Health Program and Prevention Program - Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

277 University Avenue West, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Eligibility

Vary with program. Service area: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties for all programs.

Required documents

Vary by service. Call for information.

Hours

8:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(651)641-8908

Fax

(651)632-8927

Voice

https://www.vssmn.org/programs

[email protected]

Languages

Burmese, Vietnamese, Somali, Karen

Application process

Call for appointment; email; visit website

Service area

Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Scott County, MN
Stearns County, MN
Washington County, MN

Description

The purpose of the health program is to help refugees and immigrants overcome language, cultural and economic barriers to healthy lifestyles. Program includes: - Health information published in Vietnamese and Karen - Health classes on diseases and prevention - Health insurance application assistance - Karen Mental Health Project (assessment, support groups, referral to mental health providers) The Cancer Program: Breast and cervical cancer education and screening in 7 county metro area and Stearns County; cancer survivor support groups

Last assured

06/24/2024

What's Here

Vietnamese Community Therapy Referrals Myanmarese Community Cancer Pap Tests Health/Disability Related Support Groups General Health Education Programs State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling Mental Health Related Support Groups Mammograms Psychological Assessment

Providing organization

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Offers programs in employment and job training, English language, citizenship, health education, youth development, elders services, and housing assistance