Community Support and Resources in Minneapolis

The increased ICE presence in Minneapolis has left many people feeling scared, overwhelmed, and stressed. If you find yourself feeling this way, know that you are not alone, and there are many resources available to you. The following is a list of resources that provide legal support, mental health care, and community support. These resources offer services that you can access and/or ways that you can get involved in the community. Many websites on this list also have more resources linked on their pages. Take what you need, share with others, and take care of yourself ❤️

Legal support & advocacy

• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)

  • https://www.ilcm.org/

  • Free/low-cost legal services, know-your-rights resources

• The Advocates for Human Rights

  • https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Home

  • Legal help, education

• MIRAC (Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee)

  • https://www.miracmn.com/

  • Large list of resources, lawyer assistance, community events & support

Funding & mutual aid

• Minnesota Freedom Fund

  • https://mnfreedomfund.org/legal-advocacy-programs/

  • Legal and financial support

• Unidos MN

  • https://unidos-mn.org/services

  • Walk-in appointments available, resources, assistance with applying for state IDs and drivers license

• Neighborhood mutual aid groups

  • Often organized via social media (Instagram, signal) or community centers. Check to see if there are opportunities in your area.

Mental health

• Centro Tyrone Guzman

  • https://www.centromn.org/

  • Programs supporting Spanish-speaking children, youth, and adults

• MN Warmline

  • https://mentalhealthmn.org/what-we-do/peer-support/minnesota-warmline/

  • 651-288-0400

  • Call or text “support” to 85511 to connect with peers for non-crisis mental health support

• Immigrants Rising

  • https://immigrantsrising.org/supportgroups/

  • Wellness support group for immigrant students offering free programs

Music, art, and gathering spaces

• The Cedar Cultural Center

  • https://www.thecedar.org/

  • Music and programming for all ages

• KFAI Community Radio

  • https://kfai.org/

  • Immigrant-led and multilingual programming.

• Keep an eye on social media for local music and cultural events! Many events will donate proceeds to support non-profits that advocate for immigrants.