In an effort to assist our employees who have been or will be displaced due to budget reductions, SPPS has compiled a list of frequently asked questions as well as resources and links to helpful information:

General, Multi-Faceted Services (Money, Health, Job, Housing, Childcare, etc):

• SPPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The Beehive (A United Way resource)
• Bridge To Benefits (Access to Public Assistance Programs)
• Minnesota Help

Insurance, Medical Information:

• COBRA Continuation Coverage (continuation of current coverage)
• FamilyWize (free prescription drug discount card)

Job, Unemployment, Re-employment Assistance Information:

• MN Workforce Center (job search, training, career planning)
• MN Dept of Employment & Economic Development (info for dislocated workers)
• Unemployment Information (file for unemployment benefits)
• Career One Stop
• List of Job Seach Sites

Housing, Financial, Credit/Debt Assistance Information:

• MN Housing Finance Agency (Forclosure Prevention) 
• MN Home Ownership Center (Forclosure Prevention)
• FamilyMeans (consumer credit & financial counseling)

Food, Grocery Assistance Information:

• Fare For All (discounted groceries)
• Hunger Solutions (food shelves, food stamps, services)

Coping, Depression, Mental Health Information:

• Crisis Connection
• National Institute of Mental Health

Legal Services Information:

• MN Find-A-Lawyer (lawyer referrals)