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Community Resources
Police/Fire/Ambulance - 911
Police Fourth Precinct (North Minneapolis) - (612) 673-5704
Non-Emergency Services - 311 or (612) 673-3000
Information and Services
| Organization | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| African-American Men Project | (612) 767-3120 | 1313 Penn Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin | (952) 697-1411 | 2100 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| First Call For Help | Land-line 211 or (320) 252-0227 | 404 South Eighth St Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
| Hennepin County – Human Services and Public Health Department | (612) 348-4111 | 1001 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| North Point Health and Wellness Center | (612) 543-2500 | 1313 Penn Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
Employment Support
| Organization | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Emerge | (612) 529-9267 | 1834 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| Employment Action Center | (612) 377-6300 | 503 Irving Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| Goodwill Easter Seals | (612) 276-1527 | 3333 4th St N Minneapolis, MN 55412 |
| HIRED | (612) 529-3342 | 1200 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| Minneapolis Urban League | (612) 302-3100 | 2100 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| North Workforce Centers | (612) 520-3500 | 1200 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
Ex-offender Specific Employment/Support
| Organization | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 180 Degrees, Inc | (612) 813-5000 | 236 Clifton Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
| Amicus | (612) 877-4250 | 3041 4th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
| Damascus Way | (763) 545-6558 | 5730 Olson Memorial Hwy Minneapolis, MN 55422 |
Housing
| Organization | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Aeon | (612) 341-3148 | 901 N. 3rd St, Suite 150 Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
| Common Bond Communities | (612) 843-4790 | 2000 W. Broadway Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| Mary’s Place | (612) 338-4855 | 401 North 7th St Minneapolis, MN 55405 |
| Minneapolis Public Housing Authority | (612) 342-1400 | 1001 Washington Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
| Salvation Army | (612) 659-0711 | 53 Glenwood Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55405 |
| St. Stephen's | (612) 874-0311 | 53 Glenwood Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55405 |
| The Housing Link | (612) 522-2500 | 275 Market St, Suite 509 Minneapolis, MN 55405 |
Chemical Dependency Services and Resource Hubs
| Organization | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Resource | Helpline (1-800) 662-4357 | Find a location |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Helpline (952) 922-0880 | 7204 West 27th St, #113 Minneapolis, MN 55426 |
| Crystal Meth Anonymous | Helpline (612) 787-5775 | 2665 4th Ave N, Suite 201 Anoka, MN 55303 |
| Drug Rehab | Helpline (1-877) 695-5395 | Find a location |
| Drug Treatment Center Finder (Minneapolis) | Helpline (1-855) 619-8070 | Find a location |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Helpline (1-877) 767-7676 | 310 East 38th St Minneapolis, MN 55409 |
| Recovery | Helpline (1-888) 595-5427 | Find a location |
| Treatments for Addicts | Helpline (1-888) 480-1703 | Find a location |
| Turning Point | (612) 520-4004 | 1500 Golden Valley Rd Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
Low-cost Internet Services
| Organization | Phone |
|---|---|
| Internet Essentials from Comcast* | (1-855) 846-8376 |
| CenturyLink Internet Basics** | (1-800) 257-3212 |
| USI Wireless - Wireless Minneapolis*** | (952) 253-3262 |
*To qualify for $9.95 a month (plus taxes and fees) Internet service and a low-cost computer, your household must meet all these criteria: be located where Comcast offers Internet service; have at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program; have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days; does not have outstanding Comcast debt that is under one year old
** To qualify for $9.95 (plus taxes and fees) a month Internet service and a low-cost computer, your household must meet all these criteria: reside where CenturyLink™ offers Internet service, have not subscribed to CenturyLink Internet service within the last 90 days and are not a current CenturyLink Internet customer; do not have an overdue CenturyLink bill or unreturned equipment; follow current guidelines for Lifeline/ TAP phone service programs
***USI Wireless offers a wireless alternative to standard cable and phone line based Internet services. Wireless Internet service is a high-speed broadband Internet access connection that will work in your home and throughout the entire coverage area. USI Wireless offers wireless connectivity speeds up to 1-6 Mbps download to home, business, and roaming users with pricing as low as $14.95/month.
Health Care
| Organization | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Health Finder (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) |
| Find a service |
| Hennepin County Medical Center | (612) 873-4301 | 701 Park Ave SE Minneapolis, MN |
| North Memorial Medical Center | (763) 520-5200 | 3300 Oakdale Ave N Robbinsdale, MN 55422 |
| North Point Health and Wellness Center | (612) 543-2500 | 1313 Penn Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| Northside Community Pharmacy | (612) 435-7845 | 1501 Lowry Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| U of M Physicians Broadway Family | (612) 302-8200 | 1020 West Broadway Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
Legal Services
| Organization | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict Resolution Center | (612) 822-9883 | 2101 Hennepin Ave, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55405 |
| Hennepin County Bar Association Lawyer Referral | (612) 752-6666 | 600 Nicollet Mall, #390 Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
| Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis | (612) 332-1441 | 430 1st Ave N, #300 Minneapolis, MN |
| Volunteer Lawyers Network | (612) 752-6677 | 600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390A Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
Elected Officials in Ward 5
| Official | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison | (612) 522-1212 | 2100 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| State Senator Bobby Joe Champion | (651) 296-9246 | 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 307 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 |
| State Representative Raymond Dehn | (651) 296-8659 | 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 |
| Hennepin County Commissioner Linda Higgins | (612) 348-7882 | A-2400 Government Center, 300 South 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
| Minneapolis City Council Member Blong Yang | (612) 673-2205 | 350 S. 5th St., Room 307 Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
| Minneapolis School Board Member Kim Ellison | (612) 418-3657 | 1250 West Broadway Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| Metropolitan Council Member Gary Cunningham | (612) 259-6568 | 390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN 55101 |
| Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner Jon Olson | (612) 230-6443 Ext. 2 | 2117 West River Rd Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
Last updated Jul 6, 2017
