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Help & Support

AARP – American Association of Retired Persons
Information Center – Mall of America 952-858-9040

Adoption Services for Waiting Children
Bobbie Traxler 952-361-1637

Alanon/Alateen
7204 W. 27th St., #101, St. Louis Park 952-920-3961
Web site www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org

Alcoholics Anonymous
7204 W. 27th St., #113, St. Louis Park 952-922-0880
E-mail info@aaminneapolis.org
Web site www.aaminneapolis.org

American Heart Association – Greater Twin Cities
4701 W. 77th St., Edina 952-835-3300
Web site www.americanheart.org

American Lung Association of MN
490 Concordia Ave., St. Paul, 55103 651-227-8014
Web site www.alamn.org

American Red Cross – Carver County
315 W. Elm St., Box 686, Norwood Young America 952-467-4449

ARC Hennepin-Carver County
2446 University Ave. W., St. Paul 952-920-0855

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of
the Greater Twin Cities Area 651-789-2400
Web site www.bigstwincities.org

Birthright of Waconia 952-442-4026

Blessed Bee Thrift Store
960 E. Hwy. 212, Chaska 952-448-7794

Bridging, Inc.
201 W. 87th St., Bloomington 952-888-1105
Web site www.bridging.org

CAP Agency ( see separate listing in Table of Contents)
Carver County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Work Group Information/Carolyn Schmidt 952-361-1329

Carver County Library Volunteer Services
Tari Clay 952-227-7609

Carver County Community Foundation 952-250-5138
Web site www.carvercountyfoundation.org

Carver County Mental Health Center /First Street Center
540 E. 1st St., Waconia 952-442-4437
24-hour crisis line 952-442-7601

Carver County Work Force Services
602 E. 4th St., Chaska 952-361-1711

Carver Lifelines
Sally Beckendorf 952-467-3481

Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative
401 4th St. E, Chaska 952-368-8800

Carver-Scott Humane Society 952-368-3553
Web site www.carverscotths.org

Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program
24-hour phone 952-442-7601
(See also Carver County Social Services)

Chaska Community Land Trust 952-227-7514
E-mail info@chaskalandtrust.com
Web site www.chaskalandtrust.com

Child Care Resource & Referral
CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-2125
Web site www.capagency.org

Choice, Inc.
470 Water St., Excelsior 952-474-9510

Christmas in May — Chaska 952-448-7715

Chrysalis: A Center for Women
4432 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 612-871-0118
Web site www.chrysaliswomen.org

Community Development Agency (CDA)
705 N. Walnut St., Chaska 952-448-7715

Crisis Connection
24-hour counseling 612-379-6363

Crisis Nursery Hotline
24-hour phone 763-591-0100

Fare For All 763-450-3880
Web site www.fareforall.org

First Step – Carver/Scott counties 952-368-0160

Five Stars Recovery Center
212 Walnut St. N., Chaska 952-448-6557

Food Shelf
CAP Agency 952-496-2125
Healthy Living Education Series for Seniors
Jillian Barth 952-960-9712
E-mail jillian.barth@capagency.org

The i’M oK Children’s Visitation Center
551 E. Park St., Belle Plaine 952-873-4216
E-mail svabw@frontiernet.net
Web site www.southernvalleyalliance.org

La Leche League
Deb Roberts 952-474-5173
Web site www.lalecheleague.org

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – MN Chapter
Web site www.leukemia.org

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 651-642-5990
Web site www.lssmn.org

MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Web site www.maddmn.org

MN Job Service
MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development
752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-445-7087
Web site www.mnworks.org

MN Friends of the Orphans 651-482-1703
Web site www.friendsoftheorphans.org

MN Literacy Council 651-645-2277
Hotline & to volunteer 1-800-225-READ
Web site www.themlc.org

MN Poison Control System 1-800-222-1222

MN Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-333-HOPE

MN Rehabilitation Services
MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development
752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-402-9804
Web site www.deed.state.mn.us

MN Relay Service
TTY/Voice/ASCII 1-800-627-3529

Minnesotans for Safe Driving 952-238-0970
Web site www.minnesotansforsafedriving.com

MRCI – Mankato
5272 Valley Industrial Blvd. S., Shakopee 952-465-0455

NAMI/MN Carver County
Jan Check 952-470-1743

Narcotics Anonymous 952-939-3939

New Beginnings 952-368-0150

Rainbow Animal Rescue 952-440-3824
Retired Senior & Volunteer Program (RSVP) 612-617-7833
E-mail jdobson@voamn.com

Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia
Arthritis & Fibromyalgia Support Group 952-442-2191, ext. 6111
Grief Support Group: Rebuilding Hope 952-442-2191, ext. 6190
Diabetes Support Group 952-442-2191, ext. 6111
Breast Cancer Support Group for Women 952-442-2191, ext. 6111
Look Good, Feel Better 952-442-2191, ext. 6111
Sleep Disorders Education 952-442-2191, ext. 8080
Stroke Support Group 952-442-2191, ext. 5401
River Ridge Treatment Center 952-936-0304
St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee
Diabetes Support Group 952-403-3324
Grief Support Group 952-403-2002
Child Loss Support Group 952-403-2000
Heart Support Group 952-403-2080
Infant Loss Support Group 952-403-2002
Look Good–Feel Better (ACS) 1-800-ACS-2345
Low Vision Support Group 952-403-2002
Smoking Cessation 1-888-354-PLAN
Scott-Carver Affordable Housing Coalition 952-496-2125

Sexual Violence Center–Carver/Scott Counties
500 N. Pine St., #203 Chaska 952-448-5425
Web site www.sexualviolencecenter.org

SHAPE – South Hennepin Adult Programs in Education
Eden Prairie Education Center 952-975-6927

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Web site www.ssa.gov

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue
and Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS
Web site www.swmetroanimalrescue.org

SVABW – Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women
Mary Ann Bigaouette, Director 952-873-4214
Web site www.southernvalleyalliance.org

Tree House Youth Outreach
3740 N. Chestnut St., Chaska 952-368-2813
United Way 651-291-0211
Web site www.211unitedway.org

Veteran’s Resource Center
2480 University Ave. W., St. Paul 651-644-4022
Welcome Neighbor 952-446-9000
E-mail info@welcomeneighbormn.com
Web site www.welcomeneighbormn.com


Our Other Sites

Newspapers

The Chaska Herald
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chaska, Minnesota.
The Chanhassen Villager
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The Eden Prairie News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
The Shakopee Valley News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Shakopee, Minnesota.
The Jordan Independent
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Jordan, Minnesota.
The Prior Lake American
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
The Savage Pacer
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Savage, Minnesota.
Victoria Town Square.com
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Victoria, Minnesota.
Minnesota Reader.com
Links to news and community information gathered from dozens of Minnesota newspapers, open for comments, discussion and rating by readers.

Entertainment

Let's Go! Southwest
Arts, entertainment and "to do" information for the Minnepolis southwest suburbs includes extensive events calendar.

Churches

Worship Directory
Churches and worship services in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.

Community Guides

Guide to Belle Plaine
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
Guide to Carver and Cologne
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Carver and Cologne, Minnesota.
Guide to Chanhassen
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Guide to Chaska
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chaska, Minnesota.
Guide to Eden Prairie
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Guide to Excelsior
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Guide to Jordan
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Jordan, Minnesota.
Guide to Prior Lake
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Guide to Savage
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Savage, Minnesota.
Guide to Shakopee
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Guide to Victoria
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Victoria, Minnesota.

Classifieds

Southwest Jobs Now
Job listings and career opportunities in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Southwest Homes Now
Real estate listings and homes for sale in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Southwest Shop Now
Job listings, used items, garage sales, and everything you'd find in the classifieds. Items from the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Motorbuys.com
Shop online for a great selection of vehicles from Central Minnesota and the Southwest Metro Area.

Coupons

SaverFreak, Minnesota's once-a-week super coupon deal.
Southwest Coupons Online
Printable coupons for deals and discounts from stores and service shops in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.