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Toy lending library that provides up to five toys to members. Membership is yearly and based on a sliding scale fee.

An access point providing coordinated entry assessments to single adults and families with children who are low-income, homeless, and meet eligibility requirements by county area

Administers elementary and secondary education in the school district:- Bayview Elementary School 24 South Walnut Street (952)442-0630- Laketown Elementary School 960 Airport Road (952)442-0690- Southview Elementary School 225 West 4th Street (952)442-0620- Waconia High School 1650 Community Drive (952)442-0670- Waconia Learning Center 1800 Community Drive (952)442-0689- Waconia Middle School 1400 Community Drive (952)442-0650

Enforces laws, prevents crime, investigates criminal activities, apprehends suspects, manages traffic, and ensures community safety and order.

A transitional housing facility, providing safe and short-term housing. Services include:- Assisting with referrals to social service providers to help residents regain self-sufficiency and dignity- Empowering residents to improve their lives through support- Limited stay on a case-by-case basis

Program offers:- In-person, face-to-face assessments for existing clients- Crisis stabilization services are available individually for up to 6 weeks- Provides short-term services for up to 10 days for immediate help with behavioral health symptoms. A total of 4 beds are available for adults requiring crisis services.

A pharmacy providing:- Online appointment scheduling for blood pressure checks and common vaccines- Prescriptions and medication information- Same day delivery and mail order service- Special orders

Provides free tax assistance to income-eligible individuals and families in Hennepin County by trained and certified volunteers. Assists with preparing federal, state, and property taxes.Tax preparation services offered February through early May and are available virtually rather than in person due to COVID-19.NOTE: Not taking tax filing assistance appointments during the 2025 tax season. Only refer to other community resources.

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs:- Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.- Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply.- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits and countable resource limits apply for individuals and married couples.

Includes the following courts and services:Conciliation Court- Small claims court where citizens bring civil action against another person or company, disputes cannot exceed $15,000- Phone: (651)266-8230Civil Commitment Court - Processes and maintains petitions for judicial commitments filed on persons who are alleged to be mentally ill, mentally retarded, or chemically dependent- Phone: (651)266-2804Civil Records Department - Maintains all Civil Court files and provides public access to them- Phone: (651)266-8237Housing Court - Unlawful detainer, rent escrow, landlord information, tenant information and building code violation- Phone: (651)266-8230Probate Court- Processes estates, guardianships, and conservatorships, fees for this service- Phone: (651)266-8145

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.

Provides free 30 minute consultation with a volunteer attorney for all areas of civil law

Offers temporary short-term support for individuals recovering from a hospital stay, surgery, or serious illness. Short-term care includes:- Short-term rehabilitation such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy- Skilled nursing care with staff on-site- Transitional care designed to promote healing and help individuals return home

Independent Living: Operates five apartment buildings for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, who are 18 and over. Residents must be able to live independently with little support, as certified by a doctor or therapist.Supervised Living: Operates 25 homes for adults with disabilities and autism, and provides services for the developmental, health, safety, and social needs of each person. These homes are located in various urban and suburban neighborhoods in Hennepin and Anoka Counties.Supportive Living: Includes 24-hour emergency assistance and individualized home supports. Individuals live in their own apartment or with a roommate of their choice. Common supports include medication and medical appointment support, meal planning, grocery shopping, assistance with cooking, creating, and maintaining cleaning routines, budgeting, and communication with property managers.?

Dental clinics provide a variety of clinical services for all ages and offer preventative education programs through the Program to Improve Community Oral Health (PICOH).Clinical services include: - Crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures- Fillings and extractions- Minor orthodontic procedures- Oral health education- Preventive dental care such as exams, teeth cleaning, and fluoride treatments- Root canal treatment- Teeth whitening- Root canal treatmentEmergency care: Emergency visits are meant to examine a specific area of concern or pain and to determine necessary treatment. Treatment services after an emergency exam may be same day, though Community Dental Care cannot guarantee same-day treatment for walk in emergencies.

Provides the licensing for child and adult foster care. Services include:- Information about licensing requirements and standards- Inspections and investigations on certifications for foster care- Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of foster care certification- Types of foster care are respite care, temporary, short-term, or long-term foster care

Under contract with Blue Earth and Steele counties, MRCI the Employment Services Provider for recipients of Minnesota's Family Investment Program (MFIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Refugee Services in Blue Earth and Steele counties.- Community work experience programs- Coordination with other community resources- General Education Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) training- Individualized customized employment plans- Job placement services- Job retention follow up- Job tryouts- Skills training- Structured job search classes- Support services and programs- Work try-out opportunitiesNOTE: Financial assistance may be available to clients under this program

Provides adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are designed to support individuals with significant functional impairment who need intensive, community-based care to maintain stability, prevent hospitalization, or support community reintegration.Services include individualized support with daily living needs, mental health symptom management, medication support, financial management, housing and employment assistance, and referral to substance use and other community resources.

Provides fire safety information and emergency services. Services include:- Response to fire and other emergencies- Issues fire permits

Free energy audits, insulation services for low-income households that qualify for energy assistance. Home inspections, carpentry, remodeling, energy audits, and insulation provided on a fee-for-service basis for anyone.

Screens individuals who are being referred for civil commitment, an involuntary process in which the court determines that an individual's mental illness or chemical dependence is cause them to be a danger to themselves or others.Often the requestor is a hospital or medical/psychiatric professionals. However, anyone is able to request these screenings.The Pre-Petition Screening gathers information, including talking to the individual, and makes a recommendation if the individual meets criteria for civil commitment as outlined in MN State Statutes. The screening looks at what is the least restrictive option for treatment and safety. The ultimate decision and authority lies with the court to civilly commit an individual.Individuals who are placed under civil commitment may be treated in a community or state hospital or receive intensive community-based care during a time of acute need.

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

Teens can be seen at the Teen Clinic for things such as:- Routine wellness checks/sports physicals- Immunizations- Weight management- Birth control counseling/STD screening- Mental wellnessAngela Barrato from Northland Counseling Center provides the mental wellness and Dr. Toni Youngdahl is the family practitioner.