An information and referral service can help you find a service agency or assist you with questions.
When you call an "I&R" service, you will be able to talk with an Information and Referral Specialist. This specialist will first ask you about your needs, and then refer you to an agency or service that can help you.
Disability Linkage Line™
The Disability Linkage Line™ is a free information, referral and assistance service making it easier for people with disabilities to connect with community services and supports. Dial 1-866-333-2466.
Senior LinkAge Line®
Senior LinkAge Line® is a free, statewide telephone information and assistance service which makes it easy for older adults and their families to find community services. Dial 1-800-333-2433 or visit the Senior LinkAge Line website.
United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 is an information and referral service, serving a large portion of Minnesota, including the seven-county metropolitan area, and some of Western Wisconsin. From 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, United Way 2-1-1 may also have staff available to speak Hmong, Russian, Somali, and Spanish. Dial 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 or visit the United Way 2-1-1 website.
Online Directories of Services and Resources
There are also websites that can help you find information you need.
MinnesotaHelp.info™
An online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota
identify resources such as human services, information and referral,
financial assistance, and other forms of aid and assistance within
Minnesota. It is especially rich in resource information for seniors and
their caregivers; disabled and their caregivers; parents and families;
and low income people. Visit the MinnesotaHelp.Info
website.
United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1's metro area online database of information. Visit the United Way 2-1-1 website.
Hotlines
There are also hotlines that can help you with a particular situation.
HOME Line Tenant Hotline
Tenants may speak with a tenant advocate who will provide free advice regarding Minnesota landlord/tenant law. The advocate will provide
practical advice on the law and offer options for resolving the problem. The HOME Line Tenant Hotline is free and available to all tenants, regardless of income. Dial
(612) 728-5767 in the metro or (866) 866-3546 for Greater Minnesota, or visit the HOME Line website.
MHA Renters’ Hotline
The Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) has established a special hotline phone number for renters to find
answers to common questions on subjects such as security deposits, leases, Certificates of Rent Paid, repairs and maintenance, cleaning, and giving
notice to vacate. Dial 952-858-8222 or visit the Minnesota Multi Housing Association website.
