Dakota County Phone Numbers and Resources

Services can be extended until they are 21 years old if the adolescent is attending high school or an equivalent educational program. The Transition Program works with adolescents who are 16 years or older and are in permanent long-term placement settings. The focus of this program is to help the adolescents prepare for independent living or to assure a smooth transition into an appropriate adult program upon turning 18 years old. Phone: 952-891-7400 www.co.dakota.mn.us

Gambling Hotline

Phone: 1-800-437-3641

Harbor Shelter

Temporary shelter for youth 12-17 years olds, referrals only from court services, social services and police/sheriff departments. Emergency shelter/detention placements harboreast@comcast.net 321 6th St. E. Hastings, Phone: 651-480-8377

National Runaway Switchboard

Home Free – Greyhound bus ticket home for runaway youth 1-800-RUNAWAY

Sexual Assault Services

Community Action Council, Inc. -advocates accompany victims to medical exams, police interviews, court proceedings, support to friends, relatives,

& co-workers, support groups. Phone: 651-405-1500 http://communityactioncouncil.org

Stop It Now MN

Child sexual abuse hotline & resources, Phone: 1-888-PREVENT or (651) 644-8515

United Way 2-1-1

Dial 211. Free, confidential information & referral, 24-7, TTY – 651-291-8440

Multi-lingual assistance offered 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Womankind

Works with individuals who are affected by emotional, physical or sexual abuse in a relationship with a significant other or family member.

Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, Phone: (952) 892-2505

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Alternative Learning Centers – listed by school district

ISD 6 South St. Paul Community Learning Center
Phone: 651-450-9966, 151 6th Street East

ISD 191 Area Learning Center

Phone: 952-707-4020, 2140 Diffley Road Eagan

ISD 192 Dakota Prairie Alternate Learning Center

Phone: 651-460-1400, Farmington High School 800 Denmark Ave.

ISD 194 Lakeville Area Learning Center
Phone 952-232-2080, 20950 Howland Avenue Lakeville

ISD 196 Area Learning Center

Phone: 952-431-8720, 5840 – 149th St. W., Apple Valley

ISD 200 Hastings Area Learning Center
Phone: 651-480-7690, 213 Ramsey Street, Hastings

ISD 197 West St. Paul

Phone: 651-681-2350, 1897 Delaware Ave. Mendota Heights

West Heights

Phone: 651-332-5570, 150 E. Marie Ave., West St. Paul

River Heights Alternative High School

Phone: 651-457-RHCS, 60 East Marie Ave. Ste. 110 West St. Paul

www.riverheightscharter.org

Dakota County Alternative Learning Center (DCALS) &

Teen Age Pregnancy Program (TAPP)
1300 145th St, East, Rosemount, Jan Hanenberger

Phone: 651-423-8256 www.isd917.k12.mn.us

DAKOTA COUNTY COLLABORATIVE – what is it?

The Dakota County Collaborative is an integrated Children's Mental Health and Family Services collaborative. Partners include parents, community agencies, schools, and County staff.

The Collaborative allocates federal and State funding to support early intervention and prevention services for children and families in Dakota County. Funds are for programs that prevent family crisis; give more access to existing services; overcome difficulties in the current system; and promote parent leadership and involvement.

Programs & Services Supported by the Dakota County Collaborative

NAMI – Minnesota
Support, education and leadership training for families of children with mental illness. For more information go to www.namimn.org or contact the Dakota County Parent Organizer at 651-645-2948 x102 or at sscheele@nami.org

Wraparound
A family-driven team process of working with children and their families to plan supports for child’s mental health or behavioral issues. Dakota County Social Services, Wrap Access Coordinator, 952-891-7425.

Dakota Healthy Families
Countywide home visiting program, which supports families from pregnancy through the preschool years. Contact Dakota County Public Health at 651-554-6219 for more information.

Early Intervention Mental Health Services
Mental health services for children, age newborn to 6 years old, with emotional or behavioral difficulties. For more information, contact your school district Early Childhood Special Education department or CAP Agency Head Start Program.

Partners for Success® Family Support Workers
Family support workers bridge the gap between home and school by providing resources, services and support to families. Go to www.communityactioncouncil.org or contact the Community Action Council at 952-985-5300.

Information and Referral
Collaborative members help families find resources and services in the community.
Email: emily.schug@co.dakota.mn.us the Collaborative Coordinator or call 952-891-7449.

Dakota County Technical College

Phone: 651-423-8301 www.dctc.edu

Inver Hills Community College

Phone: 651-450-8500, Inver Grove Heights www.ehs.net/

Alliance Academy - Sober High School

Phone: 952-831-7138, Burnsville http://www.sobrietyhigh.org

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Dakota County Workforce Center http://www.mnwfc.org/dakota/zone/

The Zone - Employment resources for young adults

Burnsville – 2900 County Road 42 W., Burnsville, Phone: 952-894-7600

West Saint Paul - 1 West Mendota Rd., WSP, Phone: 651-554-5955

Tree Trust Phone: 651-644-5800 www.treetrust.org

GLBT SERVICES

District 202

Phone: 612-871-5559 www.dist202.org

Family and Children’s Services

Phone: 612-341-1651 www.everyfamilymatters.org

OutFront MN

Phone: 612-822-8661 http://www.outfront.org

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Dakota County Public Health Department

Child Health Clinic – sliding fee services for youth up to the age of 21 years

Child & Teen Check-ups , Immunization & WIC clinics

Phone 952-891-7500 www.co.dakota.mn.us

MinnesotaCare

A state funded health insurance program

Phone: 651-554-5611 ask for MinnesotaCare

MN AIDS Line

Phone: 612-373-2437

MN Children with Special Health Needs

Formerly Services for Children with Handicaps

Phone: 651-201-3650 or 1-800-728-5420 www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn

St. Mary’s Clinic – Apple Valley

Free primary & preventative non-emergency health care services for individuals who are without health insurance Phone: 651-690-7029

Westside Community Health Services, La Clinica – St. Paul Westside

Phone: 651-222-1816 staff speaks Spanish, Hmong and Thai, sliding fee

LEGAL SERVICES

Crime Victims Reparations Services

Phone: 651-201-7300 or 1-888-622-8799

Dakota County Community Corrections

Phone: 651-554-6060

Dakota County Immediate Accountability (formerly Diversion) Program & Juvenile Peer Court Programs

Alcohol

Juvenile Gross Misdemeanor and Felony Property Offender

Juvenile Misdemeanor Property Offender

Marijuana

Tobacco

Peer Court

Phone: 651-438-4440, monica.Jensen@co.dakota.mn.us

Dakota County Juvenile Service Center

Phone: 651-438-8399, www.co.dakota.mn.us

Dakota County Family Court Self-Help Center

Phone: 651-438-8102 www.mncourts.gov/selfhelp

Legal services for the self represented, consultation w/ volunteer attorney

Dakota County Legal Aid

Phone: 952-431-3200

Memorial Blood Centers - paternity testing

Phone: 612-871-3300

New Chance Day Treatment

Phone: 651-438-8399

Order for Protection Information

Phone: 651-438-8110

South St. Paul Restorative Justice Project

Phone: 651-554-3280

MEN’S / FATHER’S SERVICES

Resource Center for Fathers and Families

Phone: 612-783-4938

Meld for Young Dads

Phone: 612- 332-7563

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

ADHD Resources & Support Group

Phone: 952-432-6351

Shepherd of the Valley Church, Apple Valley

Associated Clinic of Psychology

West St. Paul Clinic, Phone: 651-450-0860

Apple Valley Clinic, Phone: 952-432-1484

Behavioral Health Services (BHSI)

Phone 651-681-1600, Eagan

The Bridge for Runaway Youth, Inc.

Temporary shelter services, Phone: 612-377-8800 www.bridgeforyouth.org

Dakota County Parent Support Coordinator

Phone: 651-645-2948 x102, Suzette Scheele sscheele@nami.org

Family-to-Family NAMI-MN - support groups in Eagan, Lakeville & West St. Paul

Eagan Counseling Clinic

Mental health counseling, adolescent day treatment, parent group, psychiatric services Phone: 651-454-0114, www.acp-mn.com

Face to Face Clinic

Phone Inpatient: 651-772-5555

Phone Outpatient: 612-672-2736, admin@face2face.org, St. Paul

Fairview Behavioral Services

Phone: 612-672-6600, http://fairviewbehavioral.org

Fairview Ridges Hospital Youth Grief Service

Phone: 952-892-2111

Grief Coalition

Phone: 651- 437-6817, Hastings

Journey Counseling

Phone: 651-460-8085, Farmington

Lakeville Behavioral Health, LCC

Phone 952-435-0022

Lifespan Center for Psychological Health

Mental health counseling & Youth Transition Program, day treatment for adolescents

Phone: 952-562-8500, Eagan

Minnesota Youth Grief Services

Phone: 952-892-2111, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, www.fairview.org

NAMI - MN Support Groups

Support groups will help parents discover resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with a mental illness, learn coping skills & develop problem-solving skills.

Phone: 651-645-2948, etc. 102, contact Suzette Scheele www.NAMIMN.org

Lakeville – meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00p.m.

Dakota Ridge School, Apple Valley, light supper & childcare

West St. Paul – meets 3rd Tuesday s, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

St. Stephen’s Church, light supper & childcare

Parents Class –free, but re-registration is required, call for information.

Options Family & Behavioral Services

CHANGE (out-patient adolescent CD program), OPTIONS Day Treatment, Parent Group, In-home Family Therapy, Chemical Dependency Assessments, CTSS, relapse prevention program, Phone: 651-994-4919 ext. 2, Eagan

Waters Edge Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders

Phone: 952-898-5020, 14569 Grand Ave. So. Burnsville

MENTORING SERVICES

Kids n Kinship

Youth-adult mentoring, Phone: 952-892-6368 www.kidsnkinship.org

Kinship program for children and youth who have one or more parent in prison

Phone: 612-588-4655.

PARENTING TEENS RESOURCES

Prevent Child Abuse MN

Phone support: 1-800-621-6322 or 1-800-CHILDREN

Parents Support Network

Phone: 651-455-1508, Neighbors, Inc. So. St. Paul, www.neighborsmn.org

Advocacy and information support services concerning emotional & behavioral disorders, mental health special education

Shoulder to Shoulder Raising Teens Together

Call 211 and ask for Shoulder to Shoulder for parent support resources www.shouldertoshoulderminnesota.org

RECREATION

Apple Valley Teen Center

6th-12th grade youth, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. Apple Valley

Phone: 952-953-2385 www.cityofapplevalley.org

Apple Valley Park & Recreation

Phone: 952-953-2300 www.cityofapplevalley.org

Burnsville Park & Recreation

Phone: 952-895-4500 www.burnsville.org

Dakota County Public Libraries

Main number: 651-688-1500, www.co.dakota.mn.us

Burnhaven Library, Burnsville, Phone: 952-891-0300

Farmington Library, Farmington, Phone: 651-438-0250

Galaxie Library, Apple Valley, Phone: 952-891-7045

Heritage Library, Lakeville, Phone: 651-891-0360

Inver Glenn Library, Inver Grove Heights, Phone: 651-554-6840

Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings, Phone: 651-438-0200

Wentworth Library, West St. Paul, Phone: 651-554-6800

Wescott Library, Eagan, Phone: 651-450-2900

Dakota County Parks Department

8500 127th St. East, Hastings www.co.dakota.mn.us

Phone: 651-891-7000, 24-Hour Information Line: 651-GET-INFO

Eagan Park & Recreation

Phone: 651-675-5500 www.cityofeagan.com

Eagan Art House - Dakota Center for the Arts

Phone: 651-686-9134

Farmington Park & Recreation

Phone: 651-463-1850 www.ci.farmington.mn.us

Farmington Youth Athletic Association

Phone: 952-985-FYAA www.farmingtonsports.org

THE GARAGE

Youth club, support groups, events, community service projects

75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville,

Phone: 952-895-4664 www.thegarage.net

The Grove

Phone: 651-450-2585, www.ci.inver-grov-heights.mn.us

City of Inver Grove Heights Parks & Recreation, skate park

Hastings Park & Recreation

Phone: 651-480-6177 www.ci.hastings.mn.us

Hastings Youth Athletic Association

Phone: 651-437-8838 www.hyaa.info

Inver Grove Heights Park & Recreation

Phone: 651-450-2585 www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us

Lakeville Park & Recreation

Phone: 952-985-4600 www.ci.lakeville.mn.us

Lakeville Center for the Arts

Phone: 952-985-4640

Mendota Heights

Phone: 651-452-1850 www.mendota-heights.com

Mendota Heights Athletic Association

Phone: 651-454-0433

Rosemount’s Park & Recreation

Phone: 651-322-6000 www.ci.rosemount.mn.us

The Oasis Teen Center

Phone: 651-675-5550, Eagan

So. St. Paul Park & Recreation

Phone: 651-554-3260 www.southstpaul.org

W. St. Paul Park & Recreation

Phone: 651-552-4150 www.ci.west-saint-paul.mn.us

What’s Up?

Youth information services, Phone: 612-399-9999 www.whatsup.org/

YMCA- Dakota County Facilities:

Hastings

85 Pleasant Dr., Hastings, Phone: 651-480-8887, www.ymcatwincities.org/locations/hastings

Minnesota Valley

13850 Portland Ave. South, Burnsville, Phone: 952-898-9622

www.ymcatwincities.org/locations/mnvalley/

South Family YMCA

150 E. Thompson Ave, West St. Paul, Phone: 651-457-0048

www.ymcatwincities.org/locations/south/

Southwest Area YMCA

550 Opperman Dr., Eagan, Phone: 651-456-9622 www.ymcatwincities.org/locations/southwest/

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center

Phone: 952-898-4357 or 952-898-HELP

13775 Nicollet Ave. South, Burnsville

CLUES – Pregnancy Health Education Prevention

Phone: 612-746-3500

Face to Face Health and Counseling Service

Phone: 651-772-5555 1165 Arcade St., St. Paul

Affordable, serves those without health insurance www.face2face.org

Fairview Adolescent Health & Medicine and General Pediatrics

Phone: 612-626-2820

Inver Hills Community College Student Health Services

Phone: 651-450-8525, 2500 East 80th St. Inver Grove Heights

Planned Parenthood Express Care – Apple Valley

Phone: 952-351-9998, 15322 Galaxie Avenue

Planned Parenthood - Burnsville

Phone: 952-890-0940, 2530 Horizon Drive, Cliff View Plaza

Wakota Life Care Centers

15026 Glazier Ave. 1140 So. Robert St.
Apple Valley West St. Paul

Phone: 952-997-2229 Phone: 651-457-1195

Youth Intervention Project - Red Door Clinic Service

Phone: 612-543-5555, 525 Portland Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis

The Red Door Clinic is a walk-in clinic for STD & HIV testing (low cost and fees are based upon a patient's ability to pay), www.redoorclinic.org

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

AL-ANON

Phone: 651-771-2208, http://al-anon-alateen-msp.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

www.aastpaul.org

St. Paul & Suburban Area Intergroup, Phone: 651-227-5502

Eagan, 3920 Rahn Road, Phone: 651-452-2921

Hastings, 615 W. 15th St, Phone: (651) 437-9723

Rosemount, 14555 S. Robert Trail (young people 25 years & younger), Phone: 651-423-3622

Rosemount, 14760 S. Robert Trail, Phone: 651-423-3622

So. St. Paul, 301- 3rd Ave. S., Phone: 651-451-2402

Anthony Louis Center

Chemical dependency assessments, day treatment, support groups, aftercare

Phone: 952-890-8879, 1517 Highway 13 Burnsville

Avalon Programs

Phone: 651-454-2833 Eagan

Community Drug and Alcohol Services, Inc.

Phone: 952-564-3000, CHANGE, Options & Options Plus

Adolescent chemical health program, Burnsville

Dakota County Social Services Chemical Health

Phone: 651-554-6446

Hazelden Center – youth substance abuse treatment

Phone: 763-509-3800 or 800-257-7800

MA Health Plan Chemical Dependency Services

Blue Plus (Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield), Phone: 651-662-5548

Health Partners, Phone: 952-883-5811

Medica (United Behavioral Health), Phone: 1-800-848-8327

MHP (Behavioral Healthcare Providers), Phone: 763-525-9919

UCARE (Behavioral Health Care Providers), Phone: 763-525-9919

Narcotics Anonymous

Phone: 952-939-3939 groups meet in Apple Valley, Eagan, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Northfield, So. St. Paul & West St. Paul

www.naminnesota.org

New Connections – Hastings

Phone: 651-480-1180

Prairie St. John’s

Woodbury, Minnetonka

Phone: 877-333-9565 (toll free, 24-hour free assessment)

Ramsey County Detox (for Dakota County citizens)

Phone: 651-266-4009, chemical dependency assessment, education & detox

River Ridge Treatment Center

Phone: 952-894-7722, Burnsville www.riverridgetreatmentcenter.com

For more information contact:

Shannon Bailey, Dakota County Adolescent Health Coordinator

Phone: 651-554-6164, shannon.bailey@co.dakota.mn.us