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Helpful Links for COVID19 in Minnesota

Vaccine Connector Links from the Minnesota Department of Health

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps all Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine.

ALL Minnesotans 16 years of age or older are eligible to get the COVID19 Vaccine through the Vaccine Connector.

Vaccine Connector: https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/

Frequently Asked Questions About the Vaccine Connector: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/faq.jsp

Vaccine Hotlines: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/hotlines/index.jsp

Find other places that are giving out the vaccine: https://vaccinefinder.org/

Some Tribal governments received federal funding to operate their own rental assistance programs. If you are connected to services through a Tribe in Minnesota, contact them directly for more information.

More about Renters Rights during the COVID19 Pandemic

https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/covid-19-renters-rights-during-pandemic

These links will help you find the information you need from Native specific resources & the Minnesota Department of Health’s website

Association of American Indian Physicians: www.aaip.org

Association of American Indian Physicians Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aaip1971

Association of American Indian Physicians YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCrT22n5B484jRZESdpiWQ

Native American Community Clinic https://nacc-healthcare.org/

MN Dept. of Health COVID Community Coordinators: https://covidcommunitycoordinators.web.health.state.mn.us/

Department of Indian Work – Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul Primary Counties Served: Ramsey and Hennepin
Hotline Number: 651-304-9986

Northwest Indian Community Development Center (NWICDC)
Primary Counties Served: Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, Hubbard, Clearwater, Roseau, Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, Norman, Mahnomen, Clay
Hotline Number: 218-215-2832 https://www.nwicdc.org/

American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO)
Primary Counties Served: St. Louis, Pine, Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, Carlton, Lake, Cook
Hotline Number: 218-215-2760
http://www.aicho.org/#/

Minnesota Department of Health: https://www.health.state.mn.us/

COVID19 Vaccine Phases and Planning: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/plan.html

Symptoms of COVID19: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/symptoms.html

COVID19 testing is widely available in Minnesota

All Testing Locations | Saliva Testing | At Home Testing

Minnesota Helpline

If you prefer to talk a person about your questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic of if you are looking for Mental Health Crisis information help is available by phone.

For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mental Health Crisis Line – Call: **CRISIS (**274747)

News about COVID19 in Minnesota from Minnesota Native News

  • Being a Good Relative in Complicated Times
    Co-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.
  • An Outbreak of COVID at Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Delays the Start of Classes
    The first day for the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School on Leech Lake didn’t go as planned. An outbreak amongst staff members happened days before the start of the school year forcing the district to push back the first day until Monday, Sept. 13.
  • Student Athletes Navigate COVID-19 Protocols as Fall Sports Take Off
    This week on the Minnesota Native News health report, safety tips for student-athletes itching to get back on the playing field. Reporter Dalton Walker explains in this week’s stories.
  • Vaccines Remain Top Priority for Tribes and State
    This week on the Minnesota Native News health report, COVID-19 vaccinations remain a top priority as many across the state continue to explain why it’s important to get the shot. Reporter Dalton Walker explains in this week’s stories.
  • An Uptick in COVID Cases, And Why it Pays to Get Vaccinated
    This week on the Minnesota Native News health report, at least one tribe is starting to see an increase again in COVID-19 cases, but also an increase in vaccinations. Reporter Dalton Walker explains in this week’s stories.

Explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the pandemic with hosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo on Community Conversations