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Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times.- Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury- Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics- Grief support groups- Nutrition information classes- Health and wellness classes- Smoking cessation

Provides primary care services, including:?- Adult physicals?- Care for acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and minor injuries?- Immunizations?- Laboratory tests and services?- Medication management?- Preventive health care?- Sports physicals?- Well-child care

Volunteers are needed in many areas.Shelter volunteer positions:- Cleaning- Child tutoring- On-call advocacy- Food delivery- Food service- ChildcareResource center volunteer positions:- Childcare- Cleaning- Educational empowerment tutorGeneral opportunities:- Administration- FundraisingProfessional volunteers:- Hair stylists- Massage therapists- Helping professions

Companion care and home care services include:- Light housekeeping- Meal preparation and clean-up- Friendly visiting- Errands running- Shopping assistance- Activities of daily living- Respite for family caregiversPersonal Care services include:- Bathing / showering- Grooming- Toileting- Help getting dressed- Feeding- Transfer assistance

Provides adoptive placement services to children who are in need of an adoptive home, through the use of the State Adoption Exchange. Information about private adoption agencies for families who are interested in adoption is also available.

Services offered at home or school for children that:- Has a tracheotomy and/or is ventilator-dependent- Receives continuous nutritional feeds through a G-tube or NG-tube- Receives intravenous nutrition- Is oxygen-dependent in conjunction with other medical needs- Has complex medical needs such as frequent seizures

Provides the following information and services:- Child care licensing- Child care provider information and referral?- General information on licensing for child care

Emergency food shelf providing canned goods and personal hygiene items such as diapers, wipes, toilet paper, laundry soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and more. The distribution of food is based on household size.The food shelf can be accessed more than once a month, depending on the situation.

Provides a broad range of services to individuals, families, and communities to promote health and prevent illness. Programs and Services:Air Quality and HealthGuidance on how to prepare for and protect yourself during wildfire smoke events.Be There CampaignResources on supporting mental health and well-being-for yourself, friends, and your community.Healthy Homes ProgramHome assessments and education to reduce housing-related health and safety risks. Intake form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4VDDECzTAEyGUGTXTu9pZIu_yntPHARKlbkYMqd2y3ZUMFVSMERWVkVHT1U4M1FRRllPUUZKWlpJSCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl Infectious Diseases Prevention and ControlInformation to help prevent infections and vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19 and tickborne illnesses.Public Health Emergency PreparednessSupport for preparing, responding to, and recovering from all types of public health emergencies.Substance Misuse and PreventionResources on substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support.Suicide Prevention and ResourcesAccess to suicide prevention training and support resources.

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates, or determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures, may reach out about options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand their responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:- Partners Care Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 275% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bill- Payment plans- Uninsured Discount Program: Individuals who do not have health insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid or Partners Care receive a discount on medically necessary charges. Patients with insurance who receive medically necessary services that are not covered by their insurance may also be eligible.

Provides or arranges support for elder neighbors to assist them in living at home as long as possible. This support, which may otherwise not be available, uses the program's small staff, volunteers and/or paid nursing staff. Services include:- Caregiver coaching and support groups- Community Gardening- Door-to-door transportation, both assisted and non-assisted, provided by volunteers. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Accessible vehicles can be requested.- Elders resource list of meal and grocery delivery, handyman services, modifications, etc. available by phone or Internet- Exercise classes- Friendly visiting- Health education classes and events- In-home eldercare assessment and resource recommendation- In-home Internet/computer tutorial- Linkage to county services- Nursing referrals- Phone visiting- Respite care- Seasonal raking and snow shoveling- Shopping assistance up to twice a month- Spring/Fall yard clean-ups- Volunteer opportunities

Provides financial resources to individuals and families who face barriers with stable housing, including:- Connection to behavioral health, dental, and medical care?- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP application assistance only for eligible individuals and families in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. Does not provide direct financial assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds.?- Financial wellness classes?- Referrals to other NorthPoint programs?- Renters' rights educationTo access financial resources for rent or mortgage assistance, participants must complete 2 financial wellness classes.

Emphasizes skills necessary for independent living with the greatest emphasis on vocational training and job skills. The majority of clients are involved in supported community employment.Job placements include:- Janitorial work- Automobile detailing- Nursing home assistant- Laundry work- Lawn care- Dish washing- Recycling services- Retail crafts- Food service industryThe DAC operates the following:- Recycling center- Ink pen and pin back button assembly station- Retail craft industry- Non-vocational programs- Daily hot lunches, meals are prepared according to individual client dietary needs. Program serves meals for clients with chewing problems, choking issues, diabetes, food allergies, and cholesterol concerns.- Medical monitoring and administration services in tandem with health care providers and client residential facilities- Transportation to the Regional Fitness Center for work creating and meeting fitness goals, most clients qualify for free memberships to the centerTraining in independent living skills and speech therapy are provided when necessary The DAC also provides job training and employment in various sub-contracted jobs

Provide investigation and intervention services on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger of abuse. Types of abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, or abandonment. Services include:- Taking reports and investigating abuse and/or maltreatment- 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, assisted living, and home health agencies can be referred to the Minnesota Board on Aging Ombudsman for Long-Term Care.

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.?

Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.Special Needs GrantMSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:- Certain home repairs- Certain household furniture and appliances- Guardian or conservator service fees- Helping pay for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance- Medically prescribed special diets- Representative payee servicesAdults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.

Provides food and toiletries.

Christmas program provides toys and food boxes for families.

Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the Maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.Special Needs GrantMSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:- Certain home repairs- Certain household furniture and appliances- Guardian or conservator service fees- Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance- Medically prescribed special diets- Representative payee servicesAdults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.

Designs and implements customized classes such as:- Art, computers, and online learning- Cooking- Fitness and recreation, health and wellness- Hobbies and special interests, home and garden- Money and business, music and dance- Travel and trips, world languages, and culture

Provides a variety of individualized treatment approaches such as:- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): A new form of eye movement therapy similar to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)- Air Water Earth (AWE) Therapy: Supports connection to self, nature, and others through positive emotions- Group therapy- Individualized psychotherapy- Integrative health for assessment and treatment of the whole person- Marriage/family therapy- Occupational therapy- Perinatal Clinic Therapy and Psychiatry: Provide evidence-based, family systems-based treatment for women and families affected by Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)- Play therapy- Psychiatry- Psychotherapy: Offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and much more- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A non-invasive therapy for individuals living with Depression