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Aims to help children: - Develop abilities and skills that are typical for youth of the same age without mental health symptoms - Gain coping skills and self-management tools to manage symptoms and related stress - Restore emotional, social, and behavioral skills that have been impacted by mental health disorders Specific services provided to a youth and their family are based on: - Availability - Family needs - Family culture - Model or type of services offered in the area Services can be basic community-based therapy services, such as in a home or school. They can also be more structured and focused intensive site-based services, such as day treatment. For families with complex needs and multiple providers, services must be coordinated with other providers or agencies working together in order to provide comprehensive continuity of care. Services may include: - Behavior skills in-home program: One hour session to help children learn specific skills to reduce symptoms of their mental health diagnosis - Children's day treatment: Using trauma-focused CBT and DBT-inspired programming - Crisis plan development: For the child and family - Skills training: Individual, family, and group to learn social, coping, communication, and/or daily life skills - Therapy: Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy Provides counseling for children and youth for 2 - 5 hours per week at the clinic, home, school, or community setting focusing on: - Adjusting to transitions - Anxiety - Depression - Family/relationship issues - Sexual issues- Substance abuse? - Trauma Services may be a combination of skills training, psychotherapy, and crisis assistance. If appropriate, children and teens may be referred to participate in psychotherapy groups as a part of treatment. Groups are comprehensive, trauma-informed, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-inspired for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders.

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

Emphasizes skills necessary for independent living with the greatest emphasis on vocational training and job skills. The majority of clients are involved in supported community employment. Job placements include: - Janitorial work - Automobile detailing - Nursing home assistant - Laundry work - Lawn care - Dish washing - Recycling services - Retail crafts - Food service industry The DAC operates the following: - Recycling center - Ink pen and pin back button assembly station - Retail craft industry - Non-vocational programs - Daily hot lunches, meals are prepared according to individual client dietary needs. Program serves meals for clients with chewing problems, choking issues, diabetes, food allergies, and cholesterol concerns. - Medical monitoring and administration services in tandem with health care providers and client residential facilities - Transportation to the Regional Fitness Center for work creating and meeting fitness goals, most clients qualify for free memberships to the center Training in independent living skills and speech therapy are provided when necessary The DAC also provides job training and employment in various sub-contracted jobs

Designed for youth ages 12 - 24 involved with or graduating from extended foster care. Provides life skills and coaching services, education and employment support, housing assistance, and life coaches who connect youth to internal and external programs that supports their developmental, mental, and emotional health.

Program is a three-year opportunity providing live on-campus in an apartment with their peers to learn independent living skills, vocational skills, and social skills. Through experiential learning and integration into the surrounding community, students gain valuable experiences and begin to develop their own accomplishments from daily living tasks, like taking public transportation or managing your finances, to building and sustaining a career, a support system and lifelong relationships. MICC College program curriculum competency areas include: - Independent Living (includes personal care, meal planning and preparation, fitness and nutrition, financial skills, home care and personal organization) - Thriving in community (helps participants build social-emotional skills to promote healthy relationships, manage stress and anxiety and work collaboratively while being authentically themselves) - Working with purpose (building job and employment skills)

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.

A young person is paired with an Independent Living Skills Counselor who acts as their Case Manager. The pair can be in touch as much as daily, and meet in person as often as needed-usually weekly. Together, the pair develops goals and plans for the young person to successfully live on their own. Provides: - Affordable housing search - Assistance in accomplishing stability - Housing counseling and financial assistance services

Helps stabilize families by providing resources and services such as parenting and life skills, prevention and reunification, and housing. ?- Family Spirit Home Visiting Program: Provides an early childhood home visiting program designed specifically for American Indian communities, and is being implemented through a partnership with the Division of Indian Work. - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Collaborative: Provides advocacy services and intensive case monitoring to in-state Minnesota Native families who are involved in Child Protection. - Life Skills Parenting and The Family Support Program: Partners with Hennepin County to improve outcomes for Native families by providing family counseling, parenting support, life skills training, appropriate referrals, and education in child development and cultural values. - Section 8 Supportive Housing: Provides long-term housing for families who have experienced chronic homelessness. Tenants must demonstrate a commitment to sobriety and agree to MIWRC's zero tolerance policy for onsite substance use, gang affiliation, and/or interpersonal violence.

- 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

Adult partial subsidy program Participants who demonstrate that they are work ready and who are hired into career oriented, long-term, stable employment may arrange to have the first 720 hours of their new employment subsidized. These subsidies are paid to the employer, not the employee. A special contract with the employer is required that specifies the terms of agreement for the employer and Aanjibimaadizing. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. Adult support services Single payments to vendors to assist participants in overcoming specific, immediate and essential family stabilization or employment related barriers. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The expenses must: - Be directly related to education or employment ?- Verified as not otherwise provided free of charge or available from other resources ?- Be the only way available to meet the need ?- Be documented with evidence of the need verified Adult work experience (WEX) program A 720-hour on-the-job work experience training program structured to promote self-sufficiency through the development of appropriate work habits and job skills. The program targets four critical work behaviors: achievement, reliability, safety, and team building. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The program's incentives are directly related to mastery of these four program behaviors. The program is designed to move the participant to unsubsidized, career-oriented work by building their work skills. Career training and development program Provides basic work and family related trainings and tutoring. These include such issues as: GED preparation, driver's license tests, budgeting, parenting, CPR/first aid, food handling, communications, and conflict management. Households must be below 300% of poverty guidelines. Ge-Niigaanizijig youth program Activities and regularly scheduled meetings to inspire and motivate youth to embrace a traditions based pro-social lifestyle free of chemicals, anti-social or risky behavior, promiscuity, and dependency. Activities are offered to all eligible reservation service area youth from kindergarten through age 20. Income verification is required. Children in families living at or below 200 percent of the poverty guideline qualify. Children who are over-income may be supported by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Cash incentives and awards are made to any Ge-Niigaanizijig youth who meet program participation and achievement goals. Youth career and work exploration program Youth, ages 16 -20 whose family's income is below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline may participate. Youth are given an incentive for actual hours worked. To be eligible youth must be in school, making satisfactory attendance and grades. The type of work and the number of hours worked per week depend on the needs of the worksite supervisor. Youth support services Youth ages three through six who live in households that are below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline and who are enrolled in daycare or school may receive supportive services for such things as: - (For Cash Assistance Families only) a fall and winter school clothing assistance - Athletic or academic program fees and supplies - Boarding school support costs including travel and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list) - Driver's education costs - Leadership, education or cultural camp costs, including tuition, travel, and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list) - New employment clothing and/or supplies when required by the employer - Special tutor costs (such as individual music lessons)

Services include: - Provide long-term personal and social development opportunities within a structured environment for severely disabled individuals - Find paid, meaningful work in a variety of integrated settings for people with developmental disabilities and which assign a "job coach" to work side-by-side with each client to provide advocacy with the employer and other employees - Day training and habilitation services are offered regarding basic skills, daily living skills, and recreational and social activities - Transportation is provided for activities

Offers services to out-of-school and at risk youth. Provides high school dropout recovery, and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials. These services include: ?- Career counseling ????- English as a Second Language classes - GED - Goal setting - Help with resumes, applications, and interviews - High school diploma - Job and life skills - Job placement - Paid work experience - Post high school education assistance - Reading and math skills - Referrals to other agencies - Tests to find interests and skills

- 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

Pro-life confidential client advocacy, support services, and post-abortion support including: - Adoption information - Free pregnancy tests available - Post-abortive Bible Study - Forgiven and Set Free - Postnatal and life skill classes - Baby clothing, items, furnishings as available (through the Incentive program) and maternity clothing to persons in need Developing as Dads (DAD): - Educational program for dads providing information on parenting skills, rights and responsibilities as a father, peer counseling, and information and referrals

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.

Outpatient counseling for depression, anxiety, anger, grief, or other issues: - Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (ARMHS) - Anger management - Co-dependency - Coping with depression/anxiety - Coping with grief and loss - Crisis management - Employment skills - Group psychotherapy - Healthy lifestyle choices - Independent living skills (budgeting, shopping, cooking and nutrition) - Interpersonal communication strategies - Parenting skills - Stress management and relaxation Cedar House provides transportation for eligible clients to participate in services.

A mental health program for children who require varying levels of intervention to address conditions of emotional disturbance that interfere with their ability to function independently. The program contains components of psychotherapy, and individual, family, and group skills training.

Provides youth empowerment programming by focusing on youth-led and mentor-supported planning. The program focuses on learning by doing and experiential learning. The following programs are offered: Mentorship Builds trusting, supportive relationships between youth and diverse professional volunteers to foster: - Better school attendance - Improved academic performance - Positive behavioral outcomes Life Skills and Career Development Offers curriculum focused on: - Academic success - Career readiness - Higher education awareness - Trade and career exploration Healthy Living Education Provides tools and knowledge for: - Building healthy relationships - Developing positive body image - Supporting personal well-being - Preventing injury Sports Team Leadership Training Teaches leadership skills through athletics, focusing on: - Leading both on and off the field - Respect - Teamwork

Child Protection Services: Conducts child protection investigations on all neglect and abuse complaints within the Band's jurisdiction. The program provides ongoing child welfare case management and prevention services to Band members, first-generation descendants, and American Indians within the Band's designated service area. The Indian Child Welfare program monitors the welfare of all Band children and first-generation descendants outside the Band's designated service area under the Indian Child Welfare Act. Foster Care: Licenses and trains foster care providers within the Band's designated service area. Any American Indian or community member with strong ties to the Mille Lacs Band may apply to become a licensed foster care provider. Independent Living and Life Skills program: Provides child welfare support services to Band members, first-generation descendants, and American Indians who are 14 - 21 years old and live within the designated service area of the Band. It also provides independent living assistance to Band members, first-generation descendants, and American Indians who are 16 - 21 years old and live within the Band's designated service area. Additional support services offered: ?- Benefits assistant: Assists families who need to enroll in Medicaid and Medicare ?- Crisis stabilizer: One-on-one crisis support ?- Homemaker: Assists with general and light homemaking needs ?- Independent life skills coach: One-on-one formal assistance in developing independent life skills ?- Job coach: One-on-one formal employment assistance ?- Mentor: One-on-one positive role model for youth ?- Parent assistant: One-on-one parenting assistance using the Positive Indian Parent Model ?- Transporter: Assists with transportation requests ?- Tutor: One-on-one educational assistance

- 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

A mental health program for children who require varying levels of intervention to address conditions of emotional disturbance that interfere with their ability to function independently. The program contains components of psychotherapy, and individual, family, and group skills training.

Helps stabilize families by providing resources and services such as parenting and life skills, prevention and reunification, and housing. ?- Family Spirit Home Visiting Program: Provides an early childhood home visiting program designed specifically for American Indian communities, and is being implemented through a partnership with the Division of Indian Work. - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Collaborative: Provides advocacy services and intensive case monitoring to in-state Minnesota Native families who are involved in Child Protection. - Life Skills Parenting and The Family Support Program: Partners with Hennepin County to improve outcomes for Native families by providing family counseling, parenting support, life skills training, appropriate referrals, and education in child development and cultural values. - Section 8 Supportive Housing: Provides long-term housing for families who have experienced chronic homelessness. Tenants must demonstrate a commitment to sobriety and agree to MIWRC's zero tolerance policy for onsite substance use, gang affiliation, and/or interpersonal violence.

Assist individuals living with a mental illness in areas of socialization, reducing isolation, improving social functioning, and connecting with peers and/or mental health staff. The program is offered monthly and quarterly during scheduled activities in the community.

Provides supervised recreational activities for children and youth, as well as: - Tutoring/homework help - Curriculum-based programming - Wellness programs - Social skills development

- Provides a series of classes that encourage independence, learning new skills, setting goals, and reducing stress in the home. Classes include basic cooking skills, managing finances, and parenting skills. As people participate in the classes and work with a mentor, they receive help supplementing their income with food, gas vouchers, and clothing. - A free community meal is served before classes.