Minnesota Alternatives

Established in 1986, RESOURCE, is a nonprofit organization that operates employment agencies, rehabilitation and recovery centers, and mental health clinics throughout Minnesota. It provides staffing and recruitment solutions for people with physical disabilities, and offers temporary employment opportunities for employees in career transition. The recovery programs offered by the organization include case management, family counseling, relapse prevention, career planning, vocational training, transitional and long-term housing, and acupuncture services. The organization operates child development and mental health clinics that provide medical assistance and health care services, and organizes workshops and support groups for anger management and chemical dependency. It also operates the Midwest Institute for Telecommuting Education that offers training and consultation services for companies and organizations recruiting employees with disabilities. RESOURCE is headquartered in Minneapolis.

Founded in 1973, Chrysalis is a multiservice agency that offers a range of programs to help women and families. It offers services for women who are affected by domestic and sexual abuse, chemical addiction, mental illness and poverty. The agency provides chemical health, family education, mental health clinic and turban alliance programs. Chrysalis has partnerships with social service organizations, businesses, government entities and advocacy groups. It also has partnerships with law firms, treatment centers, health care facilities and police departments. The company has more than 300 volunteers who work for direct service, administrative support, governance and professional internships. Chrysalis is located in Minneapolis.