The City of Bloomington’s core function is to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of its community members. The resources below are provided by the City or link to local, regional, and state partners that support this core function.
Newsletter
Sign up for the monthly Community Resources & News Newsletter, which offers news, events, and resources provided by community partner organizations. To receive the newsletter, email Amanda Crombie, Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, at acrombie@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Resource Catalog
View the Bloomington Community Resources Catalog to learn information about organizations in Bloomington and the surrounding area that provide valuable services to our community. The catalog will soon be translated into several languages, be available in print, and visualized as a map. Categories of resources include:
- Hennepin County Directory
- City of Bloomington Directory
- City of Bloomington Government Officials
- Faith Communities in Bloomington
- Education
- Employment
- Financial
- Food
- Health
- Housing – Accessible in Bloomington
- Housing – Bloomington Senior
- Housing
- Legal
- Recreation
- Recycling
- Repurpose, Donate, Shop
- Support Groups
- Transportation
- Volunteering
Public Health Resources
Visit Bloomington Public Health to view services provided to residents of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. Service categories include:
- Breastfeeding and Chest-feeding Resources
- Early Childhood Development Resources
- Health Screenings
- Immunizations and Flu Shots
- Mental Health and Well-being
- Prenatal, Postpartum, and Parenting Resources
- Older Adult Health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Supplemental Nutrition Program
Immigration Resources
Visit Bloomington Police Department’s Immigration FAQ page for current information on the local police department’s role in immigration enforcement, an FAQ page, and legal resources.
Minnesota Department of Human Services (MDHS)
Visit the MDHS website for state-provided services, translated into several languages, in the categories of:
- Food and Nutrition
- Housing
- Income
- Health Care
- Child Care Assistance
- Mental Wellness
Minnesota Welcome Information
MDHS’s website also includes in-depth information to welcome new residents to Minnesota in several languages for:
- State of Minnesota Welcome Guide for Newcomers
- Refugee and immigration Helpline Flyer
- Welcome Guide Flyer
