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Transportation to and from preschool for children

Offers public transportation routes around Kandiyohi, Renville, and Meeker counties. Additional options for transport include Dial-a-Ride, Flexible Routes that allow riders to pick up at a location within 3/4 of a mile from a regular stop, same day service, and weekend service within Willmar and Litchfield. Route Schedule available on the website https://www.cctbus.org/routes.html

Provides primary care and specialty medical services to patients. Services include:

• Breast care

• Cardiology

• Diabetes management

• Disease management

• Ear, nose, and throat care

• Eating disorder treatment

• Endrocrinology

• Family medicine such as well child visits, pediatrics, annual physicals, and sports physicals

• Obstetrics and gynecological care including cancer screenings, pelvic exams, pap tests, and other reproductive and sexual health services

• Gastroenterology for acute or chronic digestive issues

• Geriatric medicine

• Nephrology care for the treatment of kidney diseases

• Nutrition education

• Occupational, speech, and physical therapy

• Ophthalmology services

• Pain management

• Palliative care

• Psychiatry including psychotherapy, medication management, and finding a treatment program

• Pregnancy care including prenatal checkups and childbirth care

• Pulmonology

• Radiology scans for x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasounds, and mammograms

• Sleep medicine

• Urology

• Vaccinations for children, adolescents, and adults

Provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States. ?NOTE: RCA recipients are required to participate in an employment and training program. RCA recipients who are disabled or 65 years of age or older are required to apply for SSI.

Works to keep American Indian families together and strong by providing the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to provide a safe, stable environment for their children. Programs and services include: Family Preservation and Reunification: Uses traditional American Indian teachings and an asset-based approach to build on the strengths of families. This program combines self-help, professional intervention, and cultural reinforcement to assist families going through the reunification process or stressful parenting situations. Aspects of the program may include: group learning, increasing positive social networks, connecting families to cultural teachings and healing, case management, appropriate referrals, resource acquisition, and general family support. Indian Child Welfare Legal Advocacy/Compliance (ICWLAC): Enforces local compliance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This program provides court monitoring on cases involving American Indian children, legal representation to American Indian Families (in partnership with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services), and education/outreach to identify systemic problems and strategize on solutions regarding compliance. Ramsey County Children's Mental Health Case Management: Provides support, case management, and assistance in coordinating resources for families with children who have mental health needs.

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with:

• Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections

• Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel

• Preventing disconnection

The deadline to apply for this program was May 31, 2024. Applications for the 2024-2025 heating season will be accepted starting September 2024. Other services may include Weatherization Program and help with heating system emergencies. The program allows the agency to repair or in some cases replace heating units when they are determined to be unsafe such as a cracked heat exchanger or other issues. The Weatherization Program is a one-time grant to assist with weatherization-related repairs. The program helps reduce fuel and electric costs for low-income renters and homeowners.

Voluntary services to families experiencing unusual family stresses around parent/child conflicts. The situation may require out of home placement of a child if the family has used all available resources (counseling, relatives, and friends etc.). A case manager may be assigned to arrange services for the family to prevent placement.

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 Sanford Health Systems location.

Provides outpatient mental health services to people of all ages. Services may be provided in-person at the clinic or to anyone residing in Minnesota via telehealth. Services include: Comprehensive diagnostic assessment which may also include screenings for depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and cognitive functioning with recommendations for follow up testing as needed. Additional mental health services include:

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Intensive Outpatient DBT

?- Individual, family, and group psychotherapy

• Psychological Assessment and Testing

• Psychiatric assessment, medication management, and psychotherapy

Preventative services:

• Cleaning

• Check-ups

• Children's dental care (provided at the Children's Savage site)

Restorative services:

• Crowns and bridgework

• Fillings

Denture services:

• Partials

• Dentures

• Implant supported dentures

• Dental visits for denture wearers

Advanced services:

• Oral surgery

• Root canals

• Implants

Additional service:

• Emergency care

• Sedation

Provides employment services including the following:

• Career Services: Participants receive one-on-one support from a Career Specialist to develop an employment plan, address barriers like transportation or childcare, and build job readiness skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and job searching. Support continues after employment to help ensure job retention.

• Career Exploration: Career Specialists help participants identify strengths and match them to suitable career paths. Participants learn about job opportunities, career advancement, wages, and education requirements, with exposure to local industries like hospitality, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and transportation through employer visits and worksite tours.

Offers disability benefits planning from experts about Social Security work incentives designed to help individuals succeed if working or wanting to work. Services provided include:

• Customized benefit analysis

• Information and referral

• In-depth problem solving

Works with individuals seeking recovery to consult, provide substance use evaluations, individual and family counseling, group outpatient programming, treatment of co-occurring disorders, treatment coordination, and referrals for additional services. Can provide treatment for co-occurring disorders through mental health professionals who can help provide behavioral support throughout the treatment process.

Available for individuals who would like a clinician to diagnose and provide medical care information (and prescriptions) online, rather than at the clinic. Conditions and symptoms treated:

• Allergies

• Cold, cough, and congestion

• COVID-19 concerns

• Depression and anxiety-related issues

• Eczema

• Female health

• Headaches

• Medication refills

• Minor eye conditions

• Other general concerns

• Sinus issues

• Stomach and digestive issues

• Urinary tract infections/bladder concerns

ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent/child classes

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

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

A community residential group home providing:

• 24-hour staffing and 24-hour supervision

• Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care

• Arranging transportation for medical and non-medical appointments. Escorts to medical appointments.

• Daily housekeeping and laundry services

• Daily planned activities, games, and entertainment

• Home and community-based services

• Incontinence care

• Mental health care services to help manage mental health conditions through therapeutic support and integrated care

• Prepared nutritious meals and healthy snacks

• Skilled nursing with medication management, medication administration, and coordinating medical care

Provides education and support

Assists individuals transitioning home from a hospital stay. Transitional care supports the healing process and can improve health outcomes. A team works with an individual, their physician, social workers, and the hospital to ensure each individual gets the care they need to recover quickly, safely, and effectively. Transitional care may include rehabilitative therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies as needed.

Provides diagnostic evaluations and medication management for a wide variety of mental health issues for children between the ages of 4 and 17 years old with occasional exceptions to assess younger children in consultation with their pediatricians. Mental health issues include problems such as:

• Anxiety Disorders including separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and post-traumatic disorder related to child maltreatment and other traumas

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - including attention problems without hyperactivity

• Behavioral Problems that are not responsive to counseling services alone

• Behavioral/mood/other symptoms in children with Autism/Aspergers

• Childhood hallucinations, paranoia, and other psychotic symptom

• Mood Disorders including both depressive and manic (bipolar) disorders

• Mood/anxiety/other symptoms in children with Substance Abuse problems

• Self-injurious behaviors & suicidal thoughts

• Tourette's/Tic Disorders

Helps Korean immigrant seniors live more comfortably and actively on their own by providing essential services, such as transportation and customized care based on their health conditions. ?- 1:1 Service with Walkers, Wheelchairs, and Canes (No Wheelchair Access)

• Administering a Doctor's Appointment and Setting Up the Ride Schedule

• Bilingual Drivers

• Customized Ride Times

• Transportation for Social Services (ID Renewal, Housing, Social Security)

Commuter work trips are designed for Itasca County residents who work or go to school in Grand Rapids. They are coordinated for an 8 am to 4:30 pm schedule arriving in Grand Rapids promptly at 7:40 am. Passengers then transfer to buses going to their individual work or school sites. The bus leaves town again at 4:35 pm.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for: Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA) Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:

• Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)

• Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)

Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management) Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

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 substance use services including comprehensive assessments, individual and group counseling, peer recovery support, recovery outreach, jail diversion, treatment coordination, and access to medications for opioid use disorders.

Provides opportunities for individuals such as skill building, community and social opportunities, activities, health, and exercise education. Services can be customized for individuals as needed.