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Serves older adults who need socialization and respite support. Activities for seniors during in-home or group respite include: - Crafts, table games, cards and BINGO - Guided reminiscing and small group discussions - Sing-a-longs, gentle exercises, movies - Speakers on a variety of topics - Social time with coffee and snacks

Offers a range of mental health services designed to support individuals with mental health needs in community-based settings across central Minnesota. Services include: - Community Support Program (CSP): This program provides support to adults with serious mental illnesses, assisting them in living successfully and independently in the community. Services include connection to resources and organized activities. - Crisis Services: Oakridge operates a 2-bed crisis facility to offer immediate support for individuals in mental health crises. - In-Home Family Support: Offers assistance to families in managing and supporting the mental health needs of their loved ones within the home environment. - Respite Care: Provides short-term relief for caregivers, allowing them to take a break while ensuring their loved ones receive quality care. - Support Groups and Activity Programs: Includes groups focused on general living skills, mental health maintenance, budgeting, relationships, and substance use education. Activity programs encompass cooking, music, crafts, and other client interests.

Provides community-based and residential services to adults living with a physical, intellectual, medical, mental health, and behavioral condition who need support. Offers long-term and short-term transitional support, focusing on individual's strengths and needs. All services are licensed and operating under the 245D statutes as adult foster care homes. Services provided: - 24-hour staffing serving two to four individuals - Community-based Services: Designed for flexible, personalized support in the individual's home and community providing respite care, crisis respite, companion services, homemaking services, community living support, and supported employment - Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS): Short-term, structured mental health treatment of up to 90 days for adults experiencing a serious mental illness - Personalized support plans

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care: Provides individualized assessments for evaluating cognitive and functional levels. Services include: - Promoting independence in dressing, bathing, toileting and assistance with memory, communication and swallowing difficulties - Provide education with addressing physical health needs, medication management, strength development and fall risk reduction - Teaching families and caregivers strategies for managing the care needs of their loved ones - Teaching how to effectively respond to challenging behaviors such as aggression, agitation, and repetition - Treatment planning Home Health Aide (HHA): Home Health Aides are responsible for documenting the care provided to individuals, and notifying the case manager of any changes in health. Home Health Aides may assist in the following areas: - Assistance with dressing - Bathing, washing hair and shaving - Getting in/out of bed - Maintaining a safe living environment - Monitoring blood pressure, temperature and other vital signs ?In-home Therapies: Provides in home occupational, physical, or speech therapy to assist with the recovery process Respit Care: Provides in-home respite care to give caregivers a break

Provides in-home or out-of-home community-based services, including: - 24 hour emergency assistance - Adult companion services - Homemaker services - Individual community living support - Individualized home support - Night supervision - Personal support - Respite care

Community Based Services are programs designed to assist aging and disabled persons to maintain independent living Services to individuals and families are provided to: - Support and maintain independent living in the community - Assist aging and disabled persons in determining their health care needs - Avoid costly hospitalization and institutionalization - Coordinating home care services - Skilled nursing - Home Health Aide (HHA) - Homemaker - Senior Companion - Respite care - Meals on Wheels (MOW) - Transportation

Provides short-term respite or rehabilitation care in home-like settings. Services include: - 24-hour care services - Community and enrichment programming - Dementia and Parkinson's services - Family member support and communication - Fully furnished private bedroom - Home-cooked meals and daily snacks - In-home occupational and physical therapy - Medication management

Provides 245D waivered services, which include: - Homemaker Services: Provides light household cleaning, laundry, assistance with home management, and activities of daily living - Individual Community Living Supports (ICLS): Offers assistance to older adults who need reminders, cues, intermittent/moderate supervision, or physical assistance to help them remain in their homes - Individual Home Supports Without Training: Provide support, assistance, and supervision to adults or children who live in their own homes - Night Supervision Services: Provides overnight assistance and monitoring in the client's home when the client is in need of assistance with activities of daily living, positive support programming, transition plans, and reinforcement of skills development - Personal Support: Non-medical care, assistance, and supervision

Provides home and community-based services such as: - 24-hour emergency assistance - Adult companion services - Assistance with daily living skills such as grooming, bathing, eating, transfers, and dressing - Assistance with medical appointments, transportation support, medical documentation, reminders, and follow-up coordination - Care plan coordination - Chronic disease management - Housekeeping and homemaker services - Individual home support without training or individual community living support - Diabetic monitoring and education - Meal preparation, nutrition education, and grocery shopping assistance - Medical and mental wellness for emotional support - Pain management and wound care management - Respite care services in-home or out-of-home - Skilled nursing care

Individualized Home Supports with Family Training - Services for people who live in their family home that provide support and/or training in the following community living service categories: - Community participation - Health, safety, and wellness - Household management - Adaptive skills *Designed to provide training to the person as well as their family members Individualized Home Supports with Training - Services for people who live in their own home or family home that provide support and/or training in the following community living service categories: - Community participation - Health, safety, and wellness - Household management - Adaptive skills - Formal person-centered outcomes - Completion of skill assessments *Designed for adults in need of support and training in one of the above-mentioned service categories. Individualized Home Supports without Training - Services for people who live in their own home or family home that provide support in the following community living service categories: - Community participation - Health, safety, and wellness - Household management - Adaptive skills - Complimentary support plan (SP) - Informal and formal person-centered outcomes *Designed for adults or children who require support in one of the above-mentioned service categories. Specialist Services - Provision services that extend past the scope and duration of available waiver and state plan services including: - Assessments/individual program plan and program development - Training and supervision of staff - Monitoring of specific program implementation Respite - Short-term care services provided to a person when their primary caregiver is absent or needs relief. Services include: - In-home respite: Service is provided to a person in their home or the family home. - Out-of-home respite: Service is provided to a person in a licensed or unlicensed setting that is not the person's home. - Respite level A: Active, out in the community - Respite level B: Stay at home and local outings only - Respite level C: Sleep in - Respite level D: 24-hour period Homemaker Services - Services that help a person manage general cleaning and household activities. Services include: - Cleaning: light housekeeping tasks, laundry services - Home management: cleaning, transportation arrangement, meal preparation, shopping for food, and household items - Assistance with ADLs: cleaning, assistance with ADLs (ambulating, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, toileting) *Training is not covered under this service. To receive homemaker services, homemaker cleaning must be the primary service provided. County-Funded Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) - Services needed to maintain and improve an adult's capacity to live in the community. Supports people in ways that enable them to achieve personally desired outcomes and lead self-directed lives including: - Money management - Meal preparation - Shopping - Obtaining and maintaining a home - Self administration of medication - Formal skill building

Offers individualized supports for people with disabilities and their families, both in and outside the home. Services are person-centered and designed to empower individuals while providing meaningful support to families. Services include: - Consulting Services: Designated Coordinator and Designated Manager consulting for family foster care and small providers, ensuring compliance with MN Statute 245D. ?- In-Home Support Services (IHS): 1:1 skill-building, teaching, and training in the home, including community outings and activities. - Respite Care: Temporary in-home or out-of-home relief for families and caregivers, ranging from a few hours to extended stays. - Skill Development Activities: Support in areas such as cooking, fitness, health, hygiene, medication management, money handling, relationship building, safety, and social participation.

Provides short-term respite or rehabilitation care in home-like settings. Services include: - 24-hour care services - Community and enrichment programming - Dementia and Parkinson's services - Family member support and communication - Fully furnished private bedroom - Home-cooked meals and daily snacks - In-home occupational and physical therapy - Medication management

Partners with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to support military members, veterans, and their families in maintaining their wellbeing through CORE which stands for Casework, Outreach, Referral, and Education. CORE services can foster greater peace of mind and resiliency, support the development of new skills to cope with challenges, and improve relationships. Services include: Behavioral Health Counseling - Deployment and reintegration support - Diagnostic assessment - Family counseling and support - Individual and couples counseling - Trauma-focused behavioral therapy Caregiver Support and Respite - Caregiver coaching and counseling - Caregiver respite - Caregiver support groups - Caregiver training and education - Emergency planning for caregivers - Telephone reassurance Case Management - Case managers assess each individual's situation and create a personalized plan identifying services and resources found at Lutheran Social Services or through a network of providers across Minnesota Financial Counseling - Budgeting - Credit Improvement - Debt Management - Homebuyer Education - Student Loan Counseling Homeless Initiative - Referrals to short and long term shelter options Support Groups - Men's Veterans PTSD Support Group - Women's Support Group for Family Members of Veterans

Short-term relief for caregivers while they are absent or unable to provide care for their relatives or friends. Provides non-medical, in-home services for persons 60 years of age or older in their home: - Caregiver coaching and counseling - Caregiver support groups - Group respite care - In-home respite care - Workshops, classes, retreats, and other activities

Provides short-term respite or rehabilitation care in home-like settings. Services include: - 24-hour care services - Community and enrichment programming - Dementia and Parkinson's services - Family member support and communication - Fully furnished private bedroom - Home-cooked meals and daily snacks - In-home occupational and physical therapy - Medication management

Waivered Services: - Available to individuals with a variety of disabilities - CADI (Community Access for Disability Inclusion) Waiver supports individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their communities - Waivered services are flexible and can be tailored to meet individual needs in a variety of settings Waiver Programs for Individuals Who Need a Nursing Facility Level of Care: - AC (Alternative Care) Waiver supports older adults who do not qualify for traditional Medical Assistance due to assets but would otherwise require nursing home care. Services may include personal care assistance, independent living skills training, homemaking, respite, and in-home family support. - EW (Elderly Waiver) supports older adults who would otherwise need to live in a nursing facility, helping them remain in their homes or community-based settings - MR/RC (Developmental Disabilities) Waiver provides services to individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities or related conditions, supporting them in living meaningful and inclusive lives - TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Waiver supports individuals who have experienced a significant brain injury due to accident, stroke, illness, or other causes, helping them live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice Personal Care Assistants (PCAs): - PCAs assist individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, taking medications, light housekeeping, and meal preparation - PCAs may also provide support with behavioral needs, helping individuals manage challenges in positive and supportive ways - PCAs can support individuals in a variety of settings, including their own homes, family homes, or foster care placements Other Services: - Individuals who are not eligible for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver may still qualify for similar supports through the CADI or PCA programs - In-home family support services help individuals build daily life skills such as self-care, communication, social interaction, sensory and motor development, and community living skills - In-home family support and respite services provided by RSI (or other organizations) offer valuable assistance to caregivers and families supporting individuals with disabilities - Respite services offer caregivers a temporary break, from a few hours to several days, either in the family home or in other supportive settings - Respite and in-home family supports are often part of waivered service programs and can be personalized to fit the needs and preferences of the individual and their family

Provides the following PCA services: - Homemaker service ??- Independent living skills training - Personal home care assistance - Respite care?- Independent living skills training

CARE provides trained respite workers to stay with a loved one and provide a well deserved break for caregivers. Workers are available days, evenings, weekends or overnights

Provides the following support services: - Caregiver Consulting: Professional assistance providing information, assessment, education, coordination, and training for caregivers and care receivers - Caregiver Relief: Coordinates volunteer help for the person who cares for a chronically ill home-bound loved one. Allows the caregiver time to attend to other tasks and provides contact for the home-bound person - Caregiver Support Group: Helps spouses and family members with changes in the family unit; once a month in both Ely and Babbitt - Friendly Visits: Volunteer visits for area residents who might be homebound or just alone and want or need contact with the greater community - Grocery Delivery: Available for those who find it difficult or unsafe to navigate local grocery stores. Volunteers will deliver groceries to the home - Northwoods Memory Care Program: Guides clients and their families through Alzheimer's by helping to reduce stress and increasing family support - Tasty Tuesday: Provides a class to older adults at no cost at the Ely senior center. The class provides healthy recipes, food preparation, and more. Availability is limited. - Volunteer Rides: Coordinates rides that are not available through other services for local and long distance medical appointments, meetings, errands, and social events.

In-home support services for individuals who want personalized care in the comfort and safety of their own home, including: - Appointments - Assisting clients with daily living activities - Errands - Direct care - Homemaking - Personal care - Respite services

Provides 1 - 24 hours of temporary, long-term term or respite care, depending on staff availability, through home care services including: - Comfort care for hospice patients - Friendly companionship - Laundry assistance - Light housekeeping - Limited transportation needs - Meal preparation - Personal Care: Shower/bathing assistance, dressing/hygiene assistance, toileting assistance, etc. - Safety checks (one-hour services)

Waivered Services: - Available to individuals with a variety of disabilities - CADI (Community Access for Disability Inclusion) Waiver supports individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their communities - Waivered services are flexible and can be tailored to meet individual needs in a variety of settings Waiver Programs for Individuals Who Need a Nursing Facility Level of Care: - AC (Alternative Care) Waiver supports older adults who do not qualify for traditional Medical Assistance due to assets but would otherwise require nursing home care. Services may include personal care assistance, independent living skills training, homemaking, respite, and in-home family support. - EW (Elderly Waiver) supports older adults who would otherwise need to live in a nursing facility, helping them remain in their homes or community-based settings - MR/RC (Developmental Disabilities) Waiver provides services to individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities or related conditions, supporting them in living meaningful and inclusive lives - TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Waiver supports individuals who have experienced a significant brain injury due to accident, stroke, illness, or other causes, helping them live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice Personal Care Assistants (PCAs): - PCAs assist individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, taking medications, light housekeeping, and meal preparation - PCAs may also provide support with behavioral needs, helping individuals manage challenges in positive and supportive ways - PCAs can support individuals in a variety of settings, including their own homes, family homes, or foster care placements Other Services: - Individuals who are not eligible for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver may still qualify for similar supports through the CADI or PCA programs - In-home family support services help individuals build daily life skills such as self-care, communication, social interaction, sensory and motor development, and community living skills - In-home family support and respite services provided by RSI (or other organizations) offer valuable assistance to caregivers and families supporting individuals with disabilities - Respite services offer caregivers a temporary break, from a few hours to several days, either in the family home or in other supportive settings - Respite and in-home family supports are often part of waivered service programs and can be personalized to fit the needs and preferences of the individual and their family

Provides the following PCA services: - Homemaker service ??- Independent living skills training - Personal home care assistance - Respite care?- Independent living skills training

Services include: - Residential supports and services - Adult foster care - Supported living services - 24-hour emergency assistance - Respite care in- and out-of-home - Adult companion services - In-home family support - In-home independent living skills training - In-home supported living services for adults

Supports and cares for individuals who are dying of incurable disease so that people may live as fully and comfortably as possible. Services provided in the hospital or in a patient's home include: - Companionship from volunteers - Education - Family support - Medical supply, equipment, and medication management - Nursing care - Nutritional support - Pain and symptom management (also known as palliative care) - Physical, occupational, and speech therapy - Spiritual counseling Support for caregivers: - Education and information to make difficult end-of-life decisions - Emotional support - Help caring for a loved one at home or in the hospital - Respite services