|
Hennepin County is committed to providing services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Get tested at a Hennepin County community testing event
COVID-19 community testing is free and open to everyone.
- You do not need insurance, identification, or citizenship
- If you have symptoms or think you’ve been exposed, you should get tested
Learn more at Hennepin.us/testing or check out this new video
Upcoming COVID-19 community testing event
Saturday, October 24
Flu shots will be offered at this event
- No flu shot preregistration required
- 6 months and up
- High dose, FluMist, and the standard dose will be available
- We will bill all insurance companies. It is the participant's responsibility to know their covered benefits.
- Free flu shots are available for those without insurance
New Brooklyn Park saliva test site
The Minnesota Department of Health is opening a new saliva test site in Brooklyn Park on October 20.
-
Saliva testing is free and available to all Minnesotans
-
Identification and insurance are not required
It’s time to get a flu shot
By getting a flu shot, you’re protecting your health and preserving medical resources during the pandemic. Here’s where to get vaccinated.
Mental health matters
If you’re struggling with your mental health, we can help.
Hennepin County COPE
Call 612-348-2233 (17 and under)
Call 612-596-1223 (18+)
More free resources:
The Crisis Text Line
Text “MN” to 741741
Crisis help anywhere in MN
Call **CRISIS (274747)
 Apply now for help with rent and housing costs
If you have been financially harmed by COVID-19, help is available to cover rent, mortgage payments, and utilities.
Both Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota have emergency housing assistance programs. However, if you live in Hennepin County, more funding may be available to you if you start your application at www.hennepin.us/housing-help. The web page will direct you to the best program for your situation.
You can apply and receive assistance multiple times. Apply now to get help as soon as possible.
Virtual COVID-19 in-service training for food businesses
Hennepin County Environmental Health is hosting a virtual COVID-19 In-Service Training for Food Businesses on Wednesday, October 21st. Free Continuing Education (CEU) credits will be available for Certified Food Protection Managers (CFPMs). Learn more: https://www.hennepin.us/business/licenses-permits/food-beverage-lodging
Hennepin County libraries are pandemic lifelines
Hennepin County libraries continue to help people apply for unemployment, file taxes, look for new jobs, and more during the pandemic.
https://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2020/10/libraries-as-pandemic-lifelines-in-the-twin-cities-theyve-been-ramping-up-services/
Subscribe to COVID-19 updates.
Track the number of confirmed cases in Hennepin County and across Minnesota.
Explore the Hennepin County COVID-19 data dashboard.
Follow us on social:
Go to hennepin.us/covid-19 for regular updates.
|
