People Community 2, based in Eagan, Minnesota, has served the Twin Cities since 1969 and stands as the state's largest nonprofit mental health provider, running more than 60 community-based programs. Folks living here have access to assisted living services and specialized support that help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, transferring, and medication management, with staff keeping a close watch around the clock and a 24-hour call system for emergencies. Residents get help with meal preparation and service, with attention paid to allergies or special diets, and can use the barber or salon for grooming. The facility's amenities include a dining room, gardens with walking paths, a community arts room, and an area for movie nights, plus housekeepers handle laundry and cleaning, and there's parking and transportation available for those who need it.
The place runs programs and activities that aim to help people feel part of a community and maintain independence, whether through creative projects like Artability Workshops and shows, or through unique options for social interaction. There are opportunities for engagement with more than 20 programs at 27 sites, including things like the Dakota Apartment Program and Montreal Courts, along with crisis stabilization and long-term residential services to make sure folks get the support they need in challenging times. Children and young folks who need help can join programs like the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Plus or School-Based Mental Health, and there are outpatient mental health clinics, targeted case management, assertive community treatment, and epilepsy services available.
People Community 2 also puts an effort into making sure no one goes hungry, running Dakota County's largest food pantry, open most weekdays and during some evenings, where clients can "shop" for fresh, healthy food. There's also a drive-thru with pre-packed boxes, a mobile pantry program reaching 36 sites, and community gardens-270 plots in all-offering space to grow produce that fits a wide range of cultures, and when summer comes around, the Mobile Lunchbox program delivers free lunches to neighborhoods. Staff aim to meet each resident's needs, offering services that address well-being, behavioral health, mental health, and that foster independence and a sense of community.
