ABUSE

ABUSE
Vulnerable Adult Common Entry Point for Big Stone County Report issues concerning adults who are vulnerable to neglect, self neglect, physical abuse or financial abuse. 320-839-3558 Domestic Abuse Statewide Referral number 1-866-223-1111 Region IV Council on Domestic Abuse Fergus Falls 1-800-974-3359 Women’s Resource Center – Ortonville 320-839-2331 MN Center for Crime Victim Services The mission of the Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services is to serve as a statewide advocate for crime victims. www.dps.state.mn.us/mccvs/index.html

ADVOCACY AND OMBUDSMAN
Advocacy and Ombudsman
Ombudsman contacts for various statewide programs http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/consumerinfo/ombuds.htm

LEGAL SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
MMLA provides legal advice and representation to low-income clients in 20 counties in central Minnesota.
620 Litchfield Avenue SW, Suite 101 P.O. Box 1866 Willmar, MN 56201-1866 320-235-9600 888-360-3666 (clients only) TDD: 320-235-9602 Fax: 320-235-1030
http://www.mnlegalservices.org/

First Call for Help - Southwest Regional Office PO Box 563 Marshall, MN 56258-0563 (507) 537-6563 800-543-7709 www.firstcall-mn.org/regions/southwest.html

First Call for Help – Statewide 800-543-7709 www.firstcall-mn.org

Minnesota Disability Law Center The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) is a program that addresses the unique legal needs of persons with disabilities. MDLC has been designated as the state's protection and advocacy system for persons with disabilities in Minnesota and receives federal funds for that purpose. MDLC serves the entire state of Minnesota and provides services at no cost to the individuals. Unlike most of the other Coalition Programs' services in the state, income guidelines do not apply to MDLC's work. Main Office 300 Kickernick Building 430 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401-1780 (612) 332- 1441; (TDD) 332-4688 Toll-free (800) 292-4150 For Outstate Minnesota Residents Toll-free (800) 292-4150 Please ask for Disability Law Center new-client intake http://www.mndlc.org/
Child Care Available Programs Link: www.dhs.state.mn.us/main Child Care Resource and Referral Services Link: www.mnchildcare.org DISABILITY
MN Dep’t of Human Services
Community Supports for
Minnesotans with Disabilities
444 Lafayette Rd
St. Paul, MN 55155-3825
(651) 296-2160
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us

MN Dep’t of Human Rights
5th Floor, Bremer Tower
7th Place and MN Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 296-5663
1-800-657-3704
www.humanrights.state.mn.us

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Suite 202, Metro Square Bldg
7th and Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 296-3848
1-800-657-3506
www.ombudmhmr.state.mn.us

PACER
(Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights)
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
(952) 838-9000
1-800-53PACER
1-800-537-2237
Email: pacer@pacer.org
Website: www.pacer.org

State Council on Disability
107 Metro Square Building
121 East Seventh Place
St. Paul, MN 55101-2114
(651) 296-6785
1-800-945-8913
www.disability.state.mn.us

NICHCY
(National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
PO Box 1492
Washington, DC 20012-1492
(703) 893-6061
1-800-695-0285
Web Link: www.nichcy.org
Email: nichcy@aed.org




ARC Minnesota
770 Transfer Rd., Suite 26
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-523-0823
800-582-5256
Web Link: www.arcminnesota.com
Email: mail@arcminnesota.com

Legal Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
430 1^st Ave N. Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1780
(651) 332-1441
1-800-292-4150
Web Links: www.mnlegalservices.org and www.mnlegalservices.org

Estate Planning for DD
1-800-487-5310


MENTAL HEALTH
24 Hour Emergency Mental Health
800-568-5955

Compulsive Gambling Hotline For help and referral for those who are addicted to gambling. For additional information 800-247-1303 Web Link: www.miph.org/gambling/

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Suite 202, Metro Square Bldg
7th and Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 296-3848
1-800-657-3506
Web Link: www.ombudmhmr.state.mn.us

Consumer Survivor Network
1821 University Avenue West Suite N-134 St. Paul, MN 55104-2889
(800) 483-2007
Web Link: www.mhcsn.net

SENIORS

Senior Link AGELine Statewide information and referral for questions regarding aging and services. 1-800-333-2433 Web Link: www.MinnesotaHelp.info Minnesota Board on Aging Statewide information, referral and funding. 1-800-882-6262 http://www.mnaging.org/ Other websites of interest would be: www.seniors.gov www.carelinkusa.com www.nih.gov/nia National Institue on Aging Office of Ombudsman for Older Minnesotans Provides assistance for consumers to enhance the quality of care and quality of life of older individuals receiving health care services at home, in the hospital, nursing home or other community setting such as assisted living, homes plus, board and lodging and adult day care. 1-800-657-3591 Web Link: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/consumerinfo/ombuds.htm

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 Web Link: www.ssa.gov Medicare Link: www.medicare.gov


State of MN - NORTHSTAR
State of Minnesota's Home Page Web Link: www.state.mn.us
Department of Human Services Web Link: www.dhs.state.mn.us
Southwest Private Industry Council - employment related services link: www.swmnpic.org
Positively Minnesota - Department of Employment and Economic Security Link: www.deed.state.mn.us
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program Link: www.uimn.org