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Voluntary early intervention program that provides a comprehensive assessment of families' needs and strengths to assist with making decisions about what services or community resources are accessible. Short-term help may be available to families with concerns regarding:

• Basic needs (food, clothing, and housing)

• Child care

• Financial needs (budgeting and financial assistance)

• Family health (medical care, mental, and chemical health services)

• Parenting

• Transportation

Referrals are often made to community support services such as child development screening services, food shelves, free or low-cost clothing programs, free health clinics, mental health services, and parenting support classes.

Provides support for homeless and street youth seeking help in:

• Preparing for employment (resume building)
• Increasing their earned income
• Participating in long-term career planning

The program offers:

• Individualized job placement and support
• On-site paid work readiness (Legitimate Hustle Program) teaching entrepreneurship and business skills

Provides group homes for up to 14 residents, split into adolescent girls and boys ages 12 - 18 who are experiencing abuse, neglect, behavioral challenges, or other at-risk situations, safety, therapeutic support, life skills development, and individualized treatment plans

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. 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:

• Activities and classes for parents and grandparents to strengthen parenting skills, activities, and make friends

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources and online parent video topics

• 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

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

• 24 hours/7 days a week nurse phone line

• Confidential

• Free medically sound advice and reliable answers to health care questions

• Public education/information

• Research

• Annual education fair

• Quarterly newsletter (for members)

• Pamphlets, brochures, books, videos

• One-on-one mentoring for those newly diagnosed

• Professional medical information

• Camp Oasis at Camp Heartland - Residential camp for any child with medically stable Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

Provides law enforcement and community services, including:

• Crime prevention

• Permit to carry applications

• Requests for property watches

Provides the following:

• Free clothing and shoes for those in need

• Work clothing for adults

Accepts donations of gently used and clean clothing and shoes.

Matches volunteers with a child, usually one child to one adult for friendship, encouragement, and self-esteem building. Other services include newsletters for parents and volunteers, plus group mentoring activities for youth to build socialization skills.

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes, including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60-minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs:

• Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members.

• Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members.

• Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers work out (must be a member).

Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes.

• ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices.

Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Offers employment services at no cost, including job and career training, as well as employment and placement opportunities for youth. These programs are for youth who have nowhere else to turn for help to find employment, complete their education, and who need support to move forward. Services include paid internships, tuition to train for a new career, help finishing school or getting a GED, help with job hunting, and transportation assistance (such as bus fare cards). Participants in Avivo's youth and young adult employment programs can also access short-term credentialed training options for higher-wage jobs, such as:

• Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA)

• Forklift Operator, including Forklift Operators Certification

• Culinary Arts and ServSafe certifications

• Enrollment opportunities in credentialed training at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education

Provides a supplemental food program that helps families eat well and stay healthy by providing nutrition education, one-on-one counseling about nutrition, vouchers to buy healthy foods, support and help with breastfeeding, and referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.

Provides a supplemental food program that helps families eat well and stay healthy by providing nutrition education, one-on-one counseling about nutrition, vouchers to buy healthy foods, support and help with breastfeeding, and referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.

Provides fire and rescue services including:

• Emergency medical response

• Fire education and prevention

• Fire suppression

A customized care plan will be designed with the assistance of a Qualified Professional to meet the individual's needs. 4U Home Health Care offers Personal Care Assistant - PCA traditional and choice services. The commitment to 4U Home Health Care clients, families, staff, and community partners allows the highest quality of home health care. It is accomplished through:

• Demonstrating ethical responsibility through the just use of all our resources in a respectable manner.

• Advocating for the health, safety, and well-being of each individual client.

• Building a work environment where each staff member is valued, respected and has an opportunity for personal and professional growth through training, support, and recognition.

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

• Accepts 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

• 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

• Adult and child vaccinations

• Anticoagulation therapy

• Bone density scanning

• Camp, sports, worker's compensation exams, and general physical examinations

• Diabetes education programs

• E-health visits and virtual video visits

• Family medicine

• Flu shots

• Health screenings

• Internal medicine

• Medication review and management

• Medical imaging such as ultrasounds and x-rays

• Medicare wellness exams for those on Medicare B insurance

• Obstetrics and gyenecology services such as physical exams, pap smear, screen for sexually transmitted infections, breast exams/mammograms, vaccinations, and other reproductive health services

• Pediatrics and well-child exams

• Podiatry

• Prenatal care and pregnancy care

• Travel vaccinations and medicine

Health educators provide free, one-on-one, confidential information and referral concerning:

• Birth control methods (how to use, side effects, effectiveness, where to get)

• Clinic referrals for affordable birth control, STI testing/treatment, pregnancy testing, pap smears and pelvic exams, support groups for sexual health concerns, pregnancy prevention and planning, emergency contraception, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, infertility and reproductive health issues, and AIDS information.

• Emergency contraception

• Pregnancy prevention

• Pregnancy symptoms

• Sexually transmitted infections symptoms, treatment options and prevention

Provides assisted living designed for individuals who want extra support while still enjoying comfort and independence. Servicdes provided:

• Access to 24 hours/7 days a week on-site services such as health monitoring and medication management

• Housekeeping and laundry

• Personalized assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and more

• Social and recreational programs

• Birth and Death Certificates

• Property Searches

• Recording Real Estate Transactions

• Torrens Land Systems

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Animal Control

• Animal complaint and ordinance enforcement; call Police Department, (320)769-2154
• Pet license: Dawson Vet Clinic Hwy 212 Dawson, MN, (320)769-2628

Boards and Commissions

• Building permits
• Code ordinances
• Planning and zoning

Financial

• Annual budget
• Financial reports/audits

Public works

• Parks and recreation
• Water quality

Provides fire and rescue services including:

• Emergency medical services

• Fire suppression

• Fire prevention education

• Recreational fire permits

Provides fire and rescue services including:

• Blood pressure checks

• CPR training

• Car seat safety inspections

• Emergency medical services

• File of Life kits: Red magnetic folder provided to residents to highlight vital personal data in case of an emergency

• Fire suppression

• Fire prevention education

• Fire permits

• Inspection and testing of fire protection systems

• Lockbox: A secure lockbox is provided and placed at the entrance door of the resident's home. A key to the home is placed within the lockbox, which can only be accessed by special key carried by police and fire personnel.

• Medicine disposal bags: Offers free medication disposal bags to residents to get rid of unused prescription medications

• Technical and water rescues

Provides skilled in home nursing health care to residents of the Leech Lake Reservation.

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 patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:

• CommonSpirit Health Financial Assistance: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for getting help to pay their medical bill