General resources
Locate general information about state and local community resources, healthcare, transportation, and childcare.
Community resources
Department of Human Services
The Minnesota Department of Human Services helps people meet their basic needs by providing or administering health care coverage, economic assistance, and a variety of services for children, people with disabilities, and older Minnesotans.
Driver and Vehicle Services
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety provides online information about driving, obtaining a Minnesota driver's license, renewing license plate tabs, and identification/residency requirements.
ForeignBorn.com
Free online guides providing critical help with visas & immigration, health insurance, medical care, banking & credit, social security, and university study. No cost and no registration requirement (users remain anonymous).
Immigrant Life
General information for immigrants about various topics, including social security cards, driver's licenses, bank accounts, credit cards, auto insurance, and renting an apartment.
Immigrants and Refugees
This page from the College of St. Catherine offers general, Minnesota, and Twin Cities web resources regarding immigrants and refugees. Additional web pages include information for Somali, Russian, Mexican, and Hmong newcomers.
Immigration in Minnesota
Immigration in Minnesota is produced by the Minneapolis Foundation and offers a comprehensive overview of immigration to this state. The website contains a history of immigration; contributions by immigrants; and specific information about Latino, African, Asian and other immigration groups. The Minneapolis Foundation produced an educational brochure titled Immigration in Minnesota Discovering Common Ground which is also available on this website.
INFO-U
A free public service of the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Locate INFO-U articles about families, gardens, farms, food, homes, yards, and the environment. Link to translations available in Somali, Hmong and Espanol.
Minnesota Ethnic Resources Directory
Publication of this directory grew out of continuous inquiries for information about organizations engaged in ethnic/nationality activities and services. It contains a diverse array of cultural, social service, educational, artistic, religious, community, and governmental groups throughout the state of Minnesota. Included are ethnic student organizations at Minnesota Colleges and Universities, congressional offices of Minnesota 's U.S. Senators and Representatives, consular posts of other countries, immigration attorneys, and citizenship and passport Information.
State of Minnesota Resources
Northstar is the official website for the State of Minnesota. This website provides general information regarding the programs and services offered by the State of Minnesota including online services, licensing and forms, and quick links.
Visa and Immigration Information
Visit the Immigration Homepage from foreignborn.com if you, a family member, or an employee wishes to become a permanent resident of the United States. Here is where you will find helpful information regarding the immigration process, eligibility requirements, application procedures, forms, fees, and where to go for further assistance.
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Chicano Latino Unidos En Servicio (CLUES)
CLUES new East Side building will be home to St. Paul's first private Latino clinic. HealthEast Care System
will open a bilingual and bicultural clinic in early 2005. It will offer various health services such as
family practice, medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as general adult medicine and
prevention education.
Health Resources
Directory for Diverse Cultural Communities
This Directory from the MN Department of Health offers
a listing of hospitals, clinics, organizations and services that serve Minnesota's ever-increasing diverse
cultural communities. Information is organized to direct you to general health services, dental services,
home care, mental health, and help for sexual assault and battering. The guide covers the Seven-county metro
area, including Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.
New Americans Community Health Center (NACHC)
New Americans Community Health Center provides affordable, culturally appropriate, and community oriented healthcare services. NACHC is closing the gap on health disparities for refugees and immigrants in the Twin Cities.
Transit information can be found under ISEEK's Counselor Corner.
Information about public transportation services, including Metro Mobility and an ADA Paratransit Application Form,
can be located here.
Childcare and housing
General information about childcare and housing resources can be located on ISEEK's Counselor Corner Community Services page.
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