SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) information
Please Visit: https://mn.gov/dhs/mnfoodhelper/ for more information.
Request assistance with your application here: https://pebtsnap.state.mn.us/
Carver County Workforce Center: 952-361-1711
Childcare Assistance – Chaska: 952-361-1721
Childcare Assistance – Scott County: 952-445-7751
Transportation SmartLink: 952-496-8341
Sexual Violence Center: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, resources, counseling, advocacy and 24-hour crisis line are available at 952-448-5425
Southern Valley Alliance: If you or someone you know is in a violent relationship, resources and 24-hour crisis line are available at 952-873-4214
Crisis Nursery: If you are feeling stressed, and need a break from your children so you don’t hurt them, call 24 hours at 612-839-5101
Mental Health Crisis: Program provides 24-hour phone crisis intervention and a mobile crisis team in Carver and Scott counties. Call 952-442-7601
Legal Aid: If you are in need of legal resources and can not afford it, call 952-440-1040
CAP Agency: This is a local agency providing resources for a variety of needs, such as food shelves, homelessness prevention programs. Call 952-469-2125
My Health for Teens and Young Adults: Educational, medical and counseling services for teens. Call 952-474-3251
United Way 211: Helps families and individuals determine what shelters have openings. Call: 211 or 651-291-0211
MN Crisis Text Line: Free help for people across Minnesota who are having a mental health crisis or are contemplating suicide. Text “MN” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Free and confidential support for people in distress. 24 hour crisis line: 1-800-TALK (8255)
MN Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC): 1-844-8800-1574
Child Protection Reporting: Carver County Health & Human Services 952-361-1600
Carver County Sheriff (Non-emergency): 952-361-1231
Salvation Army Emergency Services 952-898-2736 ext. 12
CAP Agency: This is a local agency providing resources for a variety of needs, such as food shelves, homelessness prevention programs. 952-469-2125
712 Canterbury Road Shakopee MN 55379
Southwest Carver County Food Shelf 952-467-1870
10 First Ave NE, Norwood-Young America Serves residents of Norwood-Young America, Hamburg and Cologne
Friends for Life Food Shelf 952-955-1980
309 Lewis Ave S, Watertown Serves residents of Watertown and Mayer
Minnesota Food Helpline 1-888-711-1151
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf 952-556-0244 1600 Bavaria Rd, Chaska Serves residents of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria
Free Community Meals:
- St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 E 4th St, Chaska Every Monday, 5:15-6:15 PM
- Waconia Moravian Church, 209 E 2nd St, Waconia Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30-6:15 PM
Fare for All 763-450-3880 Hosted monthly at sites in Chaska and Buffalo (Wright County), call for dates and more information. www.fareforall.org
Women Infants & Children (WIC) 952-567-8229
303 E 6th St, Chaska WIC ensures families have the nutritious food needed to create and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Program includes supplemental food and nutrition education for low-income, pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women and at-risk children.
Carver County Public Health provides information and referral to resources on a wide variety of health-related topics. Information and Resources line (952) 361-1329. The Information and Resources voicemail is staffed by a Public Health Nurse Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., except for holidays.
Email public-health@co.carver.mn.us with your questions.
United Way’s First Call for Help. Call 211
St. Mary’s Health Clinics 651-287-7777
505 Holmes St. Shakopee, MN
www.stmaryshealthclinics.org
Free to all ages
Sage Minnesota’s Cancer Screening Program 651-201-5600 or 1-888-643-2584
Free mammograms to income-eligible women over 40
River Valley Health Services
Dedicated to promoting community wellness by serving vulnerable individuals and ensuring access to health resources in our community.
Chaska Nurse 952-381-5767
Shakopee Nurse 952-452-0777
My Health for Teens and Young Adults: Educational, medical and counseling services for teens. Call 952-474-3251
Carver/Scott Mental Health: Crisis Program 952-442-7601
600 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN
The crisis line is available 24/7
First Street Center 952-442-4437
504 East First Street, Waconia, MN
Provides mental health evaluations, therapy and psychiatry. Mental health crisis team.
Mental Health Services Ltd. 952-443-3970
1600 Arboretum Blvd., Suite 211 Victoria, MN 55386
Developmental disability
952-475-7750
952-445-7751
United Way Call 211 or 651-291-0211: Helps families and individuals determine what shelters have openings
CAP Agency Housing Services 952-496-2125 712 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee
Serves Carver, Scott & Dakota counties. Provides resources for people to maintain existing housing or secure new housing including short and long term housing assistance and Emergency Shelter Funds.
Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) 952-448-7715
Provides affordable housing opportunities in Carver County.
Carver County CDA-Rental Assistance Programs
Families Moving Forward 952-767-0708 Offers hospitality, emergency shelter and support to secure stable housing.
Launch Ministry 952-856-0195 Homeless drop-in resource center for young adults. Provides housing/homeless assessments to 18-25-year-olds. See website for schedule details. www.launchministry.org Chaska (M-F) 110 West 2nd Street, Chaska Waconia (Thur) 141 Depot Drive, Waconia
Metro Shelter Hotline 1-888-234-1329
Bridging 952-888-1105 Bridging provides a basic home setup to those who need most items necessary to create a comfortable and functioning home.
CAP Agency Thrift Store 952-402-9856 712 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
Freshwater Furniture Depot 952-442-2268 12 East 8th St, Waconia
Goodwill Retail Stores
- Chanhassen 952-934-1354 80 West 78th St, Chanhassen
- Chaska 952-303-6827 310 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
- Shakopee 952-233-8897 4450 12th Ave East, Shakopee
His House Foundation 612-235-4693 Direct services to families in need
Love INC of Eastern Carver County 952-448-3261 Serving the communities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Carver and Victoria
Love INC Heartland 763-972-6547 Serving the community of Watertown
PROP Shop 952-934-2323 15195 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie
RAK (Random Acts of Kindness)
- 2460 Chaska Blvd, Chaska 952-448-7794
- 701 Jefferson Ave SW, Watertown 612-594-0047
Trending Upward Thrift Shoppe 952-261-2343 141 Depot Dr, Waconia