Community Resources
General Services:
Dakota County : Home
Find resources specific to Dakota County here. Including: Laws, Health & Family, Environment and Transportation.
MN Department of Human Services
You can find more information about: adolescent services, adoption and kinship, child care, child protection, child support, deaf & hard of hearing, direct care & treatment, foster care, and refugee programs.
https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/
Food Assistance:
Fare for All
Discounted food for individuals and families. Check the schedule on their website for locations.
Housing Assistance:
Download the YSN app from the app store
Provides shelters with open beds near you. Also provides services you may need such as food, transportation, etc.
Pregnancy / Parenting:
Pregnancy Choices
Provides pregnancy tests, STD/STI testing, abortion information, ultrasound, etc.
Address: 15010 Glazier Ave. Suite #104 Apple Valley, MN 55124
Free & confidential call: 952.997.2229
Planned Parenthood
Pregnancy testing, most birth control, annual exams, HIV testing, and STD testing will be covered for free, with no copay
Address: 15322 Galaxie Avenue, Suite 105 Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-890-0940
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center?location=55124
Chemical Use:
(If you or someone you know may be a harm to themselves or others, please click here for Emergency Contacts)