Eastern Anoka County
Human Service Center
Lexington

The Eastern Anoka County Human Service Center is conveniently located for Anoka County residents who live in the eastern part of the county, particularly the communities of Lexington, Circle Pines, and Lino Lakes.

The center provides these programs:

• Child Care Licensing:  Social workers license and monitor family child care homes.  Services for providers include training and other supporting resources.  For more information, call 763-795-5725, or see Child-care-licensing.
   
• Children’s Mental Health:   This unit is designed to identify children within the community who may benefit from services.  Social workers help families locate and connect to available community support services.  For more information, please call Children's Mental Health Intake at 763-712-2722.
   
• Community Corrections:  Probation officers work with the court system to help juvenile offenders meet their court-ordered conditions.  Services include assisting offenders and their families with concerns about school, jobs, and other activities. For more information, call 763-323-5901, or see Community Corrections.
   
• Community Health:  Public health nurses provide services, education and referrals to community resources for individuals and families.  Services may include help with:  pregnancy, parenting, building healthy relationships, child safety, family planning, and children’s growth and development.  For more information, call 763-422-6970, or see Community Health.
   
• Developmental Disability Services:  Social workers provide case management for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Services may include helping families find resources and support.  For more information, call 763-422-7176.
   
• Employment Services:  A vocational counselor works with participants in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and Diversionary Work Program (DWP) to establish employment and training goals.  Job seekers have access to:  a computer for job searching, daily newspapers, job postings and faxing of resumes.  Referrals to other employment related activities and community resources are also available. For more information on these services, you may call 763-795-5730 or visit the Workforce Center.
   
• Income Maintenance:  Financial workers take applications and maintain cases for: the Minnesota Families Investment Program (MFIP), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), Food Stamps, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare and Emergency Assistance.  Services include connecting people with other community resources. For more information, you may call 763-795-5720, or see Income Maintenance.