Adult, Children, and Family Services - Arc Northland
Provides support through group meetings, one to one connections, information, individual advocacy, and education. Services include: Information & Referral - Assistance with navigating and connecting to resources Adult Advocacy - People First: Assists adults ages 18 and older to grow in self-advocacy skills, participate in the communities where they live, and engage legislatively with elected officials and candidates - Assists adults who are experiencing discrimination in the workplace, housing, education, and the justice system - Collaborates with other service providers in supporting individuals Education & Training - Disability Equality Training Series (DETS): Participants strengthen their self-advocacy and assert communication skills; explore their values and strengths; and learn about disability legislation. - VRS Community Partner: Assists with Independent Living Skills (Adults) and Pre-Employment Transition Skills (Transition Age) for individuals who are seeking employment. - Healthy Relationships: Supports children and adults with disabilities of all genders and sexual orientations. Healthy Relationships sessions include: - Respect - Communication - Different types of relationships - How to maintain relationships - Personal boundaries, values and comfort zones - Safety - Personal choice - Consent - Who is my safe person? - Self-Advocacy Training and Support Groups
Categories
Last assured
01/15/2025
Physical Address
222 E Superior Street, Suite 302, Duluth, MN 55802
Hours
Call for schedule
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)726-4732
Application process
Call; email; visit website
Required documents
Reach out for eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
Individuals with disabilities of all ages and their families, and advocates; primarily serves residents of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, and Saint Louis counties
Service area
Aitkin County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Cook County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Lake County, MN
Pine County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN
Agency info
Arc Northland
Education, advocacy, and support for people of all ages with disabilities and their families. Services include individual advocacy, support groups, educational groups, self-advocacy groups, IEP advocacy, Housing Access Services, and Adult, Children, and Family Services.