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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.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis including utility shut-off (electric, gas, heating and water service payment assistance), eviction, or foreclosure.

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.

A mental health crisis response team that will respond to crisis situations 24 hours/7 days a week with a goal of having a staff member arrive in-person within 45 minutes of dialing. Will work with individuals on:

• Feelings of increased anxiety/panic
• Feelings of increased depression
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Life stressors that are impacting mental health
• Out of control behavior that does not need physical intervention
• Parent/child conflicts
• Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm

Crisis Response services are not appropriate when:

• Intoxication or criminal behavior has happened
• Medical treatment or transportation is required
• Physical restraints are required
• Someone attempted or is high-risk of suicide (call 911)
• Someone showing signs of aggression or violence (call 911)

• Supplies medication that have been prescribed as part of an individual's treatment for an illness or injury.

• Supplies medical equipment and supplies

Membership includes access to the facility, all the equipment, special seminars, orientations, and assistance from fitness staff. Many exercise classes are available.

Offers students an opportunity to complete their grades 7 - 12 in an alternative classroom setting

• Assistive devices for visually and hearing impaired

• Children's services and programs, including weekly storytimes

• Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks

• Electronic reference tools, available in-house and remotely

• Internet access

• Medication drop box at Wildwood Library

• Written books, books on CD, music CDs, DVDs, magazines, and newspapers

• Reference service

• Service to homebound users

• Meeting space

Providing after-hours emergency veterinary care at locations throughout Minnesota. Services provided:

• Diagnostic imaging

• Emergency medicine

• Post-surgery recovery

• Veterinary services to treat conditions such as trauma, Sepsis, respiratory distress, Pneumonia, shock, accidents, injuries, bleeding, bloating, collapse/unresponsiveness, complications from chronic diseases, and more conditions

The program is designed to help individuals living with a disability and mental health needs, live as independently and fully as possible. Community Living Specialists meet with clients one-on-one in their homes to provide the training and support. This service can be customized to meet individual needs and may include:

• In-home support

• Employment support

• Housing support

• Offers grants to help families with past due rent and mortgage, utility bills, short-term transportation assistance, school or job-related expenses, and prescriptions

• Emergency supplies, laundry tokens, and clothing are available for people experiencing homelessness

• Financial assistance follows county guidelines for Emergency Cash Assistance and must resolve the crisis or situation. Individuals can receive financial assistance once within a 12-month period.

Operates a 24-hour support line staffed by trained advocates. Offers services such as:

• Accompany and support in making a police report and/or sexual assault forensic exam at North Shore Health Hospital

• Confidential advocacy and emotional support

• Emergency short-term safe housing for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

• Free and confidential support for adults and youth ages 13 years and up who can access services without a parent's permission or knowledge

• Legal advocacy including obtaining a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) or Order for Protection (OFP)

• Survivor support groups

• Referral to additional resources and a lending library

NOTE: Advocates are not mandated reporters and cannot provide legal advice

Offers a range of treatments that can help with mental health problems, emotional challenges, and some psychiatric disorders. It aims to assist individuals to understand their feelings better and provide tools to help them cope with difficult situations more adaptively. Psychotherapy services can assist people experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. Additional outpatient services include:

• Animal Assisted Therapy

• Chemical dependency assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

• Family, group, and individual therapy

• Family violence counseling including adult incest survivors, child abuse counseling, elder abuse counseling, parent abuse counseling, and spousal abuse counseling

• Managing and Adaptive Practice (MAP)

• Mood/Anxiety Disorders: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorders, postpartum/perinatal depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia, and specific phobias

• Relationship Issues: Communication skills, conflict resolution, divorce counseling, marriage counseling, parenting counseling, and sexuality issues

• Sexual assault counseling for adults and children

• Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Trauma Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy (TI-CPP)- Other: Behavioral and trauma related issues; adoption issues; grief and loss; stress management; self-esteem; geriatric/aging; life transition issues

Minnesota's version of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:

• A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy
• Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent
• Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance

NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Child Care Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

Commissioners by district:

• District 1 - Jeff Way

• District 2 - Tim Kalina

• District 3 - Jerry Rapp

• District 4 - Charlie Meyer

• District 5 - Shane Schmidt

• Accepts donations designated to specific community groups and foundations

• Accepts grant applications

• Allows the set-up of scholarship funds and accepts applications for financial assistance

• Compiling lists of trusted disaster relief organizations for donation purposes

• Managed a funding information network to provide funding resource information to applicants

Provides adoption services for ages birth - 18

People in need of pet food may come up to 5 times in a 12-month period. We do require them to have an ID with them

Provides outpatient therapy for children and adolescents to help them develop problem-solving skills and cope with stress and a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Services include:

• Continuum of care including day treatment programs, psychological testing, and individualized treatment

• Dealing with issues such as homework, test anxiety, bullying, peer pressure, and life transitions

• Discuss feelings about family issues

• Full screenings and assessments

Features and services are provided within Thrive Behavioral Network, LLC AFC homes:

• Behavior management and socialization opportunities

• Close to supportive services

• Comfortable and fully furnished bedrooms

• Individualized care focused on maximizing potential and enhancing quality of life

• On-site supervision and protection

• Private decks and yards

• Structured activities

• Tailored support and training in independent living skills

• Transportation service available for all recreational and other needs

• Variety of nutritional and well-balanced meals

Bemidji

• Odayin House, 3524 Saint Onge Drive Northeast, Bemidji, MN 56601

(218)444-0079, fax (218)333-0493

• Briar Rose, 3530 Saint Onge Drive Northeast, Bemidji, MN 56601

(218)444-0076, fax (218)333-0493

• Sprucewoods IAFC, 718 15th Street NW, Apt A., Bemidji, MN 56601

(218)444-9757, fax (218)444-9756

• Sprucewoods East, 718 15th Street NW, Apt B., Bemidji, MN 56601

(218)444-9757, fax (218)444-9756

• Sprucewoods West, 718 15th Street NW, Apt C., Bemidji, MN 56601

(218)444-9757, fax (218)444-9756 Detroit Lakes

• Bayview, 1316 Lori Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218)847-0422, fax (218)847-5299

• Beacon House,1318 Lori Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218)847-4898, fax (218)847-0046

• Lighthouse, 1347 Lori Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218)847-9119, fax (218)847-5263

• Seashore, 925 Pembina Trail, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218)847-3363, fax (218)847-5263 Grand Rapids

• Esther House, 212 Southwest 11th Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

(218)326-0993, fax (218)326-0700 Litchfield

• Jan's Place, 722 South Gorman Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355

(320)593-0844, fax (320)593-0845

• New Castle, 310 Peifer Drive, Litchfield, MN 55355

(320)693-6381, fax (320)693-0172

• Windsor House, 726 South Gorman Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355

(320)593-0854, fax (320)593-0855 Saint Peter

• Hillside, 852 Lower Johnson Circle, St. Peter, MN 56082

(507)934-6202, fax (507)934-6204

• Nicollet Place, 2115 Stark Street, St. Peter, MN 56082

(507)934-6107, fax (507) 934-6108 Sauk Rapids

• Western Star, 1856 Eastern Star Loop, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

(320)252-2760, fax (320)258-3650

• Eastern Star, 1852 Eastern Star Loop, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

(320)258-3507, fax (320)258-3650 ?

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low, to 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.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - 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. 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:

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Home visits

• Special events for the entire family

• Book lending

• Information on community resources

• Workshops on specific topics

• School readiness program for children age 3 - 5 years old

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

For the most up-to-update list go to https://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/towns/cityof-McGregor.html

Assists in paying for Medicare premiums. Participants must still pay for Medicare services that aren't covered, such as routine physicals and prescription drugs under these programs. Generally under these programs, premiums are put back into the monthly Social Security check, increasing participants' monthly income. Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.

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.

• Caregiver and child time

• Caregiver discussion time

• Family events

• Parent education