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Help Desk - Arc Minnesota, The

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Last assured

05/16/2024

Physical Address

501 South 2nd Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Hours

8:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday; Help Desk 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Voice

(866)797-1122

Help Desk

Fax

(952)920-1480

Application process

- Call or visit website to speak to an advocate for one-to-one personal support - Individuals can also contact Ask an Advocate online. This form captures the issue or concern so that the advocate most skilled in that area can return the individual's call, usually within one business day.

Fee

No fee for advocacy services; call for information

Eligibility

- Open to all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens - Membership is available to individuals with disabilities, families, professionals, and organizations

Languages

Spanish

Somali

Service area

MN

Agency info

Arc Minnesota, The

Provides programs and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families

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