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Provides legal assistance in criminal matters from petty misdemeanors to felonies, as well as many areas of civil law.Civil Law - General- Collections- Commitment- Expungement- Garnishment- General Assistance- Housing- Landlord/Tenant- Name Change- Native American Enrollment- Public Assistance- SSI- Unemployment- Unlawful Detainer?Civil Law - Family- Child Support- CHIPS- Custody- Dissolution- Guardianship- Harassment- Long Term Foster Care- Orders for Protection- Paternity- Termination of Parental Rights- Visitation

Commissioners by district:?- District 1: Rick Wakefield (507)859-2369 [email protected]?- District 2: Jim Salfer (507)829-8029 [email protected] District 3: Dennis Groebner (507)692-2235 [email protected] District 4: Robert Van Hee (507)616-1000 [email protected] District 5: Corey Theis (507)430-4150 [email protected]

Community Support Program (CSP) helps people to maintain functioning in their homes or community. Services are provided individually or in groups by one of the following staff: mental health practitioner, mental health worker, or certified peer specialist.Peer mentoring services provides help with problem-solving, goal setting, social skills, and community integration; peer mentors can provide feedback, advocacy, support, and role modeling. Services available 1:1 or in a group setting. Services are provided by a person who has a lived experience with a mental health diagnosis. Peer Mentoring is offered through the CSP in Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, and Swift counties.

A process that supports children being ready for kindergarten. The program helps find possible health or developmental concerns that may impact a child's learning. Services include:- Family needs assessment and referrals to early intervention programs and services- Growth and development assessments- Parent education materials- Referrals to early childhood programs and services- Vision and hearing screening

Lake Country Associates provides mental health services for trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mental health conditions. They serve children, teens, adults, couples and families. Provide a broad array of mental health services to persons of all ages from early childhood to mature adulthood including: - Adolescent and adult chemical use assessments (Rule 25)- Art therapy- Children's play therapy- Conflict resolution- Couple's counseling- Diagnostic assessments- EMDR (eye movement de-sensitization and reprocessing, typically used for PTSD)- Individual and family therapy- Medication education- Parent child interaction therapy (PCIT)- Parenting support- Peer support services- Specialty group therapy- Trauma focused - cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs, including:- Burial and death benefits- Dental and healthcare benefits- Disability compensation- Education and training- Home loan guarantees- Job placement services- Mental health services- Pension benefits- Referral to community resources for homelessness programs, crisis assistance, and more- State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments (association dues, homeowners' insurance, mortgage, rent, room and board, and property taxes), and utility assistance (cell phone, electric, gas, internet, propane, sanitation/sewer, and water). Additional information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp - Vocational rehabilitation for veterans who are living with a disability

Training for parents on how to manage their child's behavioral issues while improving their relationship with their child.Assistance includes:- Aggressive behaviors- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)- Exposure to alcohol/drugs before birth- Oppositional/defiant problems- Severe temper tantrums- The impact of abuse/neglectRequires a 12-14 week commitment to an hour-long session per week

Suzuki talent education for children 3 - 18 with instruction in violin, viola, cello, harp, piano, and guitar.

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

Provides funding to non-profit organizations that deliver human service programs to residents of Douglas and Pope counties.

Assists refugees fleeing poverty and political harassment; services include citizenship preparation, housing, employment, and cultural adjustment. Also assists refugees in accessing available governmental services. Information is available regarding the following:- Adult day care for aged dependent- Child care assistance- Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)- Low income housing- MinnesotaCare- Medicaid- Public assistance- Special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC)- Social securityClients can receive assistance with the process of completing forms necessary to receive assistance from public support; also helps clients to correctly report to support providers and therefore maintain a client's support services. ?Acts as an advocate on behalf of clients intervening with support services providers when necessary and helping procure translation services.

Mayor and City Council Members:Member contact information: https://www.cityofwanamingo.com/government/city_council/index.php Departments:- Administration- Animal licenses- Building permits- Economic Development Authority- Golf cart permits- Parks and Recreation: Features a community center and a park shelter- Public Safety- Utilities- Waste Water Treatment Plan

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.

In the form of limited motel stays, United Community Action Partnership offers a short-term solution while working with people in the program to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability.Part of the plan may include employment and housing search, connections to mainstream resources, and/or short to medium term rental assistance.

Providing prescription expense assistance for persons in life-threatening situations

Offers a mobile food pantry.

Provides ongoing case management support, such as:- Assessment for case management services- Monitoring and coordination of resources and support- Planning- Referral and linkage to resources which may include housing, transportation, vocational, applying for benefits, social rehabilitation, outpatient services, nursing services, substance use treatment, and psychiatric services

Provides payoff of predatory payday, pawn, auto title, and online installment loans or other similar high-cost products through a 0% interest, no fee loan up to $2,500.Staff works with enrolled participants to create an affordable payment plan to repay only the amount financed (no added interest or fees) over 6 - 24 months. Program participants may also be eligible for monetary incentives upon successful completion of loan repayment.

Offers a HeatShare program that may help with utilities for individuals and families who are at risk of disconnection from electric or heat. The program is designed to be a last resort for utility assistance for eligible households.

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.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. 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. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Emergency supplemental food. Food shelf may be used once every 4 weeks by an individual. The amount of food received by an individual varies depending on the number of individuals needing food in a family.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for: Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age: - Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.