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Provides assistance, investigates, and/or intervenes on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, or abandonment.Services may include:- Authorization for medical treatment- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse- Removal of the individual to safer surroundings- Services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to lifeNOTE: Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department - such as hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, and assisted living and home health agencies - can be referred to the MN Office of Health Facility Complaints at (651)201-4201 or toll-free at (800)369-7994.

Provides services to individuals experiencing alcohol, chemical, and opioid dependency, including:- Behavioral health therapy- Chemical health screening and treatment- Harm reduction education- Individualized care coordination services- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) - Acamprosate, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and suboxone- Referrals to Rule 25 assessment and treatment- Syringe exchange services

Change Step: A program for military service members and veterans who have used abusive behaviors with their intimate partners. Change Step helps end abusive behaviors and replace them with actions that build and support healthy relationships. It is developed specifically for military service members and veterans of the armed services and incorporates the impact of military culture, deployment, PTSD, resulting in separation from family, and the effects of combat.Intervention and Prevention Group Therapy: for adults who are interested in addressing the use of violence in intimate and familial relationships. Hosting 5 groups, three days a week (2 in the morning, 3 in the evening) for individuals who are currently or have a history of used violence in relationships. This program is 24 group sessions plus periodic individual psychotherapy sessions to address program and goal progression and reflection. Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Intervention and Prevention Group Therapy: services are offered through a partnership with juvenile probation. Eligible participants are ages 18 - 24 years old and are referred through juvenile probation, the program is 24 weeks long.

Community information for a rapid and effective response in the event of a public health emergency or natural disaster. Services include: - Emergency and disaster preparation information- Emergency notification services- Resources for businesses to develop a plan in case of a disaster

Offers supportive services to children and teens including:- Accompaniment when meeting with law enforcement, county attorney staff, or social services- Court assistance- Coordination of assistance with schools and other agencies- Individual support- Prevention/early intervention education- Parenting information and guidance- Safety planning for children, youth, and/or parents

Offers primary care services to infants, children and adolescents through college

Registered nurses can help answer questions about:- Symptoms being experienced- Deciding between urgent care, emergency room, or waiting to go to a clinic- Home treatment options and advice

Free, confidential 24 hours/7 days a week referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disordersProvides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and a community-based organization. Callers can also order free publications and other information.Behavioral health treatment services locator for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States.NOTE: Does not provide counseling services. Specialists will answer calls and transfer calls to state services or other appropriate intake centers in their state.

Partnership with Family Service Rochester. Works with individuals and families struggling to connect with resources or services they may need by working with them to reduce barriers and connect them with the appropriate resource or service. Short-term or up to 60 days.

Provides the following classes, presentations, and workshops:- Anxiety, Stress, and Coping: One-hour class for middle and high school students that talks about what anxiety and stress are and where they come from. Youth will practice coping strategies for stress as well as learn the difference between positive and negative coping strategies. Learn the warning signs of an anxiety disorder and where to go for help.- Breaking Down Barriers to Brain Health: This is a one-hour class for middle school students that discusses mental health, mental illnesses, suicide prevention, and how to break down the barriers people face to getting mental health care. Students will learn the warning signs of mental illness and suicide and what they can do to help themselves or a friend. This class is designed to be interactive and developmentally appropriate for middle school aged students.- Belonging, Why it Matters: Understand why belonging matters, and how it impacts both physical and mental health. Learn the role in fostering the culture of belonging. Understand the warning signs and resources for poor mental health. This class is for employees, supervisors, organizational leaders, owners, board members, and human resource professionals.- Dealing with Difficult Interactions: Learn the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses, along with tips and strategies that can be used in dealing with difficult interactions, to manage the situation and yourself.- Good Mental Health in the Workplace: Five Things You Can Do: Five things individuals can do to create a workplace that values good mental health. Participants will learn how to promote good mental health (including dealing with stress), the common symptoms of a mental illness, how attitudes and language impact people with mental illnesses, and accommodations for a mental illness. This class is for employees, supervisors, organizational leaders, owners, board members, and human resource professionals.- Introduction to Trauma and a Trauma-Informed Approach: One-hour overview of trauma, its impacts on the brain, and the guiding principles of a trauma-informed approach. Trauma has long been described as a unique and personal outcome of adverse events or experiences, but exposure is more widespread in the communities than ever before. For those living with a mental illness or substance use disorder, exposure is even more common. Communities and employers can build awareness and take action to create trauma-informed and responsive spaces where people feel safe and valued.- Minding Your Mental Health (EMPLOYER class only): Understand how and why current events have impacted people's mental health, learn how to manage expectations and stress to navigate changes to the workplace, learn the common symptoms of mental illness, and learn steps employees can take to promote good mental health.- Ending the Silence: This is a 50-minute class intended for high school students. To learn about mental illnesses and the signs and symptoms. Learn a personal story of a young adult who is doing well in recovery. Students receive resources to get help for themselves or for a friend and information on how to end the silence around mental illness in their school.- BACK TO SCHOOL ANXIETY: Learn about the signs that your child might be feeling anxious about going back to school, and what parents and caregivers can do before, during, and after school to help ease their child's back-to-school anxiety. Click here for currently scheduled public classes.- EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN YOUTH: Workshop designed to help parents, guardians, and foster parents learn early warning signs of mental illnesses and trauma, gain an understanding of the impact of mental Illnesses and trauma on children and youth, and learn strategies to support children who live with an illness. Suicide warning signs and resources are also covered.- HELPING KIDS COPE: Tips for Supporting Good Family Mental Health: One-hour class that talks about the developmental responses youth may have to stress. Discuss five mental health tips for families and resources in the community. Click here for currently scheduled public classes.- MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS PLANNING FOR FAMILIES: Learn the symptoms that can lead to a crisis, steps to take, de-escalation techniques, and the role of county crisis teams. Develop a crisis plan for a child and family. This class is for parents or caregivers of children.- MENTAL ILLNESS AND POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS: Mental Illness and Post-Secondary Success is a two-hour class for parents, post-secondary institutions, students, and others supporting a person who is preparing for or engaged in academic life beyond high school. Learn about available supports, academic strategies, school and community resources, and helpful accommodations and modifications for qualifying students. ADA guidance for students with disabilities is also covered.- TRANSITIONS: Learn how to help teens or young adults access resources to succeed in school, employment, and independent living. Understand the rights young adults gain when they reach 18 and how to help guide them if they are not ready for total independence. This 1.5 hour class is for parents or caregivers of youth or young adults.- TRAUMA REACTIONS AND POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH: 1.5 hour presentation, learn how to identify traumatic experiences in a child's life, understand trauma reactions and foster healing and growth in children and youth who have experienced trauma.- OVERCOMING LONELINESS: Strategies for Helping People with Mental Illnesses: Professionals will learn about the impact of loneliness and how no one goes through a serious illness by themselves. Will also learn the importance of engaging family members, promoting connections to others, and identify strategies to meaningfully engage family members and friends in a person's life. This class is open to all mental health practitioners and professionals.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child.- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Home visits- Special events for the entire family- Book and toy lending library- Information on community resources- Programs for non-English language learners- Workshops on specific topics- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Dad and child programs- Single parent program

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include:- Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center- Crisis response and intervention- Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders- Occasional transportation services- Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services- Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items- Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Mental health support for individuals, couples, families, and groups of any age seeking help for various reasons, including sadness, hopelessness, stress, anxiety, or problems adjusting to life changes.Offers services for helping people face life's daily challenges or for dealing with ongoing mental health issues or trauma. It can help people cope better with life's challenges by providing tools, skills, and insight. This support can help improve functioning in relationships, work, family, school, self care, and physical health.

Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. ?All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to:?- Arranging for medical and social services- Arranging for meetings and appointments- Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders ?The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

A Level II hospital providing comprehensive pediatric specialty care. Offers a range of care to infants, children, and teens in Central Minnesota. Services include:- Birth Center - Care coordination with a case manager- Cleft and craniofacial center to improve the function and appearance of children- Critical care and intensive care for children with life-threatening injuries and illnesses- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for newborns- Partner with Children's Minnesota and Gillette Children's Hospital- Pediatric inpatient unit and pediatric services- Referrals to support services

Intake process for programs serving individuals and families who are in search of housing programs or are in need of financial assistance for housing. Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program: Helps prevent homelessness by providing one-time assistance with a rent or mortgage payment for households until their financial situation can stabilize. Offers case management and follow-up services.Transitional Housing Program: Provides information, referral, advocacy, and first month's rent and/or security deposit assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness, doubled up, or homeless households moving into a housing unit. Ongoing rent subsidy may be provided until the household is able to sustain their rental housing.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debt card. The card can only be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Offers one-way and round-trip rides locally and out-of-town for seniors, able to be used up to twice a week, or three times a week for medical appointments

Assisted living facility with 18 one and two-bedroom apartments. Services include: - 24 hours/7 days a week assisted living staff- Dining services- Social activities

Regulates off-reservation hunting, trapping, and fishing seasons/limits for enrolled band members. Additional services include:- Issues licenses and carcass tags to hunters- Registers harvested animals in accordance with the Conservation Code and the 1988 Agreement with the State of Minnesota.Also plays an active role in monitoring the status of natural resources within the Ceded Territory. Other activities include research, habitat evaluation and restoration, and involvement with environmental issues.

Offers free or low-cost medical, dental, and mental health services to the youth of Brooklyn Center schools and community ages birth to 19.

Providing administrative guidance for the school district. School phone numbers are as follows:District Office: (320)243-3410801 Business 23 SouthPaynesville, MN 56362Elementary School: (320)243-3725205 West Mill StreetPaynesville, MN 56362Secondary School: (320)243-3761795 Business 23 WestPaynesville, MN 56362

Program may last from 2 to 8 weeks and is designed to help an individual in the development of: - Appropriate work skills - Attitudes Behaviors such as: - Punctuality - Regular attendance - Safety - Endurance - Attention span - Appropriate attitudes towards supervision and co-workers - Achievement oriented behaviors - Job seeking skills - Job placement - Quality workmanship - Work ethics