Looking for Help?

We can connect you to external resources that can support your mental health and substance use disorder journey to recovery.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE & RESOURCES:

United Way 211: United Way 211 is a statewide program that can provide assistance for everything from free and confidential health and human services, mental health resources, housing, utilities, food, and more. They are a crisis center and open 24 hours.

Hennepin County Department of Economic Assistance: They provide cash assistance for a variety of situations depending on the need, family size, current circumstances, and other qualifying situations. Benefits can be applied for online or by phone between the hours of 9AM-3PM.

TruConnect: If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can get one free smartphone and monthly service for your household. Ready to connect? TruConnect offers Lifeline in 37 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Qualifying programs include: Medicaid / Medi-Cal, SNAP / CalFresh, Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit, Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs, And more!

Metrotransit: Sign them up for this program. They will get a bus card where they can ride unlimited for $1 a day. Help with rides to medical appts: MEDcab- Have them call service number on back of insurance card to set up rides for any medical appointments.

Vital Documents:

Birth certificates, social security cards, government ID's/drivers license. 

Vouchers for vital documents: Saint Mary's Basilica Tuesday & Thursdays 9:00am-11:30am (for out of state birth certificates, you will be sent to agate housing after you receive voucher) 

88 N 17th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 

Driving: 

Drivers License Status:

dvs.driverslicense@state.mn.us 

(To avoid the long hold time on the phone) Include clients (First and last name) (Date of birth) (Government ID/License number) The DMV will email you back with a step by step process on what your client needs to do in order to get their license back. 

https://mnsecondchance.org/microgrants (Similar to DDS) (May require proof of charges, may require DUl class. Cover reinstatement fee. You can go online to https://drive.mn.gov/ to schedule a Class D Written or Road test under Appointments and you can also call 651-284-1234 to schedule a Road Test only. 

Drivers diversion program waiver for clients to fill out below to work on getting license back-- Have the client fill out the waiver below and email it back to Drivers Solutions. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/12ui=2&ik=6f9b633fd8&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-44399739 87177693672&th=18b3ebb4f3a17f9&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=f Inukzo600 (state waiver for drivers solutions) 

Drive With Pride: Another license reinstatement resource. 

Financial: 

-Wings financial credit union: 5$ to open savings - $10 to open a checking account. Once you open an account your client will be eligible for a credit card with a $500 dollar limit. They will also provide him with ways to improve his credit. 

-Also recommend making them a credit karma account- creditkarma.com 

SELF credit builder account ($25/month ) 

Legal: 

Modifying/adjusting payments

Health Insurance:

In order to be onboarded the client will need to have active insurance. Mnsure will help the client renew or reactivate their policy. To get the client insurance go to: Mnsure.org Connect client to Mnsure navigator: Brivahealth.com (This takes longer) For a replacement card: Call the service number on the company's website. MEDI-GAP

 Support Groups:

 Meeting Finder: https://www.aa.org/find-aa