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Referral Agency Briefs by Service Category

Organizational/Community Services (organizational and business development)

Center for Cross-Cultural Health

Minneapolis 612-379-3573
The center provides information, training, consultation and research in cultural competency to health, human services and education professionals.

Center for Victims of Torture

Minneapolis 612-626-1400
Provides multidisciplinary rehabilitative services to victims of government sponsored torture and conducts research, training and education on issues of torture. Training for agencies and groups on caring for refugees who have experienced torture or war trauma, refugee mental health, and refugee youth adjustment.

First Call For Help - FCFH - Metro Region

Minneapolis 651-291-0211
A free 24-hour phone information and referral service, web-based agency database, and printed directory of community services, with information on over 1500 agencies in the 7 county metro area. Tip: On website, use Advanced Search, choose keyword "refugee" and service type to pinpoint more refugee services not included in this directory.

International Self Reliance Agency for Women

Minneapolis 612-692-8440
Nonprofit organization established to address the needs of refugee/immigrant women. Business development support, leadership, and help with domestic violence.

Minnesota Cultural Diversity Center - MCDC

Bloomington 952-881-6090
Promotes multicultural understanding through educational programs of communication, ethnic events and cultural learning; provides resources to individuals, corporations, government, educational and community organizations.

WomenVenture

St Paul 651-646-3808
Twin Cities nonprofit employment, career development and business development services agency. Special emphasis is placed on women and low-income families with programs including welfare-to-work, job retention and micro-enterprise program, business and community collaborations, and training for women in its construction, printing and cable installation industries.

 


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