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Assists children under the age of 18 with mental health, emotional, and/or behavioral issues; based on the unique and changing needs of the child, designed to improve the child's functioning within the family and community.Activities take place in the child's home and the community.

Home health care services feature:- 24-hour availability- Companion services- Errand running and shopping assistance- Homemaker assistance, including laundry and light housekeeping- In home meal preparation- Medication reminders- Personal care (bathing, grooming, toileting)- Transportation to doctor appointments and various activities

Program matches a person with a physical disability or a veteran with PTSD with a highly trained service dog

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately.- Assessment and referrals for persons in need of chemical dependency treatment services- Provides authorization for funding of treatment for eligible persons who don't have insurance coverage and have significant income limitations

Home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used building materials, furniture, and appliances.Accepted donations include: Appliances, building materials, cabinets, countertops, decorative, doors, furniture, hardware, heating, lighting/electrical, paint/primer/stain, roofing materials/gutters, tools, windows. All items need to be in good condition. Pick-up of donations is available by appointment.Volunteer opportunities available.

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clientsOlder adults may also use this service to access medical, dental, personal appointments, and congregate dining

Provides homeless prevention program services such as:- Prevention Services: Temporary financial assistance and/or supportive services to help people remain in their current housing situation, relocate, or divert them from entering the homeless system. Financial assistance is provided for past due rent or for one-time housing funds to help individuals maintain or obtain housing.- Rapid-Rehousing: Assist households to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Provides one-time rental assistance and supportive services such as case management and housing navigation.

Provides homeless prevention program services such as:- Prevention Services: Temporary financial assistance and/or supportive services to help people remain in their current housing situation, relocate, or divert them from entering the homeless system. Financial assistance is provided for past due rent or for one-time housing funds to help individuals maintain or obtain housing.- Rapid-Rehousing: Assist households to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Provides one-time rental assistance and supportive services such as case management and housing navigation.

Supportive warm line for people to speak and talk to a peer. Peer to Peer Telephone Support is intended to help by: - Building natural relationships - Listening to adults experience emotional distress - Provide empathy - Share life experiences - Validate and support each other

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs:Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only.Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only.Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only.Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.Monthly income and countable resource limits apply. Countable resources include any checking or savings funds, stocks, and bonds. A home, one car, a burial plot, $1500 in burial expenses (if the amount is set aside), furniture, and other household items are not applied toward the resource limit. Participants pay for Medicare services that aren't covered, such as routine physicals and prescription drugs.Generally under these programs, premiums are put back into the monthly Social Security check, increasing participants' monthly income.

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.

Community and adult basic education and senior citizen programs including ABE, ESL, and GED classes.Adult courses include:- Defensive driver training for ages 55+- Breastfeeding and childbirth classes- Weight loss surgery support group- First aid/CPR classes for adults and infants

Offers a variety of social, recreational, and supportive services for older adults in the community, including: - Bridge and other card/game groups for recreation- Periodic blood pressure screenings through visiting health programs- Senior dining (congregate meals and/or home-delivered meals through partner programs)

Offers public transportation routes around Kandiyohi, Renville, and Meeker counties. Additional options for transport include Dial-a-Ride, Flexible Routes that allow riders to pick up at a location within 3/4 of a mile from a regular stop, same day service, and weekend service within Willmar and Litchfield.Route Schedule available on the website https://www.cctbus.org/routes.html

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates, or determine if they 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. Other options may include: Community Care Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bills

Provides specialty medical services, including:- Adult phsyicals- Care for acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and minor injuries?- Immunizations?- Laboratory tests and services?- Medication management?- Preventive health care?- Sports physicals?- Well-child care

Works with families on growth and developmental issues. Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children.- Offers preschool classroom and home visit experience with a special focus on developing the early reading and math skills needed to be successful in school.- Programs are offered center-based, home-based, or combination- Transportation provided when available. Staff assists families in obtaining transportation.

Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent- A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistanceNOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Classes for adults and youth

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 gamesSee website for annual schedule