Resource helpful hints & tips
- Have paper and pencil ready so you can take notes during the phone call (write down your appointment time, what you need to bring, directions, etc)
- Write down any questions and concerns you need answered before you call
- Be sure to get the name of the person you contact and if possible, their direct phone number
- Get a pocket folder to keep all your information organized
Dakota County Public Health
651-554-6100
www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices
Northern Service Center
1 Mendota Rd. W. #410, West St. Paul,
MN 55118-4771
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN
55124-8579
- People without health insurance may be eligible for one of Minnesota’s Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance
Child and Teen Checkups
952-891-7500
Child Health Clinic
952-891-7526
www.co.dakota.mn.us
- Dakota County residents
- Sliding fee
- Infants–21 yrs old
- Health exams, hearing, vision, immunizations
Healthy Family Home Visits
651-554-6125
www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/Parenting/HomeVisits
- Pregnancy education, assessment of infant and child development
- Parent support and family health counseling
- Resources for children with special needs
- Nutrition education
Home Service Programs for Elderly or Disabled People
Public Health Intake
651-554-6115
Email public.health@co.dakota.mn.us
Elderly Waiver (EW) or
Alternative Care Program (AC)
- Eligibility: Age 65 and older, current Medical Assistance recipient and qualifies for supportive services. To determine if you qualify for supportive services, you must request a Long-Term Care Consultation by contacting Public Health intake
- Supportive Services include: Home health aide, adult day services, respite care, personal care, home delivered meals, skilled nursing, and more
Home Care Services
- Eligibility: Persons with disabilities and special health care needs who qualify for Medical Assistance. Some recipients of MinnesotaCare may also qualify
- Services include: Professional nursing services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and other services
Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
- Eligibility: Current Medical Assistance recipient and qualifies for this service as determined by an in-home assessment completed by a public health nurse. If you have a health plan with your Medical Assistance, contact your health plan, and they arrange for the in-home assessment
Immunization Clinics
952-891-7999 (English and Spanish)
- Adults and children
- Some vaccines are supplied by federal and state programs and are offered for a limited time at low cost to persons who are eligible
- A donation of $21 for each vaccination is suggested, but persons who qualify will not be turned away if they are unable to pay
Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center
13775 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville MN 55337
952-898-HELP
www.amnioncpc.org
- Free and confidential
- Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds,
education and referrals - Partners welcome
Birthright International
299 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55104
651-646-7033
www.birthright.org
- Confidential non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy
- Free pregnancy testing
- Maternity and baby clothes
- Information and referrals for legal, medical, financial, and housing needs
Cradle of Hope
1935 W. County Rd. B2, #241, Roseville, MN 55113
651-636-0637
www.cradleofhope.org
- Offers one-time assistance to MN resident mothers who are ineligible for aid from other resources and need immediate help with maternity-related expenses
- Assistance is granted regardless of marital status, race, religion, age, or source of income
Dakota Child and Family Clinic
2530 Horizon Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
651-209-8640
dakotachildandfamily.org
- Sliding Fee Scale available. Please see front desk for more information
- Offers a full range of primary care services for children and families including comprehensive physical examinations for all ages, immunizations, chronic disease management and care coordination, refugee examinations, medication management of mental and physical health conditions, minor office procedures, onsite laboratory procedures, and mental health counseling.
- Free support groups for individuals and families. Programs for parents with challenging children, a Somali women’s group, and a fitness walking club.
Diamondhead Clinic
Diamondhead Education Center
200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., #106
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-707-4171
- No fee clinic for infancy–high school
- Walk-in, no appointment needed. No charge for clinic services. Staffed by Park Nicollet Physicians. For more information regarding clinic services please, call 952-707-4171
- Treatment for minor illness and medical conditions
- Routine physicals
- Immunizations
- Camp and Sports physicals
- Health Education
- No medical emergencies
Additional services at Diamondhead Clinic
Children’s Dental Services
- Dental Services are provided at Diamondhead Clinic the 2nd Friday of each month to children from birth to age 18 (up to 21 with insurance or full pay) and pregnant women of all ages.
- Exams, cleanings, fillings and more!
- Minnesota Care,Medical Assistance, Private Insurance, Assured Access and Sliding Fee Scale accepted
- Children’s Dental Services provides care at many locations in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area.
- Call today for an appointment: 612-746-1530
Eagan Child & Family Clinic
2530 Horizon Dr., Burnsville, MN 55122
651-209-8640
dakotachildandfamily.org
- Full range of pediatric and adult services
- Free or reduced services for families without insurance
National Hispanic Family Helpline
1-866-783-2645
- Su Familia offers Hispanic consumers free reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English and helps navigate callers through the health system
- Provides consumers with culturally proficient health information, fact sheets
MN Aids Line
1-800-248-2437
www.mnaidsproject.org/services/what-to-know/aidsline.php
- Statwide information and referral service than can answer HIV questions and connect to resources
Planned Parenthood
15322 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-890-0940
www.plannedparenthood.org
Donations are welcome at your visit. Services include:
- Women’s health care
- Birth control
- HIV testing
- Men’s health care
- Pregnancy testing & services
- STD testing, treatment & vaccines
Portico Healthnet
2610 University Ave. W., #550,
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-469-2273
www.porticohealthnet.org
- Enables uninsured individuals and families to access affordable coverage and care
- Employs multi-lingual and culturally-competent community health workers
SAGE
MN Dept of Health Cancer Screening Program
1-888-643-2584
www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/screening/sage/services.html
- Office visits for breast and cervical exams, screening mammograms, pap smears
- 40+ years old women
- SAGE covers many diagnostic services and often treatment
- Uninsured or underinsured and meet income guidelines
- See website for Dakota County participating clinics
SAGE SCOPES
MN Dept of Health Cancer Screening Program
1-888-643-2584
www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/screening/sage/services.html
- Free colonoscopies, as well as free prep materials and select related services to eligible men and women
- Call to find out if you are eligible
St. Mary’s Health Clinics
(651) 287-7777
www.stmaryshealthclinics.org
- A ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph
- Free primary health care to uninsured men, women, and children in the seven county metropolitan area
- Call for eligibility and clinic locations
Wakota Life Care Center
1140 South Robert St., W. St. Paul, MN 55118
651- 457-1195
- Free pregnancy testing, ultrasound
- Educational counseling on abortion and alternatives
- STD and HIV testing
- Pap smears
- Pregnancy confirmation for Medical Assistance
West Side Community Health Services
153 Chavez St., St. Paul, MN 55107
651-222-1816
www.westsidechs.org
- Provides comprehensive health care and social services with bilingual/bicultural staff on a sliding fee scale.
- Services include primary, specialty, preventive, urgent care, complementary, pharmacy, dental, OB/GYN, mental health, social and wrap-around services such as child care, transportation, and assistance with health plan enrollment.
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