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Offers a variety of support groups.

• Abuse Tuesdays: Provides a safe place for those recovering from an abusive relationship. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• Cancer Support Group: For individuals with cancer or their loved ones. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• Codependency: Encourages the development of healthy boundaries for individuals who experience an emotional or psychological reliance on someone else, possibly due to an illness or addiction. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• Divorce Care: For individuals who are divorced, separated, or in the process of divorce. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• Freedom from Addictions and Abuse: Provides a safe place for individuals recovering from addictions related to gambling, drugs, alcohol, food, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• Freedom from Anxiety: Support for people struggling with anxiety. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• GriefShare: Offers support and encouragement for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Provided at the Lakeville, Shakopee, and Northfield campuses.

• Grief's Road to Emmaus: Provides care and support for those experiencing the loss of a child. Provided at all campuses.

• Hispanic Spanish Life and Faith Group: Provides a supportive environment for people looking to make healthier choices in life and their faith journey. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• Men's Purity group: Provides healthy steps toward freedom from pornography and sexual addictions. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• TreeHouse for Teens: Provides mentoring for youth ages 10 -18 to receive support, guidance, and practical skills in making better choices. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

• Victory Over the Struggles of Life: Provides a supportive and encouraging environment for people encountering depression, emotional stress, boundary issues, mental health, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (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.?

FHEO works to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities: ?- Filing a complaint ?- Investigates cases of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (including housing that is privately owned and operated), and discrimination and other civil rights violations in housing and community development programs, including those funded by HUD

Provides a range of primary care options, including family medicine and pediatrics. Services include:

• Adolescent and teen care including gynecological services like birth control, pelvic exams, pap tests and treatment for painful menstruation

• Annual physicals to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol and other health concerns

• Birth control and family planning services

• Circumcision

• Daycare, school, sports, and camp physicals and form completion

• Diagnosis and care for acute (short-term) illnesses, injuries, and infections

• Diagnosis and care for chronic conditions, such as diabetes or asthma

• Immunizations and vaccinations, including flu shots

• Mental health screening and counseling

• Minor in-office surgery including mole removal, sutures and joint injections

• Screening tests

• Spot vision screening to check for lazy eye early and prevent loss of sight

• Well-child annual checkups and preventive care

Scattered site transitional housing units:

• Rent is 30 percent of the household's income

• Transitional housing services are provided for up to 24 months

NOTE: Families and individuals must get a pre-screen through United Way 211 to access this program. The pre-screen information is provided to Saint Louis County Housing Assessment Team - SLCHAT.

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.

Provide resources and support for Latinos who are victims of a crime, domestic violence, or sexual assault. All services are provided in English and Spanish. Services provided:

• 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line for victims of a crime, domestic violence, and sexual assault

• Assistance and Court Accompaniment for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Assistance in applying for orders for protection and accompaniment through the civil court process. Helps in reporting sexual assault or domestic violence to local police and accompanies the criminal court process.

• Domestic violence and sexual assault support groups

• Helps victims apply for reparations

• Referrals to relevant community resources such as shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, and support with residency or status-related needs

NOTE: CLUES does not provide legal advice and will refer clients to community resources for legal assistance.

Provides school-based resources and social services for families and students at Minneapolis Public Schools, including: Health Related Services:

• Assistance applying for medical assistance and emergency medical assistance
• Assistance applying for assured access and other sliding fee programs
• Help getting needed immunizations and physicals
• Help navigate the medical system for assessments and chronic disease care
• Help with eye glasses vouchers

Mental Health Services:

• Build collaborations to bring community providers into school buildings for group and individual mental health services

??- Help connect families with community-based mental health providers

• Help families navigate medical systems for assessments
• On-site mental health clinic run by Mental Health Collective

Community Resources:

• Connect families with basic need resources including: housing, furniture, household items, food, clothes, etc.
• Connect families with job search tutorials, after-school education programs, community-based tutoring programs, school registration and summer programs, etc.

Midday meal served to seniors 60 and older, and to disabled or homebound individuals. Home-Delivered:

• Call by noon the day before meal is needed
• Call by noon on Tuesday for weekend frozen meals on wheels (delivered on Thursday)

Recovery Services

• Coaching: A personal recovery plan is developed founded on the individual's strengths that incorporates goal setting based on a number of life areas in addition to their substance use disorder. Coaching is not a 12-step-based program.

• Support for family and loved ones

Provides a 30 - 45 day, 45 - 60 day, and 60 - 120 day inpatient treatment program for adolescents, including gender specific programming, experiencing problems related to chemical use with programs including:

• School component which includes close, periodic, and continuing contact with client's school system on an inpatient and aftercare follow-up basis

• Recreational program emphasizing individual and group skills in addition to recreational therapy

• Family participation for lectures, groups and family sessions. Family week scheduled during treatment phase. Family involvement encouraged.

• Three month aftercare program for graduates of program and their families

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include arts and crafts, baking lessons, computer classes, cooking classes, field trips, fitness classes, ice skating lessons, music lessons, swimming lessons, recreational sports, and more.

• Extended day care, before and after school, school release, and during the summer with developmentally appropriate curriculum for children grades K - 6

• Preschool program designed for school readiness

Saint Anne of Winona is a skilled nursing facility. Services offered include: transportation to medical appointments, medication management, diabetes management, and palliative care.

Mayor and City Council Members: Member Contact Information Building Inspection Department

• Responsible for issuing building, plumbing, mechanical and fence permits, as well as schedules and conducts inspections

Economic Development

• Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the City (952)227-7529
• Helps retain and redevelop businesses
• Helps restore blighted properties and downtown historic buildings by encouraging redevelopment activities
• Storefront Redevelopment Loan helps downtown historic business owners with the upgrade of their buildings

Engineering Department

• Manages issues related to lot grading, overland drainage, street signage, wetland management, development reviews, utility system review, and construction inspection

Fire Marshal

• Conducts fire extinguisher training for area businesses, fire safety education, and fire investigations (952)448-2990

Municipal Services

• Offers energy efficiency rebates to residents and businesses who pay their electric bill to the City of Chaska http://www.mmpa.org/our-Communities/Chaska.aspx.

Planning Department

• Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces many maps, development lists, reports and presentations for the public. Provides sign permits.

Public Works

• Provides street and alley maintenance, street cleaning, snow removal, storm sewer and flood control maintenance, Civil Defense warning system maintenance, sign maintenance, and construction inspection services. To report potholes or storm damaged trees, or for any other street maintenance concerns, call (952)448-4335

Water and Sewer

• Responsible for water treatment and distribution for the city. If residents experience a sewer backup, they should contact the Sewer Department before calling their plumber. If a resident's sewer backs up only after they have run water, the problem is most likely in resident's system, and they will need to call a plumber. Call (952)448-4335 office hours are 7 am - 3:30 Monday - Friday. After hour and weekend calls will be directed to dispatch.

Library service for residents who live outside member library communities. Several different types of materials and services are available through the American Language Services (ALS) Bookmobile:

• Adult and children's books
• Audio books
• DVDs
• Interlibrary loans
• Large print books
• Music
• Video games

See website for annual schedule

• Provides help with heating bills and related heating repairs - Energy Conservation and Education - Budget Counseling - Financial Assistance - Social Service Information and Referral

Provides application assistance for a variety of programs such as:

• MNsure Navigator Services: Helps individuals apply for health insurance enrollment, navigate health insurance options, and compare different health plans, including Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. Navigators can assist households in English or Spanish.

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applications: Helps individuals apply for the SNAP program

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.

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Home visits

• Special events for the entire family

• Information on community resources

• Programs for non-English language learners

• Workshops on specific topics

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

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Dad and child programs

• Single parent program

1 and 2-bedroom independent living apartments and customized services. Included amenities:

• 24-hour on-site resident manager

• Complimentary laundry facilities on each floor

• Emergency response system in each unit

• Group activities and outings

• Heat, water, trash, and recycling

• Individual temperature control

• Indoor and outdoor common areas for private gatherings

• Resident-controlled entrance

• Twice daily "I'm OK" checks

Provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States. NOTE: RCA recipients are required to participate in an employment and training program. RCA recipients who are disabled or 65 years of age or older are required to apply for SSI.

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.

Services vary from county to county; volunteer opportunities included for interested community members. Services may include: Basic needs:

• Back-to-school assistance

• Food

• Housing

• Other emergency needs

• Transportation

• Utility assistance

Summer camps for youth Thrift store vouchers for clothing/household goods

Public meeting rooms are available for community groups. Entrance or admission fees, and the marketing or selling of goods or services for profit, are prohibited. All meetings must be open to the public and may not be restricted to a particular group.

• Notice of court dates and explanation of each type of hearing

• Supportive listening

• Accompaniment to court and meetings with prosecutors

• Provide specific case information

• Explanation of the criminal and juvenile justice systems

• Assist in the understanding and exercising of victims' rights

• Assist with questions and the filing of restitution

• Assist with questions and applying for reparations

• Emergency funds for the replacement or repair of essential items lost or damaged dut to a crime

• Assist with transportation to court or meetings with prosecutors

• Assist with victim impact statements

• Assist with the recovery of property taken as evidence

• Liaison between victims and criminal justice system personnel

• Community education

• Trial preparation

• Personal advocacy

• Safety planning

• Referrals