Southwest Region
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The Southwest Region provides programs and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties.
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Statewide Programs & Services
People living in the region and throughout Minnesota can access programs and services provided by The Arc Minnesota.Events, Education, & Training
Events, education, and training are available in the Southwest Region, across the state, and online. You can search the event calendar by region, topic, or date.Donate
The Arc Minnesota is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of donors like you. Donations can be sent to the Southwest Region office or made online and designated to the Southwest Region.Become a Member of The Arc
The Arc Minnesota is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of donors like you. Donations can be sent to your regional office or made online and designated to your region.Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer to support the Southwest Region’s activities, please contact our office at 800.427.2895.Regional Programs
The Southwest Region provides the following ways to help residents of the counties listed above:
- Self-Advocacy Opportunities
- Aktion Club Groups: Mankato, Fairmont, and St. Peter
- People First groups
- United We Stand Players
- Housing Access Services: Contact Cheryl Hutchens at our Mankato office at 507-345-4223 for assistance. Click here for more information about the Housing Access program.
The Southwest Region receives generous support from The Greater Mankato United Way.
Contact the Southwest Region
Fairmont Office
Lee Ann Erickson, Program Director
Box 674
Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: 507.235.8580 or regional toll-free number, 800.427.2895
Regional fax: 507.235.2680
Mankato Office
Wilbur Neushwander-Frink, Regional Coordinator
501 South Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507.345.4223 or regional toll-free number, 866.502.4082
Regional fax: 507.345.8145
Statewide toll-free number: 833.450.1494