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AARP – American Association of Retired Persons
Information Center–Mall of America 952-858-9040
Web site www.aarp.org/statepages/mn

Alanon/Alateen
7204 W. 27th St., St. Louis Park 952-920-3961
E-mail alanon@pobox.com
Web site www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org

Alcoholics Anonymous
7204 W. 27th St., #113, St. Louis Park 952-922-0880
E-mail info@aaminneapolis.org
Web site www.aaminneapolis.org

American Heart Association – Greater Twin Cities
4701 W. 77th St., Edina 952-835-3300
Web site www.americanheart.org

American Lung Association of MN
490 Concordia Ave., St. Paul, 55103 651-227-8014
Web site www.alamn.org

Arc Hennepin–Carver County
2446 University Ave. W., St. Paul 952-920-0855
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 651-789-2400
Web site www.bigstwincities.org

Bridging Inc.
201 W. 87th St., Bloomington 952-888-1105
Web site www.bridging.org

CHADD of the Twin Cities 952-922-5761

Chrysalis: A Center for Women
4432 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 612-871-0118
Web site www.chrysaliswomen.org

Cornerstone Advocacy Service 952-884-0376

Crisis 24-hour line 952-884-0330

Crisis Connection 612-379-6363

Crisis Nursery 24-hour hotline 763-591-0100

Early Childhood Screening 952-975-7047

EP Community and Economic Development
Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Rd. 952-949-8300
City department works with the Housing, Transportation and Social Services Board (HTSSB) to ensure that housing, transportation and human service needs are defined and met. The department has information about many human services not listed here.

Eden Prairie FamiLink Resource Center 952-294-5950
The Eden Prairie FamiLink Resource Center helps families and individuals get information and assistance. FamiLink provides resources and referrals to questions about housing, education, family or health care supports, legal issues, financial assistance, employment, child care and other community resources. FamiLink serves anyone who lives, works or attends school in the Eden Prairie community. The service is free and confidential The office is located in the basement level of Eden Prairie Center in the City of Eden Prairie’s Office of Housing and Community Services.

United Way 211 651-291-0211
Web site www.211unitedway.org

Five Stars Recovery Center 952-448-6557

Food Shelf
PROP office, 8080 Mitchell Rd. 952-937-9120

Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association 612-341-2066

Hennepin County Community Health Department…. 612-348-3000

Jim & Jane’s Movers 763-566-1729
Provides low-cost movers for those on financial aid.

La Leche League
Deb Roberts 952-474-5173
Web site www.lalecheleague.org

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America
Web site www.leukemia.org

MADD – Hennepin Co. Mothers Against Drunk Driving
155 S. Wabasha St., St. Paul 651-523-0802
Web site www.maddmn.org

Meals on Wheels of Eden Prairie, Inc.
Lisa Toomey, director 952-937-1478
MN Friends of the Orphans 651-482-1703
Web site www.friendsoftheorphans.org

MN Job Service
MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development
752 Canterbury Rd., Shakopee 952-445-7087
Web site www.mnworks.org

MN Literacy Council
Information 651-645-2277
Hotline & to volunteer 1-800-225-READ
Web site www.themlc.org

MN Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-333-HOPE
Minnesotans for Safe Driving 952-238-0970
Web site www.minnesotansforsafedriving.com

Prairie Adult Care 952-949-3126
Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
General Caregivers Group
Pride Institute 952-934-7554

Pro-Choice Resources
250 3rd Ave. N., #625, Minneapolis 612-825-2000
PROP – People Reaching Out to Other People
8080 Mitchell Rd.
Cynthia Singelton, Director 952-937-9120
Web site www.propfoods.org

PROP is a volunteer-based, non-profit community human service organization that serves residents of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen who are in need of emergency help. PROP operates a food shelf, children’s clothing closet, transportation program, school supplies and scholarship program, holiday assistance for Thanksgiving and December, garden project, limited emergency financial assistance and information and referrals to other human service organizations.

RSVP – Retired Senior & Volunteer Program 612-617-7833
E-mail jdobson@voamn.com

Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia
Arthritis & Fibromyalgia Support Group 952-442-2191, ext. 6111

Grief Support Group: Rebuilding Hope 952-442-2191, ext. 6190

Diabetes Support Group 952-442-2191, ext. 6111

Breast Cancer Support Group for Women 952-442-2191, ext. 6111

Look Good, Feel Better 952-442-2191, ext. 6111

Sleep Disorders Education 952-442-2191, ext. 8080

Stroke Support Group 952-442-2191, ext. 5401

River Ridge Treatment Center 952-936-0304

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Web site www.ssa.gov

South Hennepin Adult Programs
in Education (SHAPE) 952-975-6927

South Hennepin County Services Collaborative
5701 Normandale Rd., # 302 952-922-5999
Provides human services planning and coordination for the four cities of south Hennepin County–Bloomington, Richfield, Eden Prairie and Edina.

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue
and Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS
Web site www.swmetroanimalrescue.org

St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee
Diabetes Support Group 952-403-3324
Grief Support Group 952-403-2002
Child Loss Support Group 952-403-2000
Heart Support Group 952-403-2080
Infant Loss Support Group 952-403-2002
Look Good–Feel Better (ACS) 1-800-ACS-2345
Low Vision Support Group 952-403-2002
Smoking Cessation 1-888-354-PLAN
Women’s Connection (Cancer) 952-403-2700

Teens Alone
Weekdays 952-988-8336
24-hour crisis line (The Bridge) 612-377-8800

U.S. Health & Human Services –
Substance Abuse 1-800-662-HELP

Veterans Resource Center
2480 University Ave., St. Paul 651-644-4022

Welcome Neighbor 952-446-9000
E-mail info@welcomeneighbormn.com
Web site www.welcomeneighbormn.com


Our Other Sites

Newspapers

The Chaska Herald
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chaska, Minnesota.
The Chanhassen Villager
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The Eden Prairie News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
The Shakopee Valley News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Shakopee, Minnesota.
The Jordan Independent
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Jordan, Minnesota.
The Prior Lake American
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
The Savage Pacer
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Savage, Minnesota.
Victoria Town Square.com
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Victoria, Minnesota.
Minnesota Reader.com
Links to news and community information gathered from dozens of Minnesota newspapers, open for comments, discussion and rating by readers.

Entertainment

Let's Go! Southwest
Arts, entertainment and "to do" information for the Minnepolis southwest suburbs includes extensive events calendar.

Churches

Worship Directory
Churches and worship services in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.

Community Guides

Guide to Belle Plaine
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
Guide to Carver and Cologne
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Carver and Cologne, Minnesota.
Guide to Chanhassen
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Guide to Chaska
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chaska, Minnesota.
Guide to Eden Prairie
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Guide to Excelsior
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Guide to Jordan
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Jordan, Minnesota.
Guide to Prior Lake
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Guide to Savage
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Savage, Minnesota.
Guide to Shakopee
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Guide to Victoria
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Victoria, Minnesota.

Classifieds

Southwest Jobs Now
Job listings and career opportunities in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Southwest Homes Now
Real estate listings and homes for sale in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Southwest Shop Now
Job listings, used items, garage sales, and everything you'd find in the classifieds. Items from the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Motorbuys.com
Shop online for a great selection of vehicles from Central Minnesota and the Southwest Metro Area.

Coupons

SaverFreak, Minnesota's once-a-week super coupon deal.
Southwest Coupons Online
Printable coupons for deals and discounts from stores and service shops in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.