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Hired supports individuals, families and youth through comprehensive employment services to learn new skills and achieve their academic and career goals. Programs are available throughout the Twin Cities, but not all programs are offered at every site.

• Adult Employment/WIOA Program: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) serves individuals who are looking to improve their skills and advance their careers

• Career Training Program: Provides counseling, training, workshops, and job search assistance. Participants build skills and gain professional qualifications to find employment that is a right fit for them

• Family Stability/MFIP - Minnesota Family Investment Program: Assistance for parents who receive MFIP to help them build family-sustaining careers

• Youth Services: Provides coaching, support, and training to help youth and young adults complete a diploma or GED, explore careers, and gain employment in a field they are interested

Minnesota Disability Law Center provides the following services: Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology Advocacy for people with disabilities who are having problems with assistive technology devices or services (e.g. power wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices). Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries Advocacy for people who have had traumatic brain injuries and need legal assistance on issues related to abuse or neglect, civil rights, access to community-based services, health care coverage, discrimination in public accommodations and services, and special education services. Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Advocacy for people with developmental disabilities who need legal assistance on issues related to abuse and neglect, civil rights, access to community-based services, health care coverage, discrimination in public accommodations and services, and/or appropriate special education services. Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advocacy for people with mental illness who need legal assistance on issues related to abuse and neglect, civil rights, access to community-based services, health care, discrimination in public accommodations and services, and/or special education services. Service priority is given to people residing in care or treatment facilities. Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Advocacy for people with disabilities who need legal assistance due to discrimination and/or problems accessing government programs and government buildings (parks, schools), public services, public accommodations, housing, transportation, health care, and insurance. Client Assistance Project (CAP) Advocacy for people with disabilities who are having problems with agencies funded under the Rehabilitation Act, such as Minnesota's Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) and its State Services for the Blind (SSB). Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Advocacy for people with disabilities who are Social Security beneficiaries (SSI and/or SSDI) in their efforts to secure or keep employment. Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) Education, outreach, and advocacy to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities in the electoral process. Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Representative Payees Reviews of representative payees and beneficiaries throughout Minnesota, working under the guidance of the Social Security Administration.

Immunizations are available for those 18 years and younger who meet Minnesota Vaccine For Children (MNVFC) Program eligibility requirements or those 19 years and older who meet the uninsured and underinsured Adult Vaccine (UUAV) requirements

Integrative health care focuses on treating the whole person, including the mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and community aspects. Integrative Therapies

• Biofeedback

• Health and wellness coaching

• Medicine and other conventional therapies

• Reiki

• Relaxation therapies, including mindfulness

• Stress management and resiliency training

Provides information, resources, and a 24-hour helpline about problem gambling. The Department of Human Services created the website and helpline, https://getgamblinghelp.com/, to address and offer aid to those struggling with compulsive gambling. Information for gambling and treatment is available, free of charge, for qualifying individuals throughout Minnesota. To participate in a motivational text messaging program, text HOPE, a text program offering the option to talk with a live counselor, information about problem gambling, encouragement to change, tips, and suggestions on how to make the changes.

Provides individualized employment support to help people prepare for, obtain, and succeed in competitive community jobs. Services include:

• Job development and placement

• Ongoing follow-up services: Job coaching, employer education, training in community resources, and personal support

• Vocational evaluation

• Vocational rehabilitation support

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including:

• Academic and career assessment testing

• Academic and career counseling and referral

• Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED

• Information about post-secondary educational programs

• Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online

• Referral to community agencies and services

• Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

Offers four thrift shop locations that vary in items available for purchase. All proceeds return to STEP. Fire Starters and Hand-Loomed Rugs

• Always available for purchase in-store or online

• Bulk purchasing options available

• Made from recycled materials like denim, fabric scraps, and newsprint

Gently Used Clothing

• Accepting accessories

• Accepting adult and children's clothing

Household Items

• Decorative items and pictures

• Glassware and cookware

• Small, working kitchen appliances

Other Recyclables: These items are used in Fire Starters, rugs, and other projects:

• Candles

• Craft supplies

• Denim jeans

• Newsprint

• Thread

• Toilet paper rolls

Recyclable Fabrics: Fabric must be clean but can be torn or stained. Materials are repurposed into rugs, fire starters, or sold to other organizations. Toys and Games

• Board games

• Children's books

• Puzzles

• Toys

Donations that are not accepted:

• Car seats

• Cribs

• Electronics

• Large furniture

• Mattresses

Provides emergency food. Families are welcome to choose any food they need and can use, according to family size and may access the food shelf as often as they need. Services include:

• Home Delivery: Non-perishable food items plus dairy, butter, milk, eggs, fresh produce, and frozen meat are delivered to individuals who are homebound

• Must Go Produce: Extra food available for families for the weekend

• Summer Bag Program: Provides additional kid-friendly food to families with school-age children during the summer. Weekend bags provide additional food for school-age children receiving free or reduced lunches but still struggle with hunger on weekends. Each bag includes healthy food options for kids such as canned fruit and vegetable; juice box; spaghetti and spaghetti sauce; potential extras like granola bars and fruit cups. 1 bag is available for every 2 children. 1 bag is available per month. Goal is to help compensate for kids who aren't getting school lunch during the summer.

Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include:

• Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.

• Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.

• Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.

• Substance misuse prevention resources

Provides specialty medical services, including:

• Amputation rehabilitation

• Audiology

• Brain injury services

• Breast cancer screenings

• Breastfeeding

• Cardiac rehabilitation

• Dementia memory loss testing

• Family birthing center

• Genetic counseling

• Gynecology

• Hospice care

• Imaging and radiology

• Intensive care unit

• Neurology

• Occupational therapy

• Orthopedics

• Pediatrics

• Pharmacy

• Physical therapy

• Pulmonary rehabilitation

• Respiratory therapy

• Spine care

• Vascular center

• Women and children services

• Wound clinic

Provides interpreting services in a variety of places including medical and other health related settings, legal, community services, and others. Provides translation services for a variety of documents, including:

• Any document needed for USCIS or DMV
• Court or other legal documents
• Documents related to education, including diplomas or degrees
• Flyers, brochures, and other marketing and outreach materials
• Technical documents
• Vital records including birth/marriage/death/divorce certificates

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is:

• $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services

• $350 for a person living in the community

• Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of this

People who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Provides volunteer fire prevention and rescue services to the community

Providing custom artificial limbs and orthotic devices such as shoe inserts, back, ankle, leg, and knee braces

Child services include:

• Diagnostic assessment in infancy and early childhood (ages birth - 3 years old)

• Parent-child psychotherapy

• Psychological evaluations

• School-Based Services: These mental health services are also provided within locations of schools in Chisago, Hinckley, North Branch, Pine City, and Rush City School District

The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work. The program provides a monthly cash payment to help supplement a family's income as they move from public assistance to employment. Participants must meet program requirements, or their benefits will be reduced. Lifetime benefits are limited to 60 months. When families first apply for cash assistance, they will start in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). It is a four-month program that helps parents go to work right away rather than enroll in MFIP.

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.

• Tuition-free technical training in auto body repair/restoration and auto mechanic repair

• Job placement assistance upon graduation and certification

• Technical training in auto body repair and restoration

• Technical training in auto mechanic technology

• Vehicles are repaired by students, sold to dealer auctions

Provides support and information to all persons who have been victimized by a crime in Benton County.

• Accompanies victims and witnesses to criminal court hearings

• Assistance in applying for witness fees, restitution from the offender, and compensation from the Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board

• Assist with the return of property held by police

• Education and preparation for trials

• Information regarding statuses of the case

• Referrals to other Benton County services or community resources

• Transportation to court

Children's Therapeutic Services and Support (CTSS): Provides therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents whose functioning is impaired due to a mental health or emotional difficulty. Skills training focuses on daily living activities and coping strategies. Outreach services are offered in the home, school, or community to help children and families build skills, regain abilities, and support healthy development. Children's Day Treatment Services: Offers intensive daily programming within the school setting to help children improve behavioral, social, and emotional functioning. Services may include group therapy, skills training, family therapy/skills training, and individual therapy as needed.

Provides an assessment process that is designed to help families and clinicians understand a child's strengths and needs in areas such as social and emotional development, communication, and motor skills. When a family contacts the intake team, staff may recommend one or more assessments based on the concerns described. Results are used to guide treatment planning and identify appropriate services. Assessments include:

• Children's Mental Health Assessment: Helps clinicians and caregivers understand factors contributing to a child's social or emotional challenges. Results inform recommendations for services or supports at home, in school, and in the community.

• Occupational Therapy Assessment: Identifies areas of daily living where a child may need support to build independence. It includes a caregiver interview and an assessment of sensory processing, motor coordination, self-care skills, play skills, social participation, and emotional regulation.

• Speech Therapy Assessment: Provides information about a child's communication skills. It examines how the child understands language, expresses needs, and uses social interaction. Findings guide goal setting and treatment planning for speech and language development.

Prepares youth to succeed by teaching life and leadership skills.

• Cub Scouting: Grades K - 5

• Scouts BSA: Youth ages 11 - 17 years

• Special troops available for physically and mentally handicapped individuals

• Volunteer opportunities available for adults to lead troops

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. Other options may include:

• Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for getting help to pay their medical bill

• Elevate Patient Financial Solutions: Help patients without medical insurance find resources to help pay for medical bills

Provides information, resources, and referrals for services to older adults and their caregivers. Assistance may include application assistance with financial programs, homecare and support group resources, healthcare directive completion, food programs, issues related to caring for someone living with dementia and more. Advocates can assist by telephone, home visit, or a family meeting.