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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 for Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.

Provides childcare assistance that includes the following services: - Administers federal and state child care subsidy programs - Joint program of Anoka County Social Services and ACCAP- Provides subsidies to help pay for families' child care costs

Addresses legal matters involving individuals under the age of 18. Case types include:Adoption: Legal proceedings to establish a legal parent-child relationship between individuals who are not biologically related.Child Protection (CHIPS): Cases where a child's health and welfare are at risk due to parental actions or neglect.Delinquency: Cases where a minor is alleged to have violated Minnesota law, ranging from minor offenses to serious crimes.Also handles certain traffic violations involving minors. Most traffic, boating, skateboarding, fishing, and rollerblading citations involving a minor are processed through the Juvenile Court. However, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) citations are handled differently based on the minor's age. For minors under 16 years of age, these offenses are processed in Juvenile Court; for those over 16, they are processed in Criminal Court.The focus is to provide supervision and services aimed at rehabilitating minors and ensuring their well-being. This includes collaboration with various community organizations and government agencies to develop programs that promote a safe and healthy environment for juveniles.

Offers memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. Memory care is a type of long-term care offering:- 24 hours/7 days a week staff availability- Activities to stimulate memory and promote social interaction such as music therapy, reminiscence activities, and sensory engagement- Family involvement by keeping them informed and offering support along the way- Individualized care designed to address resident's unique needs- Nutritious meals served with special attention to dietary needs and preferences

Mayor and City Council:- Member contact informationCity Departments:- Building Department: Provides building inspections, mechanical, plumbing, and sign permits- City Administration: Oversees City departments and operations. Provides voting registration and absentee ballot voting.- Community Development: Provides code enforcement relating to zoning, residential, and commercial/industrial property maintenance- Engineering: Responsible for producing construction plans, specifications for public improvement, bidding processes, inspection, and assessment roll preparation- Public Works Garage: Responsible for snow plowing, minor street repairs, and park equipment maintenance. Also responsible for maintaining a clean and functioning sanitary sewer system, cleaning of storm sewer catch basins, mowing City boulevards, and street sweeping; Phone: (651)454-4059; Address: 2431 Lexington Avenue South Mendota, MN 55118.

Offers a gender-specific lodging program which provides clients with a free place to live while receiving treatment. Offers chemical dependency, co-occurring disorder, men's complex co-occurring disorder program, and African-American specific programs. On-site Suboxone and psychiatric medication providers.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include carer planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Provides the following women's health services:- Birth Control- Family Planning- Full Scope Gynecology Care- Menopausal Treatment- Pap tests- Pelvic exams- Prental Services: Midwife birth planning assessment- STI/STD Testing and Treatment

Provides GIS mapping and land records information, plate checking, and 911 address information.

Responds to emergency mental health situations in schools for groups or individual students. Situations include death, suicide, or other instances when a youth has an immediate crisis need for a counselor.

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates, or determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures, may reach out about options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand what patients' responsibilities will be, and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:- Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bills- Elevate Patient Financial Solutions: Help patients without medical insurance find resources to help pay for medical bills

A comprehensive program serving children and youth with a combined hearing loss and vision loss and their families, through a variety of services including:- American Sign Language instruction for parents and family members- Consulting on issues of DeafBlindness- Family activities- Home and community-based intervener services- Service coordination, resource identification, and family support services- Transitional planning/consulting

Provides safe spaces for youth and young adults experiencing crisis, homelessness and exploitation including sex trafficking. Once in shelter or transitional housing, services include:- Community-based mental health (personal and family)- Community resource and service connections- Crisis and anger management (de-escalation)- Educational support with on-site classroom- Home visiting and family engagement- Independent living skills coaching- Individualized case management- Pro-social events with peers- Vocational exploration

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.Services may include:- Accepting reports of abuse- Assessment of the initial referral- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem- Dependency investigation- 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 reunificationNOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work. The program provides a monthly cash payment to help supplement a family's income as they move from public assistance to employment. Participants must meet program requirements, or their benefits will be reduced. Lifetime benefits are limited to 60 months.When families first apply for cash assistance, they will start in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). It is a four-month program that helps parents go to work right away rather than enroll in MFIP.

Product Reuse Center at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility :- May take 5 items from the center a day for personal use- Partially used cans of paint- Household cleanersReuse Area at the Materials Recovery Center:- May take 2 free items a day- Bikes- Furniture- Housewares, and moreRewards for Reuse program:- Enter to win a $25 gift card- Take a picture of what was created with products from the Center and send it in to WLSSD

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 M Health Fairview location.

Program helps qualified patients access emergency services and medically necessary care when they need help paying for these services.

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 general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers. Training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term, and long-term placement.

Sexual advocate services include:- Assistance in emergency room visits to collect evidence of an assault- Court advocacy??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence- Education on sexual violence- Help with safety planning and protective orders- Information on rights and reparations- Referrals to outside agencies- Support group for people who have been victims of sexual violence- Support if reporting an assault to law enforcement- Support when medical attention is needed to treat injuries, detect potential sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy, and other concerns

Provides assisted living for seniors age 55 and older Includes: - 1 bedroom units- Staffed 24 hours/7 days a week- Housekeeping- 3 meals a day, plus snacks- Emergency call systems in each apartment- Free onsite Laundry- Spiritual Care- Social Activities- Stylist/Beautician- Community Room- Dining Room- Secure Building- Off street parking- Public park within one mile- Satellite TV and wireless internet- Gardening and craft room- Wellness Room- Patio's

Provides substance use counseling and medication, like Suboxone, for recovery. Minnesota Community Care's team of dedicated medical providers and mental health professionals provide an integrated behavioral health and medical program to treat the mental and physical effects of substance use.

Provides government for the city of EffieMayor- Matthew David PO Box 12 Effie, MN 56639 218-743-6482Clerk/Treasurer- Jennifer Knott PO Box 129 Effie, MN 56639 218-743-6767Council- Tom Lamont PO Box 92 Effie, MN 56639 218-244-1163- Joann Krickhahn 375 SE State Highway 1 Effie, MN 56639 218-743-1145- Lillian Longtine PO Box 134 Effie, MN 56639 218-743-3836- Robert Cassibo PO Box 93 Effie, MN 56639