Community Connections - Southside Services I, Inc.

3702 East Lake Street, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Eligibility

- Adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities who is a resident of Hennepin County, primarily in Minneapolis and first ring suburbs of Minneapolis - Adults who have had Special Education, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), a psychological evaluation, or a referral from a case manager

Required documents

Must have had Special Education or an Individualized Education Plan in high school, or other documentation of a cognitive disability

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(612)721-7102

Fax

(612)721-1696 ext 2

Voice

https://southsideservices.org/community-connections/

[email protected]

Application process

Call

Fees

Vary by service; fees paid by county/state waiver programs; donations accepted

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Description

Provides highly individualized crisis intervention, advocacy, and navigation services that connects adults to community support systems that enable them to continue to live independently. Staff work directly with participants to identify and resolve barriers and typically accompany participants on initial meetings and appointments when facilitating connections. Services include but are not limited to:? - Access to medical support and follow-up on medical directives - Assistance in applying for publicly funded programs - Connecting to food support programs - Employment and volunteer readiness and placement - Home visiting and home management skills - Housing assistance - Ongoing one-on-one daily living skills counseling and general support - Safety planning - Shopping, budgeting, financial, and application assistance - Support with legal issues, daycare, school, and landlord/tenant issues - Waivered services

Last assured

12/11/2025

What's Here

Epilepsy Intellectual Disabilities Independent Living Skills Instruction Cerebral Palsy Neurological Impairments Autism Spectrum Disorder

Providing organization

Southside Services I, Inc.

Provides support in the areas of advocacy, outreach, employment, and therapeutic recreation to individuals with borderline to mild developmental disabilities who are living independently or semi-independently and reside in Hennepin County.