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County Commissioners: District 1 Mark Titera 12968 340th St Bagley, MN 56621 218-694-2413 [email protected] District 2 Bryan Ramsrud 17809 Mosquito Creek Rd Bagley, MN 56621 218-556-1568 [email protected] District 3 Stuart Dukek 36432 221st Ave Bagley, MN 56621 218-766-1294 [email protected] District 4 Bruce Emmel 27447 Bjerke Cir Leonard, MN 56652 218-776-3509 [email protected] District 5 Mark Larson 13780 Lindberg Lake Rd Clearbrook, MN 56634 218-776-3687 [email protected]?

Provides housing assistance for individuals and families with low income who include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible for Bridges funding includes application fees, financial assurance/risk mitigation program fees, damage claims, rental assistance payments, security deposits, utility connection fees, and vacancy payments paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants. The rental subsidy is temporary and is intended to bridge the housing gap between exiting institutions, segregated settings, supervised release, and homelessness to a permanent, affordable housing option.

Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include:

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims.

• Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more.

• Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf.

• Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner.

• Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.

Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include:

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims.

• Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more.

• Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf.

• Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner.

• Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.

Offers free homework help for students both online and in person.

• Brainfuse HelpNow: Students can connect with live tutors for assistance in subjects like math, history, and English using interactive tools such as a virtual whiteboard and instant messaging. In-person homework help is also available at select branches.

A recreational program designed to enhance the social lives of adults with developmental disabilities by creating relationships, creating choices and changing lives. Each quarter a new calendar of educational, recreational, social and cultural activities are offered.

The Southeast Initiative serves as a hub for resources, support, and advocacy offering guidance on:

• Organizing and Leadership: Regional member committee and civic participation

• Health & Wellness: Provides community health education and prevention, and mental health education

• Employment and Career Services: Provides citizenship classes, GED classes, computer classes,

driver's knowledge exam classes, and job search assistance.

Assisted and independent living facility with private suites. Services may include:

• 24 hours/7 days a week nursing care

• Beauty and barbershop services

• Daily activities

• Daily meal services

• Personal care services

• Underground parking

• Wellness center

Public transportation services for Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna, and Waseca. Services include Demand Response and Deviated Route Services. Offers SMART Transit Hospital Shuttle in-between Austin and Albert Lea. All trips depart from/arrive at Mayo Clinic Health Systems main entrance.

Services to help provide individuals a place of employment. Vocational rehabilitation may include:

• Accommodations

• Counseling

• Guidance into or return to work

• On-the-job training

• Rehabilitation program

• Referral services

• Transportation

Services to help provide individuals a place of employment. Vocational rehabilitation may include:

• Accommodations

• Counseling

• Guidance into or return to work

• On-the-job training

• Rehabilitation program

• Referral services

• Transportation

Handles all criminal charges brought against individuals by the County Attorney or City Prosecutors, as well as serious traffic offenses that require a court appearance, such as driving while intoxicated. Additional specialty courts and services include:

• Criminal records

• Expungement petition

• Treatment court

• Suburban courts: Handles criminal and traffic cases charged in the fifteen cities of suburban Ramsey County, as well as the State Fairgrounds

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.

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

• Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent

• A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy

• Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance

NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Provides supportive housing to people with a condition that impacts independent living, such as mental health or substance use disorder. They offer 3 daily meals, lodging, and weekly nurse support for medication management. Minimum stay is 30 days. They accept Emotional Support/Service animals.

• 8 beds for men

• 7 beds for women

Provides a secure online portal and a helpline free of charge to support individuals navigating their prostate cancer journey. Services include:

• Assistance with navigating insurance coverage options of patients and helping resolve issues with their insurance company. Secure access to care if individuals are uninsured.

• Ensure access to care and benefits such as Social Security Disability (SSI or SSDI) or state disability benefits, employer-sponsored benefits, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability, and COBRA.

• Finding resources for financial aid and/or prescription drug assistance programs

• Help with applying for programs that pay for basic needs expenses

• Secure online portal to connect with a ZERO360 case manager. Case managers can work with individuals to help negotiate free or reduced-cost treatment or set up payment plans.

Skilled nursing visits for high-risk pregnant women and new mothers/babies including breastfeeding support

Provides city services, including:

• Administration: Is responsible for implementing council policies, coordinating elections, licensing, data practices, records retention, the city newsletter, cable access channel, electronic information sign, and the city's website.

• Building department: Is responsible for issuing building permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy for all building projects within the city limits.

• Finance: Is responsible for accounting, auditing, receipts, and disbursements, cash management, investing city funds, administering payroll, and special assessments.

• Public works: Provides for the operation and maintenance of the city's infrastructure systems. The department's services focus on the following primary areas: street maintenance, sanitary sewer/water system maintenance, parks and ground maintenance, water waste treatment, water supply distribution, and water hardness.

• Public safety: Provides the health, safety, and general welfare of the community through police, fire, and emergency medical support.

• Mayor and city council members: Member contact information

• Zoning and economic development: The primary function is business retention, business expansion, and bringing new business into the community.

Provides investigative and intervention services for child abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Services include:

• Accepts reports of abuse

• Assessment of the initial referral

• Consultation with individuals who suspect abuse

• Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem

• Dependency investigation

• Explanation of reporting statutes and answer questions regarding agency practices

• Ongoing support services for children and their families

• Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home

• Works with the family toward unification or reunification

Provides an intensive outpatient program for alcohol and drug recovery to both men and women ages 16 years and older at all locations. The program lasts eight weeks and offers daytime and evening sessions depending on the location. The program includes:

• Integrated drug and alcohol education, as well as the Family Program into the treatment plan

• Group therapy sessions lectures, individual counseling, family education, the 12-step support group program, and a Relapse Prevention Program

• Person-centered approach and followed by continuing care programs

• Weekly treatment planning and individual counseling sessions

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

Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year. Applications for the heating season are typically accepted beginning in September and ending at the end of May the following year. The start date may vary as to when applications begin to be accepted. Call or visit the website to determine the dates applications are being accepted. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and are generally processed within 30 - 60 days, depending on program funding, and information provided.

Provides a range of primary care options for family medicine. Services include:

• Annual physicals to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol and other health concerns

• Birth control and family planning services

• Care for chronic (long-term) conditions like asthma

• Diagnosis and treatment of acute (short-term) infections and injuries

• Immunizations and vaccinations, including flu shots

• Minor in-office surgery including mole removal, sutures and joint injections

• Screening tests

Achieve Twin Cities Career & College Centers (CCCs) are located in each Minneapolis Public High School, providing comprehensive resources and information for students and parents. They are staffed by full-time coordinators and offer personal support to help students plan for life after high school.

• Career exploration and readiness activities

• Information on college access, financial aide and applications

• Work with business and community volunteers to assist students in making informed choices

• Supports the parents of low-income students to better understand and participate in the college process

• Visit website for Minneapolis high school locations https://www.achievempls.org/career-college-centers

Provides the following:

• Understanding of the mortage loan process

• Home ownership counseling

Weekly Healing Circle: For community women who have used any shelter. Meets Tuesdays, 6 pm - 8 pm; held online 24-week closed group: Divided into 3 segments of 8 weeks; the group is for community women and residents or former residents of Safe Haven or any shelter who are currently dealing with domestic violence and are interested in healing. Meets Wednesdays, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm; childcare, transportation within city limits, and snacks are provided.