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Provides the following services to individuals of all ages and genders who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic violence (including physical, emotional, mental, or financial abuse from an intimate partner or household member), stalking, or harassment in northwest and western Hennepin County:

• Community advocacy and referrals; including immigrant and refugee victims of domestic violence

• Coordination and support through the criminal, civil & family legal systems

• Immediate and long-term safety planning; assist with Safe at Home application

• Legal advocacy including information on the Hennepin County court system and assistance obtaining Orders for Protection or Harassment Restraining Orders in Hennepin County

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can 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.

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include:

• Burial benefits

• Coordinates transportation to VA Medical Center

• Dental and Optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses

• Discharge review

• Emergency Financial assistance upon approval of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Education and training

• GI Bill education training

• GI life insurance

• Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA

• Outpatient medical care

• Non-service related disability pension

• Service related disability compensation

• Survivors and dependents education

• Veteran/Military health insurance

• Veteran survivor insurance

Provides food for people in Koochiching County. They will also serve people after hours.

Provides legal resources including:

• Computer to access public records

• Law Library: Current text and legal periodicals accessible to the public

• Legal Self-Help Center: Remote services where individuals can find information about their legal problem if they are not represented by an attorney. Legal information includes court forms and tools to help complete court forms, answers to general questions about court processes or procedures, and help preparing for a day in court.

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates, or determine if they qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures, may reach out about options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include: Community Care Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bills

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE): Income tax assistance for state and federal taxes.

Offers a variety of rental housing options to meet residents' needs. Available options include apartment buildings, duplexes, and single-family homes. Properties:

• DeLong Rentals

• John Wimmer Homes

• Mark Klevgaard Apartments

• MinneStPopolis

• Terry Burd

• Sunrise Apartments

• Van Binsbergen and Associates

Provides the licensing for adult foster care homes and child foster care. Services include:

• Information about licensing requirements and standards

• Inspections and investigations on certifications for adult foster care and child foster care licensing

• Orientation, licensing, re-licensing of adult foster care and child foster care certification

• Foster care services for emergency, short-term, and long-term placement

Offers curriculum-based camp experience in interactive environment.

Provides religious education

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.

Provides technical assistance, workshops, publications, fundraising, and cost-saving programs to nonprofit organizations as well as public policy work. Maintains an online job board for nonprofit agencies.

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

Mayor and City Council Members: For member contact information, visit the website https://www.cityofcottonwoodmn.gov/electedofficials Departments:

• Administration

• Community Center

• Economic Development Authority

• Elections

• Emergency services

• Golf course

• Housing and Development

• Library

• Parks and Recreation: Features one park known as Veterans Memorial Park

• Public Works

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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 rent or mortgage payment for households until their financial situation can stabilize. Offers case management and follow-up services. Rapid Rehousing 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.

Provides day training and habilitation services to adults with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

• The Appeals Division of the Department of Human Services conducts administrative fair hearings for appeals arising out of the broad array of programs administered by DHS. These include cash and food benefit programs, health care programs, social services programs, residential programs, and others.

• Conducts child maltreatment and vulnerable adult maltreatment and disqualification hearings for the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.

• Conducts hearings involving allegations of program fraud.

• Conducts hearings involving individuals who were disqualified from working in DHS-licensed facilities.

• Conducts hearings on maltreatment determinations made by DHS or local county agencies.

• Hears eligibility appeals for the MNsure insurance exchange.

• To file an appeal online visit the website.

?Responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the county highway system. Service including:

• Report road kill and culvert backup: (218)834-8511

• Report a sign-related issue, question, or wintertime mailbox damage: [email protected]

• Snow removal on county roads

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.

Offers a nurse line available 24 hours/7 days a week for individuals who may need to speak with a nurse about medical care and where to go for care. Nurses can provide medical advice on what potential options are available such as virtual care, primary care, urgent care options, or seek emergency care if needed at a Mayo Clinic location.

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

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Providing administrative services to elementary and high schools

Offers dental services for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients: Endodontics:

• Root canals

Fixed and removable prosthodontics:

• Bridges
• Complete dentures
• Partial dentures

Preventive dentistry:

• Cleanings
• Exams
• Sealants

Restorative dentistry:

• Crowns
• Fillings