Post-Pandemic Recovery & Support Resources Directory: Minnesota
Please note: The best and most resources are available on a state, county, and local basis, but you can find online and U.S.-wide resources here. You can also search online for “resources for [community, mental health, events, etc.] in [your city, state].” If you do an online search, please also help us improve this and our other directory pages by sharing anything else you find or know of. If we don't have a page for your state, you can help us start it by sending us a few suggestions, and thus help others in your community find what they need! Otherwise...
You can use the collapsible lists of links below to find resources near you!
Other post-pandemic resource directory pages: online / U.S.-wide and state-specific
Connection to a wide variety of assistance, health, and social services
Minnesota state resource hubs: https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/get-help/index.jsp
Ramsey County general resource hub: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents
Hennepin County general resource hub: https://www.hennepin.us/residents
Mental Health MN – general resource hub: https://mentalhealthmn.org/support/community-resources/statewide-mental-health-resources/
Community Action Partnership – general resource hub: https://minncap.org/local-agencies
211.org – general resource hub: https://www.211unitedway.org/
Mental health support and recovery for people of all ages
Mental Health Connect – crisis and mental health resources hub: https://www.mhconnect.org/communityresources
NAMI Minnesota – support groups and mental health resources hub: https://namimn.org/support/information-and-resources/general-mental-health-resources/
People Incorporated – mental health resources hub: https://www.peopleincorporated.org/get-involved/mental-health-partners/
Minneapolis mental health agency directory: https://www.minneapolis.edu/sites/default/files/Mental-Health-Agency-Resource-List-June-2019.pdf
Host a Post-Pandemic Workshop or processing event online or locally: https://invitedinvocation.com/post-pandemic-workshops-processing-resources-events
List of online and local Post-Pandemic Workshops and processing events: https://invitedinvocation.com/post-pandemic-resources-events-support-recovery
Foundation and U.S. government relief grants available to your local municipality, community, or organization
Grant Station – grants from foundations: https://grantstation.com/covid-19-related-funding
US government grants: https://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html?agencyCode=HHS&keywords=COVID-19%20Coronavirus
Candid – variety of national, state, and local grants (including for individuals): https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/covid-19-emergency-financial-resources/
MN Frontline Worker Bonus Pay – see if you qualify and apply before July 22, 2022: https://frontlinepay.mn.gov/
Opportunities to help others impacted by the pandemic
Mutual aid networks near you: https://twin-cities-mutual-aid.org/
Minneapolis neighborhood associations – hubs for volunteering: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/media/content-assets/www2-documents/business/Neighborhood-Directory.pdf
World Health Organization COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate
USAID vetted relief efforts: https://www.cidi.org/disaster-responses/coronavirus/
A helpful giving guide: https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-how-to-help/
Host a Post-Pandemic Workshop or processing event online or locally: https://invitedinvocation.com/post-pandemic-workshops-processing-resources-events
Local arts, culture, and events near you
List of online and local Post-Pandemic Workshops and processing events: https://invitedinvocation.com/post-pandemic-resources-events-support-recovery
Twin Cities arts and culture events email list: https://mspmag.com/search/event/events-calendar/#page=1
Twin Cities arts and culture events email list: https://www.dispatchmsp.com/subscribe/
Twin Cities comprehensive theatre schedule: https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/minn/sched.html
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities: https://www.minneapolisnorthwest.com/blog/post/blog-100-date-ideas-in-minneapolis-st-paul-arts-culture/
Fun things to do in St. Paul: https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/things-to-do/
Fun things to do in Minneapolis: https://www.minneapolis.org/150-things-to-do-in-minneapolis/
Fun things to do statewide MN: https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/minnesota
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g28944-Activities-Minnesota.html