Embedded Social Worker

Social Worker- Jess 

Jess is in the office one day a week.  During those times she sometimes
accompanies officers on daytime mental health calls, offering support,
resources and information to people in crisis. She also does follow-up visits 
with people who’ve interacted with police when she wasn’t on the clock,
making sure they get the help they need.

Jess can be reached via email at jhthurston@daytonpolice.org

Free Drop in Sessions
In addition to her duties assisting and following up with calls, Jess hosts
free drop-in sessions available the third Wednesday of every month from 3pm to 5 pm.
The drop-in location is at the Dayton Police and Public Works building at 13700 Zanzibar Lane Dayton, MN 55327.
Jess is available to assist with connecting community members to area resources.
All are welcome. No appointment needed for the drop in session. 



Below is a list of available resources and contacts for anyone in need. 
Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance with finding the help you need.

Resources
Family Resources
Economic Assistance (EBT cards, etc.): (612)596-1300

Cross Services (food and financial assistance)  (763) 425-1050 or https://crossservices.org/

Emergency Social Services
(food, medical, emergency assistance): (612)596-1300

Legal Aid Intake: 1-877-696-6529

Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Sexual Violence Center-24hr. Crisis line: (612)871-5111

Youth Crisis and Runaways: The Bridge: (612)377-8800

Family Response Stabilization Program 
(Free 24/7  support and stabilization for
youth and their parents)                                  (612)979-9511

PrairieCare (Mental Health
hospitalization program for
children, teens and young adults.) 
prairie-care.com                                                  (952)826-8424

Housinglink (Housing resource for anyone)    www.housinglink.org 
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous: (952)922-0880,

Detox – Main Center: (612)879-3187

Missions, Inc. :              (763)559-1402

MN Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers (612)895-3267  https://www.rehab.com/minnesota