Get Help Health Resources

Health Resources

Your health matters to us, so we’ve pulled together the clinics, insurance help, and wellness programs that keep our Seward community strong and cared for.

Browse Resources

We’ve rounded up trusted local resources to help our Seward neighbors find what they need. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email us at admin@sng.org and we’ll help point you in the right direction.

Free or Reduced-Cost Healthcare

Guide to Health Care Resources – This guide lists various programs or agencies that provide health care services or information about services or insurance in specific situations.
Children’s Defense Fund -MN Directory – Helps uninsured or poorly insured families with children understand some of their health care options. Clinics are listed by county. Many of the listed clinics provide service to adults as well.
Minnesota Department of Health – Find information on facilities, insurance, and health resources statewide.
Portico HealthNet – Refers callers to community clinics that were formerly part of the Neighborhood Health Care Network (NHCN) in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. The clinics provide a wide range of services including primary/preventive services, prenatal care, reproductive services, and dental care.
Minnesota Dental Association – Contact by website or phone, (612) 767-8400, for details about low-cost services including participating dental clinics.
University of Minnesota Dental Clinic– Supervised dental work at the University of Minnesota Dental Clinic is done by students in their last two years of dental school. For orthodontic work call (612) 625-6444.

Mental Health Resources

Hennepin County Crisis Resources –The Cope mobile crisis teams can come to where you are. The teams respond to anyone in the county who needs an urgent response. If the situation is life-threatening or you need immediate response call 911.
Hennepin County Mental Health and Substance Use Services – A list of Clinics and resources for mental health and substance use emergencies.
Mental Health Association of Minnesota Warmline –Adults with a mental illness can talk to someone and get support, 9am-1am 7 days a week. Call 651-288-0400. Text “support” to 85511
Culturally Specific Mental Health Services – A list of providers serving diverse cultural communities.
Minneapolis Public Schools Mental Health Support Hotline – Available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for support in several languages.
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Email and live chat are available online. Hablamos español. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)or Text LOVEIS to 22522. TTY 1-800-787-3224
Conflict Resolution Center – This is a resource for residents that have a conflict with a neighbor or other interpersonal issue where more help or support is needed.

Disability Resources

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services – Their fact sheet “Hearing Aid Financial Resources” lists organizations to contact for lower cost or free hearing aids and/or assistive listening devices. There are eligibility requirements
Disability Hub MN – Free statewide resource network that helps solve problems, navigate the system and plan for the future. You’ll discover options and tools for managing health, benefits, work, housing and more. Call the Disability Linkage Line at (866) 333-2466.
TEFRA – Helps families cover health care costs for their severely disabled children who would otherwise require institutional-level care. A component of Minnesota Medical Assistance.
Vision Loss Resources – State Services for the Blind serves the state of Minnesota. Call at (651) 539-2300.
DeafBlind Resources of Minnesota – Statewide resources for those that are deaf, blind or hard of hearing/ vision impaired. Call for more information (612) 362-8454

Veteran Resources

Medicare for Veterans – The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs recommends veterans enroll in Medicare when they turn 65, even if they have VA benefits. This comprehensive guide that coverage, eligibility, and more.
Tricare for Life – Information on what Tricare is, eligibility details, and how it works alongside Medicare.

Senior Resources

Longfellow Seward Healthy Seniors Resource Guide – Resources complied by Longfellow Seward Healthy Seniors including healthcare, transportation, financial services, and more.
Medicare – The federal government Centers for Medicare; Medicaid Services (CMS) assists callers by providing information about Medicare and answering questions. CMS takes complaints about Medicare Advantage and prescription drug (Part D) plans.
Minnesota Board on Aging – develops, coordinates, evaluates, and administers federal and state funds for the aging, makes grants to seven area agencies on aging and to nonprofit agencies, and serves as an advocate for older persons. Their publication Health Care Choices for Minnesotans on Medicare provides a wide variety of information useful to seniors.
Senior LinkAge Line – A One-Stop-Shop for Minnesota Seniors is a nonprofit telephone and referral service which is free to seniors and their families. They assist seniors with health insurance or Medicare-related questions and help seniors and others locate lower cost prescription drugs. They connect seniors with government agencies to get questions answered or problems resolved. Phones are answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions can also be e-mailed to senior.linkage@state.mn.us.

For time-sensitive announcements, read our newsletter.

Sign up for our bi-weekly email newsletter. Be the first to know about new resources from the community, and how to get help.

Explore more resources

From housing and food to health and small business support, we’ve rounded up trusted local resources to help our Seward neighbors find what they need.

Renter Resources

Whether you’re settling into a new place or need a hand with a tricky landlord situation, we’ve gathered the tenant rights, housing programs, and local support to help you feel at home in Seward.

Discover Resources

Homeowner Resources

From fixing up an aging home to finding your next loan program, here’s everything Seward homeowners need to keep their piece of our small town in a big city running smoothly.

Discover Resources

Food Resources

No neighbor should go hungry. Browse our list of food shelves, meal programs, and assistance so you or someone you know can find a good meal close to home.

Discover Resources

Business Resources

Seward’s small businesses are the heart of our neighborhood, and this list of licensing help, funding, and support programs is here to help yours grow and thrive.

Discover Resources

City & Government Resources

Curious who represents you or how to get something fixed in your neighborhood? Here’s your guide to connecting with the City, County, State, and federal officials who serve Seward.

Discover Resources