Community Support Resources

Financial Help for Single Mothers

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Helps financially struggling single mothers with finding grants and government assistance programs.
The service is free of cost.

Legal Assistance of Olmstead County

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1700 N Broadway, Suite 124
Rochester, MN 55906

(507) 287-2036

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Free civil legal services to low income residents of Olmstead County.

Mental Health Hotlines

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Olmstead County Crisis Line
(507) 861-6248

SE MN Warmline (NAMI): Non-crisis phone line for people with mental illness
(507) 287-7161 or (888) 334-7754; Thursday-Sunday 4 P.M.-8 P.M.

Suicide Prevention Hotline (24/7)
(800) 273-8255

Purdue University

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Sensory activities for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Rochester Area Family YMCA

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709 1st Avenue SW
Rochester, MN 55902

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Standpoint

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General Line: (612) 343-9842
Toll Free: (800) 313-2666

Attorneys %26 Advocates against domestics %26 sexual violence.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (CST)

Von Wald Group Home

4435 SE Bamber Valley Road
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 280-0110

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A safe place for at-risk teens from Rochester and communities across southeastern Minnesota.
Offers a structured and nurturing environment for youth ages 10-18 years to help youth heal from trauma, develop pro-social skills, build community connections, and develop life skills.

Adult and Family Literacy (RPS)

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Hawthorne Education Center
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 287-1475

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Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Patricia A. Eibon, Outreach Coordinator

122 W. Franklin Ave., Suite 310
Minneapolis, MN 55404

(952) 999-4421

Strengthening Community, Eliminating Barriers %26 Creating Opportunity.

Families First of Minnesota

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126 Woodlake Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904

P. (507) 287-2020
F. (507) 287-2411

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FFPSA Resource Page

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FFPSA Resource Page features a wealth of resources, including articles about the legislation's requirement that Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) become nationally accredited, the timing required for accreditation, comparisons of the three approved accrediting bodies, and much more.

Maryville University

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About postpartum depression.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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903 W Center St. Suite 202
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 287-1692

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Rochester International Film Group

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P.O. Box 6803
Rochester, MN 55903-6803

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Salvation Army

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20 1st Ave NE
Rochester, MN 55906

(507) 288-3663

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Teach.com

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Digital resources for students with autism.

WellShare International

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122 West Franklin Ave. Suite 510
Minneapolis, MN 55404

(612) 871-3759

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The Arc Southeastern Minnesota

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6301 Bandel Rd NW, Suite 605
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 287-2032

For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Community Dental Care

Crystal Yang

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(651) 925-8410

Free dental care and preventive education.

Family Service Rochester

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1110 6th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 287-2010

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Habitat for Humanity

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1530 Greenview Dr SW, Suite 107
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 252-0849

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Mediation and Conflict Resolution

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3510 8th St NW, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 288-6653

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MCS provides low cost dispute resolution to resolve differences without filing a lawsuit.

Olmstead County Access Initiative

Tara Nelson

300 11th Ave NW, Suite 110
Rochester, MN 55901-2739

(507) 289-5960 ext. 102

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Promotes healthcare access for immigrants

Rochester Public Library

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101 2nd St Se
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 328-2300

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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 - 9 P.M.
Fri.-Sat. 9:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Sun. 1:30 - 5:30 P.M.

Sensory Overload Resource (Online)

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Guide to living with sensory overload: what it is, why it is experienced, how to protect and prevent.

United Way

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903 W Center St, Suite 100
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 287-2000

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Zumbro Valley Health Center

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343 35th St SE
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 289-2089

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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.
FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Autism Resource Center

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American Academy of Child %26 Adolescent Psychiatry

Community Health Services, Inc.

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1926 Collegeview Rd SE
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 529-0503

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Provides care for every physical and mental health need.

IMAA - Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association

Armin Budlimic

2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 289-5960

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Medication Management for People with Disabilitiees

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Online Resource - Article by SingleCare.

Project Legacy

Karen Edmonds

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Developing support systems for youth of color.

Rochester Senior Center

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121 North Broadway
Rochester, MN 55906

(507) 287-1404

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Southeastern MN Regional Legal Services

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903 West Center Street, Suite 230
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 292-0080

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Victim Services

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(507) 289-0636
Toll free: (877) 289-0636

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24 hour sexual assault crisis line.

Addiction Center

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Free online information about drug abuse recovery options: where to find the best one for your needs and the benefits of committing to a recovery program.

Autism Support Network

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An online community to connect with other families and individuals touched by ASD.

Elder Network

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1130 1/2 7th St NW, Suite 205
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 285-5272

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Serving individuals 55+ and their families

Friedall Middle School

Zeynab Dahir

1200 S Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 328-5639

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Rose-Martine Haglund (Equity Specialist)

Edison Building
615 7th St SW
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 328-5400

John Adams Middle School

Ramona Norwood

1525 31st St NW
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 328-5753

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Toby Taylor (Equity Specialist)

Edison Building
615 7th St SW
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 328-5246

Kellogg Middle School

Abdi Nur

503 17th St NE
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 328-5800

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Willie Tipton (Equity Specialist)

Edison Building
615 7th St SW
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 328-5885

John Marshall High School

Terrelle Wilson (Equity Specialist)

1510 14th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 328-5400