MN Community Agency Reference List                                                                          

 

 

Students have many options once they leave high school, are on academic breaks, or need further individual assistance.  Community agencies are places in the community where students can find the help and assistance they require.  Community agencies provide security, continued learning, and overall support and fun.  Browse through the list and get an idea of what kind of community agencies exist around the Minnesota area.      

 

 

 Community Agency/Transition Reference File

 

1.)  The Career and Life Transition Program  (CLT)

            Service: Work-based community learning

            Location: Har Mar Mall 2100 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville, MN,

            Susan Matson, work-based learning coordinator

            Phone: 651-621-7981

            Website: Moundsviewschools.org/clt

           

2.)  PACER Center

Service: Information, training, and support for families of youth with disabilities and for parent-school involvement

            Location: 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55437

            Phone: 952-838-9000

            Website: Pacer.org

 

3.)  Courage Center

            Service: Vocational Services for independent living

            Location: Golden Valley, 3915 Golden Valley Road and St. Croix 1460 Curve Crest Blvd

            Phone: Golden Valley, 763-520-0564, St. Croix, 651-351-2323

            Website: www.couragecenter.org

 

4.)  ACR Homes

Service: Home living, over 50 homes with care and support for residence 

            Location: 2437 Rice Street Roseville, MN 55113

            Phone: 651-415-9991

            Website: www.acrhomes.com/homes/

 

Client Services
If you are interested in ACR's services for a client or family member, contact:

Deb Nygaard
Director of Growth & Developement
651.294.4704 (office)
612-919-0882 (cell)

 

5.)  Camp Knutson- Down Syndrome Camp

Service: young adults with Down Syndrome to develop independence and make lasting friendships

            Location: Crosslake, MN

            Contact: Angie Kniss 17186 Daniel Ln.  Eden Prarie, MN 55346

Phone:  952-975-9787

            Website:

 

6.)  Opportunity Services

Service: Assist individuals in their pursuit to find meaningful employment that is tailored to their needs- Employment opportunities in the community, On-the-job training, and Continuous support

            Location (corporate): 401 N. 3^rd St, Suite 420 Minneapolis, MN 55401

Site Locations: Anoka County, Dodge County, Goodhue County, Scott/Carver County, Stearns County, Washington County, Olmsted County

            Phone: 1-877-873-0500

            Website: http://www.oppserv.org/

 

7.)  Interact Center

Service: A professional theater company that included actors with disabilities

            Location: 212 3rd Ave N #140 Minneapolis, MN 55401

            Phone:  612-339-5145

            Website: http://www.interactcenter.com/index.html

 

8.)  Fraser Programs and Services

Service: comprehensive mental health services, rehabilitation services, child care and education for children, housing for adults and children with developmental disabilities

            Location: 2400 W. 64th St Minneapolis, MN  55423

            Phone: 612-861-1688; fax 612-861-6050

            Website: http://www.fraser.org/

 

9.) Reach for Resources

Services: Mental Health Services, Community Living and Education (housing), Therapeutic Recreation, Advocacy and Referral

            Location: 1001 Highway 7, #235 Hopkins, MN 55305

            Phone: 952-988-4177

            Website: http://www.reachforresources.org/index.html

 

10.)  Search Beyond Adventures

Service: provides all-inclusive escorted vacations for travelers with disabilities and special needs, ages 17 and up

            Location: 4603 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis MN, 55407

            Phone: 612 721-2800

Website: http://www.searchbeyond.com/

 

11.)  The State of Minnesota Rehabilitation Services and Workforce Center

Services: Vocational Rehabilitation Program: This program assists Minnesotans with significant disabilities to secure and maintain employment.
Location: within the Minnesota

            Phone: Connie Giles, Director  651.259.7358

            Website: http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/

 

12.)  Camp Hill Village Minnesota

Services:  Camphill is a rural community where adults with special needs can find a real home with fulfilling and meaningful work and an opportunity to make friends and form lasting relationships.  For people with developmental disabilities and for others searching for constructive social and spiritual alternatives.
Location: 15136 Celtic Drive, Sauk Centre, MN 56378

            Phone: 320.732.6365

            Website: http://camphillvillage-minnesota.org/

 

13.)  Project C3-aims

Site dedicated to improving transition outcomes for students with disabilities.  Through a collaborative effort, Project C3 connects communities to services in Minnesota through facilitated collaboration, resource mapping, training, and advocacy for solutions to transition, employment, and accessing post-secondary education.

Website: http://www.c3online.org/