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National train transportation Minnesota stations:

• Detroit Lakes: 116 Pioneer Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501; 12 am - 7 am and 11 pm - 11:59 pm daily; No ticket office or checked baggage service

• Duluth Bus Station: 228 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802; 9 am - 9 pm Monday - Friday; 9 am - 12 noon and 4 pm - 9 pm Saturday and Sunday; no ticket office or checked baggage service; connects to train in Saint Paul

• Red Wing: 420 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066; 8 am - 9:45 pm daily; no ticket office or checked baggage service

• Saint Cloud: 555 East Saint Germain Street, Saint Cloud, MN 56304; 12 am - 7 am and 10 pm - 11:59 pm daily; no ticket office or checked baggage service

• Saint Paul: Union Depot, 240 Kellogg Boulevard E, Saint Paul, MN 55101; 6:45 am - 10:30 pm daily; ticket office and baggage checking service

• Staples: First Avenue NE and 4th Street NE, Staples, MN 56479; 12:45 am - 4:30 am daily; no ticket office or checked baggage service

• Winona: 65 East Mark Street, Winona, MN 55987; 9 am - 9 pm daily; no ticket office or checked baggage service

Provides care for ailments such as:

• Endometriosis
• Female sexual disorders
• Fibroids
• General gynecologic conditions and pelvic pain
• Gynecologic cancers
• Heavy bleeding
• Incontinence, bladder control. and pelvic floor disorders
• Infertility
• Menopause and perimenopause
• Ovarian cysts, polyps, polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Pregnancy and high-risk pregnancies
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Uterine fibroids

Services:

• Birth control
• Diagnostics and evaluation
• Gynecologic oncology
• Hysteroscopy
• Infertility treatment
• Mature women's care
• Midwifery services
• Menopausal medicine
• Non-surgical and surgical gynecologic problems
• Non-surgical and surgical treatment for incontinence
• Pap smears
• Physical exams
• Radiology and imaging
• Reproductive health, including family planning and counseling
• Wellness and preventive care

Ensures safe environments and services for adults who may not be able to protect themselves Note: To make a vulnerable adult report, call the Minnesota Vulnerable Adult Reporting Center at (844)880-1574. Reporting center operates 24 hours/7 days a week. If someone requires immediate assistance call 911. 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 MN Office of Health Facility Complaints at (651)215-8702 or toll-free at (800)369-7994

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Options

Small amounts of financial assistance for individuals in need, usually between $35 - 45 Some examples of assistance include:

• Apartment application fees

• Birth certificates

• Fuel cards

• Prescription/co-pays

• Saint Cloud Metro Bus transportation

• State IDs/driver's license renewals or replacements

If financial assistance is unavailable, staff will attempt to refer elsewhere

Provides an Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing Unit (EmPATH Unit) and behavioral health services to people of all ages experiencing problems with addiction or other mental health issues. Services include:

• A care model providing the EmPATH Unit to treat patients with emergency mental health needs. The unit transitions patients from the emergency department into a welcoming and calm setting to provide assessment, initial treatment, and begin the healing process. A treatment plan is developed prior to transitioning to the next level of recommended care.

• Addressing a wide variety of challenges such as abuse/neglect, addictions, ADHD, adjustment problems, anxiety, autism, behavior problems, chronic medical conditions, co-dependency, depression, divorce issues, eating disorders, family changes, family dysfunction, grief/loss issues, learning disorders, parenting issues, personality disorders, PTSD, recovery/relapse issues, relationship issues, school problems, and women's issues.

• Comprehensive inpatient services for complete psychiatric care and treatment plan.

• Outpatient services such as individual, couples, and family therapy.

• Psychological testing for diagnosis and personalized treatment planning.

• Treatment may include educational programs on wellness and relationships, group therapy, leisure and recreational therapy, comprehensive evaluation, medications, and psychiatric psychotherapy.

• Video visits are optional

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. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library
• Dad and child programs
• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5
• Home visits
• Information on community resources
• Parent-child activities
• Parent discussion groups
• Play and learn activities for children
• Programs for non-English language learners
• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4
• Special events for the entire family
• Single parent program
• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

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 patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Options may include:

• Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for getting help to pay their medical bill

• CarePayment: Help patients to make affordable financing options available (at no cost) to our patients who need help paying their medical bills over time.

Offers individualized care including:

• 24 hour skilled nursing

• Daily activities

• Dietary services

• Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services

• Laundry and housekeeping

• Memory care support

• Spiritual services

• Social services

The Diabetes Self-Management Education program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and follows the American Diabetes Assoc. standards and Staged Diabetes Management Guidelines for persons with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. Individual and group sessions are held. Community Outreach and support groups are also available.

Provides fire and rescue services

Mayor and City Council Members:

• Member contact information https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/government/city-council/mayor-council-members

Departments:

• Administration and Finance

• Building and Energy

• City Attorney

• Economic Development

• Engineering

• Elections

• Garbage and Recycling

• Licenses

• Parks and Recreation: Offers a wide variety of parks and recreation programming for people of all ages; this includes an aquatic park, facility rentals, outdoor skating and sledding, public ice skating rink, recreation outdoor center, and the Westwood Hills Nature Center

• Planning and Zoning

• Public Works

• Utilities

• Water and Sewer

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens age 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 holistic, family-centered, and specialized services for individuals seeking asylum and refugees. Services include:

• Case management: Intensive case management services for new arrivals, and extended social service support

• Education: Many different educational opportunities, including new arrivals orientation, financial literacy, computer skills, and job readiness

• Employment: Professional employment counseling for refugee and asylum seeking families receiving public assistance or enrolled in the Match Grant

• Immigration: Assistance to help refugees on their path to citizenship and to reunite eligible family members who are overseas

Emergency Outpatient Mental Health Services: Provides community-based crisis support for children and adults experiencing urgent mental health situations. Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Team: Offers suicide risk assessments, safety planning, coping skills coaching, and referrals to ongoing care. These services aim to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, prevent displacement from the home, help individuals remain connected to existing supports, and link them with additional resources. The crisis response team can travel to homes or community locations to assist. Services include:

• 24-hour crisis response phone line

• Crisis screening and prevention planning

• Face-to-face assessment and intervention

• Mobile outreach and crisis stabilization

• Suicide risk assessment and safety planning

Comprehensive assessment completed by a Public Health Nurse or Social Worker to determine eligibility of Long Term Service and Support Programs including PCA.

Culturally specific intensive outpatient treatment program for women with chemical dependency

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include children's classes, cooking classes, firearm safety courses, fitness courses, snowmobile safety, and more.

Services include:

• Case management - Rule 79: Assistance to seriously and persistently mentally ill adults in obtaining necessary mental health social services, financial assistance, medical, legal, vocational, housing, and other services designed to facilitate their adaptive community adjustment

• Community Support Program: Program to help people manage their mental health symptoms, participate in their community, learn medication management, and develop daily living skills.

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applications: Provides assistance with applications for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) a county-run, state-supervised Federal program that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic food support benefits that can help stretch your household food budget.

• Information and Referral: Offers information on resources of local food shelves

• Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) Applications: The program is designed to provide healthy and nutritious food products each month at no cost to eligible individuals over the age of 60. Helps eligible individuals apply for the program.

• Second Harvest Heartland: Provides a free food distribution program to those in need

• Prairie Five Meals Program: Offers congregate dining, home delivered, and frozen meals serving 34 communities in the area. Frozen meals are available for weekend, holiday, emergency and rural delivery. The program promotes health and independent living in the senior population through improved nutrition and reduction of social isolation.

Offers financial assistance for any emergency and any other medically necessary services provided and billed through the centralized Patient Financial Services. Financial assistance can range from a reduction amount of the balance up to complete forgiveness of the balance outstanding, for patients demonstrating a financial need. Sanford partners with Elevate Patient Financial Solutions to provide financial assistance for uninsured patients who have incurred or will incur medical expenses at Sanford. Elevate provides a patient-focused approach identifying the most appropriate assistance from a variety of resources. Services provided are free.

• Base fare: $2; rush hour (6 am - 9 am and 3 pm - 6:30 pm weekdays) $2.50; express fare .75 extra during rush hour. Express fare .50 extra during non-rush hours.

• Reduced fare, $1, to senior citizens weekdays during NON-rush hours, all day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. ID required with this fare - driver's license or Minnesota ID with a "T" endorsement, Medicare card, or railroad retirement card.

• Reduced fare, $1, for youth ages 6 - 12 available weekdays during NON-rush hours, all day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.

• Children ages 5 and under ride free when accompanied by one paid adult fare (limit 3 per adult). Youth 13 - 17 may qualify for a reduced fare card through schools and employers.

• Reduced fare, $1, for persons with disabilities (those unable to qualify for a Minnesota driver's license because of physical or mental disability) all day, every day, including weekends and holidays. Certified identification is required - Medicare card (valid during non-rush hours only), Metro Mobility card, Metro Transit temporary ID card, or Minnesota driver's license/state ID with an "L" or "A" endorsement. For information on eligibility, certification, or registration, call 612-373-3333.

• Free Transit Program for Disabled Veterans: Provides free rides on any fixed route service in Minnesota. Disabled veterans with a service connected disability must show a Veterans Identification Card (VIC) issued by a VA Medical Center with the words "Service Connected" or the initials "SC" below the photo. These cards are available at the VA Medical Centers in Minneapolis or St. Cloud.

Caregiver Support Group (in-person and virtual options available): Meet with a trained facilitator to discuss common challenges they are facing, successes they are having, encouragement they have to offer, needs that they are seeking resources for, and many other things. This is a safe space for caregivers to meet, so they can improve self-care as well as care of their care receiver. Chronic Conditions Support Group: An opportunity to meet with other people living with a Chronic Condition or Disability to exchange helpful tips, give and receive support, and learn about new resources. Each session offers the opportunity to learn about managing common conditions in later life, as taught by a gerontologist, while also providing valuable social and emotional support from others. Conditions may include but are not limited to:

• Arthritis

• Depression

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• High blood pressure

• Parkinson's, etc.

When Caregiving Ends Support Group: An Elder Network volunteer uses the book, "After Caregiving Ends, A guide to Beginning Again," to facilitate discussion and help in navigating life after caregiving journey ends. Memory Café in Olmsted County: Memory Café is an opportunity for those with dementia and their caregiver to meet in our community for casual conversation and interaction with other people struggling with memory problems. Provides relaxing activities, crafts, drinks, and snacks. Memory Café in Wabasha County: Memory Café is an opportunity for those with dementia and their caregiver to meet in our community for casual conversation and interaction with other people struggling with memory problems. Provides relaxing activities, crafts, drinks, and snacks. This group is also open to older adults without memory concerns who are seeking socialization opportunities

Offers educational and recreational activities at schools, including courses for college credit, adult basic education, driver's education, youth classes and activities etc. Minimal activities occur during the summer. Class fees vary and must be paid in advance.

Community education classes on various topics including:

• Adult enrichment

• ESL/GED classes

• Safe driving course for 55+

• Youth enrichment