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Resources 

​Food Support
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Contact Emily Bowman with any questions you may have regarding the SNAP Program
Emily Bowman
SNAP Outreach Specialist
Second Harvest Heartland | 1140 Gervais Ave., St. Paul MN 55109-2020
Direct: 651.307.9033
Mobile: 651.307.9033
Fax: 651.484.1064

Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) - The Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens age 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status.

 Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Food assistance for seniors over 60 years old.

Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151 or check out the Food Help Map to find the closest food resources to you.
​Mental Health
Washington County Mental Health - check out all the mental health resources available in Washington County
  • County Crisis Contacts – access a directory of mental health crisis phone numbers by county here:
    • Adult Mental Health Crisis Response Numbers
    • Children Mental Health Crisis Response Numbers
  • ​Minnesota Warmline: Are you an adult needing support? Talk to a specialist who has firsthand experience living with a mental health condition. Call: 651-288-0400 OR Text: "Support" to 85511​
  • ​​​Crisis Text Line: The 24/7 emergency service is available if you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric or mental health crisis. Text: "MN" to 741741 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota: Call: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435)​
  • COVID 19 Resource Guide

Mental Health Association of Minnesota
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline: Offers crisis counseling and support if you or a family member is experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster.
    • Call: 1-800-985-5990 
  • Minnesota Warm Line: If you just need to talk, the MN Warm Line operates Monday-Saturday, 5pm-10pm. Call 651-288-0400 or text “Support” to 85511.

Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health: Call: 1-800-528-4511 

StartYourRecovery.org
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The 24/7 lifeline provides support when in distress, has prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and resources for professionals.
  • Call 988
Medical Insurance
Medical Assistance: Minnesota’s Medicaid program available to low-income families. MinnesotaCare: Available to Minnesotans with low incomes who do not have access to affordable health care plans. ​
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  • Home
  • FAQ
  • Get involved
    • Volunteer
    • Donate >
      • Donate
      • Partner Spotlight >
        • Partners $100 - $999
        • Partners $1000 - $4999
        • Partners $5000 - $9999
        • Partners $10,000 +
  • Announcements
    • Food for Thought: E-News
    • Coldest Night of the Year
    • News & Events
    • Holiday Train
  • Resources
    • Job List
    • Crisis Information
    • Other Food Shelves
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Staff >
      • Meet the Team: Executive Director
      • Meet the Team: Assistant Director
    • Board of Directors
    • Privacy
  • Contact