An broad array of information, career resources and social services specifically geared for diverse populations.
- 2008 Ethnic Media Directory (PDF) (www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/ethnicmedia.pdf) A quick reference for individuals working to identify appropriate ethnic media channels that currently reach refugees and immigrants in the Twin Cities metro area and, to a limited extent, in greater Minnesota. Listings are divided by type of media (press, radio, and TV). Each media type is then subdivided into ethnic groups (African community, Asian community, Latino community, etc.). Specific programs and journals are listed alphabetically under these ethnic subdivisions.
- 2008 Health Resources Directory for Diverse Cultural Communities (www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/directory.html) This resource directory of low-cost and immigrant-friendly services covers Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Stearns, and Washington counties.
- Anishinabe Legal Services Inc. - 411 First Street N.W., P.O. Box 157, Cass Lake, MN 56633-0157, 800) 422-1335
- Diversity Minnesota (diversityminnesota.com/organizations.php)
- English Learning Center, Minneapolis (www.englishlc.org)
- International Institute, St. Paul (www.iimn.org) Inter-racial, non-political, non-sectarian social service agency that serves both foreign and native born.
- Hennepin County Library Resources:
- Hennepin County - Office of Multi-Cultural Services (www.hennepin.us/portal/site/HennepinUS) Helps immigrants, Limited English Proficiency, and other diverse populations obtain access to county services such as health care, food support, housing, employment, education, and English language classes. Organizations in Hennepin County may refer patients in need of county services. Learn about these services, service locations, and ethnicities served.
- Jane Addams School for Democracy, St. Paul (www.publicwork.org/jas/main.html)
- Lutheran Social Services (www.lssmn.org) Heavily involved in refugee resettlement and can help with general human service needs in several languages, citizenship paperwork, referrals, and more.
- Mental Health Community Resources (PDF) (www.gpslifeplan.org) Contains culturally specific information.
- Minnesota Department of Human Services (www.dhs.state.mn.us) Offers a wide range of social services to all Minnesota residents. Interpreters are available as needed, and one division of the DHS is devoted to refugee services.
- Sabathani Community Center, Minneapolis (www.sabathani.org)
- Staffing Companies Specializing in Diversity:
- The Minnesota Literacy Council (MLC) (www.themlc.org)
- The Cultural Wellness Center (www.ppcwc.org/about_us)
- Upper Midwest Translator and Interpreters Association (www.umtia.org) UMTIA is dedicated to improving language access and the quality of spoken language services. UMTIA’s core membership is based in Minnesota with additional representation in Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota. UMTIA has brought together government and industry leaders through its outreach committee the Interpreting Stakeholder Group.
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