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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.