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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

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.

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

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

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

Provides a paid employment program serving up to 40 individuals. Participants receive training in job skills, life skills, and community integration skills. Employment and training opportunities are compensated either hourly or by piece rate. Also offers community-integrated leisure and recreational activities to support social engagement and community participation.

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 a personalized approach to education and job training. Services include academic assistance, life-skill coaching, and job skills designed specifically for adults. Courses are provided in computer literacy, GED preparation, reading improvement, writing, business math, and memory improvement. Alcohol and drug free environment. Program also provides job preparation including help with resumes, career exploration, and interviewing, along with workshops on a variety of life skills and interests.

Job Readiness Program Designed to help men prepare for their interview to enter or re-enter the workforce. - Image consultation consisting of appropriate outfit and haircut - Interview clothing - Pre-interview counseling Mentoring Network Provides individualized counseling to help clients navigate everyday barriers and challenges. Men are paired with mentors for 6 months and tackle specific tasks, including, but not limited to: - Addressing child support orders - Credit and debt management - Engaging in healthy lifestyles - Resume and job search techniques Professional Development Series offers weekly group workshops facilitated by Nehemiah project staff focusing on 3 main developmental categories. - Financial literacy - Job search techniques - Life skills development

Resource center for homeless, runaway, and low-income youth. Services include: - Case management and life skills education - Clothing closet as well as hygiene supplies - Computer lab/resource room for employment, education, and housing assistance - Daily hot meal and sandwiches - Food shelf for emergency use - Referrals to community resources - Shower and laundry facility

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

Adjustment to Blindness Training:Offers training to help individuals with significant vision loss learn core skills needed to remain involved and independent in all aspects of their daily life. Educators and trainers work one-on-one with individuals to ensure they can achieve their goals at home, school, and work, as well as within the larger communities where they live. For individuals who need more intensive support, training can be provided on-site at the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living Youth Transition Program: Provides training to youth ages 14 - 21 who are blind and visually impaired in skills and knowledge needed to live independently after completing school. The program provides training through a school year program that runs from October to June and summer camps.

- 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

Offers life skills classes such as: - Employment Strategies: Classes will provide participants an opportunity to assess their values and career preferences, create and build a resume, prepare for interviews, and network with potential employers - Life and Empowerment Coaching: Participants will work one-on-one with a certified Life Coach for a period of up to nine months assessing their life and setting goals to improve in areas they identify - Mental Health Support Groups: Groups are regularly scheduled by covering various topics and offer a safe place to be heard and create community. All are welcome to attend. - Nutrition Basics: Classes offered each month on various nutrition topics to help participants prepare healthier meal options - Personal Finances and Budgeting: Based on Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, the class covers budget topics to help participants have a strong starting point to begin using a budget and handle their finances better

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

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.

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)

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.

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

Provides asset-building and strengths-based services that empower kids and youth by building on the skills they already have. Kids learn to overcome the challenges they face at home, school, and in their communities.

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.