Southwest Region - The Arc Minnesota

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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.

To keep up with The Arc Southwest Region on social media, visit our Facebook page.

Statewide Programs & Services

People living in the region and throughout Minnesota can access programs and services provided by The Arc Minnesota.

Ways we can help

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.

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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.

Make a donation

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.

Become a member

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:

Family and Friends Support Groups
Self-Advocacy Opportunities
- Aktion Club Groups: Mankato, Fairmont, and St. Peter
- Different Drummer Dance Clubs
- 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.

Regional Fundraising Activities

Check here for upcoming activities.

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