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Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.Emergency General Assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, or other emergency need.

Subsidized apartment building for adults with developmental disabilities who meet HUD requirements.

A program for men who suffer from substance use disorders. This 12-step program is designed to assist adults who need frequent contact and structure. It combines weekly individual counseling (for treatment planning and aftercare coordination) with multiple group counseling sessions per week. Group topics include:- Colorful meditation- Co-occurring treatment services- Positive mental health- Living skills- Men's health- Moral compass- "Who am I sober?" Participants start with 34 sessions, 4 days/week, then transition to 32 sessions, 3 days/week for a total of about 200 hours, plus ongoing individual counseling over roughly 20 weeks (adjusted to progress). The program is licensed under Minnesota's chemical dependency rules.

Child and youth assistance including:- Additional summer food for kids - order in June/July and August to supplement family supplies during the summer vacation months- Youth scholarships providing financial assistance to low income families so that their children can attend enrichment activities

Commissioners by district:- District 1: Marie Dranttel (507)327-4706 [email protected] District 2: Nicole Helget (507)327-4965 [email protected] District 3: Jack Kolars (507)327-9987 [email protected] District 4: Mark Dehen (507)345-8502 [email protected]?- District 5: Kurt Zins (507)317-4140 [email protected]

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.?Emergency General Assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Offers a variety of employment opportunities to support individual skills, interests, and goals:- Commercial Work Experience (STEP Thrift Stores): Retail experience at four thrift store locations; involves sorting, pricing, customer service, and sales; supports skill development in a public-facing environment- Independent and Supported Employment: Personalized job placements ranging from independent positions to fully supported roles, matched to each person's abilities and goals- On-Site Employment (Browerville): Flexible job options in STEP's own facility; tasks include manufacturing fire starters, rug weaving, mailing services, and facility upkeep- Work Teams: Contracted work with local businesses; staff-supported teams providing services like cleaning, recycling, hospitality, and more

Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training

Provides support to adults, children and families who are experiencing a mental health crisis in the comfort of their own home or other community location. Works in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and emergency departments.Services include:- Crisis prevention planning- Crisis text line- Individual and family education- On-site response to assess and stabilze a crisis situation- Referrals to other local resources- Short-term stabilization services through brief ongoing support- Telephone crisis intervention

Community members participate in training modeled after the Police Academy program that police officers complete. Classes will include shoot/don't shoot scenarios and meeting the K-9 and mounted patrol units. Firearms, defensive tactics, community policing and forensic work also will be included.The academy is a prerequisite to serving on the St. Paul Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review CommissionThe academy is not intended to serve as accredited law enforcement courses but merely to provide insight to the internal workings of the police department.

Provides a variety of individualized treatment approaches such as:- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): A new form of eye movement therapy similar to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)- Air Water Earth (AWE) Therapy: Supports connection to self, nature, and others through positive emotions- Group therapy- Individualized psychotherapy- Integrative health for assessment and treatment of the whole person- Marriage/family therapy- Occupational therapy- Perinatal Clinic Therapy and Psychiatry: Provide evidence-based, family systems-based treatment for women and families affected by Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)- Play therapy- Psychiatry- Psychotherapy: Offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and much more- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A non-invasive therapy for individuals living with Depression

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 with individuals who suspect abuse?- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem?- 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?NOTE: 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 the criteria for assignment for a child protection investigation.

Provides tutoring for children who are struggling in specific subjects to create a positive and collaborative learning environment for academic success, confidence-building, and personal growth.

Provides fire and rescue services, including: - Emergency medical services - Fire suppression - Fire prevention education- Technical and water rescues - Volunteer opportunities

Approves licenses or registrations for physicians, acupuncturists, physician assistants, athletic trainers, respiratory care practitioners, and traditional midwives. Additional services include regulating and investigating complaints against licensed medical practitioners.

Helps families create safe, nurturing environments for children through health screenings, education, support services, and resources that promote physical health, safety, nutrition, and development.Services include:- Blood Lead Testing: Screening services to detect lead exposure in children and adults to prevent lead poisoning.- Child Passenger Safety: Information and services related to child car seat safety and proper restraint use.- Clinic Services: Health services such as birth control options, pregnancy testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment.- Family Home Visiting: Home-based support programs for families, including developmental tracking and postpartum/newborn visits to help parents meet goals and connect with support resources.- Immunizations: Vaccination services and information for both children and adults to protect against preventable diseases.

Oversees the areas of domestic abuse/harassment, family court, and juvenile court

A full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients of all ages is offered at the John Nasseff Neuroscience Institute. Among the conditions treated are: - Alzheimer's disease - Balance disorders - Epilepsy - Injuries of the head and spine - Movement disorders - Sleep disorders - Strokes - Tumors of the brain and spinal cord

Mayor and City Council Member InformationDepartmentsAdministration- Responsible for daily business dealings Public Utilities:- Responsible for electric, water, and sewer servicesStreet Department: - Responsible for snow removal and street maintenance

Works to prevent and reduce youth substance use in the community through advocacy, awareness, and partnerships by:- Making recommendations for community interventions and policies to reduce youth substance use- Partnering with schools, families, and service providers to build local prevention capacity- Raising community awareness about youth alcohol and drug use and related risks- Sharing information and resources related to substance use prevention and local supports- Supporting and encouraging community education and parent engagement around substance use prevention

Provides professional and volunteer support that helps older adults remain safely in their homes. Services include:- Nursing and home health aide support- Local transportation for errands and activities, medical equipment loans, and medical rides to nearby citiesThrough these services, the program enhances independence, mobility, and quality of life for older adults in the community.

Provides case management services to individuals living with a mental illness who need help accessing services and support within the community

The Child Support Services Division assists with:- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Collecting and processing payments- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support??- Locating parents- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota???- Minnesota Child Support Online: www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us. Minnesota Child Support Online is an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).