Human Services / Social Services

 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

P.O. Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526


Blue Earth County Government Center

Human Services General Phone Line: (507) 304-4222

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Administration 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4222

507-304-4379
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Ayers, Lanette Social Services Supervisor - Adult Services (507) 304-4292
Boney, DeAnn Financial Assistance Supervisor (507) 304-4358
Broskoff, Anne Social Services Supervisor - Family Services (507) 304-4459
Bruender, Noelle Administration Secretary (507) 304-4064
Emich, Sara Mental Health Center Supervisor (507) 304-4407
Claussen, Phil Human Services Director (507) 304-4064
Haeder, Kelley Community Health Supervisor (507) 304-4175
Hansen, Tracey Fiscal Supervisor (507) 304-4293
Hoffmann, Kris MIS/Support Services Supervisor (507) 304-4375
Moniz, Julie Mental Health Supervisor (507) 304-4271
Pietsch, Andrew Child Support/Supportive Housing Supervisor (507) 304-4442
Stevermer, Julie Behavioral Health Supervisor (507) 304-4137
Youngerberg, Angela Human Services Director of Business Operations (507) 304-4351

Adult Behavioral Health Services 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4319


Blue Earth County Government Center

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Baker, Randy Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4395
Burrows, Beth Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4275
Decko, Leslie Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4403
Durenberger, Kathy Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4302
Frederick, Carla Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4404
Hildebrandt, Mike Clubhouse Coordinator (507) 304-4348
Kopischke, Bailey Behavioral Health Case Manager / Clubhouse Staff 507-304-4200
Kratzer, Andrew Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4196
Lenzen, Shelby Behavioral Health Case Manager/Intake 507-304-4063
Sobota , Ashley Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4270
Moniz, Julie Behavioral Health Supervisor (507) 304-4271
Palm, Sheree Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4298
Rademacher, Jill Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4315
Roeker, Angela Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4187
Sobota, Ashley Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4270
Sohre-Hodgkins, Wendy Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4290
Tucker, Maggie Behavioral Health Case Manager / Intake (507) 304-4199
Westberg, Jacklyn Behavioral Health Case Manager (507) 304-4279

Adult Protection / Vulnerable Adult 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN  56002-3526

(507) 304-4319

(507) 304-4387


Blue Earth County Government Center

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Ayers, Lanette Social Services Supervisor (507) 304-4292
Pittmann, Kristie Social Worker/Adult Protection Specialist (507) 304-4347

Chemical Dependency 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4222


Blue Earth County Government Center

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Hornick, Jessi Social Worker - Adult Substance Abuse Services (507) 304-4856
Kirkwood, Michael Adolescent Substance Abuse/Child Welfare Spec (507) 304-4067

Child Support 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4335
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
A., Lisa Child Support Officer (507) 304-4335
B., Linda Child Support Officer (507) 304-4335
C., Jeri Child Support Officer (507) 304-4335
Emich, Sara Human Service Supervisor 507-304-4407
G., Susana Child Support Enforcement Specialist (507) 304-4335
K., Cheri Child Support Enforcement Specialist (507) 304-4335
N., Scott Child Support Enforcement Specialist (507) 304-4335
P., Amanda Child Support Enforcement Specialist (507) 304-4335
S., Brenda Support Enforcement Specialist (507) 304-4335
S., Rita Child Support Enforcement Specialist (507) 304-4335
W., Sara Child Support Officer (507) 304-4335
Z., Bianca Child Support Officer (507) 304-4335

Child and Family Services 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4222


Blue Earth County Government Center

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Broskoff, Anne Social Services Supervisor (507) 304-4459
Fitzpatrick, Colleen Intake Worker (507) 304-4111
Johnson, Sarah Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4194
Kasel, Jolene Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4070
Kennedy, Jamie Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4186
Lokre, Jessica Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4452
Melvin, Christine Family Support Worker (507) 304-4217
Mittelstaedt, Ronda Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4152
Noska, Brooke Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4151
Roessler, Amy Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4158
Schirmers, Melanie Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4498
Wendlandt, Erica Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4408
Wendler, Tim Detective (507) 304-4311
Westphal, Sheila Children's Services Specialist (507) 304-4330
Wright, Tim Child Protection Specialist (507) 304-4448

Community-Based Services/Children's Mental Health 

410 S. 5th Street
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Guappone, Gina Social Worker - Children's Mental Health (507) 304-4462
Kirkwood, Michael Chemical Dependency/Children's Mental Health (507) 304-4067
Leider, Kari Children's Mental Health Case Manager (507) 304-4477
Stevermer, Julie Community Based Services Supervisor (507) 304-4137
Thompson, Nicole Children's Mental Health Case Manager (507) 304-4272
Weyer, Alysha Children's Mental Health Case Manager (507) 304-4221
Wigern, Nicole Children's Mental Health Case Manager (507) 304-4328

Developmental Disabilities 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4444


Blue Earth County Government Center

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Ayers, Lanette Social Services Supervisor (507) 304-4292
Bequette, Rebecca Assessment Worker (507) 304-4218
Bergemann, Ann Social Worker - Disability Services (507) 304-4230
Blom, Kari Case Manager (507) 304-4492
Doyle, Molly Case Manager (507) 304-4122
Gustafson, Ann Assessment Worker (507) 304-4219
Jensen, Christopher Social Worker (507) 304-4299
Kienlen, Erin Social Worker (507) 304-4405
Kohn, Lisa Case Manager (507) 304-4314
Lambert, Cheryl Case Manager (507) 304-4192
Landkamer, Melissa Social Worker (507) 304-4176
McCann, Hollie Social Worker - Disability Services (507) 304-4172
Oachs, Karie Case Manager (507) 304-4195
Pittmann, Kristie Adult Protection Specialist (507) 304-4347
Rapking, Sherry Social Worker - Intake (507) 304-4165
Raygor, Katlain Social Worker - Disability Services (507) 304-4073
Schmit, Abby Social Worker (507) 304-4240
Standahl, Lynnsey Social Worker - Disability Services (507) 304-4232
Steffensmeier, Melissa Case Manager (507) 304-4144
Zimmerman, Kim Case Manager (507) 304-4073

Financial Assistance 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4335

(507) 304-4336


Blue Earth County Government Center

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Boney, DeAnn Financial Assistance Supervisor (507) 304-4335
B., Sarah Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
B., Molly Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
C., Darcy Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
C., Laura Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
C., Kendra Eligibility Specialist 507-304-4120
D., Abigail Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
D., Stephanie Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
F., Anne Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
F., Stacy Eligibility Specialist 507-304-4335
P., Ginger Fraud Investigator 507-304-4377
H., Daisy Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
H., Jennifer Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
H., Katy Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
J., Karla Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
Kaduce, Holly Human Service Supervisor - Financial Assistance (507) 304-4335
K., Cindy Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
K., Gretchen Eligibility Specialist 507-304-4128
L., Stacey Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
M., Jennifer Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
M., Deb Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
M., Emily Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
U., Megan Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
N., Heidi Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
P., Ginger Fraud Investigator (507) 304-4335
R., Ann Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
R., Sarah Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
S., Christine Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
S., Laurie Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
T., Sara Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
T., Tony Case Aide (507) 304-4335
V., Maira Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
W., Leah Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4435
W., Katie Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
W., Jamie Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335
W., Tyler Eligibility Specialist (507) 304-4335

Supportive Housing 
Directions

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4319

(507) 304-4387


Blue Earth County Government Center

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Braam, Suzanne Case Manager (507) 304-4412
Caraway-Jensen, Julie Social Worker (507) 304-4267
Elofson, Andy Housing Support Coordinator (507) 304-4291
FitzSimmons, Maria Social Worker (507) 304-4129
Fuller, Jennifer Case Manager (507) 304-4069
Pietsch, Andrew Housing Support Services Supervisor (507) 304-4442
Portner, Jamie Social Worker (507) 304-4446

Licensing (Day Care, Foster Care) 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4222

(507) 304-4387


Blue Earth County Government Center

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Bobholz, Jackie Child/Adult Foster Care Licensor (507) 304-4191
Broskoff, Anne Social Services Supervisor (507) 304-4459
Holland, Holly Child/Adult Foster Care Licensor (507) 304-4475
Lechner, Michelle Case Aide for Licensing Programs (507) 304-4273
Petersen, Joanna Child Foster Care/Day Care Licensor (507) 304-4167

Mental Health Center/Psychiatric Hub 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4319

(507) 304-4160
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Briese, Margaret Clinical Nurse Specialist   (507) 304-4319
Dann, Natalia Nurse - MHC 507-304-4294
Emich, Sara Mental Health Center Supervisor (507) 304-4407
Farasyn, Lisa Social Worker (507) 304-4407
Farnsworth, Michael Psychiatrist   (507) 304-4319
Goblish, Michael Nurse Practitioner   (507) 304-4319
Henderson, MaLinda Nurse Practitioner   (507) 304-4319
Hird, Amanda Therapist (507) 304-4319
Meyer, Donna Mental Health Nurse (507) 304-4319
Nordland, Kyle Mental Health Case Aide (507) 304-4319
Kaveny, MacKenzie Mental Health Nurse (507) 304-4319
Oian, Brenda Marriage and Family Therapist (507) 304-4174
Sowers, Debra Nurse Practitioner   (507) 304-4319

Public Health 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4319

(507) 304-4350


Government Center Way-Finding Maps

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Seat Safety, Car   507-304-4163
Intake,     (507) 304-4444
Immtrack,     (800) 658-2877
WIC Card, wiccard.mn.gov   833-566-5248

Public Health (WIC) 

410 S. Fifth St.
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4163

(507) 304-4550


Government Center Way-Finding Maps
Second Step Clubhouse 
Directions

421 E Hickory Street
Mankato, MN 56001

PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56002-3526

(507) 304-4414

Link: Second Step Clubhouse

Hours
Sunday - Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Weekday Schedule
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Clubhouse Duties

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Structured Groups

2:30 pm - Close
Social / Recreational time

Weekend Schedule
1:00 pm - Close
Social / Recreational time 

Yellow Line Project 

Mankato, MN 56001

Mankato, MN 56001
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Elbert, Molly Social Worker - Adult Substance Abuse Services (507) 304-4857
Parrott, Miranda Community Based Coordinator 507-304-4829
Stevermer, Julie Community Based Services Supervisor (507) 340-4317