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Provides support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy, and helps families of infants and young children. Services include:- Adoption information- Baby Cafe for nursing mothers- Baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing- Donations accepted for baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing- Friendship and emotional support- Information on other community services- Legal, medical, and educational referrals- Parenting skills classes (Financial coaching, lactation consulting/breastfeeding)- Prenatal information- Safe sleep classes (offers cribs, pack and plays)

Individuals fill out a questionnaire. Answers are reviewed by an Essentia provider who will make a diagnosis and create a care plan. Prescriptions may be provided. Individuals are also given a phone number to call if they have questions or concerns. The process usually takes 60 minutes or less.Conditions Treated Allergy symptoms, like sneezing, runny nose or eye irritation Bug bites, including tick bites Colds Eye infections, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) Irritable bowel syndrome Low back pain Mouth sores, including canker sores Skin conditions, including Acne Dermatitis Diaper rash Eczema Mild burns Shingles Tinea infections, also called ringworm Tobacco use Upper respiration infections, including sinus infections or influenza Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women Vaginal yeast infections StyeCOVID-19 screening is also provided.

Community and adult basic education, as well as senior citizen programs, including ABE, ESL, and GED classes.

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact informationDepartments:Administration- Responsible for billing, economic development, finance, and planning and zoningFinance- Provides financial management and accounting services for all city and utility operationsParks and Recreation- Responsible for farmers market and community swimming poolPublic Works- Responsible for park maintenance, street maintenance, sewers, and yard waster disposal

Foster care: Rescue dogs and cats who would normally be put to sleep at animal control facilities and care for them in volunteer foster homes until permanent adoptive homes are found.Dog and cat adoptions: All dogs and cats are heartworm or FeLV & FIV checked, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea treated, and receive any other necessary medical work before adoption. They can be seen on the website or in volunteer foster homes.Volunteer opportunities: Foster pet care, special events, driving animals to appointments, driving supplies to foster homes, and phoning.

Community Support Program services provided to adults with serious and persistent mental illnessServices provided include:- Benefits assistance- Crisis assistance- Housing assistance- Independent living skills- Medication and symptom monitoring- Outreach- Psycho-social rehabilitation- Vocational support

Provides the following services:- Placement of volunteers 55 years of age and older in assignments within local non-profit agencies- Ongoing support to all volunteers

Grant funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses: - Cleanup of a crime scene - Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices - Reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses that the victim incurred to attend court proceedings that were held at a location other than the place where the crime occurred due to the change in venue - Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle - Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged or stolen as a result of a crime - Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, sch as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system Victims of crime have also received funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence.

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own. A variety of services are available for eligible individuals that may include:- Career counseling and assessments- Funds to help pay for training and acquire career certifications- Job search assistance- Resume assistance, interview preparation, and access to networking groups

Offers year-round outdoor programs and summer camps in Minnesota and Wisconsin at Camp Elk River, Camp Lakamaga, Camp Northwoods, Camp Edith Mayo, and Camp Singing Hills. Activities include ice and rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, archery, boating, and wilderness trips.

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact informationDepartments:- Administration and Finance- Building Department- Business Licensing Department- Community Development- Economic Development Authority- Parks and Recreation: Responsible for programs, activities, and special events as well as the park system, which maintains several parks within the area. Some parks feature splash pads, ice rinks, and yearly festivals.- Planning Commission- Public Works: Handles snowplowing, streetlight, and storm sewer issues- Recycling- Utilities Department: Handles water and sanitary sewer issues

Offers a variety of services to meet your specific needs. Staff focuses on helping children, families, and adults cope and manage in life.Services include:- Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services/Community Support Program (ARMHS/CSP)- Child-parent psychotherapy (CPP)- Christian counseling- Couples therapy and marriage counseling- Diagnostic assessment for young children- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)- Evaluating developmental challenges in young children ages birth - 3 years old- Individual therapy- Family therapy- In-home skills services- In-home therapy- Play therapy- School-Linked Behavioral Health Program (SLBH)- Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Emergency medicine and Level 4 trauma center for severe and life-threatening situations that require immediate medical attention including:- Chest pain or pressure- Head injury- Heart attack or acute coronary syndrome- Seizures- Severe abdominal pain- Sexual assault- Shortness of breath or pneumonia- Stroke- Sudden, severe headaches, paralysis or weakness- Traumatic injury- Uncontrolled bleeding

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include- Adjusting court orders based on a Cost-of-living index- Collecting and processing payments- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support and child care support- Establishing parentage- Locating parents

Services for persons who are unemployed, welfare recipients, dislocated workers, older workers, and youth are located in neighborhood centers.Services include:- Interview training, job search techniques, resume preparation assistance- Job development- Job information, including job banks, job fairs, and job lines- Layoff preparation- MFIP employment services for eligible recipients- Other support services- Prevocational training- School to career programs- Skills training through apprenticeships, classroom training, internships, and on-the-job training- Vocational assessment and counseling, career change counseling, career awareness- WIA program

Provides safe harbor services to victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking, including culturally specific, trauma informed care for Indigenous men and women before, during, and after periods of exploitation. These services include case management with a focus on using culture as a means for healing and access to additional Safe Harbor and sexual health resources.

?Helps individuals with eye care needs including eyeglasses, contact lenses, adjustments, and repairs.

Provides a series of informational meetings designed to explore options and connect individuals living with a disability to resources that align with their goals. The personalized approach gives individuals the tools to take the next step while developing self-advocacy skills.Self-directed Resource Navigation offers:- Person-centered planning??????- Regular communication with a support team???- Thorough exploration of interests, support needs, and future goals- Virtual support and digital tools

Services provided in person as well as by phone counseling and internet. Services include:- Budget and Debt Counseling: Counselors work with clients on an in-depth review of their living expenses and debts combined with counselor guidance in debt management, goal planning strategies, or suggestions of alternate ways of handling particularly difficult financial concerns.- Counselor on Call: Counselors provide brief Q & A to address consumer questions. The counselor can provide the caller with information about credit and debt, make referrals to community resources, or schedule an appointment with staff for other financial counseling services.- Debt Management Plan: Consolidates monthly bills into one simple payment, often with lower payments and interest rates- Financial Education: Workshops and classes for all age groups are geared to help individuals control their finances and provide resources on various financial topics; delivered to schools, churches, employers, and community groups.- Housing Counseling: Pre purchase homebuyer, post purchase, foreclosure prevention, and reverse mortgage couseling, provided. HUD approved housing counseling agency.- Student Loan Counseling: Helps individuals navigate repayment options for federal, state, and private loans. Helps individuals determine eligibility for repayment options, contact lenders, and can assist in developing a plan that considers the individual's financial situation.

Services provided in person as well as by phone counseling and internet. Services include:- Budget and Debt Counseling: Counselors work with clients on an in-depth review of their living expenses and debts combined with counselor guidance in debt management, goal planning strategies, or suggestions of alternate ways of handling particularly difficult financial concerns.- Counselor on Call: Counselors provide brief Q & A to address consumer questions. The counselor can provide the caller with information about credit and debt, make referrals to community resources, or schedule an appointment with staff for other financial counseling services.- Debt Management Plan: Consolidates monthly bills into one simple payment, often with lower payments and interest rates- Financial Education: Workshops and classes for all age groups are geared to help individuals control their finances and provide resources on various financial topics; delivered to schools, churches, employers, and community groups.- Housing Counseling: Pre purchase homebuyer, post purchase, foreclosure prevention, and reverse mortgage couseling, provided. HUD approved housing counseling agency.- Student Loan Counseling: Helps individuals navigate repayment options for federal, state, and private loans. Helps individuals determine eligibility for repayment options, contact lenders, and can assist in developing a plan that considers the individual's financial situation.

Provides shelter for homeless individuals and families.

Provides services for single adults and families who are in need:Emergency Shelter: ??- There is a waiting list. Limited funds for a hotel stay only during an extreme heat or cold weather-related condition for Carver and Scott County.Housing Hub:- Connects single adults ages 18 and over and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless in Carver and Scott County with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist households with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between landlords, friends, or family. - The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry.NOTE: Single adults and families in need of shelter and housing hub services in Dakota County should call Dakota County's Housing Resource Line.

Provides board and lodging as well as supportive services and case management for chronically homeless late-stage chronic alcoholics targeting Native American men and women.