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Provides free monthly grocery delivery for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities who have difficulty accessing food. Deliveries typically include meat, dairy, fresh produce, and shelf-stable items, averaging about 40 pounds of food per household per delivery. Limited dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free) may be accommodated based on availability.

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.

Provides law enforcement and community services, including animal control and firearm permits.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Assisting at activities: Bingo, cards, crafts

• Assisting residents around the building and with activities or programs around the building

• Friendly visitor: Reading to residents, helping to write letters, playing games, visiting, or pet visits

• Presenting programs: Special music

• Staffing opportunities at the Gift Shop and helping with coffee hour

Diabetes Prevention: a lifestyle change program for participants who are at high risk of getting Type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic. This one-year long program is developed by the Center for Disease Control and is evidence-based. The goal of the program is to help participants make small changes to lose 5 - 7% of their body weight and be active for 150 minutes of physical activity a week. Rule 25 Chemical Health Assessments: for uninsured Hmong- and English-speaking community members of all ages

A public library offering:

• Books, audios, E-books, DVD's, and large print materials for checkout

• Coffee bar and Wi-Fi access

• iPad and computer for personal use

• On-site used bookstore

• Printers and fax machines

• Story time, summer reading programs, and other library events

• Volunteer opportunities through the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library (JFHML) Friends Foundation

Provides diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and conditions. Eye care services include:

• Annual eye exams

• Contact lens fitting and dispensing

• Eyeglass prescriptions

• Optical Store offering eyeglasses, sunglasses, and eyewear products

• Specialized care for eye conditions

Responsible in the areas of juvenile delinquency and adult criminal supervision (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and pre-trial offenses). Duites include preparing investigative reports as ordered by the Court, field supervision and case management services.

• Alternative, community-based sentences for offenders

• Rehabilitation referral services

• Restoration to all victims

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. Most people who have MA receive health care through health plans. Members who do not receive health care through a health plan receive care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services they provide. MA pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays. Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval. MA pays for medical bills going back three months from the month the application is received. NOTE: People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance of Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.

Community education services are also available and include:

• Child care

• Computer classes

• Enrichment classes

• Facility use

• Health and safety programs

• Parenting classes

• Personal growth opportunities

• Professional development classes

• Recreational classes

• Swim programs

• Trips

Offers in-home nursing visits, home health aide services, and post-hospital care are coordination. This includes nursing/home health aide services billed through Fairview Home Care and Hospice (or another licensed home-health agency) and arranged so that older adults can remain safely at home.

• Club for senior citizens

• Mailing address: Barb Ryan 43755 Forest Road Deer River, MN 56636

• Provides information about Lake of the Woods County. - Provides information about tourist attractions and recreational facilities, what is available in this area, and information on local businesses.

Provides free mental health care on-site by licensed mental health professionals to emergency shelter guests and program residents. Services include:

• Individual therapy

• Group therapy

• Canine-assisted therapy

A medical team from Minnesota Community Care provides basic healthcare including prescriptions to participants in the Mental Health Clinic.

Supports individuals with disabilities in developing the skills to access community employment. Employment and Alternative Services is available to individuals with a Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver and is a broader scope of the vocational program which incorporates personal support services.

Home Health Assistance: Includes Home Health Aides (HHA), Personal Care Aides (PCA), and Community First Services, and Supports (CFSS program)

• Helps with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, ensuring proper hygiene and dignity in daily routines

• Offers support with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation

Homemaking:

• Provides light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and changing linens

• Handles meal planning and preparation, ensuring clients have nutritious, home-cooked meals that fit their preferences and dietary needs

Respite Care:

• In-home respite care providing home health and home making assistance

Skilled Nurse Visits:

• Home visits from by licensed registered nurses perform essential clinical tasks to monitor health, manage conditions, and support recovery

• AARP safe driving classes

• Bi-monthly newsletter - Thompson Times

• Creative Arts (Crafts, crocheting, knitting, watercolor/drawing instruction, etc.)

• Discussion groups including Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED Talks)

• Enrichment and educational programs (Computer lab/tech assistance, language/culture, etc.)

• Fitness classes including line dancing, walking clubs, and more

• Foot care

• Health insurance counseling

• Intergenerational opportunities

• Legal advice (Fraud/scam prevention, and self defense)

• Musical performances and jam sessions

• Mystery book club

• Social and recreational activities including bingo, bridge (duplicate/open), hand and foot, mahjong, and more

• Special events

• Tax assistance

• Trips and tours

• Volunteering opportunities

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 Sanford Health Systems location.

The Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) helps Minnesotans of all ages and income levels find ways to reduce their prescription drug costs. The free service is provided by the Senior LinkAge Line. Callers get help to find manufacturers' patient assistance programs and help to complete applications.

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 time 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 grant 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/or Food Support.

Empowers elders through a visiting advocacy coordinator to advocate for themselves and connect to support services which helps reduce isolation and increase independence.

Provides a safe, natural setting with modern facilities where individuals can develop an awareness and appreciation of themselves, each other, and the environment through hands-on learning sessions, cooperative exercises, recreational activities, and small-group living situations. Campers are involved in activities and programs from early morning until sunset

• Call for resident camp dates
• Facility rental available
• Outdoor education program
• Summer camp programs

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.

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. Services may include:

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Special events for the entire family

• Information on community resources

• Workshops on specific topics

• School readiness

• Early childhood screening for children ages