• Basic needs resources

    These are links to some community resource websites which may be helpful to your family. If you do not find what you are looking for here or if you need help accessing services, please contact the United Way 2-1-1 or the Community Resource Line at 763-433-4695. 
     

    Adult education 

    North Metro Learning Lab
    Offer English as a Second Language classes as well as High School credits, GED, and more.
    763-783-4870
    1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 224, Blaine 
     

    Clothing

    Anoka County Brotherhood Council (ACBC)
    http://www.acbcfoodshelf.org
    Food shelf and clothing closet free of charge
    2615 Ninth Ave, Anoka
    763-422-0046 
     
     
    Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) 
    http://www.ceap.com
    Food, clothing, transportation, financial help
    Locations in Blaine and Brooklyn Center
    Blaine: 763-783-9600
    Brooklyn Center: 763-566-9600
    The food shelf serves all of Anoka County and can be used once/month. Appointment required. They will help you identify if you qualify for additional benefits. Free clothing closet with a Minnesota ID - no appointment needed - at Brooklyn Center site 
    Some financial assistance for rent/mortgage available. Job referrals. School supplies by appointment in August.
     
    Pathways, Anoka-Hennepin
    Career Closet and Clothing Shelf
     
    Twice Nice Thrift Store, ACCAP 
    Low-cost gently-used household items, furniture, clothing, toys, shoes, bedding, etc.
    9201 South Highway Dr., Lexington
    763-754-0935
     
    Viktor's Pantry, Northdale Middle School 
    Some gently-used clothing mostly in sizes for middle school students.
     
     

    Formal Wear 

    Look for information on giveaways in the spring
     
    Once Upon a Time Formals 
    Free prom dresses and suits for students all year round. No proof of income status needed.
    West St. Paul
    612-222-7741 for more information or to make an appointment
     
    Operation Glass Slipper 
    http://operationglassslipper.org
    Need a referral  

    Computers/internet 

     

    Culturally-Specific Services

    African Development Center
    http://www.adcminnesota.org/
    Financial assistance.
    612-333-4772 
     
    Help for refugees and immigrant families with jobs, housing, food, health, education, youth and senior social services.
    612-721-0122
     
    Hmong Cultural and Resource Center
    http://www.hmongcc.org/      
    651-917-9937  
     

    Employment 

    Anoka County Job Line
    763-422-7498
     
    1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 235, Blaine
    763-783-4800
     
    Anoka Technical College
    http://www.anokatech.edu/
    Job placement assistance, employment services, resume assistance, job and workforce training.
    763-576-4783 
     
    Displaced Homemaker Program
    For former full-time homemakers looking for employment. Some assistance may be available for childcare and transportation.
     
     
     
    Job search assistance, support groups, business classes, job training, etc.
    651-646-3808
     

    Family Finances 

    Bridge to Benefits
    http://bridgetobenefits.org/     
    Determine possible eligibility for public health care, child care, tax credits, food support, energy assistance.
     

    Family Means Financial Solutions
    http://www.familymeans.org/financial-solutions

    800-780-2890 or 651-789-4014
     
     
    Lutheran Social Services Financial Counseling 
    http://www.lssmn.org/debt/
     
    National Foundation for Credit Counseling
    https://www.nfcc.org/index.php     
    800-388-2227
    Find a certified agency near you.
     
    US Trustee Program 
    http://www.justice.gov/ust/
    Bankruptcy information in multiple languages.
     

    Food

    Anoka County Brotherhood Council (ACBC) 
    http://www.acbcfoodshelf.org/
    Food shelf and clothing closet free of charge.
    2615 Ninth Ave, Anoka
    763-422-0046 
     
    Anoka County Economic Assistance Department 
    https://www.anokacounty.us/193/Economic-Assistance
    SNAP (food support)
    Family Intake, Anoka County Human Service Center
    1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 100, Blaine
    763-717-7730
     
    Bridge to Benefits
    http://bridgetobenefits.org/     
    Determine possible eligibility for public health care, child care, tax credits, food support, energy assistance.
     
    Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) 
    http://www.ceap.com
    Food, clothing, transportation, financial help
    Locations in Blaine and Brooklyn Center
    Blaine: 763-783-9600
    Brooklyn Center: 763-566-9600
    The food shelf serves all of Anoka County and can be used once/month. Appointment required. They will help you identify if you qualify for additional benefits. Free clothing closet with a Minnesota ID - no appointment needed - at Brooklyn Center site 
    Some financial assistance for rent/mortgage available. Job referrals. School supplies by appointment in August.
     
    Save money on food! Save up to 40 percent off grocery store prices.
    763-450-3860 
     
    Find food shelves near you
     
     
    Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 
    For pregnant or breastfeeding women and children up to age 5
     

    Holiday Help

    Christmas Committee 
    763-323-4982 
     
    Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) 
    Locations in Blaine and Brooklyn Center
    Blaine:  763-783-9600
    Brooklyn Center:  763-566-9600
     
    Salvation Army 
    Registration can start as early as October.
     

    Housing/Homelessness

    Anoka County Heading Home 
    Resources for people who are at-risk of losing their housing or who are homeless 
    (From their website:)
    If you are currently receiving case management services, of any kind, start by contacting your County Case Manager.

    If you are someone who is in need and doesn't have County Case Management, you may contact for:
    Singles: Stepping Stone Emergency Housing 763-323-7006
    Families: The Salvation Army - Coon Rapids 763-755-6873
    Youth <21: YMCA - 763-493-3052
    Again, this is for people who are at-risk of losing their housing or who are homeless. It is meant to support you in matching your housing needs with the appropriate resources. We may be unable to assist you in finding an immediate resource. 
     
    Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) 
    Food, clothing, transportation, financial help
    Locations in Blaine and Brooklyn Center
    Blaine:  763-783-9600
    Brooklyn Center:  763-566-9600
    The food shelf serves all of Anoka County and can be used once/month.  Appointment required.  They will help you identify if you qualify for additional benefits. Free clothing closet with MN ID - no appointment needed - at Brooklyn Center site 
    Some financial assistance for rent/mortgage available. Job referrals. School supplies by appointment in August
     
    HomeLine MN 
    Free legal help for renters
    612-728-5767
     
    Metro Shelter Hotline 
    Provides information on shelters for individuals, youth, and families
    888-234-1329
     
    Ain Dah Yung 
    Emergency shelter for youth ages 5-17
    651-227-4184
     
    Anoka-Hennepin Homeless Outreach Prevention Education (HOPE)
     
    Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP) 
    Home Ownership Program
    Home Rehabilitation (helps with necessary home repairs) 763-783-4721
    Foreclosure Prevention 763-783-4880
    Weatherization for Housing (assistance for improving energy efficiency) 763-783-4712
    9574 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids
    Main Number: 763-783-4747
     
    Anoka County Emergency Assistance 
    Financial assistance for housing crisis
    763-422-7200 
     
    Avenues for Homeless Youth 
    Emergency shelter for youth ages 15-20
    612-522-1690
     
    Booth Brown House 
    Shelter (ages 18-21) and transitional housing program (ages 16-25) for youth
    651-251-3502 x110
     
    Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program 
    Financial assistance to resolve housing crisis
    Salvation Army: 763-755-6873 
     
    Family Promise 
    Provides shelter to families experiencing homelessness
    763-568-7365
     
    Homeless Youth Services - Lutheran Social Services 
    Safe House - Emergency shelter for youth ages 16-20: 651-644-3446
    See website for other programs
     
    HOPE 4 Youth 
    Homeless youth outreach and drop-in center in Anoka, MN
    763-323-2066
     
    Hope Street Emergency Shelter 
    Emergency shelter for youth ages 16-20
    612-204-8211
     
    Housing Link 
    Affordable housing information and resources 
    612-522-2500
     
    Judicare of Anoka County, Inc. 
    Foreclosure and Eviction Prevention
    1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 310, Blaine
    763-783-4970
     
    Lutheran Social Services Housing Services 
    Transitional housing, housing support services
    2400 Park Ave. Minneapolis
    612-871-0354 
     
    Sharing and Caring Hands 
    Transitional Housing at Mary's Place
    612-338-4640 
     
    The Bridge for Youth 
    Walk-in Counseling and Crisis Shelter
    Hotline 612-377-8800
     

    Legal  

    Central MN Legal Services 
    Offers free legal representation to low-income residents in civil cases
    612-332-8151
     
    Children's Law Center of MN 
    651-644-4438
     
    Immigrant Law Center of MN 
    651-641-1011
     
    Judicare of Anoka County, Inc. 
    1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 310, Blaine
    763-783-4970 
     

    Mediation 

    Hennepin County
    3300 County Rd. 10, Suite 212, Brooklyn Center
    763-561-0033
     
    Mediation Services for Anoka County 
    2520 Coon Rapids Blvd, Suite 100, Coon Rapids
    763-422-8878
     

    Medical 

    Applying for MN Health Care Programs 
    Instructions on how to apply for State Health Care programs
     
    Bridge to Benefits
    Determine possible eligibility for public health care, child care, tax credits, food support, energy assistance
     
    Brooklyn Center Health Resource Center 
    Serving all children under age 18, some up to age 21
    Park Nicollet Doctors are on site Tuesdays 12-5 and Thursdays 1:30-5; walk-ins
    Can provide physicals, immunizations, treatment for minor illnesses, hearing and vision screening, ADHD assessments, sexual health services
    Optical services available by appointment on one Friday per month 8-12:00, call 763-585-7361
    Children's Dental on site every Monday from 8:30-5: appointment needed, call 612-746-1530
    Mental Health services by appointment: call 763-450-3385
     
    Located at Brooklyn Center High School - separate entrance from the school
    6500 Humboldt Ave North
    Brooklyn Center, MN  55430
    763-450-3385
      
    MN Low Cost Health Care Directory 
     
    North Metro Pediatrics 
    Clinic for children and teens, services on a sliding scale fee with flexible payment plans
    Preventative care, developmental screening, social-emotional screening
    Behavioral and ADHD assessments available, some therapy services available
    Social Work services for community resources
    Dental on-site once/month - fourth Friday of the month
    10081 Dogwood St, Coon Rapids
    763-783-3722
     
    St. Mary's Health Clinics 
    Free health care to those with no insurance
    Can help you apply for insurance coverage
    651-287-7777
     

    Prescription Assistance

    Free Medicine Program 
     
    Needy Meds 
     
    Partnership for Prescription Assistance 
     
    Rx Assist 
     
    Rx Connect Helpline
    800-333-2433
     

    Vision 

    New Eyes: Glasses for Those in Need 
    Vouchers for glasses for uninsured individuals
     
    OneSight 
     
    Lenscrafters
     
    Sears Optical
     
    Sight for Students