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Provides health and wellness services and programs that address the unmet health care needs of Somali women, including:
- Doula and home visiting services
- Referrals to trusted health care providers
- Trained health care MN navigators to assist with applications and renewals in Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and qualified health plans
Non-profit clinic caring for underserved, low-income individuals and families, offering preventative, acute, and chronic medical care, including limited diagnostic services and medications to patients free of charge. Services include:
- Acute: Upper respiratory infections, abdominal complaints, skin conditions, etc.
- Chronic: Care for hypertension, depression, and diabetes (including insulin, testing supplies, dilated eye exams, and diabetic education)
- Diagnostics: Radiology including x-ray, ultrasound, bone density, ECG, referrals for mammography, and colonoscopy
- Hispanic Family Therapy: A bilingual, bicultural psychotherapist provides short-term therapy for Spanish-speaking individuals and families with mental health concerns
- Lab: Full laboratory services
- Medication Assistance: Provides up to a 3 month supply of medications at no cost to the patient. Provides assistance applying to pharmaceutical company Patient Assistance Programs that can typically require an application and additional paperwork.
- Mental health care: Single-session therapy appointments, and referrals to local mental health professionals who can provide continuous care
- Preventative: Sports physicals, women's health, lab screening
- Resource coordination with local and state programs
- Specialty Clinics: Orthopedics, Nutrition/Diabetic Education, Optical, and Women's Health
- Telemedicine and telehealth therapy
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Provides blood pressure and glucose screening related to hypertension or diabetes. Provides referrals to receive medical care.
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Pro-life pregnancy support services, including:
- Confidential pregnancy testing - Life coaching services - Material Assistance: Diapers and wipes, formula, maternity and baby clothing, cribs, and car seats - Pre-natal and parenting classes - Referrals for adoption services, financial aid, housing, legal assistance, and medical care
- STI testing and treatment
- Ultrasounds
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Provides resources, community education, a helpline, and a website for the public to raise awareness about advance care planning, palliative care, and hospice: - Advocacy for the needs of the terminally ill - Education for professionals and the general public regarding hospice, palliative care, and advance care planning - Free brochure "Choosing Hospice: A Consumer's Guide" - Promotion of increased access to quality hospice and palliative care for all Minnesotans - Referrals to over 70 hospice programs, and palliative care programs in Minnesota and over 1800 programs nationally - Questions answered and written materials about hospice, and palliative care and advance care planning provided - Some written materials are available in other languages
- Billing: (612)262-9000
- Cardiac Diagnostic Testing: (763)236-9450
- Class Registration: (866)904-9962
- Foundation: (763)236-3961
- Health and Improvement Wellness: (866)904-9962
- Joint Replacement Center: (763)236-8860
- Medical Records: (612)262-2300
- Orthopedic Care: (763)236-2000
- Patient Pre-registration: (763)236-4110
- Pharmacy: (763)236-4111
- Physician Referral: (612)262-3333 or (800)877-7878
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation: (763)236-3047
- Social Services: (763)236-4050
- Spine Care Center: (800)827-8313
- Surgery Center: (763)236-4002
- Billing: (612)262-9000 - Birth Center: (763)236-8400 - Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute - Mercy Hospital: (612)236-8910 - Foundation: (763)263-3961 - General Surgery Clinic: (763)236-9000 - Heart and Vascular Center: (866)450-7999 - Intensive Care Unit (ICU): (763)236-8300 - Joint Replacement Center: (763)236-8860 - M-Power Health and Fitness Center: (763)236-8024 - Medical Imaging: (763)236-0808 - Medical Records: (612)262-2300 - Lung Program: (763)236-0808 - Laboratory: (763)236-8158 - Orthopedics: (763)946-9777 - Orthopedics Clinic: (763)236-8910 - Patient Pre-registration: (612)262-5335 - Pharmacy: (763)236-7111 - Physician Referral (Find a Doctor): (612)262-3333 or (800)877-7878 - Respiratory Services: (763)236-6867 - Robotic-Assisted Surgery: (763)236-6000 - Spine Care: (800)827-8313 - Virginia Piper Cancer Institute: (763)236-0808
Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs, including:
- Burial and death benefits
- Dental and healthcare benefits
- Discharge reviews
- Disability compensation
- Domciliary care
- Education and training
- Home loan guarantees
- Job placement services
- Mental health services
- Pension benefits
- Referrals to community resources for substance use treatment, dental treatment, and medical care
- State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments (associated dues, homeowners' insurance, mortgage, rent, room and board, and property taxes), and utility assistance (cell phone, electric, gas, internet, propane, sanitation/sewer, and water). Additonal information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp
- Survivors and dependents education
- Vocational rehabilitation for veterans living with a disability
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Provides in person and phone consultations to help individuals and families apply for health care programs, including MinnesotaCare, Medical Assistance (MA), and MNsure. Services may include assistance with:
- Applying for private health insurance plans
- Dental care insurance and finding low-cost dental care services
- Emergency insurance
- Hospital financial aid applications
- Renewing health insurance
- Referrals to community and social services
Provides mental health assessments for all ages and referrals to culturally specific therapists in and around the Twin Cities for ongoing treatment and services.
Pro-choice pregnancy support services include:
- Confidential emotional and practical support with pregnancy, including right to life/pro-life counseling to help create a plan filled with reassurances and hope
- Free resources for maternity clothing, baby items, and pregnancy tests
- Information about pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, prenatal care, community programs, parenting skills, and child care resources
- Referrals for medical support, financial resources, housing, legal, social services, and counseling
- Disease prevention
- Environmental Health: Provides licensing and inspection for all food, pools, and lodging establishments, including temporary events
- Healthy Smiles: Dental services including assessment, cleaning, education, fluoride varnish, sealants, and referrals
- Medication Disposal: Accepts disposal of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)
- Sharps Disposal: Accepts disposal of needles, lancets, and syringes (sharps)
- Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)
Pro-life support for pregnant women, including: - 24-hour voicemail
- Car seat program that includes education, installation, and a car seat
- Community resource referrals
- Educational classes
- Infant supplies
- Life skills education
- Maternity clothing
- Pregnancy tests
- Pro-life peer counseling
- Second Story: Provides a transitional housing/life skills program for pregnant or new moms
- Sleep Safely Program: A "learn and earn" program where parents learn about infant care and development, preventing abusive head trauma, and reducing the risk of SIDS, and receive a new baby crib, mattress, and bedding
- Work readiness program
NOTE: Does not offer or refer to abortion services
Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs, including:
- Burial and death benefits
- Dental and healthcare benefits
- Disability compensation
- Discharge review
- Education and training
- Home loan guarantees
- Job placement services
- Mental health services
- Pension benefits
- Referrals to community resources for dental, vision, and medical care
- State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments (association dues, homeowners' insurance, mortgage, rent, room and board, and property taxes), and utility assistance (cell phone, electric, gas, internet, propane, sanitation/sewer, and water). Additional information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp
- Survivors and dependents education
- Transportation to VA clinics in Saint Cloud, Fargo, and Minneapolis
- Vocational rehabilitation for veterans who are living with a disability
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Provides preventative and restorative dental care for children and adolescents who are enrolled in Medical Assistance programs, uninsured, or face barriers accessing dental care.
Operates school-based and mobile dental clinics at over 70 elementary, middle, and high schools, Head Start sites, and community locations throughout southeastern Minnesota. Services are also provided at office locations in Rochester and Austin.
Services include:
- Dental cleanings (prophylaxis)
- Dental exams and screenings
- Digital X-rays
- Extractions
- Fillings
- Fluoride and varnish treatments
- Nutrition counseling
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Referrals for specialty care
- Restorative dental treatment
- Sealants
- Stainless steel crowns
Advocacy Services:
- The center advocates in areas of civil and human rights, employment/disability benefits, housing, transportation, and on the state, local, and federal levels
Equipment Loaner Closet:
- Loans a range of home medical equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, canes, transfer benches, raised toilet seats, and more. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will hold equipment for 24 hours.
- Swap Shop: A self-directed equipment listing available for persons shopping/looking for used equipment.
Information and Referral:
- Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region
- Other Services: Includes disability benefits application assistance, housing assistance, emergency disaster preparedness plan, and more
Nursing Facility Transition:
- Assist individuals living with a disability to identify in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings to prevent institutionalization
Peer Support:
- Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals
- Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving, social skills, and more
Personal Assistance:
- Offer skills instruction curriculum for individuals living with a disability, the fundamentals of managing their personal attendant care, including how to hire, manage, and more
Recreational Groups:
- Holds various events for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, and outings
Staying and Aging in Place/Accessibility Assistance:
- Offers accessible modification assistance and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses
Support Groups:
- Various support groups are available to individuals who want to learn more about their particular disability, want peer support, or first-hand information on how to manage their disability. Some support groups are directly coordinated by Options, and others are independent.
Youth Transition Services:
- Assist youth ages 14 - 22 years who are transitioning from high school into the next phase of their life with learning the skills necessary and acquiring the resources needed to be successful
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HUB Navigators provide information and links to community resources and empower patient self-advocacy. The goal is to assist the community in navigating their way through the healthcare and social service systems. Areas navigators can help with:
- Adult education
- Developmental referral
- Employment
- Family planning
- Food security
- Healthcare coverage
- Housing
- Learning
- Medical referrals
- Medication reconciliation & screening
- Mental health
- Oral health
- Pregnancy & post-partum care
- Social service
- Substance use
- Transportation
Provides specialty medical services, including:
- Birthing center and prenatal care
- Cancer care
- Cardiovascular
- Imaging
- Mammograms
- Neurology
- Organ Transplant care
- Orthopedic care
- Pediatrics
- Primary care
- Spine care
- Ultrasound
Provides specialty medical services, including:
- Birthing center and prenatal care
- Cancer care
- Cardiovascular
- Imaging
- Mammograms
- Neurology
- Organ Transplant care
- Orthopedic care
- Pediatrics
- Primary care
- Spine care
- Ultrasound
- Accepts donations of gently used baby items (except car seats and cribs), blankets, bouncers, diapers, wipes, baby wash, formula, high chairs, maternity clothes, swings, toys, books, stuffed animals, pacifiers, and clothing/shoes from newborn up to size 3T
- Car seat safety seminars - Classes in breastfeeding, budgeting, childbirth, child care, food/nutrition, housing, infant care, life coaching, parenting, and more
- Individuals may receive a new infant car seat or convertible car seat when they take two classes and the car seat safety seminar
- Community referrals to child care, food, education, employment, housing (including assistance in searching for housing), job assistance, physicians, and more
- Peer counseling - Pregnancy testing - Provides baby clothing, coats, snow suits, hats, mittens, scarves, shoes, furniture, emergency diapers, wipes, blankets, maternity clothing, Pack N Plays, and formula - Pro-life pregnancy educational counseling on abortion and alternatives
- Ultrasound services
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- Annual public glaucoma screenings - Referrals to eye doctors statewide - Medical eye care information via website
Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs, including:
- Burial and death benefits
- Dental and healthcare benefits
- Discharge reviews
- Disability compensation
- Domciliary care
- Education and training
- Home loan guarantees
- Job placement services
- Mental health services
- Pension benefits
- Referrals to community resources for substance use treatment, dental treatment, and medical care
- State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments (associated dues, homeowners' insurance, mortgage, rent, room and board, and property taxes), and utility assistance (cell phone, electric, gas, internet, propane, sanitation/sewer, and water). Additonal information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp
- Survivors and dependents education
- Vocational rehabilitation for veterans living with a disability
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Provides the following services: - Health care referrals - Advance Directives - Living wills - Nursing Home placement - Mental Health referrals - Patient advocacy - Discharge planning coordinator - Public education
Provides support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy, and helps families of infants and young children. Services include:
- Adoption information
- Baby Cafe for nursing mothers
- Baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing
- Donations accepted for baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing
- Friendship and emotional support
- Information on other community services
- Legal, medical, and educational referrals
- Parenting skills classes (Financial coaching, lactation consulting/breastfeeding)
- Prenatal information
- Safe sleep classes (offers cribs, pack and plays)
A MN Choice Assessment will be made within 20 days of acceptance of an assessment.