Informational Web Links

• Online Directory to locate community resources
  MinnesotaHelp.info: http://www.minnesotahelp.info/en/mn/cgi-bin/location.asp Information Line: 211
• Minnesota Poison Control Center
  1(800)222-1222
• Runaway Hotline
  1(800)621-4000
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
  1(800)843-5678
• Minnesota Traveler Information (Road Conditions)
  511
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  The Addiction Search web site has excellent resources for Minnesota based treatment options. http://www.addictionsearch.com/treatment/MN/minnesota.html
• Problem Gambling
  The Minnesota CHS web has good information on problem gambling. Problem Gambling Information
• Legal Services
  Western Minnesota Legal Services
  620 Litchfield Ave SW - Suite 101
  PO Box 1866
  Willmar MN 56201
  1(888) 360-3666
• Women's Advocacy
  Women's Rural Advocacy Program
  650 Prentice St
  Granite Falls MN 56241
  (320) 564-2422
  
  Pathways - Native American Advocacy
  681 Prentice St
  Granite Falls MN 56241
  (320) 564-4894
  
• Women's Shelter/Hot Line Information
  Big Stone County: 1(800)974-3359 or (320) 839-2331
  Chippewa County: 1(866)223-1111
  Lac qui Parle County: 1(866)223-1111
  Swift County 1(866)223-1111
  Yellow Medicine County: 1(800) 295-2422
  
• Family Planning
  Minnesota Family Planning & STD Hotline:
  1(800)783-2287
  Minnesota Family Planning Program:
  1 (888) 702-9968
  
• Minnesota Information and Referral HIV Testing
  1-(800) 248-2437
  http://www.mnaidsproject.org
• Minnesota Poison Control Center
  1(800)222-1222
• Runaway Hotline
  1(800)621-4000
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
  1(800)843-5678
• National Do Not Call Registry
  The Federal government created the national registry to make it easier and more efficient for you to stop getting telemarketing calls you don't want. You can register online at WWW.DONOTCALL.GOV or call toll-free, 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236), from the number you wish to register. Registration is free.
• For military families:
  
  • http://www.health.state.mn.us/military/
  • For anything people need to check for resources:
    http://www.minnesotahelp.info
  • For moms:
    mayosupport@mayo.edu
  • for servicemen and their families:
    Family Support Services
• For Moms
  mayosupport@mayo.edu
• Minnesota Traveler Information (Road Conditions)
  511
• How to find Medical Web sites with accurate information
  Millions of Americans search for health information on the Web every year. Whether the health information is needed for personal reasons or for a loved one, millions of health-related Web pages are viewed by millions of consumers. Sometimes the information found is just what was needed. Other searches end in frustration or retrieval of inaccurate, even dangerous, information. This guide is supported by the Medical Library Association (MLA), the library organization whose primary purpose is promoting quality information for improved health and whose members were the first to realize that not all health information on the Web is credible, timely, or safe. http://www.mlanet.org/resources/userguide.html#6
• Informational Web Links
  Here are some additional web sites that may be of interest to you. These links are provided for your general education and information only and should not be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. If you have questions please consult with a health care provider.
  
  Countryside Public Health does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites nor do they guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on these sites.
  
  
  • Alzheimer's Organization provides information on living with Alzheimer', research and related topics: http://www.alz.org/
  • American Cancer Society provides information on diagnosis, treatments and living with cancer http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
  • American Diabetes Association provides information on living with diabetes, nutrition, research, medication and topics of interest. http://www.diabetes.org/homepage.jsp
  • American Heart Association provides information on hypertension, heart disease and promoting heart heath http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000
  • American Lung Association provides information on asthma and other lung conditions http://www.alamn.org/mn/index.asp
  • Arthritis Foundation provides information on juvenile and adult arthritis, treatment and tips on living with arthritis. http://www.arthritis.org/
  • CDC - the Centers of Disease Control provide current information on health topics http://www.cdc.gov/
  • Minnesota Department of Health at http://www.health.state.mn.us/ provides vital information regarding the health of Minnesota.
  • Mental Health America gives information on mental health issues. http://www.nmha.org/
  • National Osteoporosis Association http://www.nof.org/
  • National Institutes of Health offers information on a variety of health concerns http://www.nih.gov/
  • Supporting Hands Nurse Family Partnership
• Parenting tips
  http://onetoughjob.org/?gclid=CITJyaS58JcCFSMgDQodKiOkCw http://www.kidshealth.org
• Parenting tips for parents of teens
  http://www.parenting.umn.edu/programs/familiesWithTeens/infoSeries/index.html http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/links.html#nutrition
• Health information for children
  Great site! http://www.bam.gov/index.html
• Toy safety and recall
  (www.cpsc.gov)
• MDH Emergency Operations Contact Information
  651-201-5735 or http://www.health.state.mn.us/emergency/contacts.html
• MN Responds/MRC
  Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps
• At Home Patient Care Information
• Disability Linkage Line is a free, statewide information and referral resource for all your disability-related questions. Anyone can call and there are no wrong questions! We make it easy for you to explore available options and chose the services that are right for you. Call the toll-free number 1-866-333-2466 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or email DHS.Disability-Linkage@state.mn.us