- Mounds View Public Schools
- Basic Needs Community Resources
Basic Need Community Resources to Support Families
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We are here to help! Contact the Dean at the school your child attends with any questions about basic needs and other resources and/or any other concerns you may have.
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Where to begin?
- United Way - call 211 or 800-543-7709 or text your zip code to 898-211
assistance to locate local resources that can help you with bills, rent, food, and other needs - Parent Support Outreach Program - Call 651-266-4895
support and assistance in handling many concerns such as basic needs (food, housing), financial needs (employment resources, applying for public assistance), and family health (child development/parenting skills, mental health counseling, medical needs) - Ramsey County Financial Assistance - Call 651-266-4444
helps determine your eligibility for financial assistance programs, including energy assistance, childcare, food support, health care, housing, and other programs. Click HERE for more information - Ramsey County Service Centers - call 651-266-0600
offers in-person assistance and help over the phone to connect you with information about programs and services such as health insurance, financial assistance, career navigation, etc.
- United Way - call 211 or 800-543-7709 or text your zip code to 898-211
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Food
- Ralph Reeder Food Shelf - Call 651-621-6280
help with food by providing Mounds View school district families with contactless curbside pickup that includes dairy, deli, meat, milk, produce, bakery, and shelf stable items. Delivery is available for those without transportation.
Silver View Plaza 2544 Mounds View Blvd Mounds View, MN 55112
- Ralph Reeder Food Shelf - Call 651-621-6280
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Housing
- Ramsey County Housing Services and Support - Call 651-266-4116
provides resources for people who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or need emergency assistance to stay in their homes - Solid Ground - call 651-773-8401
offers safe, affordable housing, and innovative supportive programming in suburban Ramsey and Washington counties.
- Ramsey County Housing Services and Support - Call 651-266-4116
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Employment
- Ramsey County Employment Assistance - Call 651-266-9890
provides resource information on employment services such as job training services and job loss resources - Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
provide career opportunities and support to job seekers - Local Linkz
supports young people (ages 15-25) identify and access community centered services to support them through this pandemic - Zoomerkammers
provides hour-long sessions and other opportunities to help youth and young adults (ages 17-24) gain the skills and training to earn a livable wage.
- Ramsey County Employment Assistance - Call 651-266-9890
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Medical and Dental Care
- MN Department of Health
resources to find low-cost health care or get health insurance - Portico
helps uninsured individuals and families access affordable coverage and care - Dental Clinics
provides a listing of dental clinics that provide free care to children in need - Free Clinic Directory
A handy guide to free clinics and community health centers in Ramsey County with brief descriptions of the services each provides - Ramsey County Child and Teen Checkups Program
routine health checkups for young people (age 0-21) on Medical Assistance that take place at their regular medical and dental clinic - Ramsey County Sexual and Reproductive Health
555 Clinic offers confidential, low-cost sexual and reproductive health services for adults and teens - Family Tree Clinic
offers a variety of sexual health services, such as STI testing and treatment, birth control, preconception planning and referrals, walk-in pregnancy testing, and all-options counseling - St. Mary's Health Clinics - Call 651-489-2277provides healthcare to underserved communities (i.e. undocumented individuals who do not qualify for insurance)
- MN Department of Health
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Transportation
Contact the Dean at the school your child attends to inquire about Mounds View providing transportation (especially in situations where your child needs transportation to a treatment program or is homeless/highly mobile).
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More Basic Needs Community Resources
Click HERE for a comprehensive list of Basic Needs & Wellness Resources for Ramsey County