Community Resources
24-hour Information and Referral
Phone: dial "211"
Call 211 or web search for referrals on almost any topic. When using the website, enter the topic you are interested in or scroll down the list of topics and enter your county. You will be given a list of agencies in your area who deal with your topic of interest. A great "one stop shopping" site.
Crisis Contacts
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
642-347-2222 Crisis Intervention
1-800-273-8255 Suicide Referral
1-800-799-4889 Deaf Hotline
Veterans Emotional Crisis Line http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
1-800-273-8255
612-476-1664
Trevor Project- LGBTQ Suicide Prevention https://thetrevorproject.org/
1-866-488-7386
County Websites
Metro Area:
North Metro:
- Anoka County https://www.anokacounty.us/2430/Adults
- Ramsey County https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/
South Metro:
- Carver County https://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/health-human-services/
- Dakota County https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/
Community Resources
The community resource list below is specific to MN, but not exhaustive.
By providing this information, Hennepin Technical College does not assume responsibility for the quality provided by the agencies or websites.
Aging Resources
MN Association of Area Agencies advocacy for older adults https://www.mn4a.org
Bilingual Resources
Navigate MN Latinx-based organization for justice http://www.navigatemn.org/
Emergency, Community, Health and Outreach for MN https://www.tpt.org/echo-minnesota/
Caregiver Support Resources
Family Voice of Minnesota 866-334-8444 www.familyvoicesofminnesota.org
Living Well Disability Services 651-560-3888 https://livingwell.org/
Child Care Resources
Comprehensive Child Care resource list https://childcarecenter.us/
Christina’s Child Care Center 763-390-5870 https://www.chriskids2.org/
Jeremiah Program 612-692-8711 https://jeremiahprogram.org/
Clothing and Household Resources
HTC Resource Closet https://www.hennepintech.edu/current-students/resources-and-services.html
Low Income Energy Assistance Program https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/
PRISM People Responding in social Ministry 763-529-1454 https://www.prismmpls.org/
PROP People Reaching Out to other People 952-937-9120 https://propfood.org/
Domestic/Home Maintenance Resources
Dakota County aging support 651-455-1560 https://dartsconnects.org/
Eating Disorders Resources
Emily Program 866-673-8652 https://emilyprogram.com/
Food Resources
CEAP Community Emergency Assistance Programs 763-566-9604 https://www.ceap.org/
Intercongregation Communities Association Food Shelf 952-938-0729 https://www.icafoodshelf.org
PRISM People Responding in social Ministry 763-529-1454 https://www.prismmpls.org/
PROP People Reaching Out to other People 952-937-9120 https://propfood.org/
Ruby’s Pantry pop-up pantry 651-674-0202 https://rubyspantry.org/
VEAP Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People 952-888-9616 https://veap.org/
Health Resources
Families Moving Forward (Interfaith Housing Collaborative) 651-789-6260 www.familiesmovingforward.org
Jeremiah Program 612-692-8711 https://jeremiahprogram.org/
PRISM People Responding in social Ministry 763-529-1454 https://www.prismmpls.org/
Onward Eden Prairie Housing Program, https://www.onwardedenprairie.org/, contact via email, Housing opportunities (ages 18-21)
Sojourner’s Project (domestic violence support) 952-933-7422 https://www.sojournerproject.org/
VEAP Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People 952-888-9616 https://veap.org/
HTC Resources
Legal Resources
Immigrant Law Center of MN 651-641-1011 https://www.ilcm.org/
Navigate MN Latinx-based organization for justice http://www.navigatemn.org/
Modern Military Association of America 202-328-3244 https://modernmilitary.org/
Sojourner’s Project (domestic violence support) 952-933-7422 https://www.sojournerproject.org/
LGBTQIA Resources
Family Tree Clinic 651-645-0478 https://www.familytreeclinic.org/
Navigate MN Latinx-based organization for justice https://www.navigatemn.org/
Modern Military Association of America 202-328-3244 https://modernmilitary.org/
RECLAIM (mental health support for LGBTQI) 612-524-5527 https:///reclaim.care/
Trans Lifeline (advocacy for trans suicide) 877-565-8860 https://www.translifeline.org/
Mental Health Resources
Emily Program 866-916-3998 https://emilyprogram.com/
Fast-Tracker (mental health/substance use disorder resource) 800-273-8255 https://fasttrackermn.org/
Indian Health Board medical/dental/counseling services 612-721-9800 https://www.indianhealthboard.com/
RECLAIM (mental health support for LGBTQI) 612-524-5527 https://www.reclaim.care/
BUScentral (forum for self-injury/suicide awareness) http://buslist.org/phpBB/
Trans Lifeline (advocacy for trans suicide) 877-565-8860 https://www.translifeline.org/
Learn to Live, Code HTC https://www.learntolive.com/partners
Safety Resources
BEACON Interfaith Housing Collaborative 651-789-6260
Sojourner Project 952-933-7422
Substance/Behavioral Addiction Disorders Resources
Al-Anon/Alateen Information Services of Greater Minneapolis, MN 952-920-3961
https://www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org/
Fast-Tracker (mental health/substance use disorder resource) 800-273-8255 https://fasttrackermn.org/
Transportation Resources
DartsConnects (transportation services) 651-455-1560 https://dartsconnects.org/
VEAP Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People 952-888-9616 https://veap.org/
TRANSIT LINK -https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Services/Transit-Link.aspx, 651-602-LINK
Shared-ride public transportation for the Twin Cities metro area where regular route transit service is infrequent or unavailable.
SW Prime, https://swtransit.org/sw-prime/, 952-949-2287
On demand ride service in communities of Eden Prairie, Chaska, Chanhassen, Carver and Victoria
Veterans Resources
Modern Military Association of America 202-328-3244 https://modernmilitary.org/
Please contact HTC counselor, Matt Gustafson by email if you need additional resources, matthew.gustafson@hennepintech.edu.