Community/Regional/National Resources
General Statewide Resource
United Way 2-1-1
800-543-7709 (toll free)
651-291-0211 (local)
Text MNHELP to 898-211 (TXT211)
- Free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota.
- Available 24/7 to connect with the resources and information you need.
- To search the 211 database of basic needs resources online, visit the Minnesota State Student Basic Needs site.
Sexual Violence
COMMITTEE AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC. (CADA)
507-625-8688 (Mankato CADA office)
800-477-0466 (crisis line)
- Serving Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties.
- Providing victim advocacy and emergency shelter.
- Offering free and confidential services to all victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
MANKATO POLICE DEPARTMENT
911 (Emergency)
507-387-8780 (non-emergency)
Visit Mankato Police Department
Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center
320-251-4357 or 800-237-5090
- CMSAC provides free and confidential services to all survivors/victims and concerned persons of sexual violence.
Sexual Violence Center (Minneapolis)
612-871-5111
- Challenging the systems and individuals that promote privilege, oppression, and domination.
- Educating advocates and supporting people who have been victimized and enabling them to thrive.
SOS Sexual Violence Services (Saint Paul)
651-266-1000 (24-hour helpline)
- Offering free and confidential support and counseling for victims of sexual violence, their partners, families, friends, and concerned parties.
Cornerstone (Minneapolis)
Phone: 866-223-1111 (24-hour helpline)
- Working towards eliminating domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and general crime.
- Implementing trauma-informed support services.
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
651-209-9993
- Provides advocacy support, prevention resources, public policy and system change advocacy, and medical forensic resources.
Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline
866-223-1111 (Crisis Line)
612-399-9995 (Text)
- Day One is a statewide network of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, youth-and community-advocacy programs in Minnesota.
Without My Consent
Remove Images Taken Without Consent
- "Without My Consent empowers victims of egregious online privacy violations to lead the fight against online harassment."
- Resources provided to assist in removal of distributed nude photos or videos done so without your consent or breaching your trust.
Food Assistance
Echo Food Shelf
1014 South Front Street
Mankato, MN 56001
507-345-7508
echofoodshelf@yahoo.com
- The Emergency Community Help Organization (ECHO) provides emergency food assistance to people in Blue Earth County and North Mankato.
Housing Assistance
City of Mankato Public Housing (Subsidized)
311
507-387-8600
- Public housing assists low-income people and families to live in subsidized housing managed by the City of Mankato.
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
507-345-8252 or 833-222-6228
724 Madison Avenue
724 Madison Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001
- Veteran-focused nonprofit organization providing services and support to end Veteran homelessness in Minnesota.
The Reach Youth Drop-In Center
507-381-6670 (Youth Info line)
507-720-0331 (REACH Representative)
125 East Liberty Street,
125 East Liberty Street,
Mankato, MN 56001
- The REACH Drop-In Center supports youth who are at-risk, experiencing homelessness or have run away.
MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL (MVAC)
507-345-6822 (Blue Earth County)
800-767-7139 (Toll Free)
706 North Victory Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
- The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a Community Action Agency helping those in need secure affordable housing, viable transportation, employment and training for employment, as well as creating educational opportunities for children.
Health and Mental Health Assistance
Open Door Health Center
507-388-2120
309 Holly Lane
Mankato, MN 56001
- Open Door providers offer quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care all in one place. Open Door also offers insurance enrollment, legal assistance, and pharmacy services onsite at the main clinic in Mankato.
COUNSELING SERVICES OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
507-931-8040
226 N Broad Street
226 N Broad Street
Mankato, MN 56001
Other location: Saint Peter
- Skilled, caring counselors, therapists, and psychologists provide premium care to individuals, couples, and families in St. Peter and the greater Mankato area.
Financial and Legal Assistance
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
507-396-6815
888-575-2954 (toll free)
12 Civic Center Plaza Suite 3000
12 Civic Center Plaza Suite 3000
Mankato, MN 56001
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services provides free, high-quality legal help to low-income people in critical civil matters.
Childcare Assistance
BLUE EARTH COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES/SOCIAL SERVICES
507-304-4222
410 S 5th Street
410 S 5th Street
Mankato, MN 56001
- The Human Services Department’s mission is to effectively and efficiently deliver essential services to families and individuals so they can achieve their potential through active community participation.