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Mental health services include: - Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) - Consultation on behavioral issues in geriatric care centers - Family therapy - Individual therapy - LGBTQ+ services - Psychological testing and evaluation Home-based skills training in areas such as: - Abuse issues - Anger management - Behavior management - Communication - Coping - Nurturing - Problem solving - Social skills Treatment for issues include: - Anger - Anxiety - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD) - Behavioral issues - Chemical dependency issues - Depression - Developmental disabilities - Elderly issues - LGBTQ+ issues - Parent child problems - Phase of life and transition issues - Phobias - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - School problems -Trauma - Women's issues

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 are available on a first come first served basis and will hold equipment for a 24-hour period. - 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 with the goal of preventing 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 learn more about their particular disability, wanting 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

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Youth development activities: - Arts and crafts - Athletic programs - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Dance - Digital arts and technology programs - Education/computer learning center - Healthy snack program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Rec room tournaments - Social recreation program: group games/activities - Tutoring/homework helper - Vocational exploration

Workshop helps businesses gain a competitive edge and succeed in a multi-racial world, while teaching the importance of understanding and respecting the differences of race and culture in the business world. In RAW, a business's commitment to diversity and inclusion is established upfront and affirmed throughout every step of the process.

Provides a resource for men looking for support to succeed, including: - Access to health care services - Developing a success plan - Finding a job - Life coaching - Peer support group - Referrals for housing and other services

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes, including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60-minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs: - Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers work out (must be a member). Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes. - ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices. Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Girls Emerge: A gender-specific program that supports the healthy development of young women by creating opportunities to connect with one another and caring adults through community building and raising awareness of social justice issues aligned with the YWCA St. Paul mission. Youth Employability Enhancement and Employment: Youth develop employability skills to excel in the workplace and prepare for entry-level jobs. Youth may engage with a paid work experience in professional work spaces tailored to career exploration based on their interests and skills.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

A program working to ground youth in Native culture to reduce chemical and tobacco abuse, teen dating violence, gang relations, sex trafficking, and other self-compromising behaviors among at-risk youth. Through opportunities for community involvement, leadership development, culturally specific health education, and cultural enrichment activities, the program develops interpersonal competencies and strengthens the skills young people need to become community leaders and mentors for other youth.

Counseling specialties include: - Relationship Issues: Marital and pre-marital couples therapy, communication skills, conflict resolution and sexuality issues - Mood/Anxiety Disorders: Depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorders, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorders - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): State-certified, evidence-based DBT programming for adults and a modified program for adolescents - Anger Management: Group and individual therapy - Other: Trauma related issues; foster care/adoption issues; adult ADHD; grief and loss; stress management; self-esteem; geriatric/aging; life transitions; gay/lesbian/transgender issues

Employment program prepares low-income adults for skilled jobs. Program includes: - Employment placement: Participants culminate their training program with a full time, living wage position - Internship opportunities: Participants gain experience and boost their resumes during internships at local nonprofits and companies - One-on-one coaching: An individual coach works with each participant during the program, job search, and a year into employment - Personal empowerment: Courses with an emphasis on developing habits and attitudes of personal stability, responsibility, and professional success - Work skills training: Courses including basic computer skills, communication, critical thinking, customer service, and more

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Assistive technology: Offers education about and access to assistive technology devices and resources Chromebook and iPad Loan Program: Provides individuals in need with the opportunity to borrow a device for up to 60 days. Those without internet access may also borrow a mobile internet device Classes, Workshops, and Events: Covers topics such as cooking, art and creative expression, and community outings Community Transition Support: Helps individuals living in nursing homes or other group settings transition back to their own homes or community. Staff assist with exploring options, accessing programs and services, and securing needed supports at home Independent Living Skills Training: Offers instruction in areas such as budgeting, transportation, time management, organization, housing searches, cooking and smart consumerism, healthy relationships, post-secondary navigation, and employment Individual Advocacy: Supports individuals in understanding their rights, identifying rights violations, and gaining tools to advocate for themselves. Advocacy topics include Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Social Security (SSI/SSDI) applications, and appeals for denied services Peer Support: Offers both one-on-one, goal-based peer support and peer support groups Support Planning: Assists individuals in navigating their options under a Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) plan Youth and Young Adult Transition Services: Prepares youth and young adults for the transition to adulthood through guidance, planning, and skill development.

Provides specialized outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents with a focus on problematic sexual behaviors and related emotional or behavioral concerns. Services include: - Comprehensive outpatient sexual behavior assessments - Parent/Caregiver Support Groups: Helps families understand sexual behavior dynamics, treatment processes, and build supportive strategies - Psychotherapy for children and adolescents ages 6-17 - Treatment groups for adolescent males experiencing problematic sexual behavior Group Therapy Treatment Program: 12 to 16 weeks of structured group sessions - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, educational curriculum, and experiential group therapy - Family and individual therapy as recommended - Individualized treatment planning - Individual Therapy Services - Parent support group component - Play therapy (when developmentally appropriate) - Progress review meetings upon request - Pro-social skills training

Integrative health care focuses on treating the whole person, including the mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and community aspects. Integrative Therapies - Biofeedback - Health and wellness coaching - Medicine and other conventional therapies - Reiki - Relaxation therapies, including mindfulness - Stress management and resiliency training

Helps older adolescents who "age out" of out-of-home placement prepare for the transition to independent living. Group meets twice a month during the school year and weekly in the summer. Program provides: - Budgeting assistance and education - Career exploration and vocational assessment - College application fees - Driver's training - Employment skills training - Financial assistance for damage and utility deposits, or rent on apartments or dormitory rooms (only for youth who "age out" of placement at age 18 or older) - Group and individual life skills training - Household supplies for a first apartment - Retreats and wilderness trips

Provides a personal development program for women and support group for individuals dealing with addictions, homelessness, and life's challenges.

Assists individuals living with a mental illness to increase independence at home and in the community. Provides opportunities for program participants to increase socialization, work toward or increase independent living, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Services include: - Coaching and side-by-side assistance in independent living - Communication and social skills - Completing paperwork - Connecting to community resources - Monthly peer support and activity - Socialization with peers and mental health staff - including art, bingo, and other activities

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Workshop topics include, but are not limited to: - Assertive communication - Computer classes - Decision making and goal setting - Identifying interests, skills, values, and strengths - Job interview skills - Job seeking strategies - Personality and creativity - Resume and cover letter writing - Self-esteem - Stress management

Individualized job-seeker services, including: - Academic skill testing - Career counseling - College research - Creating resumes and cover letters - GED preparation - Hands-on computer classes - Job search skills development - Life skills training - Preparing for interviews

Counseling specialties include: - Relationship Issues: Marital and pre-marital couples therapy, communication skills, conflict resolution and sexuality issues - Mood/Anxiety Disorders: Depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorders, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorders - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): State-certified, evidence-based DBT programming for adults and a modified program for adolescents - Anger Management: Group and individual therapy - Other: Trauma related issues; foster care/adoption issues; adult ADHD; grief and loss; stress management; self-esteem; geriatric/aging; life transitions; gay/lesbian/transgender issues