Head Start, Even Start, Early Childhood Family Education, and School Readiness
FamilyMeans
651-439-4840
651-495-1557
Lifetrack- Therapeutic Preschool
651-227-8471
and Scholarships
Neighborhood House- Early Childhood, Youth Leadership
Northeast Youth and Family Services
Shoreview Area 651-486-3808 White Bear Area: 651-429-8544
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
651-266-6400 and Fee Assistance
Sprockets- Saint Paul Youth Programs
651-641-0305
Youth M.O.V.E. Minnesota- Youth leadership for mental health
YWCA of St. Paul
651-222-3741
Cultural Connections
651-227-4184
American Indian Family Center- Parent Mentoring; Youth leadership; connect with community and elders
651-793-3803
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)
651-379-4200
East Side Mental Health and Stress Resilience Partnership - Cultural Brokers
651-917-9937
MN CarePartner- Cultural Wellness Coach and Parenting Support Specialist
Disability Services
651-647-1083
1-866-333-2466
General Inquiries 612-861-1688 Clinics 612-767-7222
Minnesota DHS - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention benefit (EIDBI)
Set up a free MnCHOICES intake assessment by calling 651-266-3613 or emailing RCMNChoices.Intake@ramseycounty.us
Ramsey County Disability Services
651-266-3613
Housing, Food, Transportation or Financial Support
Ain Dah Young- Youth Shelter
651-227-4184
Alley Shoppe- Free clothing and household goods
651-771-5501
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation - Mobile Market
180 Degrees- Youth Shelters
Hope House 612-900-2077 Brittanys Place 612- 246-7776
Bridge to Benefits (free screening tool)
Coordinated Access to Housing- homeless or in danger of homelessness
First dial 211 for a prescreen or Call 651-215-2262
Face to Face- Youth Drop-in Center
651-772-5555
651-439-4840
Housing Link (free search)
Housing and Services Listings for People with Disabilities (and Aging) in Minnesota!
Current openings- this list changes daily
Hunger Solutions: Minnesota Food Helpline
1-888-711-1151
Hmong American Partnership- Housing
651-495-9160
Joseph's Coat- Free clothing and other goods
1107 West 7th Street, St. Paul 651-291-2472
Metropolitan Council- Metro Trasit, Metro Mobility & Transit Link
Metro Transit bus schedule information: 612.373.3333 Metro Mobility: 651.602.1111
651-632-8350
People Incorporated Supportive housing
651-774-0011
Prepare and Prosper- Money Mentors & Free Tax Prep
651-287-0187
Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services Department
651-266-4444
Ramsey County Emergency Assistance
651-266-4444
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health – House Calls/Families in Crisis
651-266-1290
651-225-9354
651-266-1300
651-222-3741
Juvenile Diversion & Detention Alternatives
651-968-8908
Family Wise- High Fidelity Wraparound services ONLY with Referral from Ramsey County Juvenile Probation
Model Cities- Referrals for the Community Coaching program are made by probation officers
Northeast Youth and Family Services
Shoreview Area 651-486-3808 White Bear Area: 651-429-8544
Ramsey County Runaway Intervention Program
651-771-1301
Medical Care/ Wellness or Insurance Services
651-321-4901
American Indain Family Center- Prenatal/ Postnatal Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children Are Sacred)
651-793-3803
Blue Cross Blueshield of Minnesota- Blue Plus/ Blue Advantage/ MN Care
Dr on Demand- Video chat for certain medical/ psychology/psychiatry issues
Check Yo’ Self Health & Wellness Center HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention and Awareness
Chinese Acupuncture and Herb Center
651-528-8884
Cub Pharmacy and Health Services
Face to Face -Medical Care and Sexual Health
651-772-5555
Lifetrack- Targeted Home Visiting (prenatal to 5)
651-227-8471
Lifetrack- Deaf and hard of hearing services & supports
651-227-8471
Medical Assistance for children with disabilities - TEFRA option
Minnesota Community Care- formerly West Side Community Health Services- Child & Teen Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Medical, Optometry, Pharmacy 651- 602-7500
MN Health Care Programs- Medical assistance, MN Care, Waiver Programs etc.
People Incorporated Supportive Wellbeing services- mindfulness, nutrition, tobacco, sleep
651-774-0011
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota
Call or Text 612-787-7776
Portico Healthnet - health insurance enrollment and systems navigation
651-489-2273
St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health - Child and Teen Checkups Program
651-266-2420
St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health - Parent Support Groups
Club Mom 651-266-1545 Club Dad 651-266-2404
St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health - Family Home Visiting
651-266-1555
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Behavioral Emergency Center (BEC) 612-273-5640 Other phone numbers are listed on their website.
651-266-1300
School or Employment Services;
Money & Debt Management
651-968-8908
651-793-3803
Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota
651-379-5800
Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota Re-entry Program & Career Training
651-255-4920
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
651.222.0757
Hmong American Partnership
651-495-1557
651-771-9339
Model Cities- Financial Literacy
651-632-8353
Neighborhood House- College Readiness
Northeast Youth and Family Services
Shoreview Area 651-486-3808 White Bear Area: 651-429-8544
651-632-8927