Community Resources
Online Activity Guides & Resources
Community Violence Resources
Mental Health Resources
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – How to Take Care of Yourself while Raising your Grandchildren
- NAMI MINNESOTA:
651-645-2948 - Depression Support Coalition: 952-432-6351
- Make It OK
- Mental Health Minnesota
- Mental Health America
Multiple Services
- Prince of Peace Church in Burnsville has a “Mission Outpost” offering clothing / household needs. Located at 13801 Fairview Dr. in Burnsville. Contact: 952-898-9394 or resources@popmn.org for assistance.
- Hosanna Church in Lakeville has a form you can fill out if you have tangible needs they can help with and also offer several care ministries.
- Salvation Army offers assistance with HeatShare, food and other resources:
1-800-842-7279.
- CAP Agency: Head Start, Energy Assistance Program, Emergency Services (other than food), Furniture Donations/Referral, Emergency Food Shelf, Housing Programs, Crisis Nursery
- Rosemount Office, 2496 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN | 651-322-3500
- The Dakota County Public Health Department: Provides services to individuals, families and communities to prevent disease and disability and promote and protect the health of the residents of Dakota County.
- Dakota County Social Services:
- General Information: 651-438-4576
- AFDC/MFIP, Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, Child Care Assistance: 651-554-5611
- Child Support: 651-554-5909
- Public Health: 952- 891-7500
- Social Services After Hours Voicemail: 952- 891-7584
- Child Protection: 952-891-7400
- Dakota County Supportive Housing Unit: 651- 554-5611
Food Shelves in Dakota County
- 360 Communities
- Apple Valley: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd|952-985-5300
- Burnsville: 501 East Hwy 13, Ste 112 | 952-985-5300
- Lakeville: Messiah Lutheran Church, 16725 Highview Ave.|952-985-5300
- Farmington: 510 Walnut Street, Door #9 |952-985-5300
- Rosemount: 14521 Cimarron Avenue West |651-322-5113
- 24 hour access number for Dakota County residents: 952-985-5300
- https://360communities.org
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CHAP Outreach Ministries: 2020 East Highway 13 Burnsville | 952-890-8222
- Faith Covenant Loaves & Fishes Food Distribution: 12921 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville | 952-890-3110
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Open Door Pantry: 3000 Ames Crossing, Suite100, Eagan | Client Appointment Line: 651-686-0787
Additional Food Sources
- Free Community Meals
- Fare for All: This food program reduces the cost of food from 30 to 50% through cooperative purchasing and is offered to anyone.
Holiday Help
- Please contact Armful of Love at 952-985-4970 in October to make an appointment.