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Resource center assists with the following services:

- Advocacy: Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates for state, local, and federal legislation.

- Aging in Place Program: Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence.

- Assistive Technology Network: Assists individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices.

- Homemaking Services: Assists individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.

- Independent living skills training

- Information and Referral: Provides up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region.

- On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed; the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited.

- Peer Mentoring: Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Matches interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc.

- Public Education: Provides information, resources, and materials on accessibility guides, ADA, disability laws, etc.

- Respite Care Services: Provides short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home.

- Systems Advocacy: Works to implement changes where needed at a broader systemic level.

- Transition/Relocation Services: Assists individuals living with a disability in transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, with the goal of preventing institutionalization.

Regional Coordinated Entry to Housing Programs agency The family development program provides services that help persons with emergencies and crises, self-sufficiency, shelter and housing, homeless services, and several special projects. Services may include:

- Case management

- Emergency housing

- Foreclosure prevention assistance

- Permanent supportive housing

- Rent/deposit assistance

- Transitional housing

Provides case management, coordinated entry assessments, rent payment assistance, and housing search assistance NOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program – FHPAP as well as others.

Primary services include coordinated entry access point for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Case management is offered to prevent future issues with homelessness. Financial assistance may be available, but it is NOT provided in all situations. Requirements vary by programs and funding. Potential assistance consists of: - Funding for housing and utility costs/deposits

- Funding for transportation costs via vehicle repair or public transit

- Clothing and food assistance as well as other basic needs

- Housing stability case management Programs may include:

- Assistance for homeless ex-offenders. Housing placement and rent and deposit funds may be available

- Limited fund for short term hotel stays in tandem with case management services

​- Long-term homelessness supportive services, also known as coordinated entry, are provided for those who qualify to help with housing search and placement for families and unaccompanied youth - Transitional housing services for homeless youth ages 16 - 22, as well as some financial assistance for rent

​ ​NOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources, including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program – FHPAP and others.

Regional Coordinated Entry to Housing Programs agency The family development program provides services that help persons with emergencies and crises, self-sufficiency, shelter and housing, homeless services, and several special projects. Services may include:

- Case management

- Emergency housing

- Foreclosure prevention assistance

- Permanent supportive housing

- Rent/deposit assistance

- Transitional housing

Offers person-centered support services to individuals living with a disability or mental health condition. Services provided:

- Case management to assess gaps in services to develop a goal plan to resolve the individual's housing crisis and prevent them from becoming homeless

- Develop life skills including self-sufficiency planning, establish independence, and housing skills

- Help individuals secure and maintain stable housing. Services include house searching, application assistance, budgeting, landlord communication, and ongoing stability planning.

- Meeting with staff for information about housing resources for rapid re-housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and eligibility. Provides referrals and resources to programs as needed.

• In-home Aftercare Counseling
• In-home Rule 25 Assessments
• Child Care
• Transportation (Meetings, Work, Court, Appointments)
• Referrals
• Housing Assistance
• Moving Expenses (Storage, Truck Rental)
• Baby and Child Care Supplies
• Personal Need & Basic Home Supplies
• Funds to Prevent Disconnection (Phones, etc.)
• Regular Meetings With All Service Providers
• Budgeting Classes
• Funds for Family Therapy Sessions
• Recreational Activities & YMCA Family Membership Weekly Groups
• Talking Circle
• Spirituality
• Women's Support Group
• Relapse Prevention Therapy
• Grief & Loss, MI/CD
• Empowerment Education Outreach in Community
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects
• Diagnostic Services Advocacy
• Court
• Child Protection
• Community Service
• Domestic Abuse
• Sexual Abuse

Programs geared toward helping Cambodian elders and other southeast Asians in the following areas: - Applying for public benefits - English instruction - Citizenship classes, INS interviews and immigration assistance - Healthy eating promotion which reconnects participants with the eating habits of their home countries through nutrition education, development of community gardens, and meals served three days a week from a local restaurant. Serves elders from the Cambodian, Chinese, and Karen communities. - Physical activities and active living - Cultural and traditional ceremonies - Health education - Medicare application - Housing assistance - Funeral assistance - Recreational activities - Group shopping and medical appointment transportation - Translation

Provides homeless outreach and case management services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness. Offers housing options including crisis beds, rental assistance, and permanent housing. Outreach, case management, and rental assistance are also available to homeless youth under the age of 24.

NOTE: Single adults and youth must get a pre-screen through United Way 211 to access this program. The pre-screen information is provided to Saint Louis County Housing Assessment Team (SLCHAT).

Regional Coordinated Entry to Housing Programs agency The family development program provides services that help persons with emergencies and crises, self-sufficiency, shelter and housing, homeless services, and several special projects. Services may include:

- Case management

- Emergency housing

- Foreclosure prevention assistance

- Permanent supportive housing

- Rent/deposit assistance

- Transitional housing

Provides triage services for situations as needed and reviews county case information. Services include: - Assistance with housing and basic needs - Community Collaborative Fund: Initial assessment for households at risk of homelessness. Individuals must have been denied by the Saint Louis County EGA or EA program, or have already used EGA/EA within the last 18 months. ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) funds are determined to be used for rent, rental deposit, mortgage, or utilities. NOTE: There is currently no funding at this time. - Forms and certificate assistance for county programs such as SNAP, WIC, EGA/EA, GA, child care assistance, MFIP, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, or Housing Support. Also, follow up with issues regarding MNsure applications. - Referrals to community services, mental health, and chemical dependency services outside of Saint Louis County

Helps new refugees, especially within their first year in the United States, adjust to American society and achieve self-sufficiency. In collaboration with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, the program assists with public benefits, housing, refugee resettlement, immigration-related support, and limited transportation to essential services.

Provides information on available resources and how to access the following:

- Advocacy

- Area senior resource fair

- Assistance accessing resources and programs

- Assistance with making choices about housing

- Medicare program education

- Senior housing tours

- Support groups

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include:

Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence.

Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities.

Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided.

Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning.

Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth

NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:

- Assistance with housing

- Assistance with career and education planning

- Computer lab

- Counseling

- Creative art spaces

- Food and snacks

- Laundry access

- Supplies and clothing

Staff may assist with information for housing options and emergency shelter resources. Staff do not provide homeless motel vouchers. Other services provided:

​- Emergency Shelter: Offers information and emergency shelter resources to adults without minor children. Call during office hours for a referral request to the Emergency Housing Services Building facility. Shelter is available based on capacity.

- Eviction Prevention and Homelessness Prevention: When Washington FHPAP applications close for the month, residents can reach out to the Homeless Outreach Services Team, whether the household has received an eviction notice or not. Funding may not be guaranteed as it depends on whether a household is in the process of eviction and if they meet eligibility guidelines.

- Housing Hub:

• ​Connects single adults ages 18 and over and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist households with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, resolve immediate barriers to housing, and mediate conflict resolution between landlords, friends, or family.
• The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified who meet eligibility can be connected to a Housing Assessor and complete a Housing Needs Assessment. Individuals and families who complete a Housing Needs Assessment will be added to the Housing Registry.

- Street Outreach: Provides support to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living outside NOTE: People seeking temporary care for their pets must already be enrolled in a housing support program through Washington County's Homeless Outreach Services Team to see if their pet can be sheltered by referral.

Provides a housing resource line to individuals, families, and youth who are facing homelessness or are at risk of being homeless. The housing resource line provides information and referral to help people stay in their current housing situation or find new stable housing in the community.

A young person is paired with an Independent Living Skills Counselor who acts as their Case Manager. The pair can be in touch as much as daily, and meet in person as often as needed—usually weekly. Together, the pair develops goals and plans for the young person to successfully live on their own. Provides:

- Affordable housing search

- Assistance in accomplishing stability

- Housing counseling and financial assistance services

Emergency shelter intake and case management provided for: - Overnight shelters in Washington County - Personalized support and daily contact with the case manager required

Services include:

- Assistance obtaining identification and vital documents

- Condoms and other health and safety supplies

- Employment and public-benefit resource navigation

- Fentanyl test strips

- Food, clothing, and seasonal items when available

- Harm reduction and safer-use supplies

- Housing and shelter navigation

- Naloxone/Narcan

- Overdose prevention education

- Referrals and warm handoffs to detoxification, substance use treatment, medication-assisted treatment, mental health services, recovery resources, and other community-based services

- Wound-care and hygiene supplies

Also provides individualized support and resource navigation for survivors of exploitation and human trafficking. Services are provided at the office and through mobile community outreach.

NOTE: Services and supplies are subject to availability.

Assists families with housing, career direction, and job training and placement to help families become self-sufficient.

Provides information and referral on housing resources within the community. Offers information on different access points to apply for housing, coordinated entry processes, and community housing information. Limited temporary motel vouchers are provided during extreme weather-related conditions. Motel vouchers are not provided on an emergency basis and are determined on a case-by-case basis.

ARMHS services instruct, assist, and support recipients with basic living skills and social skills such as: -Interpersonal/Social Relationships -Community Resource Utilization and Integration -Mental Health Coping Skills -Crisis Assistance -Relapse Prevention -Health Care Directives -Budgeting and Planning -Healthy Lifestyle Skills -Cooking and Nutrition -Medication Education and Monitoring -Mental Illness Symptom Management -Household Management -Employment Skills -Transition to Community Living Services

Provides a homeless shelter that serves men, women, and families. The shelter consists of four dorm rooms for men, up to 12 beds for women, and up to 6 family spaces. Services also include: - Housing resources and coordinated entry assessments

​- Limited crisis help for gas or personal needs

- Service staff working one-on-one with clients to identify needs and make referrals to community resources

An informal drop-in center providing: - Advocacy for residents who are unable to show documentation of an address or photo ID - Breakfast meals, coffee, and snacks - Community room for events, recreation, and relaxation - Day shelter - Form assistance when applying for SSI applications or appeals and finding housing and applying for housing - Health and wellness clinic for health screenings and health care provider referrals - Laundry facilities, internet access, local phone use, and voicemail services - Lockers for shelter residents to use for storage - Referral to community resources - Showers

Provides critical support to renters to ensure long-term housing stability. Services include:

- FHPAP application assistance only for eligible individuals and families in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. FHPAP does not provide direct rent assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds.

- Homeownership: First time home buyer education training

- Housing Stability: Helps renters secure stable housing

- Legal Support: Referrals to free legal assistance for renters