- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applications: Provides assistance with applications for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) a county-run, state-supervised Federal program that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic food support benefits that can help stretch your household food budget. - Information and Referral: Offers information on resources of local food shelves - Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) Applications: The program is designed to provide healthy and nutritious food products each month at no cost to eligible individuals over the age of 60. Helps eligible individuals apply for the program. - Second Harvest Heartland: Provides a free food distribution program to those in need - Prairie Five Meals Program: Offers congregate dining, home delivered, and frozen meals serving 34 communities in the area. Frozen meals are available for weekend, holiday, emergency and rural delivery. The program promotes health and independent living in the senior population through improved nutrition and reduction of social isolation.

Provides a Christ-centered, pro-life mobile pregnancy center that welcomes donations of baby diapers and wipes. Services are offered confidentially and include: - Emotional support - Pregnancy tests - Prenatal vitamins - Limited obstetrical ultrasounds - Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI testing and treatment - Verification of Pregnancy Form to help with applying for insurance

- A food shelf open to participants to walk-through and shop for food once per week. The food shelf offers fresh produce, dairy products, eggs, meat, grains, shelf stable protein, cooking and baking ingredients, baby food, and more. - Donations accepted such as fresh and frozen food items, diapers, and money - Families with young children can access diapers ranging from size newborn - 6 years and diaper wipes every week - Home delivery may be available to community members with limited mobility or special circumstances - Items provided may also include feminine hygiene products, household products, toiletries, detergent, and soap. Items are dependent upon donations. - Staff can assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and refer to other resources

ARHMS - Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services: ARHMS clients meet in person with their provider once a week or every two weeks for 1 - 6 hours minimum, depending on client need. Provides a range of services that helps an individual develop and enhance psychiatric stability, which include skill building in the areas of: - Basic social, living, and parenting skills building - Budgeting/money management - Crisis assistance (as needed) and develop relapse prevention skills - Coping skills education - Employment and/or education related skills (GED/Resume building/anxiety reduction) - Healthy lifestyles and household management - Interpersonal communication/boundary building TCM - Targeted Case Management: TCM clients meet with their provider 1 - 2 times a month and can coordinate services by phone or telehealth. Provides a range of services that help the client remain in the community independently and assist clients to: - Access social service agencies (make referrals, complete paperwork for programs) - Assistance in applying for financial resources - Maintain housing benefits and/or find new housing Transportation set up and coordination

Helps individuals access needed medicines at an affordable cost in the dosages needed to maintain their health by enrolling in patient assistance programs for which they may be eligible.

Provides application assistance for a variety of programs such as: - MN Navigator Services: Helps individuals and families apply for health insurance enrollment, navigate health insurance options, and compare different health plans, including Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. The navigator will help clients choose and enroll in the right program for them. - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Helps individuals apply for the SNAP program. Provides education and support on the application process to qualifying low-income individuals and families.

Provides the following services: - Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant. - Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

The Law Library is open for self-service during open hours on a first-come, first-serve basis. Services available: - Assist in filling out court forms - Explain the legal procedure, court rules, interpret the text of the statute, legal opinion, or administrative regulation - Free legal consultation or referral of information to those needing legal advice. Call Elissa Bleess, Sherburne County Law Librarian. ?- Online library is available - Refer an attorney - Materials in the library are not available for check-out, but a pay copier is available

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include: - Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center - Crisis response and intervention - Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders - Occasional transportation services - Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services - Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items - Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Provides FHPAP application assistance only for eligible individuals and families in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. ?FHPAP does not provide direct financial assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds. NOTE: This is a separate financial assistance program from VEAP's rent assistance program.

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include: - Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center - Crisis response and intervention - Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders - Occasional transportation services - Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services - Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items - Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs, including: - Applying for health care enrollment for VA health care including primary medical care, medications, inpatient and outpatient care, chemical dependency, optometry, orthopedics, podiatry, audiology, and more - Burial benefits - Claims for compensation and pension - Employment - Housing including VA home loan, State Veterans Homes (long term care, board, and care), and homeless resources - Legal clinics - Obtain a DD-214/discharge papers - Recreational/discounts for veterans - Temporary financial assistance through State Soldiers and Assistance Programs (SSAP) including dental, optical, special needs education benefits, substance assistance, and war orphan benefits - Transportation to and from VA-authorized appointments for ambulatory veterans who do not have other means of transportation due to financial or medical hardship

Food distribution including: - Assistance with SNAP (Food Support) benefits application - Mobile food drops - NAPS (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors): Boxes of commodity food distributed to seniors

Connects and provides older adults and their caregivers with services in their community to allow them to live long, healthy, and independent lives in their own homes. Services include: - Food Assistance: Congregate dining locations offering low-cost meals, low-cost frozen meals, home-delivered meals, NAPS, and SNAP - Healthy Living: Blood pressure checks, fall prevention screenings, telehealth conferences, Tai Chi and yoga sessions, and stretching/balance education - Information Services: Offers memory loss education and Dementia Friends, Medicare counseling and assistance, fraud/scam identification and prevention, assistance with internet search, assistance with Healthcare Directives and Power of Attorney forms, and classes to older adults - Mobile Community Center: Brings services and socialization to the door or community. The vehicle is equipped with high-speed internet, flat-screen TV, applications for programs, and meeting space for coffee and conversation. - Social: Offers card parties, coffee and conversation time, caregiver respite, karaoke parties, video calls and chats with friends, and social media assistance

Connects and provides older adults and their caregivers with services in their community to allow them to live long, healthy, and independent lives in their own homes. Services include: - Food Assistance: Congregate dining locations offering low-cost meals, low-cost frozen meals, home-delivered meals, NAPS, and SNAP - Healthy Living: Blood pressure checks, fall prevention screenings, telehealth conferences, Tai Chi and yoga sessions, and stretching/balance education - Information Services: Offers memory loss education and Dementia Friends, Medicare counseling and assistance, fraud/scam identification and prevention, assistance with internet search, assistance with Healthcare Directives and Power of Attorney forms, and classes to older adults - Mobile Community Center: Brings services and socialization to the door or community. The vehicle is equipped with high-speed internet, flat-screen TV, applications for programs, and meeting space for coffee and conversation. - Social: Offers card parties, coffee and conversation time, caregiver respite, karaoke parties, video calls and chats with friends, and social media assistance

- Brown County Public Health nurses give blood pressure checks at 10:30 am to 11:30 am each second Monday of the month - Certificates/Forms assistance - SAIL: A low-impact chair exercise program held each Monday and Thursday at 10:30 am at the Community Center Room 112

Provides a weekly shopping food shelf for free food, household items, and more. Services include: - Application assistance for those who qualify to enroll in the MNsure health insurance program, Nutrition Assistance Program - NAPS, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP - A weekly food supply - Cleaning supplies - Parent support such as baby food, breast milk, diapers, and formula - Personal hygiene products including condoms, pads, and tampons - Pet food

Helps patients access charity care through their hospital to help pay for their medical bill. Helps empower patients and advocates on their behalf. Dollar For helps advocate on the behalf of the patient to apply for the program to determine if they qualify for a discount or forgiveness on their medical bill. NOTE: Medical bills older than 240 days will not be considered

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including: - Academic and career assessment testing - Academic and career counseling and referral - Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED - Information about post-secondary educational programs - Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online - Referral to community agencies and services - Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

Southern Valley Alliance partners with law enforcement, attorneys, and other agencies to advocate for and empower survivors to navigate the civil and/or criminal justice system. Services include: - Accompaniment civil court hearings and assistance throughout the court process - Court Advocacy Program: Assist survivors of domestic violence with obtaining immediate and long-term legal protections, as well as companionship during the petition and court hearing processes. Advocates provide survivors with a network of support and help survivors navigate the civil and criminal court processes surrounding domestic violence. - Emergency 911 cell phones - Explanations regarding the court process and judgments - Help with filing for protection orders such as an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Referrals to attorneys, victim assistance providers, and crisis intervention programs - Safety planning

- Educational: Defensive driving and Great Decisions discussion group - Exercise/Fitness: Gentle Stretch, Happy Hikers, Nordic Walking, and yoga - Health insurance counseling - Memory enhancement programming - Recreational/leisure activities - Travel/Trips: Day trips - Help with legal and medical forms - Information and Referral: Nutrition, senior outreach, and elder abuse counseling - Support groups

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

Provides application assistance for a variety of programs such as: - MNsure Navigator Services: Helps individuals apply for health insurance enrollment, navigate health insurance options, and compare different health plans, including Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. Navigators can assist households in English or Spanish. - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applications: Helps individuals apply for the SNAP program

Provides individual support and help with opportunities for personal growth including assistance with safety planning, housing options, transportation, assistance with criminal and civil court issues, assistance in writing Orders for ?Protection and Harassment Orders, and help in applying for government assistance.?? Satellite offices offered in Dodge and Fillmore counties.

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