Special Needs Resources

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ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
The mission of the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is to assist and to promote the development of respite and crisis care programs, to help families locate respite and crisis care, and to serve as a voice for respite in all forums. The ARCH National Network includes the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite Care Services, which is partially funded by a Children's Bureau grant; the Respite Locator Service, an ARCH National Resource Center initiative to help caregivers find respite services in their communities; and the National Respite Coalition, which advocates for respite policy and programs at the local, State, and national levels.

Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children, (ATTACh)
ATTACh, The Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children, is an international coalition of professional and lay persons who are involved with children who have attachment difficulties.
866-453-8224
questions@attach.org

Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (AAICAMA)
The Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance facilitates the administration of the ICAMA. The Compact is the legal mechanism by which member States regulate and coordinate the interstate delivery of services to children with special needs who are adopted pursuant to adoption assistance agreements. Along with advocating State participation in the ICAMA, the Association provides technical and legal assistance, education and training, and materials on practice and policy issues.
202-682-0100

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (formerly the American Association of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) promotes and supports the national interdisciplinary network of university centers on disabilities. The network includes University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD), Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) programs, and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (DDRC). Through its members, AUCD serves as a resource for local, State, national, and international agencies, organizations, and policy makers concerned about individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families.
301-588-8252
aucdinfo@aucd.org

Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources (ADDS) is based in Tacoma, Washington,
offering parents and professionals the basics of ADHD, getting diagnosis,
written materials, teleclasses, bookstore and more. Membership includes
access to the lending library with over 450 books, audiotapes and videos on
ADHD in children, adolescents and adults.
253-759-5085
 

AttachmentDisorder.net
Designed for adoptive families whose children have a diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder, this site covers symptoms, research, resources, referral, help for teachers and more.

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Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Specializes in legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of those diagnosed with mental disabilities.
202-467-5730
 

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, (CHADD)
CHADD is a non-profit support and information organization working to educate and support families with children who are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. A free email newsletter, national conference, monthly meetings and support are available to members.

Twin Cities chapter 952-922-5761
www.chadd.org

Can Learn Academy
Center for special needs children having developmental or learning problems and their families utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to reach higher levels of brain capacity. Works with FASD children in the states of Virginia, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington.

2013 W 4th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99204
509-624-3109
509-624-2204 Fax
 

Children's Therapeutic Services and Support Certified Providers
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/children/documents/pub/dhs16_149184.pdf

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Deaf Adoption News Service (DANS)
The Deaf Adoption News Service is a special interest group of the World Federation of the Deaf. It is a text-only, free listing service for waiting foreign and domestic deaf and severely hearing-impaired children.

Department of Human Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division
Department of Human Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Division facilitates Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals' access to
Minnesota's human services system and assists Minnesota Deaf, Hard of Hearing,
and DeafBlind citizens to attain the maximum degree of self-sufficiency
possible, consistent with their individual goals and capabilities.

DHHS Metro
130 E. Seventh St.
Downtown St. Paul (site address)
Dept of Human Services (mailing address)
444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-3814
651-297-1316 (V)
1-888-206-6513 (TTY)
651-215-6388 (FAX)
Email: dhhs.metro@state.mn.us

Disability Specialists
1-800-642-6393

Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind Hearing and Vision Loss Program
Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind, Hearing and Vision Loss Program
assists any age person with hearing and vision loss. Assessment of needs,
referral to other resources, training, and follow-up. Services for professionals
include consultation regarding client's needs, staff training, and coordination
of services. The Lighthouse for the Blind provides Intervenor/SSP services to
deafblind individuals in Northeastern Minnesota. An Intervenor/SSP is a trained
professional fluent in the deafblind persons preferred method of communication
(ASL, tactile sign, print on palm etc...). The Intervenor/SSP provides access to
auditory and visual information, thereby assisting each individual to gain,
regain, and/or maintain independence and enhance learning, personal development,
and social interaction.
218-324-4828
800-422-0833
info@lighthousefortheblind-duluth.org

FASD Community Resource Center
Resources include articles of interest to parents (When the Teen with FASD Drinks and Teaching Kids about FASD) research, fact sheets, web links, products, camps, lending library and homeschooling help.
520-296-9172
fasstar@cox.net

Family Attachment and Counseling Center
A private clinic and training institute offering a range of mental health services.  The Center provides specialized services to children with attachment disorder.

18322-C Minnetonka Boulevard
Deephaven, MN 55391
952-475-2818

FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Children Linking Families
A state-wide resource, organized by the MN DeafBlind project, for
family workshops, an annual family weekend, support groups and electronic
networking of families throughout Minnesota.

c/o Minnesota DeafBlind Project
4001 Stinson Blvd NE Suite 210
Minneapolis MN 55421
Fax: (612) 706-0811
TTY: (612) 706-0808
 

Fraser Child and Family Center
Fraser offers complete services for children and families with special needs to help children maximize their potential.  Includes early childhood (0-3 years); special education school; nursery school; extended care program to age 6;' and respite care.  Fraser works with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD); children's mental health; neuropsychology and evaluations; speech-language therapy and occupational therapy.

3333 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-9413

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Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Meets the special health needs of people who have physical and functional disabilities, with a primary focus on children's and adolescents. Our mission is to help those we serve realize greater well-being, independence and enjoyment in life.

(651) 291-2848
(800) 719-4040 (toll-free)
TDD (651) 229-3928
To make a referral or schedule an appointment: (651) 290-8707
(800) 719-4040 (toll-free)
St. Paul: 651-291-2848
Minnetonka: 612-813-8000

Grandma's Place - Serving People and Their Individual Needs

A strength-based program to provide creative learning opportunities for persons with neuro-challenges to become self-advocates and involved in their community.

7901 Zane Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
(612) 868-6121
grandmasplace@comcast.net
grandmasplaceinc.com

Health Partners Ramsey Clinic - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Neuropsychology/Behavioral Health

640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-221-3061
Elizabeth Reeve, MD
Robin L. Brown, Ph.D.

Hennepin County Medical Center - Child Behavior Learning Clinic
Works primarily with infants.

701 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-347-2675
612-904-4277 Fax
Rachel Trockman, MD, Pediatrician, Behavioral Specialist

Hennepin County Medical Center - Department of Pediatrics
Works primarily with infants.

701 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-873-2064
612-873-3000
612-904-4277 Fax
Linda Thompson, MD

IEIC Interlink
Evaluations for FASD. School pilot program for affected individuals. Identify effective coordination, appropriate intervention, and support for young children and their families using a "wrap around process."

820 N Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-5570
 

Indian Health Board
Inner-city clinic serving primarily Native American patients.

1315 E 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612 - 728-3001
612-721-2904 Fax

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Lakewood Health System
Offers diagnosis of FASD.

Main Campus
49725 County 83
Staples, MN 56479
218-894-1515
800-525-1033

LDA Learning Center
LDA Minnesota helps children, youth and adults with learning difficulties learn successfully, dream of possibilities and achieve their goals. Services include: diagnostic assessments for learning disabilities, ADHD and dyslexia; private tutoring; workshops, support groups and counseling for adults and families with ADHD; and training and support for teachers and employers around the issues of learning disabilities and attention deficits.

6100 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
952-582-6000
www.ldaminnesota.org
info@ldaminnesota.org
 

Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau strives to provide national leadership and to work in partnership with States, communities, private agencies, and families to strengthen the maternal and child health infrastructure; assure the availability and use of medical homes; and build knowledge and human resources to assure continued improvement in the health, safety and well-being of the MCH population. The MCH population includes all America's women, infants, children, adolescents and their families, fathers, and children with special health care needs.

Mayo Clinic
Diagnostic clinics focus on providing diagnostic evaluation for children with significant physical and behavioral difficulties which may be related to FASD.

200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
507-284-8208
507-284-1067 Fax

Mental Health Association of Minnesota
With a mission of improving the quality of life of people with mental illness and promoting mental health, the MHAM educates, advocates and supports through a newspaper, web site, legislative town hall meetings and support groups. For a list of statewide support groups including Latino groups, depression and bipolar support groups, schizophrenia support and much more.

2021 East Hennepin Avenue, Suite 412
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-331-6840 or 800-862-1799
Email: info@mentalhealthmn.org

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
MACMH serves children who have emotional/behavioral disorders and their families across the state. MACMH seeks funding to ensure that their developed programs and activities continue to serve families who have children with emotional/behavioral disorders.  MACMH can connect you with over 50 parent-support groups, Community Resource Persons and Parent Liaisons across the state.

165 Western Avenue, Suite 2
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-644-7333
800-528-4511
dsaxhaug@macmh.org

Minnesota Deaf-Blind Association
As the only organization serving DeafBlind adults in Minnesota that is governed by DeafBlind consumers, MDBA is a focal point of the Minnesota DeafBlind community. MDBA's DeafBlind leadership meetings, community workshops and special events allow DeafBlind people to thrive and flourish in a kinship of support and solidarity. Active since 1979, MDBA is committed to providing information, education, advocacy, and other services to persons who are DeafBlind, family members, and professionals.

1821 University Avenue West
Suite S-117
St. Paul MN 55104
TTY: (651) 647-6564
Contact: Steve Oglesbee
Title: President
Email: mdba@visi.com
Phone: (651) 647-6564

Minnesota Deaf Blind Project
The Family Achievement Center is dedicated to improving the lives of those who face physical and developmental challenges, providing specialized therapeutic programs for children with FASD.

8320 City Centre Drive
Suite G
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-738-9888
651-738-9889 Fax
info@familyachievement.com 

Minnesota Deafblind Technical Assistance Project
The Minnesota Deafblind Project, in collaboration with other state and non-profit agencies, will provide support, training and technical assistance to families and teams who work with infants, toddlers, and youth with deafblindness throughout the state. This will result in improved outcomes for children and youth with deafblindness and their families to live fulfilling lives. Major Activities: 1. Provide technical assistance to school teams, including parents and administrators. 2. Support families by providing training and information that enhance the role of parents as informed partners and active participants in the education of their children. 3. Enhance state and local capacity and facilitate the achievement of systemic change to improve services and results for children who are Deafblind. 4. Coordinate and collaborate with federal, state and local partners. 5. Maintain needs assessment, dissemination, child change and evaluation data.

3055 Old Highway 8, Suite 302
St. Anthony, MN 55418
612-638-1525 or 1526
800-848-4905
TTY: (612) 706-0808
 

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Regional Fetal Alcohol Syndrome clinics offer team evaluations for children with significant behavior or physical problems, which may be related to FASD. A treatment plan will be developed based on the recommendations of the team.

651-201-5000
888-345-0823
MDH-MCSHN does assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, Marshall, New Ulm, Eveleth, Willmar and Virginia. For details call 1-800-728-5420

MN Dept of Human Services Deaf & Hard of Hearing Offices
The Minnesota Department of Human Services statewide Deaf and Hard of Hearing regional offices provide information and referral, direct client assistance, and consultation and training to service providers. Each office has demonstration kits of adaptive equipment such as TTY's with large visual displays, assistive listening devices and vibrating wake-up alarms. The Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program, housed in each regional office, offers long-term loans of assistive telephone equipment including TTY's with large visual display, amplified phones with large number pads, and brailling TTY's to those that qualify. Regional offices are located in St. Paul, Bemidji, Virginia, St. Peter, St. Cloud, Fergus Falls, Rochester, and Duluth.

444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul MN 55155-3814
Fax: (651) 297-1316
TTY: (651) 297-1313
Contact: Marie Koehler
Email: dhhs.metro@state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 297-3640

Minnesota Legal Services Coalition
Protection and advocacy agency for persons with developmental disabilities.

Minnesota Legal Services Coalition
Midtown Commons - Suite #101B
2324 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-228-9105
statesuppport@mnlegalservices.org

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities offers FREE e-education to help increase independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
Provides information and support for Native American women, including chemical dependency programs, library, training, and employment opportunities.

2300 15th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-728-2000

Minnesota Life College
Located in Richfield, Minnesota Life College is a not-for-profit, vocational and life skills training program for young adults with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders.

7501 Logan Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
612-869-4008

Minnesota March of Dimes
Has information on family support groups as well as material on FASD.

5233 Edina Industrial Boulevard
Edina, MN 55439
612-835-3033
resourcecenter@modimes.org

Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS)
Statewide collaborative organization whose mission is to foster problem solving with state and community agencies working on issues related to FASD. MOFAS develops a coordinated approach to prevention and intervention activities with FASD and associated secondary disabilities. Website features: Minnesota organization information, events, opportunities; directory of regional service providers; national USA directory of FASD support groups, treatment and diagnosis. Guidelines of care for persons with FASD.

Iris Park Place
1885 University Avenue West
Suite 395 St. Paul, MN 55104
651-917-2370
651-917-2405 Fax
Joyce Hall, Executive Director

If you are concerned that your child was exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, know that there is help and hope.
Go to http://www.mofas.org/families/diagnosis/ for more information on diagnosis & clinics.

Minnesota State-Wide FASD Assessment Clinic Network Pediatric Psychology
Pi-Nian Chang, Ph.D.
University Gateway Center

University Gateway
200 Oak Street SE, Suite 160
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-626-3087

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National Child Welfare Resource Center for Adoption
The National Child Welfare Resource Center for Adoption assists States, Tribes and other Federally-funded child welfare agencies improve their ability to ensure the safety, well-being and permanency of abused and neglected children through adoption and post-legal adoption services, program planning and policy development. The Center, which believes every child is adoptable and every child deserves a permanent family, provides training, consultation and informational materials for professionals, organizations and parents. The Center is a service of the Children's Bureau, US Department of Health and Human Services.

248-443-0306
nrc@nrcadoptions.org

National Family Association for Deaf-Blind
The National Family Association for Deaf-blind (NFADB) is a national
organization that advocates for all persons who are deaf-blind, supports
national policy to benefit people who are deaf-blind, encourages the founding
and strengthening of family organizations in each state and collaborates with
professionals who work with persons who are deaf-blind. NFADB Regional
Representatives can be contacted to share information and provide resources and
referrals. The states in NFADB Region 5 include: IL IN MI MN OH WI.

800.255.0411
nfadb@aol.com

National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
A national parent-run organization focusing on the needs of children and youth diagnosed with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders.

9605 Medical Center Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
240-403-1901
ffcmh@ffcmh.org

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities is a national information and referral center providing information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators and other professionals. The Center's special focus is children and youth (birth - 22). Services include personal responses to questions, publications, referrals, database and library searches and materials in Spanish.

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to improving the quality of life for those affected by fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effect. NOFAS is committed to raising public awareness of fetal alcohol syndrome and to developing and implementing innovative ideas in prevention, intervention, education and advocacy in communities nationwide. NOFAS also operates a national clearinghouse for regional, State and local fetal alcohol syndrome organizations.

National Respite Coalition (NRC)
The mission of the National Respite Coalition, an initiative of all the ARCH National Respite Network, is to secure quality, accessible, planned and crisis respite services for all families and caregivers who need them to strengthen and stabilize families and enhance child and adult safety. The Coalition works to achieve these goals by preserving and promoting respite in policy and programs at the national, State and local levels.

National Technical Assistance Consortium for Children and Young Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind - Area 2
NTAC is a consortium for the provision of technical assistance to
families and agencies serving children and young adults who are deaf-blind. The
primary mission of NTAC is a) to assist states in improving the quality of
services for individuals (birth to age 22) who are deaf-blind; and b) to
increase the numbers of children, young adults, their families, and their
service providers who will benefit from these services. NTAC combines the
resources, expertise and experience of two major organizations: Teaching
Research and Helen Keller National Center. NTAC will work with agencies and
families within the states through the provision of technical assistance. States
served by this region are: IA, OH, WI, KS, NE, IL, ND, IN, SD, MI, MN, MO

Native American Community Clinic
The Native American Community Clinic focuses on serving the primary care health needs of people in the metro area Native American community. Located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, this MHP network clinic offers a full range of family practice and pediatric services. It also provides education and wellness services. The clinic is staffed by four highly regarded medical professionals who have more than 65 years of experience providing health care to Native Americans.  Services include: General Health Care, Women's Health Care, Pediatric Care Services, Teen Care Services, Adult Care Services, Elder Care Services

Clinic
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-8086

Counseling Services
1113 East Franklin Ave, Suite 104
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-238-0747

New Visions School-A Chance to Grow Learning Center
New Visions School (Pre-school and K-8) uses EEG neurofeedback and hemisphere specific auditory stimulation to serve children with ADD/HD, ADD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, childhood depression, childhood sleep disorder, conduct disorder, emotional disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, anxiety disorders and panic attacks.  Their "A Chance to Grow Community Learning Center" serves families and children who do not attend the school.

1800 Second Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-706-5566 Phone
612-706-5599 Fax

PACER Center
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.

8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-838-9000
pacer@pacer.org

PACER Bullying Prevention Web Site

Children in second through sixth grades now have an entertaining, safe way to learn how to respond to bullying. PACER's new Kids Against Bullying Web site includes a cast of 12 animated characters, celebrity videos, kid videos, Includes Webisodes, games, contests, stories, artwork, poems, information and much more.

PACER Center Parent Liaison
Parent Liaisons are educated and trained to provide parents of children with emotional and behavioral disorders with support and guidance to navigate the various systems the families encounter.

8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
800-537-2237

PACER's Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
Project provides information and assistance to parents need to access services for a child with EBD. 

8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-838-9000

PACER's Parent Partnership Project for Children's Mental Health
Helps families of children, birth to 21 years, who have been diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders.  Teaches advocacy and how to access services and resources.

8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-838-9000

PACT for Families Collaborative
A children's mental health collaborative that serves families in Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville & Yellow Medicine Counties and the Upper Sioux Community. The collaborative fills gaps in services, connecting families with county social services, public health, corrections agencies, school districts, mental health providers and other child serving agencies.  

2200 23rd Street NE
Suite 2030
Willmar, MN 56201
320-231-7030
800-960-PACT 
FAX: 320-231-7033

Parent Support Group for families receiving services under the Mental Retardation and Related Conditions (MR/RC) Medicaid Waiver by way of the Consumer-Directed Community Support (CDCS) service option.

Join the list-serve for parents, caretakers, advocates and self-advocates at mnwaivergroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

This list provides members with information about the waiver and its various support options, support, and opportunities to organize for change.

Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)

For a list of statewide Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)
 http://mhcpproviderdirectory.dhs.state.mn.us

Polk County
FASD Outreach and resource development that involves community-based public awareness activities, training and system linkages among providers to screen and identify for FASD, and coordination of services among providers.

612 North Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
Brenda Menier, 218-281-5408

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Sensory Processing Disorder Services
Click here to find service providers.

Special Children's Center
Special Children Center is nationally known for its expertise in working with children with a wide range of challenges, including those with attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, autism, sensory processing and sensory defensive disorders, oppositional and defiant disorders, head trauma, fetal alcohol syndrome, and cerebral palsy. We offer both traditional and nontraditional, alternative program approaches to help facilitate a child's development. We also provide education for parents and caregivers - helping them understand why the child's development isn't going as planned and giving them tools to help the child progress.
info@specialchildrencenternj.com


St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development
Provides special services, rehabilitative therapy and services for children diagnosed with special needs. In two locations:

Minnetonka location:
3395 Plymouth Rd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 939-0396
(952) 939-9266 (fax)
 

St. Joseph's Home for Children Community Clinic
Neurological testing.

State Services for the Blind
State Services for the Blind provides vocational counseling services, including adjustment to blindness, employment, and independent living skills for deaf-blind consumers of all ages. In addition, the Communication Center provides print in alternative format: tape, braille, Radio Talking Book, Dial-In News, and NFB-Newsline.

2200 University Ave. West, Suite 240
St. Paul MN 55114-1840
Fax: (651) 649-5927
TTY: (651) 642-0506
Contact: Chuk Hamilton
Title: Director
Email: chuk.hamilton@state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 642-0512

Success in Motion
Services include: occupational therapy with sensory integration/sensory processing perspective. Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) certified through USC/WPS. Experience with craniosacral therapy, therapeutic massage, interactive metonome, sensory diets including therapeutic listening and other treatment modalities.

2100 1st Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-250-5097
612-823-0208 Fax
successinmot@aol.com

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451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-280-2000

Wilder Foundation operates residential treatment centers that include:

• Bush Memorial Children's Center
• Bush Evening Treatment
• Holcomb House
• Spencer House
• Foster Care

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