Advocacy

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES:

Provides free legal representation to income eligible individuals. Legal advice is available in the following areas: housing, family disputes, welfare benefits, and social security issues. This can range from an information meeting to benefit appeal hearing.

Address: 421 10th Street

Worthington, MN 56187

Telephone: 1-800-233-0023 or (507) 372 -7368

ARC:

Serves as an advocate to ensure that the rights of mentally disabled citizens are not violated. Provides its consumers with information and referral services.

Address: 7800 Transfer Suite 26

St. Paul, MN 55114

Telephone: 1-800-582-5256 or (651)-523-0823

OMBUDSMAN FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION:

Address: Metro Square Building #420

St. Paul, MN 55101

Telephone: 1-800-657-3506

LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN MINNESOTA (CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROJECT):

Staff provides advice and representation in matters concerning discrimination, social services, financial benefits, and education related to a disabling condition.

Address: 430 First Avenue North, Suite 300

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Telephone: 1-800-292-4150 or (612)-332-1441

ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF MINNESOTA, INC:

Serves as an advocate to ensure that the rights of persons with mental illness are preserved. Provides consumers with information and referral services. Local support groups may be available.

Address: 970 Raymond Avenue #105

St. Paul, MN 55114-1146

Telephone: (651)-645-2948

SOUTHWESTERN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SWCIL):

Provides independent living services to the individual with disabilities. Training can be provided in the following areas: self-care, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, clothing care, budget and checking account management, shopping skills, etc.

Address: 109 South Fifth Street

Marshall, MN 56258

Telephone: (507) 532-2221