Caregiver Support Groups: Provides virtual support groups Wednesday and Thursday and an in-person support group on the second Saturday of each month. Resource Care Consultation Services: Social workers work and talk with seniors, their caregivers, and family members one-on-one virtually, in the home, or in the center office.

- 24-Hour Responder Service: On-call staff help with health and personal injuries. The service is often paired with Independent Home Support with Training program. Staff will respond by phone or in person depending on the level of services. - Acute Behavioral Services for Children and Adults: Services provided to individuals with interfering behaviors and/or anti-social issues, who have a history of law enforcement involvement, have difficulty living with others and require high staffing needs, are in frequent crisis situations, or coming out of an institution. - Case Management: Available to residents of Hennepin, Ramsey, and Wright Counties who receive funding through various waivers and/or programs. Assists navigating the social service system and provides information and advocacy. - Integrated Community Supports: Provides support and training/habilitation in community living service categories to adults ages 18 and older who reside in a living unit of a provider-controlled ICS setting (e.g., apartment in a multi-family housing building). ICS can be delivered up to 24 hours per day in the person's living unit or in the community. - Individualized Home Supports: Provides a blend of in-person and remote services that focus on support and training of a person who needs to maintain or increase independence for their continued experience living in the community. Also offers services to relatives working to support the person's goals. - Residential Services: Operates residences for adults with significant behavioral, medical, or physical challenges including brain injuries. Residential group home programs are licensed as adult or child foster care, or a supervised living facility. Each site serves 2 - 6 people. - Supportive Employment Services: Provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities assistance with initial stages of the employment assessment period, job search and development, job coaching, and working independently - Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Offers a variety of services including job-seeking skills training, job coaching, social coaching, post-secondary education, and more. Also, supports student youth as they search for and find competitive employment and helps them explore post-secondary education. - RUMI: Connects people with disabilities with a compatible supportive roommate who can earn up to 2x more than a typical direct care position, tax-free. Visit MeetMyRumi.com to learn more.

Offers a personalized service for individuals who are facing decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care Consultation is an opportunity to receive education about the diagnosis, learn how to make challenging decisions about care, and develop plans on how to live a full life with dementia. Helps individuals develop a road map to navigate through the thoughts, emotions, and questions around memory loss and dementia, including: - Available community and financial resources - An overview of legal and financial considerations - How to build a care team - Role changes in the family - Partnering with the health care provider - Safety Planning

Provides basic needs such as hot meals, grab and go foods, clothing, laundry facilities, a shower, and more. Additionally, gives access to case managers on-site to help connect youth to education, employment opportunities, health and wellness programs, stable housing, and more. Also provides a 12-unit transitional housing facility in Coon Rapids that offers supportive services to young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Independent Living Skills (ILS) Group Training: Youth meet weekly to discuss topics such as goal setting, employment, housing options, post-secondary education, and money management. Youth attending the 18-week Independent Living Skills program (60 curriculum hours) may be eligible for 0.5 high school credits. Leadership and Community Development: Leadership opportunities are offered through our Youth Leadership Council. The Duluth Youth Leadership Council is a group of current and foster youth aged 16-24 who plan quarterly projects to raise awareness of issues in the foster care system and advocate for youth currently in care. Transition Planning: Individual transition planning services for youth that will age out of care into independence; provides one-on-one case management services.

Offers home care services to individuals with a disability or in need of medical support and assistance at home. Services include: Home health aides/homemaker services - Exercises - Laundry - Light homemaking duties - Meal planning and preparation - Nonsterile dressing changes - Personal care Home health care nurse services - Case management (evaluation and assessment of care plan) - Catheter care, dressing changes, injections - Home safety evaluation - Medication management - Ostomy care and education - Therapeutic activities Therapy - Physical therapy

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.

The program's purpose is to support and empower older adults and caregivers by addressing their individual needs and preferences, enabling them to live safely and independently in their own home, for as long as possible. Services provided: - Assistance with MNsure - Confidential home visits - Eligibility Determination and Form Assistance: Help complete forms for county benefits, Energy Assistance (EAP) Medicaid/Medical Assistance (MA), Medicare D, home delivered meals, home phone discounts/free cell phones, prescription drug discount programs, and SNAP/EBT program - Help caregivers identify and meet needs of care receiver - Information and Referral: Offers resources to financial, legal, insurance, health and safety resources, housing, long-term care consultation, resources for respite care, and companionship - Ongoing contact and support - Training for caregivers

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.

Employment services: Works with employers in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota to provide job placement and employment retention support to refugees and asylees who have been in the U.S. for less than five years. Assists with job skills training, resume writing, interviewing, and overall job readiness. Intensive case management (ICM): Assists refugees or secondary migrants who need additional help after the 90-day resettlement period. Connects refugees to a range of services, such as mental health counseling, employment services, assistance securing housing, mentoring, and extended cultural orientation. ?? Immigration services: Offers immigration legal services at low cost to help refugees, asylees, and other immigrants living in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. Helps clients complete immigration documents - including permanent resident, naturalization, green card and visa applications, employment authorization, citizenship documents, family reunification petitions, and family visa applications. Refugee resettlement services: Assists? refugees during their first 90 days to get established and off to a good start in their new home. Helps to secure housing and find employment, enroll in school and English classes, connect to medical care, connect to community resources, orient to their community, and build bridges across cultures. Also provides additional services to students to help them achieve school success and support refugees who have been victims of trafficking.??????????????????????

Offers a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services, combining spiritual guidance with evidence-based therapies to support individuals in their recovery journey. Services offered: - Aftercare Program: Aims to support clients in maintaining sobriety post-treatment. - Case Management Services: Personalized case management to coordinate care and resources, facilitating clients' recovery journey. - Family and Couples Counseling: Therapeutic services aimed at improving relationships and communication within families and couples affected by addiction. - Group Therapy: Fosters peer support and shared experiences among individuals in recovery. - Health Education and Counseling: Educational sessions on health topics, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, to promote informed decision-making. - Individual Counseling: Personalized counseling sessions aimed at addressing the unique challenges and needs of each client in their recovery process. - Men's Residential Program: A 90-day, low-intensity residential treatment program for up to 10 men, featuring group therapy, individual counseling, and community engagement activities. - Outpatient Services: Structured outpatient program lasting 10 consecutive weeks, providing flexibility for clients to maintain daily responsibilities. - Relapse Prevention Program: A weekly program designed to equip clients with strategies and tools to prevent relapse and sustain long-term recovery. - Rule 25 Assessments: Comprehensive assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. - Transitional Housing: Provision of sober living environments to support clients in the transition back into independent living. - Vocational Training and Educational Support: Assistance with vocational training and educational support to enhance clients' employability and life skills. - Trauma-Related Counseling: Specialized counseling to address and heal from past traumas that may impact recovery. - Women's Residential Program: A 90-day, low-intensity residential treatment program for up to 10 women, offering similar therapeutic services tailored to women's needs.

- Adult day services - Atmosphere that promotes social relationships, self-sufficiency, and opportunity for growth - Community-based group employment under supervision of trained staff; services include case management, training, and advocacy - Assessment: Measures a person's strengths, interests, and work skills - Work Adjustment Training: Develops job skills to assist individuals in career planning specific to individual goals - Job Coaching: One-to-one training on employment skills - Job Development: Develops employment options for community placement, assists with resume preparation, interviewing skills, provides employer services, and matches participant's desires to employer - Supported employment provides training and independent placement of individuals desiring jobs in community settings - Center-based employment provides supervised employment opportunities in light industrial packaging and manual assembly, shrink wrap, skin wrap, and blister packaging - Follow-up Services: Professional job retention support - Life skills classes and social activities - Day Training and Habilitation Program - DT&H - Traumatic Brain Injury Program - Vast majority of participants are transported to and from their homes on ProAct vehicles which include specialized equipment, wheelchair lift buses, commuter vans, and cars - Vocational skill development

Case managers and social workers work collaboratively with individuals and families to address both immediate and longer-term areas of need. Provides the following: - Case Management: Assists with creating comprehensive, strengths-based case plans and individualized, support. Assists with safety planning, goal setting, and budgeting. - Culturally responsive, on-site, and community-based navigation services, and information and referrals to other vital community supports. - Rent Assistance Program: Short-term assistance for evictions or utility shut-offs; funding varies monthly and is very limited. NOTE: Check the website to see if rental applications are currently being accepted. Website: https://veap.org/get-help/apply-for-financial-assistance/. - Resource Navigation and Referrals: Designed to help individuals access available resources, meet immediate needs, and work toward long-term, achievable solutions.

Intensive outpatient substance program that provides short- and long-term treatment for adults with substance use disorders. Licensed for Rule 25/comprehensive assessments. Medicated assisted treatment and withdrawal management provided to conduct diagnostic assessments and treatment coordination. Licensed to prescribe Suboxone and Naloxone.

Provides mental health services such as: - Advocacy for the child and family - Crisis assistance - Diagnostic assessment and evaluation - Individual case coordination, case management, and treatment planning - Information and referral to community resources - Intensive family-based therapy - Medication monitoring - Psychological testing

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.

Provides a range of services to support and treat Veterans experiencing challenges with mental health and substance use addictions. Mental health services are available at the VA Hospital and community clinics, and include: - Assessments and treatment - Individual therapy - Group classes and therapies - Case management - Home visits - Medication consultations - Rehabilitation programming - Intensive outpatient program - Inpatient hospitalization Issues and concerns that are addressed, include: - Psychological and sexual trauma - Depression and anxiety - Addiction recovery services - Mental health issues specific to older adults - Bipolar and psychotic disorders - Sleep disorders - Couples and family problems - Therapeutic and supported employment services - Pain management Addiction Recovery Services provides comprehensive, individualized assessment, and treatment to Veterans with a variety of substance use problems. Care is provided on an outpatient basis; referral to VA-based residential treatment is also available. Services include: - Specialty Substance Use Disorder group programming: Abstinence-based outpatient substance use disorder group on Saturdays - Intensive Outpatient Program: Outpatient management for Veterans with dual disorders - substance use with co-occurring mental health programs - Pharmacotherapy for the treatment of substance use disorders/opiate treatment program - Relapse prevention - Individualized outpatient care

Helps eligible adults with disabilities seek suitable, affordable, accessible housing that gives them more control and independence. Housing Access Services can: - Accompany individuals when looking at housing - Assist finding affordable furnishings and household items - Assist with packing and moving - Help complete rental applications and lease agreements - Help develop household budgets - Help people move to a place of their own - Meet and negotiate with landlords/property staff

Provides chemical dependency services to meet clients' needs. Clients will participate in groups or individual sessions. Services provided are: - Case management services providing referral to treatment options, transportation to appointments, setting up appointments, job search, crisis management, housing support, and budgeting - Chemical dependency assessments for adults - Family education and therapy - One on one counseling - Outpatient treatment services for adults - Wellness education in nutrition and exercise

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 in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine County, housing placement, as well as 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 for short term hotel stays in Aitkin, Carlton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, and Chisago County 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.

A drop-in resource center for youth who are experiencing homelessness. Offers assistance with: - Basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and sleeping bags - Building networks of support, personal well-being, and housing stability - Case management - Essential services related to medical and mental health, legal assistance, education, and employment support - Moving in supplies

Assist people with disabilities who are in a nursing home to relocate to an independent living situation. Transition services include: - Assist with completing necessary paperwork - Assist with locating housing options - Coordination services with other team members involved in the case - Finding assistance with moving - Obtaining household furnishings - Ordering equipment and medical supplies - Setting up Personal Care Assistance services

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include: HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support. Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseases Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections

- Provides assessments - Case Management - Adult Foster home licensing, Day Care licensing - Money Management - Pre-petition screenings

The goal is to help clients reduce alcohol/drug use and achieve and maintain improved levels of social, economic, and personal development and independence. Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services also include: - Chemical dependency assessment - Prepetition screening for all individuals petitioned for civil commitments for a chemical dependency due to being a danger to themselves or others - Referrals to community-based service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services. Also, directs individuals to visit www.fasttrackermn.org for additional resources.