Bridge to Benefits
Find Other Help This page has information and helpful links to programs that are not included in the Bridge to Benefits eligibility screening tool. General Help Minnesotahelp.info This site offers a directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota identify resources such as human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of help within Minnesota. It is especially rich in resource information for seniors and their caregivers; disabled and their caregivers; parents and families; and low income people. Visit www.minnesotahelp.org United Way 211 United Way 211 is a free, statewide information and referral service. Professional staff members are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer your questions and connect you with over 20,000 community services. Just dial 2-1-1.   Cell phone users can call 651-291-0211 or e-mail firstcall@unitedwaytwincities.org.  Help in other languages is available Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm. For Spanish, dial 651-291-0211. For Russian, dial 651-698-9167. For Hmong, Laotian or Vietnamese, dial 651-721-4852. Asset Development Asset Building, FAIM Child Care & Early Childhood Education Information on quality child care and early childhood education-related programs, including Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education. Also contains resources to find a child care provider and help pay for child care. Disability Services Services for people with disabilities or their families. Food and Nutrition Information on emergency food shelves and other nutritional programs, such as WIC (a nutrition program for women, infants and children), and Fare for All. Health Services Additional health programs, including links to free and low-cost health clinics, dental care services, and prescription drug resources. Housing and Transportation Support Programs that help families find housing and transportation. Income Support Information about the Diversionary Work Program and the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP or cash assistance), which help low-income Minnesota families find a job and offer assistance to meet basic needs. Job Seekers/Unemployed Tools and help for those seeking work or filing for Unemployment Insurance. Legal Help Free help with civil legal matters for low-income individuals or families. Seniors Services for senior citizens, their families, and their caregivers. Telephone Service Discounts Discounts on telephone installations and monthly service for low-income individuals and families. Utility Assistance