We provide services in food, case management, emergency financial assistance, employment services, and child care resources to those residing in our service area, which includes:
Visit our Contact page for complete hours of services.
Along with IOCP’s services for food, housing, childcare, and employment assistance, we have compiled additional resources to help individuals of all ages (youth through seniors) find the help they need.
Find information on a range of community resources – food assistance, bill paying help, other free or reduced cost programs – at findhelp.org.
Find information on applying for food assistance, cash assistance (Minnesota Family Investment Program- MFIP/General Assistance – GA) and emergency financial assistance (for one-time rent, deposit, utilities, etc.) in Minnesota at mnbenefits.mn.gov.
Click on the category headings below to find additional resources.
IOCP’s holiday gift program has ended. This change is part of our effort to expand services that are helpful to clients all year long. Learn more: IOCP focuses on year-round support. For alternative resources for holiday gifts (for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Eid), please refer to the list below throughout the holiday season. Updates will be ongoing.
Resale Select store – offers a variety of budget-friendly clothes, books, household items, furniture, and more. In addition, IOCP clients are eligible for free clothing from Resale Select every six months. Please contact your IOCP Case Manager to learn more.
Hag Sameach Passover Program offers recipients a full Passover package which includes ritual food items: matzo, gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, macaroons, grape juice, and jelly candies. We also provide candles and, if requested, a Haggadah – or simply select specific items from that list. Seder begins at sundown on Monday, April 22; applications are due by March 15. Please contact your IOCP Case Manager to learn more.
Relate Counseling Center
Free counseling and mental health support to adults – individuals, couples and families – for families using Interfaith Outreach services. Counselors are available to meet in person at Interfaith on Mondays and Thursday, and for telehealth services Monday through Friday.
Washburn Center for Children
Counseling provided to support the social, emotional and educational development of children who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or other mental health stressors. Washburn Center’s services are available on-site at Interfaith Outreach, in your home, at school, at a child care center, or through telehealth services. Costs not covered by your insurance are paid for by this Interfaith/Washburn Center partnership.
Metro Behavioral Health
Free counseling to adults and children ages 5-17 as a service of Interfaith Outreach to our clients. Services are tailored to individual/family needs and cultural background. Staff are qualified, licensed mental health clinicians and are trilingual in Somali, Swahili and English. Zoom and phone appointments are available, or in-person at Interfaith if needed. Costs not covered by your insurance are paid for by this Interfaith/Metro Behavioral Health partnership.
CFTAT
Free Biblical Counseling to hurting individuals (ages 13 and older) and families. CFTAT helps people apply the life-changing principles of the Word of God to the issues they are facing. CFTAT’s mission is to help believers who are in need of spiritual, mental, emotional and relational healing experience intimacy with God and one another. CFTAT services are not therapy and they do not make mental health diagnoses.
For more information or to schedule a time to meet with either Relate, Washburn or Metro Behavioral Health staff, please talk with Interfaith staff – Case Managers, Neighborhood Program or Employment Services.
Nutrition for All
Interfaith Outreach is partnering with Nutrition for All to provide FREE nutrition counseling to families and individuals who use the food shelf. Lucy Berman, MPH, RD, is a registered dietician who can help you improve your eating habits and your health. All sessions are private and conducted one-on-one. In-person and virtual appointments are available. For more information or to sign up, email Lucy , call 401-203-7226, or schedule a meeting.
Change to Chill
A website focused on the mental health and well-being of teens.
County Crisis Contacts
A directory of Adult Mental Health Crisis Response Numbers and Children Mental Health Crisis Response Numbers organized by county.
Crisis Text Line
24/7 emergency service.
Text ‘MN to 741741’ if you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric or mental health crisis. Visit the website for more information.
Hennepin County’s Mental Health Services
Services for adults and children
Live Another Day
The mission of Live Another Day is “equal access to life-saving resources”. This site has culturally competent resources for people of color and an editorially curated list of the top-rated rehab centers in Minnesota.
Minnesota Warmline
Professionally trained Certified Peer Specialists, with first-hand experience living with mental health conditions will answer your calls. Call 651-288-0400, or text “Support” to 85511
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Visit NAMI’s Minnesota office or Mental Health Support and COVID-19 webpage
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 988 – a 24/7 lifeline providing support when in distress.
Medicare in Minnesota Information Resource
Medicare in Minnesota is a resource center with a mission to tackle the challenges associated with Medicare. They do not sell or provide healthcare plans. They provide fact-based, data-driven, expert-reviewed information about Medicare and Medicare rights and advocate for solutions to healthcare coverage problems for aging adults. Their newly updated resource guide helps seniors through all of the available Medicare plan options and provides a list of helpful community organizations across Minnesota that can further support seniors with choosing a plan that meets their financial and medical needs. For more information, visit MedicarePlans.com
Trellis (formerly Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging)
Services and resource information to meet the needs of a growing and diverse population of older adults. Senior LinkAge Line 800-333-2433.
Senior Community Services – Information on senior outreach and caregiver support.
Meals on Wheels deliver nutritious meals to individuals throughout the Twin Cities. Sign up online or call (612) 623-3363.
YMCA Health and Fitness Videos – Active Older Adults
On-demand videos showing follow-along home workouts. Get started here.
The following organizations can provide a lot of good information about tax prep and may be able to help prepare your taxes for free or at a reduced rate.
Internet Access
Plymouth Metrolink Dial-A-Ride Is Now Click-and-Ride
Download the free app and learn more at plymouthmn.gov/clickandride.
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Questions about Plymouth Metrolink? Contact transit@plymouthmn.gov or call 763-509-5535. For information on translation services, contact Nur Kasin at nkasin@plymouthmn.gov or 763-509-5013.
If rides are needed, we recommend these options: