Community/Regional/National Resources

Downloadable Resource Handout

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.

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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.
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MANKATO POLICE DEPARTMENT

911 (Emergency)
507-387-8780 (non-emergency)

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault

651-209-9993

  • Provides advocacy support, prevention resources, public policy and system change advocacy, and medical forensic resources.
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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. 
Visit Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline

 

 

Without My Consent

Remove Images Taken Without Consent

https://withoutmyconsent.org/

  • "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.
Something Can Be Done! Guide

        

 

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.
Visit Echo Food Shelf

 

 

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.
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Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

507-345-8252 or 833-222-6228
724 Madison Avenue

Mankato, MN 56001

  • Veteran-focused nonprofit organization providing services and support to end Veteran homelessness in Minnesota.
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The Reach Youth Drop-In Center

507-381-6670 (Youth Info line)
507-720-0331 (REACH Representative)
125 East Liberty Street,

Mankato, MN 56001

  • The REACH Drop-In Center supports youth who are at-risk, experiencing homelessness or have run away.
Visit The Reach

 

 

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. 
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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.
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COUNSELING SERVICES OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA

507-931-8040
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.
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Financial and Legal Assistance

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES

507-396-6815
888-575-2954 (toll free)
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. 
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Childcare Assistance

BLUE EARTH COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES/SOCIAL SERVICES

507-304-4222
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.
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