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Volunteers are needed in many areas. Shelter volunteer positions:

• Cleaning
• Child tutoring
• On-call advocacy
• Food delivery
• Food service
• Childcare

Resource center volunteer positions:

• Childcare
• Cleaning
• Educational empowerment tutor

General opportunities:

• Administration
• Fundraising

Professional volunteers:

• Hair stylists
• Massage therapists
• Helping professions

Provides mental health services for children such as:

• Develop a comprehensive care plan, create a supportive team, and case management

• Mental health assessment and intake

• Referral to community resources, respite care, and other supports

NOTE: Crisis services are provided by Canvas Health

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 Grant MSA 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 services

Adults 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 services for:

• Children in the Child Protection system who are waiting to be adopted

• Families who are interested in adopting these children

Services How to avoid jet lag, motion or altitude sickness, and other conditions How to manage a chronic condition while traveling How to prevent infections Planning for an illness or injury Specific health concerns in the area of travel Transporting medications safely Vaccinations Hepatitis A and B Japanese encephalitis Meningococcal infection Typhoid fever Yellow fever

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Offers a discount program for eligible patients and a payment plan option for any balance not covered by the discount. The program cannot be used for dental and pharmacy bills and charges. Program assistance is based on:

• Assets, such as property or savings accounts
• Family size
• Income
• Liabilities, such as bills or regular payments due

Individuals may apply even if they have insurance coverage.

Community Support Programs (CSPs) provide an array of easy-to-access services that promote recovery and wellness. Offers a monthly calendar of events, classes, and activities that members can participate in as they choose. Programming focus areas offers unique activities, virtual, as well as in-person drop-in opportunities for community building and connecting to resources. Membership is free, and members (and those interested in becoming members) will find:

• Connection to community resources

• Drop-in community activities

• Educational speakers and groups

• Employment preparation and support

• Health and wellness activities and education

• Recovery and mental health support

• Social and recreational activities such as site-based activities or Avivo Artworks

• Technology support

Licensing and certification of nursing homes and other health care facilities in the state of Minnesota. Licensing of home health nursing services, home health aides, and home management providers, including individual paraprofessionals. The department keeps details of surveys of nursing quality for the last three years available in order to assist consumers in deciding which nursing home is the best placement. The surveys evaluate the quality of care and services provided, as well as the appropriateness of the facility's building, equipment, staffing, policies, procedures, and finances. Nursing Home Report Card: Online information on nursing homes. Every nursing home in the state has been given up to five stars in each of eight quality measures, including inspections, and quality of care and a quality-of-life survey among more than one-third of all residents. Enter a ZIP code and a range of miles, then select three priorities from the eight quality measures, a list of the homes ranked by those criteria appear. When clicking on the name of a nursing home, it will show the number of stars for each quality measure and the state average.

Provides home improvement loans such as:

• Rehabilitation Loan Program (RLP) to help low-income households address health and safety improvements. Funds are used for basic home improvements that directly affect the home's safety, habitability, or energy efficiency to homeowners. No monthly payments but there is a lien on the home where the homeowner must remain in the home for 15 years to be forgiven.

• Emergency and Accessibility Loan Program (ELP) addresses home improvements or essential accessibility improvements. No monthly payments but there is a lien on the home where the homeowner must remain in the home for 15 years to be forgiven.

• Fix-up loan with low-interest to fix basic and necessary home improvements that qualify such as electrical wiring, plumbing repairs, well or septic repair/replacement, windows, siding, or other basic improvements that affect the safety or energy efficiency of the home. The loan maximum amount is $75,000.

Provides services to children with severe emotional disturbance. Services include:

• Children's Mental Health Targeted Case Management (CM-TCM): Assist children and families in obtaining needed services, improve functioning in education, interpersonal relationships, family relationships, family functioning, and enhance daily living skills

• Children's Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS): Provides in-home, school-based, or community setting for counseling services. The program provides a safe, convenient, and nurturing environment for families and children to prevent out-of-home placement.

Private nonprofit company revitalizing neighborhoods by creating and supporting successful home ownership through a one-stop shop:

• Counseling on home purchase

• Financial literacy programs - credit, budgeting, financial planning

• Foreclosure prevention, anti-predatory lending support and programs

• Home Stretch home buyer workshops

• Low interest and deferred loans for home improvement and down payment assistance; grants may be available

• Programming in Hmong including Home Stretch Workshops, home buyer, financial literacy, foreclosure prevention programs

• Renovated or new homes for sale

NOTE: Does not provide rental assistance, rental units, or assist with other rental issues

Provides school-age child care before and after school, on non-school days, and during the summer. Program features include:

• Busing to and from all schools except Burnside (children must arrive before 7:30 am to catch the bus)

• Flexible scheduling, parents can reserve time based on their needs

• Planned daily activities led by trained teachers, with snacks and free time

• Recreational opportunities during summer, including field trips and swimming

Kenyon - Wanamingo Elementary School: ?- Address: 225 3rd Avenue, Wanamingo, MN 55983 ?- Phone: (507)824-2211 ??- Note: Starting June 30, 2025 the elementary school will be moved to the same address as the middle school and high school ??Kenyon - Wanamingo Middle School and High School: ??- Address: 400 6th Street, Kenyon, MN 55946 ?- Phone: (507)789-6186

Provides fire and rescue services, including:

• Emergency fire rescue for the city of Dunnell and Lake Fremont

• Fire prevention and education

• Volunteer opportunities

Offers financial services, including speaking with a financial counselor or account representative about cost-of-care estimates, and helps in determining whether an individual qualifies for financial assistance. Financial counselors or an account representative can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. An account representative may:

• Guide through the medical billing process and determine if financing options are available

• Offer assistance in resolving unpaid balances

• Share resources to determine insurance coverage

Assistance with paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work or attend school. Family size, family income and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

Provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States. Able-bodied 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.

• Day Camp Ages 4 - 14: Provides fun and challenging activities in both small and large group settings. Campers can check out camp and still come home each night. Eight day camp locations around the metro area: Lakeville, Lino Lakes, Long Lake, Loretto, Monticello, Mound, Rochester, and Rosemount, Minnesota and Hudson, Wisconsin

• Overnight Ages 7-17: Campers get a well-rounded experience with activities like horseback riding, swimming, ropes, kayaking, and camp fires. 3 - 26 day and single gender sessions are available. Four overnight camp locations in Eveleth and Loretto, MN and Amery and Hudson, WI

• Teen Wilderness Ages 11-18: Campers start in base camp then head out on canoeing, backpacking and rock climbing trips. Sessions range from 5 days to 1 month or more. Two locations Grand Marais and Ely, Minnesota.

• Family Camp All Ages: Families get away and come together through opportunities for growth, spiritual development and environmental awareness. YMCA Camp du Nord is located on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Camp Northern Lights on the edge of the Superior National Forest.

• Outdoor learning programs that can be tailored to group size, program lengths, and curriculum. Also provides learning opportunities delivered through special events.

Financial assistance and/or scholarships available

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately.

• Assessment and referrals for persons in need of chemical dependency treatment services

• Provides authorization for funding of treatment for eligible persons who don't have insurance coverage and have significant income limitations

Providing administrative guidance to the school district.

• Elementary School - Dassel

131 William Avenue East PO Box 368 Dassel, MN 55325 (320)286-4100 ext. 1500

• Elementary School - Cokato

200 5th Street Southwest Cokato, MN 55321 (320)286-4100 ext. 1300

• Middle School

4852 Reardon Avenue Southwest Suite 1500 Cokato, MN 55321 (320)286-4100 ext. 1600

• High School

4852 Reardon Avenue Southwest Suite 1600 Cokato, MN 55321 (320)286-4100 ext. 1800

Provides law enforcement for residents of Apple Valley.

Section 8 and Section 42 property which provides one and two bedroom apartments with:

• Controlled access entrance

• Elevator

• 24 hour emergency maintenance line

• Garages with remotes

• Off-street parking

• Pet-friendly

Support services available for those dealing with eating disorders. Nutritional evaluation, counseling, and education are offered to support recovery.

• Group therapy available as often as needed or recommended

• One to two hour individual therapy, once a week

• Registered dietitian services when needed and as recommended by participant's care team

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 CentraCare location.