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Benefits Outreach Specialists provide assistance in enrolling in Health Insurance through MNsure and SNAP (food support). They provide information, benefit screening, application assistance, and follow-up.

Conducts community health education, including:- Karen chemical dependency program- Karen family planning program such as reproductive health, child spacing, and related topics- Mental Health and family relationships

Resource center providing information and resources, including:- A number of various loss mitigation programs and informational resources to assist FHA-insured homeowners facing financial hardship and whose mortgage is either in default or at risk of default.- Answers consumer questions about buying a home, qualifying for a mortgage, down payment assistance, buying HUD homes, refinancing, lien releases, obtaining a HUD-1 settlement statement, request for payoff amounts, or other issues associated with an FHA-insured mortgage- HUD handbooks, forms, and publications

Thrift store with a selection of items such as:- Baby items- Books- Clothing for infants, children, and adults- Crafts- Games- Household items- Home décor- Lighting- Linens- Seasonal decor- Shoes- Sporting goods- Tools- ToysAccepts donated goods by appointment only

Collective Thought ProjectThis program facilitates intentional dialogue with women and gender-expansive individuals in the community to better understand their needs and priorities. Through a combination of electronic surveys and community conversations, the initiative gathers insights that directly inform the development of responsive and inclusive programming.Advocacy and Equity Program?This program addresses the deep-rooted racial and gender inequities embedded in key social systems such as housing, education, employment, healthcare, child care, and community safety. Recognizing the disproportionate impact these systemic issues have on people of color, YWCA Duluth's Advocacy and Equity Program works to advance policy and funding solutions that promote racial justice and gender equity.Current advocacy efforts focus on equitable access to child care-calling for increased public investment to ensure all families can find care that meets their needs, while supporting providers with livable wages and sustainable business models. The program also connects community members with educational resources and advocacy opportunities through the YWCA's Advocacy Hub, empowering individuals to take action, fight racism, and support women's rights.

Offers monthly gatherings focused on providing opportunities for the community to come together to share a meal and build cross-cultural relationships.

Offers board-and-care housing for women. Services include:- Arts and crafts- Meal service- Medication set-up and reminders- Optional double-room accommodations (with YMCA membership and occasional massage services)- Registered Nurse case management- Short-and long-term respite care- Transportation to medical appointments

Provides mental health services to individuals in need. Services include:- Crisis line available for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, behavioral crisis, and/or substance use- Individual psychotherapy- Medication management- Psychological evaluations- Psychiatric evaluations- Referrals to other agencies within the community for additional support and treatment

Provides speakers to groups about battered women and related topics including:- Barriers battered women face in escaping violence- Battering and church response- Cultural facilitators of domestic violence- Effects of violence on children- How the medical community can better serve victims- Primary prevention of domestic violence

Provides advice from nurses including:- Help in determining if self-care, a scheduled office visit, or immediate medical attention is best for the caller's condition- Medical information for unknown symptoms and whether individuals need to be seen- Prescriptions for some conditions assessed during the phone call, which can be filled at a pharmacy of the caller's choice

Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Child care

Assists adults with a serious and persistent mental illness in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, and housing services within the community.Case managers meet with clients at a variety of community locations, including residences that are convenient and easily accessible for those involved in the program.

Addresses food insecurity in a 14-county region of Southeast MN and Western WI through a system of collection and distribution of food and non-food items to non-profit agency partners.

Provides mental health services to help children and youth with severe mental illness and their families get the help they need. Services include:- Assessing a child's mental health and needs- Connecting the child and family to appropriate community resources, such as mental, educational, health, vocational, recreational, social, and other necessary services

Provides help to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including:- Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services- Connect families with county and community-based services- Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Provides several wellness programs such as:- Aging Mastery program- Arthritis Foundation exercise program- Chronic disease and chronic pain self-management programs for adults ages 18 and over- Fit and Strong Arthritis exercise classes- Matter of Balance: A program to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels in older adults- Powerful Tools for Caregivers: A self-care and educational program to provide caregivers with the tools and strategies to handle caregiving challenges- Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Exercise focused on strength, balance, flexibility, and basic aerobics

Provides information, resources, and tools to help small business owners and entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Services include: ?- Free business counseling to owners or prospective owners of small businesses. NOTE: Provides a counseling service only. SCORE members are not employees of clients.?- Mentorship program with other business entrepeneurs- On-site field visits if requested for counseling- Workshops on basic information needed to start a new business. Other workshops include creating a marketing plan, business plan, or getting financing.

Promotes community wellness through education, prevention, and health promotion activities, including:- Blood pressure screening and other preventive health checks- Chronic disease prevention and diabetes education programs- Educational presentations on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and related public health topics- Health promotion activities through community partnerships (SHIP), including nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco prevention initiatives- Hearing and vision screening for children and adolescents- School and daycare health consultation and programming support- Workplace and industry health consulting and nurse advisory services

Special unit to meet needs of residents with Alzheimers Disease and other related conditions - Specially trained nursing staff on a 24 hour basis - Skilled nursing care - Adaptive dietary program - Access to secured courtyard - Specialized activity programs

Provides more support than traditional assisted living but ideal for individuals who do not require around-the-clock skilled nursing care in a home-like setting. Services provided:- 24 hours/7 days a week tailored assistance- Advanced medical support- Complex medication management- Diabetes and chronic disease management- Help with daily activities- Opportunities to stay active and engaged- Personalized care- Transfer assistance and mechanical lifts

Provides non-emergency care for minor illnesses or injuries, including:- Allergic reactions- Bladder/urinary tract infections- Broken bones and cuts- Ear and sinus infection- General illnesses and discomforts- Minor burns and wounds- Sore throat- Sprains

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 what patients' responsibilities will be, and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:- Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bills- Elevate Patient Financial Solutions: Help patients without medical insurance find resources to help pay for medical bills