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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.

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• Does not euthanize an animal except on the advice of a veterinarian in the case of critical injury, terminal illness, debilitating pain, or severe behavioral problem in which the animal is a danger to themselves, other animals or humans

• Promotes and provides humane protection and shelter for abandoned or lost companion animals

• Seeks adoptive homes for companion animals under protective care

• Provides public education regarding societal problem of animal overpopulation

• Promotes the principles of responsible companion animal care

• Advocates for the spaying and neutering of all companion animals

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Responsible for administering assessment for the county. Supervises and advises local jurisdictions on assessment matters, conducts statistical studies of assessment ratios, prepares appraisals for the County Board of Equalization and tax court, and advises the County Board. Provides assessment services for all unorganized townships and organized jurisdictions that contract with the county. Reappraises all parcels at least once every five years, inspects changes affecting value, administers homestead and other classifications, reviews taxpayer complaints, and assists local Boards of Review in evaluating appraisals.

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• Under both programs Part B premiums are put back into the monthly Social Security check, making participants' monthly income increase.

• The QMB program will pay the Medicare co-payments and deductibles. For example, if enrolled in the QMB program, the participant does not have to pay the annual part B deductible, the 20% part B co-payment, or the part A hospital deductible.

• The participant pays for Medicare services that aren't covered, such as routine physicals and outpatient prescription drugs.

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Provides nutrition resources to maintain and improve the health and wellness of seniors. This program includes services such as:

• Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS): Adults aged 60 and older who have more mobility and are comfortable with some cooking. NAPS is a boxed program (meaning food is prescribed and prepackaged). Participants can also shop at the Food Shelf while waiting for their NAPS box.

• Silver Selects: Adults 60 and older who have difficulty shopping and cooking but are able to come to CEAP once or twice each month. Each participant can receive 28 frozen meals per month and can either pick up all 28 at one time or 14 meals twice each month. Participants can also shop at the Food Shelf when picking up their frozen meals.

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Provides information on schedules, ticket prices, bus stations, bus stops, baggage claims, service, and other customer assistance is available online or by phone. See branches for information about stations in major cities.

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Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements. The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law. Special Needs Grant MSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:

• Certain home repairs

• Certain household furniture and appliances

• Guardian or conservator service fees

• Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance

• Medically prescribed special diets

• Representative payee services

Adults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.

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• Coordinates placement of offenders in appropriate community and residential programs

• Juvenile diversion

• Pre-trial bail evaluations

• Pretrial supervision

• Provides electronic monitoring of cases

• Provides the court with necessary reports such as pre-dispositional reports, probation violation reports, reference reports, review and discharge reports, chemical use assessments, domestic abuse investigations, chemical use prescreen reports, and mental health screens

• Provides local community service work crews

• Provides probation supervision to juvenile, adult misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenders

• Provides random drug and alcohol testing

• Refers offenders to selected education and treatment programs based on their individual needs

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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 Sanford Health Systems location.

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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.

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Provides outpatient mental health services such as:

• Child Psychiatry Services: Performs a full range of medical laboratory, psychological tests, and medication management to help assess both the physical and mental aspects of the client's mental health.

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Helps clients suffering from mood disorders and those with harmful behavior patterns to increase emotion regulation skills, decrease fluctuating emotions and moods, increase distress tolerance skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and mindfulness.

• Infant to Child Outpatient Services: Offers diagnostic assessments, play therapy, relational therapy, parenting training, trauma-informed care psychotherapy, interaction therapy, in-home family therapy and skills, mental health behavior aide, care coordination for early childhood support, and referrals to occupational and physical therapies and special education resources.

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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.

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Emergency General Assistance meets the emergency needs of eligible individuals who are in an emergency and who are residents of the state. Funding availability may vary. EGA can offer emergency help with the following:

• Damage or rental deposits on a case-by-case basis

• Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable

• Moving expenses. May provide assistance to older adults or individuals living with a disability with moving fees associated with moving companies that pick up belongings and relocate the resident to a new residence.

• Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs

• Property tax help for past due taxes

• Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only

• Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help.

NOTE: EGA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

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Consultation to businesses and industry in planning health and wellness programs for employees. Provide education and presentations on health and wellness topics to the community. Educational Programs that focus on:

• Disease prevention (handwashing)

• Mental health

• Nutrition

• Obesity reduction

• Physical activity

• Substance use

• Youth tobacco prevention

Speaker available to community groups, industry, and schools on health topics

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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

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Community education programs and classes:

• Archery

• Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction

• Basketball, softball, volleyball and football

• Business consulting services

• Computer classes

• Cooking classes

• CPR/First Aid

• Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess

• Field trips

• Fishing

• Foreign language instruction

• Golf

• Gym games

• Knitting instruction

• Mature driver training

• Painting classes

• Parenting classes

• Parenting skills development

• Personal finance instruction

• Photography instruction

• Sewing instruction

• Sign language instruction

• Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training

• T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics

• Woodworking instruction

• Writing instruction

• Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.

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A volunteer fire station providing fire and rescue services. Also, offers fire prevention information, safety, and volunteer opportunities.

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

• Direct Access Testing

• Family Medicine

• Hematology

• Immunizations

• Laboratory

• Mammograms

• Obstetrics

• Oncology

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Pediatric Surgery

• Radiology

• Reproductive Endocrinology

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A supplemental food distribution program that provides pre-packed boxes of food. Food items will vary but can include fresh produce, canned goods, and other pantry staples. This distribution of food items is not intended to be a full-service, it is intended to be a supplemental food support option in addition to other services.

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Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

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Rehabilitative mental health services that enable the recipient to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living and community skills, when these abilities are impaired by the symptoms of mental illness. ARMHS are also appropriate when provided to enable a recipient to retain stability and functioning, if the recipient would be at risk of significant functional decompensation or more restrictive service settings without these services. - Adult rehabilitative mental health services instruct, assist, and support the recipient in areas such as: interpersonal communication skills, community resource utilization and integration skills, crisis assistance, relapse prevention skills, health care directives, budgeting and shopping skills, healthy lifestyle skills and practices, cooking and nutrition skills, transportation skills, medication education and monitoring, mental illness symptom management skills, household management skills, employment-related skills, and transition to community living services. Basic living and social skills is a separately billable service as defined below. - These services may be provided to a recipient on a one-to-one basis in the recipient's home or another community setting or in groups.

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Provides needed items for children of all ages to families in need. This includes: -baby gear -baby food -diapers -clothes -toys -books

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A library of resources on developmental disabilities LIFE Mower County works one to one with individuals and families dealing with issues relating to full inclusion in the community

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Provides law enforcement and community services including:

• County correctional facility

• Community outreach

• Crime reporting

• Dispatch center

?- Emergency response ?- Technical rescue

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Provides primary care services in the areas of internal medicine for:

• Bladder and urinary-tract infections (UTI)
• Chronic disease management (for diabetes, hypertension/high blood pressure, and other diseases)
• Cold and flu symptoms
• Headaches
• Ear infections
• Immunizations and flu shots
• Insect bites
• Joint and back pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Preventive care and education
• Rashes
• Routine check-ups and health screenings for diseases
• Sinus infections
• Stomach problems

Clinic also provides care for:

• Diagnostic imaging services
• Diabetes care
• Endocrinology
• Nutrition

OnCare is available for individuals who would like a clinician to diagnosis and provide medical care info (and prescriptions) online, rather than at the clinic. Conditions and symptoms treated include:

• Allergies
• Acne
• Cold/canker sores
• Cold/flu
• Quitting tobacco
• Sinus infections
• Sore throat
• Urinary tract infections
• Yeast infections

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