Scott County Community Resources
Minnesota Department of Human Services - www.dhs.state.mn.us
Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - www.ombudmhmr.state.mn.us
Disability Minnesota – www.mndisability.gov
Social Security - www.ssa.gov
Emergency Numbers-
Scott-Carver Cap Agency - 952-496-2125
www.capagency.org
Private non-profit organization providing services to residents of Scott, Carver & Dakota counties including Emergency Services, Crisis Nursery, Housing, Advocacy, Thrift Shop, Food Shelf, Meals on Wheels, Energy Assistance and more.
United Way First Call for Help Minnesota- for crisis assistance, information and referral call 651-224-1133 or dial 211
www.unitedwaytwincities.org
Scott/ Carver Mental Health Crisis Program - Provides 24 hour crisis assistance
Crisis number- 952-442-7601
Business Line- 952-442-7613
Transportation-
Smart Link – serves Scott & Carver County residents
ADA Transportation - for qualified persons
952-496-8001
Medical Transport and Mileage Reimbursement for Persons on Medical Assistance (MA)
952-496-8341
Metro Mobility-
651-602-1111
www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/paratransit/intro.htm
Provides transportation to individuals who are ADA certified
Advocacy Resources-
ARC Greater Twin Cities - www.arcgreatertwincities.org
Advocating Change Together (ACT) - www.selfadvocacy.com/
PACER- Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights-
952-838-9000; 1-800-53-PACER; www.PACER.org
Disability Linkage Line - Statewide information & referral resource for all your disability related questions 1-866-333-2466
http://www.MinnesotaHelp.info
Legal Resources
Minnesota Disability Law Center-
612-332-1441
1-800-292-4150
TTY 612-332-4668
www.mndlc.org
Legal Aid- Southern MN regional Legal Services-952-440-1040
www.smrls.org
Immigration Law Center - 651-291-0110; 1-800-223-1368
www.immigrantlawcentermn.org
Organizational Resources
First Step - www.firststepofscottcounty.com 952-496-5059
Early intervention services for families with young children
MN Brain Injury Association - www.braininjurymn.org/
MN Department of Education - http://education.state.mn.us
Vocational Resources and Providers Assistance for people with disabilities to achieve their employment and independent living goals.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services - www.deed.state.mn.us/rehab
MN Work Incentives Connection www.mnworkincentives.com
MN Workforce Center – www.mnwfc.org
Opportunity Services - 952-445-4306 - www.oppserv.org
New Options - 952-403-7979 Day Training and Habilitation Provider
MRCI - http://www.mrciworksource.org/Home.html
Vocational Support Services- 952-736-1600
Community and Recreational Resources
Lifepages Resource Website - www.lifepages.org
Special Olympics - www.specialolympicsminnesota.org
Connecting Youth to Communities and Careers - www.c3online.org
Magnifying Abilities - Recreational Community Activities - 952-368-8881
School Districts
Belle Plaine district #716 - www.BellePlaine.k12.mn.us
Burnsville/Eagan/Savage District #191 - www.ISD191.org
Jordan District #717 - www.jordan.k12.mn.us
Lakeville District #194 - www.ISD194.k12.mn.us
New Prague District #721 - www.NP.k12.mn.us
Prior Lake District #719 - www.PriorLake-Savage.k12.mn.us
Shakopee District #720 - www.shakopee.k12.mn.us
Minnesota River Valley Special Education Coop - www.MRVSEC.k12.mn.us
Carver-Scott Educational Co-op - www.cseced.org
HOUSING
Community Development Agency (CDA) Scott County 952-402-9022
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - www.hud.gov
Housing Link www.housinglink.org
GUARDIANSHIP
The MN Association for Guardianship and Conservatorship -www.minnesotaguardianship.org
MN Judicial Branch - www.courts.state.mn.us
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