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Case management services for children and adults living with developmental disabilities, providing education, vocational, and public health services, are provided to provide community support, including:

• Counseling, referrals, and out-of-home placement

• Day training and habilitation

• Group home admission

• Guardianship

• Information and referral services

• Respite care

?- Sheltered and supported employment

The program's purpose is to support and empower older adults and caregivers by addressing their individual needs and preferences, enabling them to live safely and independently in their own homes, for as long as possible. Services include:

• Assistance with MNSure

• Confidential home visits

• Eligibility Determination and Form Assistance: Help complete forms for county benefits, Energy Assistance (EAP), Medicaid/Medical Assistance (MA), Medicare D, home delivered meals, home phone discounts/free cell phones, prescription drug discount programs, and SNAP/EBT program

• Help caregivers identify and meet needs of care receiver

• Information and Referral: Offers resources to financial, legal, insurance, health and safety resources, housing, long-term care consultation, resources for respite care, and companionship

?- Ongoing contact and support

• Training for caregivers

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. 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 lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Information on community resources

• Outdoor classroom

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

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

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

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

• 24 hour High-Tech or Complex Nursing (Ventilator Nursing Care LPN/RN)

• 24-hour Home Health Aide and Personal Care Attendant (HHA/PCA)

• 24-hour Private Duty Nursing or Regular Nursing (LPN/RN)

• Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Homemaker, Companion

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Registered Nursing

• Skill Home Visit (assessment)

Provides the following services:

• Financial Assistance Program: For patients whose insurance coverage and/or ability to pay medical bills is limited. Provides a discount on bills for emergent and medically necessary care. The program may cover current and outstanding bills and may remain in effect for 12 months after enrollment.

• Uninsured Discounts: Patients without insurance coverage are eligible for a discount for medically necessary services

Offers a structured sober living home for women transitioning out of or recently completing inpatient treatment. Residents work with a case manager to set goals, access community resources, build life skills, and prepare for independent living. The program provides a supportive, home-like environment with guidance and accountability.

Assists patients in resolving their account balance if they cannot be paid in full.

• Bank Loan: Co-signed by Olmsted Medical Center and provided at 0% interest. Balance owed must be greater than $250. Loan cannot be applied to cosmetic services.

• Extended Payments: Monthly payments based upon the total balance

• Financial Assistance: Offered to individuals who are unable to pay for their medical services. Eligibility is based upon household income and assets as well as the number of people in the household against current guidelines.

Assists individuals around the house with interior and exterior projects. Offers both chore assistance and home repair services such as: Interior:

• Grab bar installation

• Hanging curtains and pictures

• Installing handrails

• Installing and repairing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

• Repairing door trim and baseboards

Exterior:

• Caulking windows

• Fixing light fence damage

• Painting shutters

• Repairing exterior trimming

• Repairing and replacing door hardware

Offers paid training in construction trades and life skills to high school seniors through a one-year course. Graduates can qualify for paid internships with contractors, a scholarship to Dunwoody College, and a network of connections in the trades. The evening starts with a meal, then training in construction and life skills. Students are paid $50 per class. Payments are deposited into students' debit cards monthly. The program helps set up debit accounts for each student. By learning, students can earn approximately $450 in stipends per month.

• Program involving 13 counties in Northwestern Minnesota

• Free to pregnant women and to children aged 1 - 5

• Prenatal care; promotes; not provided directly

• Well-child exams; promotes

• Immunizations

• Education for communities on importance of preventive health measures

• Newsletters

• Telephone contacts

• Public speaking by public health nurses

Provides preschool experience child care for ages birth - 5-year-olds, focusing on social, self-help, and family development

• Becklin Homestead Park/Wildlife Management Area: Picnic shelter and tables; access for small boats and canoes; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Dalbo County Park: Geocaching, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and nature observation

• Irving and John Anderson County Park: Picnic shelter and tables; playground; canoe access to Horseshoe Lake; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Springvale County Park: Trails for hiking, horseback riding, geocaching, cross country skiing and mountain biking; canoe access to Johnnie's Lake; disc golf course

• Vegsund Family County Park: Fishing pier; trails; picnic shelter and tables; biking; hiking; geocaching; wildlife viewing; snowshoeing; down hill sledding

• Wayside Prairie County Park: Trails; canoe access; picnic tables and shelter

Provides volunteer fire and rescue services

• Distribution depot for sales of Al-Anon/Alateen literature

• Group location and information

• Public information and institutional work

• Speakers for groups

• Website listing of meeting information

Provides primary care services including:

• Dermatology

• Diabetes education

?- E-visits

• Family Medicine

• Internal Medicine

• Pediatrics

• Laboratory

• Mammography

• Medication Therapy Management

• Mental/Chemical Health Care

• Nephrology

• Nutrition education

?- Optometry

• Orthopedics

• Podiatry

• Radiology/Imaging

• Telemedicine

Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals looking to support the mission and vision of Winona Volunteer Services. Opportunities are available in the food shelf, loading dock, clothes shop, reception desk, and home delivered meals.

Local fire services

Answers questions and investigates unresolved disputes on billing, company tariffs (aka policies) and administrative practices, government regulatory policies, service matters, utility rates, and utility service areas. The office reviews the complaints and responses to be sure that companies are following state statutes, rules, and Commission Orders. If not, the office takes additional action. Most complaints are resolved within 30 business days.

Provides information about patient's financial responsibility, rates, billing, services provided, and payment options. Services may include:

• Discount rates based on household size and income limits

• Financial Assistance program for the uninsured and underinsured

• Insurance plans accepted and billing information

• Request for an estimate of services

Provides emergency assistance for the following:

• Disasters such as fires, storms, or floods

• Expenses associated with leaving a violent relationship

• Homeless services, including youth services

• Housing related coordinated entry

• Mortgage payments

• Recent release from a correctional facility

• Rent payments

• Utility payments

Enrolled participants will receive monthly case management services for up to six months

Offers outpatient therapy services integrated into the resident's routine for those who have been discharged from an inpatient care but need continued therapeutic support. Outpatient services provide flexibility and continuity of care, helping individuals maintain or improve their functional abilities while remaining in their own homes. The types of therapies offered include occupational, physical, speech, and more. Treatment includes:

• Adaptive living techniques, joint protection, and motor coordination

• Cognitive, visual, and perceptual retraining

• Comprehensive home programs and patient education

• Specific exercises to restore motion, restore strength, and minimize pain

• Speech and language pathology

• Strengthening muscle groups to restore large and fine motor skills

• Prosthetic training for enhanced mobility

Provides substance use disorders comprehensive assessments. A qualified licensed drug and alcohol counselor conducts the assessment and provides referrals to treatment if needed.

Assists with:

• Motel rooms or other emergency accommodations

• Providing a homeless coordinated entry assessment

• Rent payment in cases of eviction prevention or to secure housing and funding resources when households are facing homelessness through the Family Assistance Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP

• Rental deposit for those who are homeless or near eviction

• Utility deposits for homeless households

Waivered Services:

• Available to individuals with a variety of disabilities

• CADI (Community Access for Disability Inclusion) Waiver supports individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their communities

• Waivered services are flexible and can be tailored to meet individual needs in a variety of settings

Waiver Programs for Individuals Who Need a Nursing Facility Level of Care:

• AC (Alternative Care) Waiver supports older adults who do not qualify for traditional Medical Assistance due to assets but would otherwise require nursing home care. Services may include personal care assistance, independent living skills training, homemaking, respite, and in-home family support.

• EW (Elderly Waiver) supports older adults who would otherwise need to live in a nursing facility, helping them remain in their homes or community-based settings

• MR/RC (Developmental Disabilities) Waiver provides services to individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities or related conditions, supporting them in living meaningful and inclusive lives

• TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Waiver supports individuals who have experienced a significant brain injury due to accident, stroke, illness, or other causes, helping them live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice

Personal Care Assistants (PCAs):

• PCAs assist individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, taking medications, light housekeeping, and meal preparation

• PCAs may also provide support with behavioral needs, helping individuals manage challenges in positive and supportive ways

• PCAs can support individuals in a variety of settings, including their own homes, family homes, or foster care placements

Other Services:

• Individuals who are not eligible for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver may still qualify for similar supports through the CADI or PCA programs

• In-home family support services help individuals build daily life skills such as self-care, communication, social interaction, sensory and motor development, and community living skills

• In-home family support and respite services provided by RSI (or other organizations) offer valuable assistance to caregivers and families supporting individuals with disabilities

• Respite services offer caregivers a temporary break, from a few hours to several days, either in the family home or in other supportive settings

• Respite and in-home family supports are often part of waivered service programs and can be personalized to fit the needs and preferences of the individual and their family

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include:

• Chemical dependency treatment

• Death and Burial benefits

• Dental and Optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses

• Discharge review

• Emergency Financial assistance upon approval of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Education and training

• GI Bill education training

• GI life insurance

• Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA

• Outpatient medical care

• Medical assistance in veterans hospitals and grants for non-veteran hospitals

• Non-service related disability pension

• Service related disability compensation

• Survivors and dependents education

• Transportation to VA clinics in Saint Cloud, Fargo, and Minneapolis

• Vocational rehabilitation for the disabled