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PRAIRIE FIVE CAC - HEAD START

422 5TH AVENUE SUITE 307

PO BOX 166

MADISON MN 56256

 

 

 

Updated 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resource Directory printed at

PRAIRIE FIVE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL-HEAD START

PO BOX 166 422 5TH AVENUE # 307

MADISON MN 56256

1-800-443-4283

1-320-598-3118

For additions and corrections, please call one of the above numbers

Printed in August 2008

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Minnesota Parents Know MNParentsKnow.info

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announces the MNParentsKnow.info Web site has been expanded to include research-based information for parents of children from birth through age 5.

The expansion of Minnesota Parents Know supports Minnesota’s continued commitment to supporting parents as their child's first and most important teacher.

The Minnesota Parents Know Web site, which offers Minnesota parents a convenient source for trusted knowledge on their child’s health, learning, development and safety. The information added for ages 1 through 5 is in addition to the infant information already available on the Web site. Ultimately, the department plans to include information through grade 12.

MNParentsKnow.info is hosted by the MDE and was developed as part of the Educate Parents Partnership, an early childhood initiative of Gov. Tim Pawlenty funded by the 2006 Legislature. The Web site was developed by the Department of Education in collaboration with the Department of Health, Department of Human Services and many other public and private organizations.

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Information not found in this directory, may be found by contacting:

Minnesota Help Info www.MinnesotaHelp.Info

 

 

 

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

MinnesotaHelp.info is an online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota find human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of help. It is especially rich in resource information for seniors and their caregivers; people with disabilities and their caregivers; parents and families; and low income people.

Ambulance - Fire - Police - Sheriff - 911

Woodland Centers

www.woodlandcenters.com

1-800-992-1716

Western Mental Health Center

http://www.whdnic.comwww.whdcinc.com

1-800-658-2429

TTY 1-800-787-3224

Project Turnabout

www.projectturnabout.com

1-800-862-1453

Poison Control

www.aapcc.org

1-800-222-1222

 

 

AIDS Hotline

www.ashastd.org

1-800-227-8922

American Heart Association

www.americanheart.org

1-800-AHA-USA1

American Red Cross

www.redcross.org

1-800-733-2767

Arson Hotline

http://www.dps.state.mn.us/FMARSHAL/Arson/ArsonHotline.html

1-800-723-2020

Child Care Aware

www.childcareaware.org

1-800-424-2246

Child Support Information (MN)

www.dhs.state.mn.us

1-800-657-3954

Consumer Product Safety Commission

www.cpsc.gov

1-800-638-2772

Family Planning & STD Hotline

www.stdhotline.state.mn.us

1-800-78-FACTS

Federal Emergency Management Agency

www.fema.gov

1-800-745-0243

Food Safety (USDA Meat & Poultry) Hotline

www.fsis.usda.gov

1-800-674-6854

Gambling Hotline

www.miph.org/gambling

1-800-333-HOPE

Housing Discrimination

www.hud.gov/complaints/housediscrim.cfm

1-800-669-9777

Lawyer Referral Service (MN Bar Assoc.)

www.mnbar.org or www.findalawyertoday.com/mnfindalawyer

1-800-882-6722

Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women

www.mcbw.org

1-800-289-6177

National Center For Missing & Exploited Children

www.missingkids.com

1-800-843-5678

National Child Abuse Hotline

www.childhelpusa.org

1-800-422-4453

National Domestic Violence Hotline

www.ndvh.org

1-800-799-7233

TTY

1-800-787-3224

National Runaway Hotline

www.nrscrisisline.org

1-800-RUN-AWAY

National Substance Abuse Helpline

www.nida.nih.gov

1-800-662-HELP

Road Information

www.511mn.org

1-800-657-3774

Safe Drinking Water Hotline.

www.epa.gov/safewater

1-800-426-4791

Social Security Administration

www.ssa.gov

1-800-772-1213

TTY

1-800-325-0778

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry

www.doli.state.mn.us

1-800-342-5354

TTY

1-651-297-4198

MN Domestic Violence Hotline

www.willmarshelter.com

1-866-223-1111

Someplace Safe Crisis Line

www.someplacesafe.infohttp://www.someplacesafe.org

1-800-974-3359

Women’s Rural Advocacy Program (WRAP) Domestic Abuse

www.letswrap.com

1-800-295-2422

 

 

For Information on Head Start Agencies In MN

www.mnheadstart.org/grantees.html

                                                     

 

 

PRAIRIE FIVE CAC PROGRAMS

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES

Information on all Prairie Five CAC’s programs can be found at www.prairiefive.com

  • PRAIRIE FIVE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL-HEAD START 1-800-443-4283

    422 5TH AVENUE # 307 320-598-3118

    PO BOX 166 Darcy Kleven, Director 320-598-7649

    MADISON MN 56256

  • This family and child development program serves low-income families and children with disabilities with family assessment, goal setting, medical, dental, mental health, and nutrition services. The programs are combination which means the children come to the center 2 to 3 days a week and have 1 to 2 home visits each month. Family partnerships and goals are developed for children and families.

     

    PRAIRIE FIVE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC 320-269-6578

    7TH STREET AND WASHINGTON AVENUE SUITE 302 1-800-292-5437

    PO BOX 159 Debra J. Larson, Executive Director TDD: 320-269-6988

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265-0159

    Working Together to Strengthen the Quality of Life in Our Communities

    A Community Action Agency serving Region 6W:

    Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties

    Branch Offices located in: Benson, Canby, Clinton and Madison

     

    Outreach Workers/Clothing Centers/Food Shelves:

    Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc. employs a full time Outreach Worker in each of the five counties the agency serves. These Outreach Workers are trained and are knowledgeable in all services provided by Prairie Five. They also are able to make referrals to other service providers in the area. Depending on current funding the Outreach Workers assist customers in applying for heat and utility shut-offs, threatened eviction, emergency food and shelter, other crisis situations and provide help in filing taxes and health insurance counseling.

     

     

    Big Stone County:

    Outreach Office & Clothing Center -

    Contact: Jeanne Krueger 320-325-5227

    Clinton Memorial Buildin

    PO BOX 5 CLINTON MN 56225-0005

     

     

    Chippewa County:

    Contact: Laurie Hendrickson 320-269-6578

    Clothing Center located at Carey’s Appliance Center-

    Black Oak Avenue -Montevideo MN 56265

     

    Lac qui Parle County:

    Outreach Office & Clothing Center - Contact: 320-598-3027

    Prairie Five C.A.C.-422 5TH Avenue-Madison, MN 56256

     

    Swift County:

    Outreach Office, Clothing Center & Food Shelf

    CONTACT: Erick Hedman 320-842-8565

    EAST HIGHWAY 12 PO BOX 321-Benson MN 56215

     

    Yellow Medicine County:

    Outreach Office & Clothing Center - Contact: Donna Stone 507-223-5471

    106 North Street Olaf Avenue-Canby, MN 56220

    Child Care Resource and Referral- Contact: Marge Knudson 320-269-8727

  • 1-800-292-KIDS (5437)

  • Child Care Resource & Referral is a community based organization, delivering person-to person services that include comprehensive information, child care referrals, and training growth, as well as supporting parents in their search for quality care by developing resources that are responsive to our community needs. Our primary goal is to ensure that all children have access to quality, nurturing environments. Equipment and book/video lending library is available to all providers. There are also a number of grants available for providers interested in starting a licensed child care program.

    For further information on any of the programs listed below contact

  • Laura Milbrandt 320-269-6579

  • Weatherization Program

     

    The Weatherization Program reduces the impact of rising energy costs through the installation of energy conserving measures. Also, health and safety issues are addressed by checking fuel burning appliances for carbon monoxide emissions and checking indoor air quality.

     

     

    The Family Development Program

    The Family Development Program strives to assist individuals to become self-supporting. The main emphasis is presently advocacy/listening and referrals.

    DEED (Department of Employment and Economic Development)

    These are income based deferred grants requiring matching funds from the homeowner for basic necessary housing repair. Funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis and receive matching funds. Contact the housing program to find out where current grants are being administered.

    Closing Costs Assistance Program

    Serving the City of Montevideo with closing costs assistance through a deferred loan program. Also referrals are made to the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership who administers other Affordable Housing Loan Programs in Prairie Five’s service area.

    FAIM Program

    (Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota)

    The FAIM Program, also known as Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), helps low-wage earners build assets through home purchase, secondary education (for the applicant or an eligible child) or starting a small business. Account holders save funds, up to $480 per year, which is matched at a 3:1 rate for two years. Account holders must complete financial management classes and specific asset building classes in order to receive matching funds.

     

     

    Energy Assistance Program and Crisis Repair/Non-Repair Program/Reach Out for Warmth

    Contact: Kathy Sundstedt 320-269-7976

    Or your County Outreach Worker

    Energy Assistance Program

    Energy Assistance Program is a federally and state funded program that assists low-income households in meeting their home heating costs and to promote self-sufficiency through low cost energy conservation activities and consumer education. The program is designed to provide for the equitable distribution of assistance without eliminating household responsibility for paying energy bills. EAP funds are made available to eligible households through local delivery agencies, to pay a portion of their costs for home energy, especially during the heating season. Funds are also available for weatherization activities and energy-related repairs. Energy Assistance payments are calculated to provide the highest level of benefits to household with the lowest incomes and the highest energy costs based on fuel types.

     

    Crisis Repair Program

    Crisis Repair Program is a component of the Energy Assistance Program. The Crisis Repair Program helps households that are experiencing problems or are in a no-heat situation to repair or replace the heating source. Each case is handled individually as the clients have different needs that need to be addressed.

     

    Crisis Non-Repair Program

    Crisis Non-Repair Program helps households that have no resources available to help resolve a heating or an electrical emergency during the winter months. This may involve paying an electrical disconnect, natural gas disconnect, or ordering and paying for additional fuel or oil or propane. The Crisis Non-Repair Program works with the vendor to resolve problems and will make referrals to other service providers when necessary.

     

    Reach Out For Warmth

    Reach Out For Warmth provides people in need with emergency assistance and emergency furnace repair. It is a community-based fuel fund with its success dependent upon the growing support of individuals, businesses, churches, civic groups, school children, energy vendors, and private foundations. Tax deductible donations are matched two dollars-to-one dollar.

    Transportation Program Contact: Dick Olson 320-269-6579

  • 1-877-757-4337

  • The Prairie Five RIDES Transit System is a demand responsive combination of volunteer driver and bus service providing public transportation with the counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine. Points of destination outside the five counties with the buses are Minneapolis, Willmar, St. Cloud, Marshall. Rides can be provided by volunteer drivers to destinations buses do not go. Prairie Five RIDES operates city transit systems in Appleton, Canby, Madison and Ortonville.

     

     

    Senior Nutrition Program Contact: Janelle Roth 320-269-7512

     

    Senior Nutrition-More Than A Meal...

    This program promotes health and independent living in the senior population through improved nutrition and reduction of social isolation. There is an established suggested donation for meals, but program participants may pay what they can afford. Congregate Meals offers nutritionally balanced meals at senior dining sites throughout Region 6W. Health information, referrals, nutrition education, volunteer opportunities and companionship with other seniors are also available at the dining sites. Home Delivered Meals is a vital service, enabling homebound seniors to live healthier and independently in their own homes. Home delivered meals are available on a short/and/or long term basis. Frozen meals are also available for weekend, holiday or rural use. Local volunteers deliver meals to a customer’s home. The Senior Nutrition Program offers a warm and caring atmosphere with friendship and fun. There are volunteer opportunities awaiting those who would like to be actively involved.

     

    BIG STONE COUNTY

     

    ***FOR ALL PRAIRIE FIVE CAC SERVICES, PLEASE SEE***

                                             www.prairiefive.com

    COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES

  • BIG STONE COUNTY FAMILY SERVICE CENTER 320-839-2555

  • 340 NORTHWEST SECOND STREET

  • ORTONVILLE MN 56278-0338 24 Hour Emergency Mental Health 1-800-568-5955

    All Other EMERGENCIES 911

    TTD/TTY 320-839-6161

    www.bigstonecounty.org FAX 320-839-3966

    Social Services:

  • ∙ Children's Services ∙ Disabilities

  •  Chemical Dependency ∙ Mental Health

  •  Adult Services ∙ Child Care

  • Financial Services:

    ∙ Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) *Medical Assistance (MA)

  • ∙ General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) ∙Food Support Programs

  • ∙ Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) *General Assistance (GA)

  • CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION State Info: 1-800-657-3954

  • CONTACT YOUR COUNTY FAMILY SERVICE CENTER 320-839-2555

  • www.bigstonecounty.org

  • locate parents ∙establish parentage

  •  establish and enforce court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support ∙collect and process payments review and modify court orders for support

  •             adjust court orders based on the cost-of-living index

  • ∙ work with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota

  • For further information on Family Networking/Support Services or

    Financial Resources....See Table of Contents

  • Fare For All (Food And Resource Exchange) 1-800-582-4291

  • www.emergencyfoodshelf.org 763-450-3881

  • e-mail: info@fareforall.org

    Fare For All is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality food to all interested families and individuals at an affordable price. At the same time, they encourage volunteer service to build strong communities.

    ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who wants to save on meat, produce, grocery items and is willing to spend two hours a month helping an individual, an institution or an organization. There is a small monetary charge for the food.

    Fare For All distribution sites: Appleton, Montevideo and Marshall

  • MAC and NAPS: 1-800-365-0270

  • www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/csfp 651-484-8241

  • MAC: A free food program for children up to age 6 and pregnant women. Women who have had a baby under one year but are not breast feeding or breast feeding women or infants not served by WIC Applicants must meet income guidelines, live in Minnesota, provide proof of age, and not be receiving WIC (it is possible for one family member to receive MAC and another WIC, but the same person cannot receive both).

  • NAPS: A free food program for Seniors 60 years or older. Applicants must be residents of the State of Minnesota and must meet federal income guidelines.

  • MAC AND NAPS: Food distributed includes: canned fruits, vegetables, juice, dry and canned milk, cheese, canned meat, dry beans, or peanut butter, cereal, rice or pasta.

  • Food Shelf: BIG STONE EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF/RSVP PROGRAM

  • www.hungersolutions.org 320-839-2555

  • 125 NORTHWEST 2ND STREET

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278

    UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE-NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

    www.extension.umn.edu/Nutrition

  • Contact: Heidi Torgerson, Nutrition Education Assistant 320-839-2518

  • BIG STONE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE 1-800-279-2518

  • 11 SOUTH East 2ND STREET

  • ORTONVILLE MN 56278-1544

    The programs are designed to teach information and skills people need to create a healthy diet for themselves and their families.

    Provides lessons, displays, newsletters, handouts and other activities designed for a variety of audiences - from parents and kids, to seniors, pregnant teens, and immigrant populations. Nutrition Education Programs take into account variables such as age, culture, reading ability, physical or developmental limitations, and more.

    Programs also in Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift & Yellow Medicine County

  • SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 1-800-772-1213

  • For information on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - See Table of Contents 507-532-2850

  • www.socialsecurity.gov TTY: 507-532-2615

  • WESTERN MINNESOTA LEGAL SERVICES 320-235-9600

  • 302 SOUTHWEST 5TH STREET SUITE 202 PO BOX 1866 1-888-360-3666

  • WILLMAR MN 56201-1866 TDD 320-235-9602

  • www.midmnlegal.org FAX 320-235-1030

  • Free civil legal services for eligible low income persons,

    the elderly and farmers of Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle,

    Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Renville, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.

    Provides information, referral, advice and representation in areas such as:

    • Citizenship/Immigration

    • Family Law: Divorces, Custody Issues/Visitation, Domestic Abuse
    • Housing Laws: Evictions, Poor Housing Conditions, Discrimination
    • MN Health Care: Information, Screening and Application Assistance
    • Public Benefits Law: Denial or termination of public benefits & utility shut offs
    • Family Farm Law Project: Legal Advice on financial issues
    • Senior Law Project: Legal Advice for people age 60 and over

  • See also Law Help MN www.lawhelpmn.org

  • Find answers to legal questions, legal aid offices and more.

    Helping Low-Income Minnesotans Solve Civil Legal Problems

  • MINNESOTA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION 1-800-882-6722

  • ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICE www.mnbar.org

  • A referral service for locating attorneys.

    COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH

  • SOMEPLACE SAFE PARENTING TIME CENTER

  • www.someplacesafe.infohttp://www.someplacesafe.org

  • COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

  • SHELTER/SAFE HOUSING (Toll free/Voice/TDD) 1-866-223-1111

  • 10 EAST 6TH STREET

  • CRISIS HOTLINE (Toll free/Voice/TDD) 1-800-974-3359

  • MORRIS MN 56267

    Also located at 47 NW 2ND STREET~ORTONVILLE MN 320-839-2331

    Someplace Safe is committed to the empowerment of battered women & their children and to the elimination of domestic violence. Services are provided to victims of domestic violence through advocacy, support, education & systems intervention.

    Services provided: Crisis Hotline; Advocacy; Support Groups; Shelter and Safe Housing; Legal Advocacy; Criminal Justice Intervention Projects; School, Community, and Professional Training; Visitations and Exchanges; Internships/Volunteer Opportunities.

     

     

    EDUCATION FOR ADULTS

    ADULT BASIC EDUCATION & G.E.D. PREPARATION

    (associated with Community Education)

    Contact:

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College www.mnwest.edu 1-800-657-3247

  • or contact Community Education

  • Ortonville 320-839-6181

  • www.ortonville.k12.mn.us

  • Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley 320-748-7233

  • www.graceville.k12.mn.us

    FREE *** FREE *** WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE

  • ABE-Adult Basic Education ESL-English as a Second Language

  • GED-General Education Diploma

    *Improve your basic skills-reading, writing, spelling and math

  • *Learn to speak English better *Work on receiving a high school diploma

  • SEE PRESCHOOL/CHILD CARE PROGRAMS OR SCHOOLS IN THIS SECTION FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS!

     

    FAMILY / NETWORKING GROUPS

  • MINNESOTA FARM ADVOCATES Hotline: 1-800-967-AGRI

  • Ruth Karty (Clarkfield): 320-669-7135

  • Dave Hesse (Comfry ): 507-877-3012

  • Carol Kobberman (Hancock): 320-392-5536

    www.mda.state.mn.us/about/farmadvocates.htm

    Farm Advocates provide one-on-one assistance for Minnesota farmers who face crisis caused by either a natural disaster or financial problems. Farm Advocates understand the needs of our agricultural families and communities. They are trained and experienced in agricultural lending practices, mediation, lender negotiation, farm programs, crisis counseling, disaster programs and to recognize the need for legal and/or social services. The Farm Advocate Program has been supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture since 1984. There is no charge or fee for Farm Advocate assistance.

     

    Interagency Early Intervention Committee (IEIC)

    Ortonville school district call: 320-839-6181

    www.ortonville.k12.mn.us

    IEIC's provide early intervention services to children 0-21. The IEIC members are parents and professionals from the community. One of the IEIC services is to know what type of services are available in their community for children with disabilities under the age of five and their families. IEIC members may also know parents who share your experiences and can link you to someone who knows what you are going through.

     

    Family Support Groups for parents of children with disabilities

  • Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative at 320-269-9243

  • www.swsc.org

  • PARENTS FOREVER 1-800-255-0736

  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE 320-269-6578

  • Chippewa County Courthouse www.parenting.umn.edu/programs/parentsForever/index.htm

    629 North 11th Street

    Montevideo, MN 56265

    Education For Families In Divorce Transition

    Parents Forever offers education and resources for married families going through divorce and never-been-married families going through a separation. Divorce and separation often brings change to every aspect of a family's life, both for the parents and the children involved.

    Parents Forever provides parents with formal training programs and easy-to-use

    materials that help them navigate the emotional, financial, legal, and communication changes that accompany divorce/separation so that they can effectively help their family transition. Many of these materials have been culturally adapted for Spanish-speaking families. The program also trains family professionals to be better equipped to help during the transition.

     

  • P.A.S.T (Parenting A Second Time)

  • For Information call 1-800-443-4283

  • Prairie Five CAC 320-598-3118

  • *Provides information and support services to grandparents and other

                kinship care givers, who are raising their children’s children.

     

     

    HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS

    This section includes:

    Clinics, Chiropractors, Dentists, Orthodontists,

    Optometrists, Public Health Services

     

    CLINICS & CHIROPRACTORS

    AVERA BIG STONE CITY CLINIC 605-862-7999

    451 MAIN STREET www.averamckennan.org

    BIG STONE CITY SD 57216

     

    CLINTON CLINIC 320-325-5217

    324 MAIN STREET www.ortonvilleareahealth.org

    CLINTON MN 56225

     

    GRACEVILLE HEALTH CENTER CLINIC 320-748-7243

    115 2ND STREET WEST PO BOX 157 www.gracevillehealth.com

    GRACEVILLE MN 56240-0157

     

    NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER 320-839-6157

    465 EASTVOLD AVENUE www.ortonvilleareahealth.org

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278

    PETERSON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 320-839-2323

    215 2ND STREET SOUTHEAST

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278

     

    DENTISTS

    STEVEN G. WINTHER, D.D.S. 320-839-2596

    17 SECOND STREET SOUTHEAST

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278

     

    OPTOMETRISTS

    CONROY EYE CARE

    123 SECOND STREET NORTHWEST 320-839-2608

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278

    RONN E. MCDANIEL. P.A. 320-839-3413

    128 SECOND STREET NORTHWEST

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278 Satellite office: Madison Optical 320-598-7566

     

    PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

     

    COUNTRYSIDE PUBLIC HEALTH www.countrysidepublichealth.org 320-839-6135

    47 NORTHWEST 2ND STREET SUITE 104 1-866-277-5587

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278

  • Main Office (Benson) 1-800-657-3291 WIC 1-800-244-6026

  • Countryside Public Health provides services to individuals, families and communities to prevent disease and disability and promote and protect the health of the residents of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties.

    Our focus is to promote healthy families and communities; support disabled and elderly persons to live independently; and respond to emerging diseases and health threats.

     

    JOB RELATED SERVICES ( including disabilities)

  • WEST CENTRAL INDUSTRIES-WILLMAR 320-235-5310

  • 1300 22nd STREET SOUTHWEST BOX 813 MN TTY 1-800-627-3529

  • WILLMAR MN 56201-0813 www.westcentralindustries.com

  • Offices also located in Hutchinson: 900 Hwy. 15 South 320-234-7515

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    Provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, through

    rehabilitation and training.

    Serves the counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle,

    McCleod, Meeker, Renville, Swift and Yellow Medicine.

     

    PRESCHOOL/CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

    PRAIRIE FIVE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL-HEAD START 320-598-3118

    422 5TH AVENUE # 307 PO BOX 166 1-800-443-4283

    MADISON MN 56256

  • www.prairiefive.com/headstartwebsite/headstartindex.htm

  •  

    Head Start collaborates with CGB and Ortonville School Districts

    to serve all preschool children in the community. Those not eligible

    under Head Start guidelines pay a monthly fee to the District.

     

    PRAIRIE FIVE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL 1-800-292-KIDS (5437)

    7TH STREET AND WASHINGTON AVENUE PO BOX 159 320-269-8727

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265 www.midwestchildcare.com

    Child Care Resource & Referral is a community based organization, delivering person-to person services that include comprehensive information, child care referrals, and training growth, as well as supporting parents in their search for quality care by developing resources that are responsive to our community needs. Our primary goal is to ensure that all children have access to quality, nurturing environments. Equipment and book/video lending library is available to all providers. There are also a number of grants available for providers interested in starting a licensed child care program.

    CLINTON / GRACEVILLE/ BEARDSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    320-325-5224

    PO BOX 361 601 1ST STREET www.graceville.k12.mn.us

    CLINTON MN 56225

    *Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

    ECFE is a voluntary, public school program that offers information and support to all Minnesota parents and their parents and their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents meet with and learn from other parents and a licensed parent educator. Parents and babies often stay together throughout the class time, or the babies are nearby, playing and learning with other children and early childhood educators. Classes and special events for families meet mornings, afternoons and evenings on weekdays and weekends in a variety of locations. All program offerings are reasonably priced or free.

     

    *Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

    Eligible children are those who are determined to have a disability following testing, conducted by the school system. Any guardian of a child from birth through age six may request an evaluation. The types of services which are needed by a child and the location where the services will be delivered are determined on a child by child basis.

     

     

    Special Education Service Cooperative is:

    MIDWEST SPECIAL EDUCATION INTER-DISTRICT COOPERATIVE

    203 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUE

    MORRIS MN 56267

    Contact Todd Travis 320-589-4248

    *Preschool

    Head Start collaborates with CGB School District to serve all preschool children in the community. Those not eligible under Head Start guidelines pay a monthly fee to the District.

     

    ORTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL 320-839-6181

    200 TROJAN DRIVE BOX 247 www.ortonville.k12.mn.us

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278

    *Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

    ECFE is a voluntary, public school program that offers information and support to all Minnesota parents and their parents and their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents meet with and learn from other parents and a licensed parent educator. Parents and babies often stay together throughout the class time, or the babies are nearby, playing and learning with other children and early childhood educators. Classes and special events for families meet mornings, afternoons and evenings on weekdays and weekends in a variety of locations. All program offerings are reasonably priced or free.

     

    *Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

    Eligible children are those who are determined to have a disability following testing, conducted by the school system. Any guardian of a child from birth through age six may request an evaluation. The types of services which are needed by a child and the location where the services will be delivered are determined on a child by child basis.

     

    www.swsc.org

    Special Education Service Cooperative is:

    MONTEVIDEO SW & WC SERVICE COOPERATIVE 320-269-9243

    306 NORTH FIRST STREET BOX 232

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

    *Preschool

    Head Start collaborates with Ortonville School District

    to serve all preschool children in the community. Those not eligible under Head Start guidelines pay a monthly fee to the District.

     

    SCHOOLS

    BIG STONE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 25-1 605-862-8108

    655 WALNUT STREET www.bigstonecity.k12.sd.us

    BIG STONE CITY SD 57216

    CLINTON / GRACEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS 320-325-5224

    PO BOX 361 601 1ST STREET NORTH www.graceville.k12.mn.us

    CLINTON MN 56225 Middle/High School 320-748-7233

    712 3rd Street
    Graceville, MN 56240

    ORTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 62 320-839-6181

    200 TROJAN DRIVE BOX 247

    ORTONVILLE MN 56278 www.ortonville.k12.mn.us

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    CHIPPEWA COUNTY

    ***FOR ALL PRAIRIE FIVE CAC SERVICES, PLEASE SEE***

    PAGES 9-12 or www.prairiefive.com

     

    COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES

  • CHIPPEWA COUNTY FAMILY SERVICES 320-269-6401

  • COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 1-877-450-6401

  • 719 NORTH 7TH STREET SUITE 200 www.co.chippewa.mn.us/family.htm

  • MONTEVIDEO MN 56265 EMERGENCY/CRISIS 911

    http://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/family.htm

    Social Services:

  • Children's Services ∙Developmental Disabilities

  • Chemical Dependency ∙Mental Health

  • Adult Services ∙Child Care

  • Financial Services:

  • Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

  • *Medical Assistance (MA)

  • General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC)

  • Food Support Programs

  • Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)

  • *General Assistance (GA)

  • CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 320-269-6401

  • CONTACT YOUR COUNTY FAMILY SERVICE CENTER

  • www.co.chippewa.mn.us/family.htm

  • locate parents ∙ establish parentage

  • establish and enforce court orders for child support, medical

  • support, & child care support ∙ collect & process payments

  • review and modify court orders for support

  • adjust court orders based on the cost-of-living index

  • work with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota

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    For further information on Family Networkling/Support Services or Financial Resources...See Table of Contents

  • Fare For All (Food And Resource Exchange) 1-800-582-4291

  • www.emergencyfoodshelf.org 763-450-3881

  • e-mail: info@fareforall.org

    Fare For All is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality food to all interested families and individuals at an affordable price. At the same time, they encourage volunteer service to build strong communities.

    ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who wants to save on meat, produce, grocery items and is willing to spend two hours a month helping an individual, an institution or an organization. There is a small monetary charge for the food.

    Fare For All distribution sites: Appleton, Montevideo and Marshall

  • MAC and NAPS: 1-800-365-0270

  • www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/csfp 651-484-8241

  • MAC: A free food program for children up to age 6 and pregnant women. Women who have had a baby under one year but are not breast feeding or breast feeding women or infants not served by WIC Applicants must meet income guidelines, live in Minnesota, provide proof of age, and not be receiving WIC (it is possible for one family member to receive MAC and another WIC, but the same person cannot receive both).

  • NAPS: A free food program for Seniors 60 years or older. Applicants must be residents of the State of Minnesota and must meet federal income guidelines.

  • MAC AND NAPS: Food distributed includes: canned fruits, vegetables, juice, dry and canned milk, cheese, canned meat, dry beans, or peanut butter, cereal, rice or pasta.

  • Food Shelf: PRAIRIE FIVE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL 320-269-6578

    COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING www.prairiefive.com/chipp.htm

    7TH AND WASHINGTON AVENUE

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

    UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE-NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

    www.extension.umn.edu/Nutrition

    Contact: Paula Berg, Nutrition Education Assistant 320-269-6521

    CHIPPEWA COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE 1-800-247-0412

    629 11TH STREET NORTH

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

    The programs are designed to teach information and skills people need to create a healthy diet for themselves and their families.

    Provides lessons, displays, newsletters, handouts and other activities designed for a variety of audiences - from parents and kids, to seniors, pregnant teens, and immigrant populations. Nutrition Education Programs take into account variables such as age, culture, reading ability, physical or developmental limitations, and more.

    Programs also in Big Stone,Lac qui Parle, Swift & Yellow Medicine County

  • SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 1-800-772-1213

  • For information on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - See Table of Contents 507-532-2850

  • www.socialsecurity.gov TTY: 507-532-2615

  • WESTERN MINNESOTA LEGAL SERVICES 320-235-9600

  • 302 SOUTHWEST 5TH STREET SUITE 202 PO BOX 1866 1-888-360-3666

  • WILLMAR MN 56201-1866 TDD 320-235-9602

  • www.midmnlegal.org FAX 320-235-1030

  • Free civil legal services for eligible low income persons,

    the elderly and farmers of Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle,

    Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Renville, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties.

    Provides information, referral, advice and representation in areas such as:

    • Citizenship/Immigration

    • Family Law: Divorces, Custody Issues/Visitation, Domestic Abuse
    • Housing Laws: Evictions, Poor Housing Conditions, Discrimination
    • MN Health Care: Information, Screening and Application Assistance
    • Public Benefits Law: Denial or termination of public benefits & utility shut offs
    • Family Farm Law Project: Legal Advice on financial issues
    • Senior Law Project: Legal Advice for people age 60 and over

  • See also Law Help MN www.lawhelpmn.org

  • Find answers to legal questions, legal aid offices and more.

    Helping Low-Income Minnesotans Solve Civil Legal Problems

  • MINNESOTA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION 1-800-882-6722

  • ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICE www.mnbar.org

  • A referral service for locating attorneys.

    COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH

     

  • TRI COUNTY VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM 320-269-3095

  • 629 NORTH 11TH STREET Crisis Services 1-800-939-0329

  • MONTEVIDEO MN 56265 www.maxminn.com/pmarcy

  • The Tri-County Victim/Witness program provides service to primary victims (persons to whom

    the crime was directed) and secondary victims (persons who have incurred loss, trauma, or harm

    because of someone else's victimization from a crime.)

    Serving victims and witnesses in Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, & Yellow Medicine County

     

  • WILLMAR SHELTER HOUSE www.willmarshelter.com 1-866-223-1111

  •                             320-269-6520

  •  24 Crisis Intervention *Emergency Residential Shelter

  •     Information & Assistance (Security, Food, Clothing, Personal Supplies, Furniture)

        *Information & Assistance (Legal-Orders of Protection, Harassment, Divorce,

        Child Custody, Visitation Plans) *Support Groups

     

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  • WOODLAND CENTERS CHIPPEWA CENTER 320-269-6581

  • 517 NORTH 17TH STREET PO BOX 187 1-888-281-0241

  • MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

  • WOODLAND CENTERS- WILLMAR OFFICE 320-235-4613

  • 1-800-992-1716

    www.woodlandcenters.com

    A nonprofit organization, focusing its efforts on providing comprehensive mental health services to meet varied community needs. Woodland serves the counties of Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, and Swift. Community mental health efforts take many forms including helping battered women and children find safe shelter, assisting families who face stressful issues, and providing treatment for those with severe mental health issues. Woodland Centers’ services reach young and old, men and women, and people from a variety of cultural backgrounds with a variety of issues.

     

     

  • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND AL-ANON 1-800-862-1453

  • www.projectturnabout.com

    E-mail: info@projectturnabout.org

     

    EDUCATION FOR ADULTS

    ADULT BASIC EDUCATION & G.E.D. PREPARATION (associated with Community Education) Contact:

  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College 1-800-657-3247

  • or contact Community Education

  • Clara City www.maccray.k12.mn.us 320-847-2154

  • Lac qui Parle Valley www.lqpv.org 320-752-4200

  • Montevideo www.montevideoschools.co 320-269-5026

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    FREE *** FREE *** WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE

     

    ABE-Adult Basic Education ESL-English as a Second Language

    GED-General Education Diploma

    *Improve your basic skills-reading, writing, spelling and math

    *Learn to speak English better*Work on receiving a high school diploma

     

    SEE PRESCHOOL/CHILD CARE PROGRAMS OR SCHOOLS IN THIS SECTION FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

     

    FAMILY / NETWORKING GROUPS

  • MINNESOTA FARM ADVOCATES Hotline: 1-800-967-AGRI

  • Ruth Karty (Clarkfield): 320-669-7135

  • Dave Hesse (Comfry ): 507-877-3012

  • Carol Kobberman (Hancock): 320-392-5536

    www.mda.state.mn.us/about/farmadvocates.htm

    Farm Advocates provide one-on-one assistance for Minnesota farmers who face crisis caused by either a natural disaster or financial problems. Farm Advocates understand the needs of our agricultural families and communities. They are trained and experienced in agricultural lending practices, mediation, lender negotiation, farm programs, crisis counseling, disaster programs and to recognize the need for legal and/or social services. The Farm Advocate Program has been supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture since 1984. There is no charge or fee for Farm Advocate assistance.

  • Interagency Early Intervention Committee (IEIC) www.montevideoschools.com

  • For further information contact: Sanford Elementary 320-269-6538

  • IEIC's provide early intervention services to children 0-21. The IEIC members are parents and professionals from the community. One of the IEIC services is to know what type of services are available in their community for children with disabilities under the age of five and their families. IEIC members may also know parents who share your experiences and can link you to someone who knows what you are going through. Family Support Groups also meet monthly for parents of children with disabilities-for more information on upcoming activities of the Family Support Group call

    Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative at 320-269-9243 www.swsc.org

  • PARENTS FOREVER 1-800-255-0736

  • Parents Forever offers education and resources for married families going through divorce and never-been-married families going through a separation. Divorce and separation often brings change to every aspect of a family's life, both for the parents and the children involved.

    Parents Forever provides parents with formal training programs and easy-to-use materials that help them navigate the emotional, financial, legal, and communication changes that accompany divorce/separation so that they can effectively help their family transition. Many of these materials have been culturally adapted for Spanish-speaking families. The program also trains family professionals to be better equipped to help during the transition.

     

     

  • P.A.S.T (Parenting A Second Time)

  • For Information call 1-800-443-4283

  • Prairie Five CAC 320-598-3118

  • *Provides information and support services to grandparents and other

                        kinship care givers, who are raising their children’s children.

     

    HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS

    This section includes:

    Clinics, Chiropractors, Dentists, Orthodontists,

    Optometrists, Public Health Services

     

     

    CLINICS & CHIROPRACTORS

  • CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATES OF MONTEVIDEO 320-269-5000

  • 544 1ST STREET SOUTHWEST www.dropdahl.com

  •                 MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

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    CHIROPRACTIC CARE CENTER (DR BRAD MOSENG) 320-269-7135

    525 LEGION DRIVE #1 www.mosengchiropractic.com

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

     

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    CLARA CITY CLINIC 320-847-3711

    330 WEST CENTER AVENUE www.montevideomedical.com

    CLARA CITY MN 56222 Affiliated with Montevideo Clinic, P.A.

     

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    CLARKFIELD CLINIC 320-669-4417

    812 10th AVENUE www.montevideomedical.com

    CLARKFIELD MN 56223 Affiliated with Montevideo Clinic, P.A.

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    CORNERSTONE CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH 320-269-3211

    519 SOUTH 1ST STREET www.cornerstonechiropractichealth.com

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

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    HEARTLAND FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 320-847-3511

    23 NORTH MAIN STREET

    CLARA CITY MN 56222

    MONTEVIDEO CLINIC, P.A. 320-269-6435

    908 NORTH 11TH STREET PO BOX 716 www.montevideomedical.com

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

    If no answer call the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital 320-269-8878

    Offices also located in Clarkfield (See Yellow Medicine County) Clara City & Milan

    MILAN CLINIC 320-734-4632

    MAIN STREET www.montevideomedical.com

    MILAN MN 56262 Affiliated with Montevideo Clinic, P.A.

     

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    PREFERRED HEALTH OF MONTEVIDEO (CHIROPRACTIC) 320-269-4774

    1845 EAST HIGHWAY 7 www.preferred-health.com

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

     

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    WELLSPRING CHIROPRACTIC & NATURAL CARE 320-269-3131

    2302 HORIZON DRIVE

    MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • DENTISTS

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  • EDWARD C. LINDEN, D.D.S.