Human Services

Several organizations exist to meet the various human service needs of Golden Valley residents. They include:

Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH)

952-933-9639
www.cashenn.org
Offers financial assistance to low-income and senior residents in suburban Hennepin County. More about CAPSH  »

Community Mediation Services, Inc

763-561-0033
www.communitymediations.org
Provides mediation services to residents, businesses, schools, and organizations in north and west Hennepin County. The staff contacts the parties involved, explains the process, and schedules the mediation. Neutral mediators facilitate discussions between parties and write up agreements the parties reach.

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery

24-Hour Crisis Line: 763-591-0100
5400 Glenwood Ave North
Golden Valley, MN 55427
General Phone: 763-591-0400
Provides 72 hours of shelter care for children up to age six for families who are dealing with stress or crisis and need time away from children to stabilize themselves. There is no fee for this service, and advocates are available to assist the family in finding resources

Hennepin County Economic Assistance Program

Century Plaza
330 S 12th St
Minneapolis, MN 55487
612-596-1300
Provides cash assistance, food stamps, medical assistance, emergency food and shelter, and child support.

H.O.M.E. (Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly) Neighbors Helping Neighbors

763-450-4311
Winnetka Learning Center
7940 55th Ave N
New Hope, MN 55428
Assists seniors with home and lawn care.

Home Free Domestic Assault Intervention Project

763-545-7080
Provides support, advocacy, assistance, and shelter for victims of domestic violence.

Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NWHHSC) 

763-503-2520
www.nwhhsc.org
Serves the human service needs of residents by providing planning and implementation support to meet the community's human service needs. More about NWHHSC »

Northwest Suburban Dinner At Your Door  

763-520-7386
Delivers hot, nourishing meals at a nominal cost to shut-ins who cannot cook for themselves.

POINT Northwest for Runaway Youth

763-493-3052
Short-term crisis intervention program that provides services to runaway, homeless, and throwaway youth (ages 10-17), and their families.

PRISM

730 Florida Ave S
Golden Valley, MN 55426
763-529-1350
www.prismmpls.com
Provides food shelf and social and emergency services for low income residents.

Senior Community Services

763-450-4310
Provides in-home counseling and case management for frail older residents.

WorkForce Center - Hennepin North

763-536-6000
7115 Northland Terrace
Suite # 100
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Offers job placement assistance.

YMCA Youth Intervention Programs

763-535-4800
Provides outreach services for troubled youth and families.

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