The North Homes Cottage offers a comprehensive 35 Day Evaluation to provide referral sources, children, and their families' appropriate recommendations to meet the client's needs. The Assessment Unit is staffed with trained youth counselors and Mental Health Practitioners who interact daily with clients and provide behavioral observations. The client will remain in the Assessment Unit for 35 days and participate in educational programming through independent School District 318, recreational, leisure, cultural, and spiritual activities, therapeutic groups, art therapy, medication education, eligibility for becoming a positive peer, visitation with family, etc. - 24-hour behavior observation and documentation by trained staff, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers. A comprehensive assessment, which identifies child and family issues, and historical information is conducted. The assessment team then recommends ongoing services that will best meet the present and future needs of the child and their family. The North Homes Cottage Assessment Program consists of components including: - Behavioral Assessments - Psychiatric Evaluation - Culture Assessment - Recreational Assessment - Academic Assessment - Family Assessment - Family History - Health Screening/Physical Examination - Substance Use Assessments The evaluations will be completed in 35 days, after which an assessment staffing will be held with members of the Treatment Team to discuss findings and recommendations. Referral Contacts (218)327-3000 or (888)430-3055 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

Residential placements include Shelter Care, Behavioral Evaluations, and 30- to 90-day programming Secure Detention placements for up to 90-days which may include new criminal citations, court holds, and probation violations Facility programming includes the use of cognitive behavioral programming using the Decision Points curriculum and Carey Guides to target specific risk behaviors and attitudes to help support positive adolescent behavioral changes.

Provides detention services for juveniles who have committed delinquent offenses, violated probation, or are awaiting court or post-court placement.

- Provides crisis counseling, recreation, and educational services - Provides secure detention for juveniles awaiting court action and who require confinement for public and individual safety reasons

The North Homes Cottage offers a comprehensive 35 Day Evaluation to provide referral sources, children, and their families' appropriate recommendations to meet the client's needs. The Assessment Unit is staffed with trained youth counselors and Mental Health Practitioners who interact daily with clients and provide behavioral observations. The client will remain in the Assessment Unit for 35 days and participate in educational programming through independent School District 318, recreational, leisure, cultural, and spiritual activities, therapeutic groups, art therapy, medication education, eligibility for becoming a positive peer, visitation with family, etc. - 24-hour behavior observation and documentation by trained staff, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers. A comprehensive assessment, which identifies child and family issues, and historical information is conducted. The assessment team then recommends ongoing services that will best meet the present and future needs of the child and their family. The North Homes Cottage Assessment Program consists of components including: - Behavioral Assessments - Psychiatric Evaluation - Culture Assessment - Recreational Assessment - Academic Assessment - Family Assessment - Family History - Health Screening/Physical Examination - Substance Use Assessments The evaluations will be completed in 35 days, after which an assessment staffing will be held with members of the Treatment Team to discuss findings and recommendations. Referral Contacts (218)327-3000 or (888)430-3055 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

- 9-1-1 emergency communications center - CodeRED mass notificiation system for emergencies; residents can register to be notified by the sheriff's office in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts - Crime prevention and community policing - Electronic home monitoring - Emergency management/homeland security - Juvenile alternative facility (JAF) - Main jail/ warrants - Recreational safety - Records including foreclosures - Reserve deputy units - Searches for lost persons - Take It To The Box Drug Disposal: Promotes the safe use, storage and disposal of unneeded medication. Provides a drug disposal box. Provided by Scott County Public Health. - Transports and court security

- Juvenile residential services - Non-secure facility for detention, waiting placement, short term, long term, and diagnostic assessment - Secure male facility for detention, short term, long term, and sex specific programs - Secure female facility for detention and short term - Treatment for chemical dependency - Transitional services - Chemical dependency assessment

A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts. On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan: - Social/Interpersonal Skills - Emotional Control - Vocational Skills - Independent Living Skills - DBT and skills Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to: - Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution - Individual counseling - Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring - Structured daily recreational/leisure activities - Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development - Cultural education, activities and advocacy - Community professional mental health services - On site school programming - Coordination with community resources and agencies - On site health screening and care - Spirituality services Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

Provides secure space for juveniles assigned by the courts. Provides intake for delinquent petitions to juvenile court, post-court intervention, and early intervention services. Supervises treatment of offenders placed on probation or parole. Assists juveniles in developing vocational plans, chemical dependency services, educational needs.

Minnesota Correctional Facilities: - Faribault, 1101 Linden Lane, Faribault 55021-6400. Tracy Beltz, Warden (507)334-0700. Adult facility for males. - Lino Lakes, 7525 4th Avenue, Lino Lakes 55014. Shannon Reimann, Warden (651)717-6100. Adult facility for males. - Oak Park Heights, 5329 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater 55082-1117. Sherlinda Wheeler, Warden (651)779-1400. Adult facility for males. - Moose Lake: 1000 Lakeshore Drive Moose Lake, MN 55767. William Bolin, Warden (218)485-5000. Adult facility for males. - Red Wing, 1079 Highway 292, Red Wing 55066. Shon Thieren, Warden (651)267-3600. Juvenile facility for males and adult facility for males. - Rush City, 7600 525th Street, Rush City 55069. Jesse Pugh, Warden (320)358-0400. Adult facility for males. - Shakopee, 1010 West 6th Avenue, Shakopee 55379. Kathy Halvorson, Warden (952)496-4440. Adult facility and Challenge Incarceration Program for females. - St. Cloud, 2305 Minnesota Boulevard SE, St. Cloud 56304. Eddie Miles, Warden (320)240-3000. Adult facility for males. - Stillwater, 970 Pickett Street North, Bayport 55003-1490. Guy Bosch, Warden (651)779-2700. Adult facility for males. Department of Corrections Directory - Visit online to find DOC office phone numbers and information

- ADA: (612)596-0300 - Adopt-A-Highway information: (612)596-0339 - Dead animal pickup (for deer only; all other animals call Animal Control): (612)596-0299 - Election Information: (612)348-5151 - Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis: (612)348-8240 - Jail, (City/County) 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis: (612)348-5112 - Juvenile Detention Center: (612)348-8122 - Licensing: (612)348-8240, (drivers, game, fishing, marriage) - Map request hotline: (612)596-0352 - Notary Public filings: (612)348-8240 - Permit information/office: (612)596-0339 - Personnel: (612)348-2163; employment opportunities, 612-348-7855 - Probation Files - Adult: (612)348-2110; Juvenile: 612-348-3700 - Property Tax Information: (612)348-3011 - Public Defender: (612)348-7530 - Recorder/Registrar: (612)348-5139 - Recycling Hotline: (612)348-3777 - Retirees to the rescue (property tax work-off program): (612)348-3046 - Roads - Construction and Maintenance (Public Works): (612)596-0300 - Traffic sign information: (612)596-0310 - Traffic signal information: (612)596-0293, (612)673-5750 - Traffic Violations (District Court Customer Service Line): (612)348-2040 - Voter Registration: (612)348-5151 - Warrant information: (612)48-2000

- Civil process - Code RED: Web-based system which allows the sheriff's office the ability to reach a large number of residents in a very short time, by geographically-based delivery of telephone, and text messaging - Crime tip line - Firearm disposal; does not take ammunition or explosives. - Internship opportunities for undergraduate college or university students enrolled in an educational institution that has a structured internship program - Jail Division operates an eight day, five bed temporary juvenile holding facility - Permits to carry handguns - Prescription, over-the-counter and pet medication in any form from households can be dropped off in the drug drop box. Medications should be kept in the original container and placed in a sealed, clear plastic bag. Individuals should use a marker to cross out their name on the container. Drop off is anonymous - no ID is required. If the individual doesn't have the original container, medication should be placed in a clear, plastic bag and the name of the medication should be written on the bag. Please visit website for more information. - Provides police coverage under contract to the cities of Afton, Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Landfall, Mahtomedi, Newport, Saint Croix Beach, Saint Mary's Point, Scandia, and Willernie - Provides records and reports upon request

The Secure unit is a twelve bed detention center. Youth must be at least 10 years old and not older than 19 years of age unless they have remained under the courts' extended juvenile jurisdiction. - Programming is available for males and females. - Encouraged to attend school provided by ISD 318 as well as recreational activities. - Access to chemical health education and mental health services. - Consequence Based Programming - Flexible - Short or long term - Daily use of behavioral rating scales - Availability of urine analysis - Cognitive behavioral groups and individual work

A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts. On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan: - Social/Interpersonal Skills - Emotional Control - Vocational Skills - Independent Living Skills - DBT and skills Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to: - Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution - Individual counseling - Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring - Structured daily recreational/leisure activities - Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development - Cultural education, activities and advocacy - Community professional mental health services - On site school programming - Coordination with community resources and agencies - On site health screening and care - Spirituality services Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

- County jail with 111 beds - 6-bed secure detention facility

Provides detention and residential treatment placement for juveniles