Academic Wellness and Success Program: School-linked program designed to increase the availability of mental health services to children in pre-K - 12th grade of African descent who are uninsured or underinsured in their homes, schools, communities, and in the African American Child Wellness Institute offices through the use of face-to-face and telehealth platforms. Provides approximately 8-10 hours of direct mental health services including mental health screenings, diagnostic assessments, and psychotherapy treatment including individual, group, and family sessions through the use of cultural specific providers. Counseling, Outreach, and Public Education Campaign: Addresses COVID-19 prevention and vaccine hesitance within the African-American community. Services include a 24-hour Community Mental Health and COVID-19 hotline, individual, and group crisis counseling (within multi-family settings and outside of the home), individual and group outreach services, as well as brief educational or supportive contact, public education, assessment, and referral to community resources. Healing Circle, The: Provides a sacred space where community-based challenges are addressed in an orderly manner. Life and death issues such as COVID-19, community violence, and systemic racism are discussed. Provided in collaboration with the Conversations with Al McFarlane program which airs of KFAI Radio Station and is streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Mura Moms: Pre-meditated pregnancy and motherhood project which provides alternative methods of engaging African American women in the process of examining how their stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use are harmful to their own well-being as well as that of their baby, and to allow them to learn culturally appropriate stress reduction techniques and coping mechanisms in supportive environments. Overall goal is to improve birth outcomes among low-income African American women struggling with chemical use and/or mental health issues. To accomplish this, both parents are invited to develop knowledge, partnerships, skills, and behaviors that promote wellness, safety, and respect in their homes and in the community. Provides intensive support including intake, education, mentorship, and wellness coaching services to up to 15 women per class. Project Mura: Pre-meditated parenting BootCamp which provides three intensive BootCamp trainings annually for parents who are raising uninsured or underinsured children of African descent ages 0 - 18. Services include diagnostic interviews, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and other services. Clinicians provide cultural consultations and care coordination services with other mental health providers, schools, medical personnel (such as nurses, primary care providers, personal care attendants, pediatricians, and psychiatrists) as well as other entities such as religious and social service organizations to provide multi-systemic support. Individual wellness coaches facilitate the development of family wellness plans for each program participant.

Provides outpatient services such as: - Extensive outpatient sexual behavior assessment - Parent/Caregiver Support Groups: Parents and caregivers have the opportunity to learn more about dynamics of sexual misconduct and treatment, as well as share their struggles in coming to terms with their adolescent's sexual behavior problems - Treatment group for adolescent males ages 11 - 18 experiencing problematic sexual behavior Group Therapy Treatment Program: - 12 - 16 weeks of sessions - Family and individualized therapy as recommended - Individualized treatment plan - Parents support group - Progress Review meetings upon request - Services may include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy skills training, educational curriculum, and experiential group therapy Individual Therapy Services: - Cognitive behavioral therapy - Dialectical behavior therapy - Play therapy - Pro-social skills training

Provides caregiver support such as: - Advising adult children who are involved in the care of their aging parents - Caregiver coaching - Caregiver support groups - Caregiver resources

Provides information, resources, and referrals for services to older adults and their caregivers. Assistance may include application assistance with financial programs, homecare and support group resources, healthcare directive completion, food programs, issues related to caring for someone living with dementia and more. Advocates can assist by telephone, home visit, or a family meeting.

A secure, 24-bed emergency domestic violence shelter for women and their children under age 18. Assistance includes: - 24 hour domestic violence crisis hotline - Advocacy - Assistance with protection and restraining orders - Basic needs - Housing resources - Outreach services for anyone (residents and non-residents of the shelter) needing assistance with personal or legal issues related to domestic violence - Parenting support provided to shelter residents - Referrals - Resources - Safety planning - Support groups for anyone affected by domestic violence and/or sexual violence - Support through court proceedings

- Adult assessment/psychological testing - Individual and group therapy - Prevention consultation on policies and procedures to reduce risk of sexual abuse of children - Psycho-educational sexual prevention/diversion program - Sexual abuse prevention workshops for teachers, parents, and youth-serving organizations - Specialized sex offender treatment for adults - Women's support group

Provide resources and support for Latinos who are victims of a crime, domestic violence, or sexual assault. All services are provided in English and Spanish. Services provided: - 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line for victims of a crime, domestic violence, and sexual assault - Assistance and Court Accompaniment for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Assistance in applying for orders for protection and accompaniment through the civil court process. Helps in reporting sexual assault or domestic violence to local police and accompanies the criminal court process. - Domestic violence and sexual assault support groups - Helps victims apply for reparations - Referrals to relevant community resources such as shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, and support with residency or status-related needs NOTE: CLUES does not provide legal advice and will refer clients to community resources for legal assistance.

Provides other hospital services such as: - Hospice care in skilled nursing care, home health aide, homemaking services, and palliative care (218)732-4552 - Imaging and diagnostic services (218)616-3153 - Orthopedic and sports medicine (218)616-3700 - Pain management (218)616-3170 - Physical, speech, and occupational therapy and wellness programs (218)616-3005 - Rehabilitation services such as cardiopulmonary rehab and occupational health (218)616-3000 - Sleep apnea and sleep disorder studies (218)616-3273 - Spiritual services (218)616-3170 - Weight management center for weight loss, weight management, and support group (218)237-5757

Support groups and education: - Alanon: Support group for families and friends of alcoholics or chemical abusers - Monday 7 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday 7 pm; Tuesday 6 pm (women only); Thursday 7:30 pm - Debtors Anonymous: Twelve-step program of men and women who meet to help each other recover from compulsive debting - Saturday 10:30 am - Divorce Care: Meets Thursdays; register online or email [email protected] - Gamanon: Thursday 7 pm - Gamblers Anonymous: Thursday 7 pm - Six Weeks Dealing with Grief - Job Transition: Support group for those currently unemployed or looking for a job. Meets each Monday 7:15 am. Contact JTSG 952-656-1075 or email [email protected]

Various support groups. Call for current list and times. Groups include: - Brain tumor support group - Caregivers support group - Lung cancer group - New Parent Connection - Parkinson's Disease support group - Pregnancy and infant loss support - Reach to Recovery for women recovering from breast surgery - Stroke support group - Way to Wellness for depression and anxiety

Support programs including: Pink Ribbon Mentorship: - Breast cancer survivor volunteers partner with people who have/had a similar diagnosis, treatment, or concerns to each mentee - [email protected] or (507)206-3212 Dragon boat fellowship - Making Waves Floating Fellowship: - Support and social opportunity for survivors - Exercise group - Silver Lake in Rochester, MN on Wednesday evenings during the summer, weather permitting - No experience required - [email protected] Breast cancer support group: - Vision of Hope: 9 am - 10:30 am 1st and 3rd Monday of each month; 125 Live, 125 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 - Contact Cyndie at [email protected] General cancer group: - Circle of Hope: 12 noon - 1:30 pm twice monthly 125 Live, 125 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 (check Join our Journey website for dates) www.jtjmn.org - Contact Cyndie at [email protected]

Offers community-based programs designed to prevent illness and enhance the health and well-being of patients, families, and area residents. Services include: - Baby Cafe Support Group: Support for helping parents achieve their breastfeeding goals - Health Education Presentations: Health professionals (physician, registered nurse, fitness specialist or nutritionist) deliver 1-hour, customized presentations on health topics including cardiovascular health, exercise/fitness, nutrition, and weight management - Stroke Support Group: Support for people who have experienced a stroke, and their caregivers

Promotes research, advocacy, and education about spondylitis, with the aim of helping sufferers manage the condition Services include: - Informational seminars and webinars - Support groups (see website for locations) - Online message boards and forums - SWIFT - Spondylitis Web Info For Teens, offering age-appropriate resources for managing spondylitis

Provides a 10 week postabortion group support and individual mentoring.

Provides a 10 week postabortion group support and individual mentoring.

- Caregiver coaching/counseling - Dementia empowerment service: Provides emotional support with dementia/early-stage memory loss, support system planning, goal setting, and community resources - Educational workshops - Support groups for caregivers - Volunteer in home and out of home respite care

Provide treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Support group meetings and privately discussion of any concerns available to families.

Helps survivors gain further knowledge and understanding of the effects of sexual violence in their lives, and find support in a safe, confidential environment. The group consists of 8 sessions.

Offers local support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. Works to bring care and support to every community so that no one has to face dementia alone. Support groups create a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. Provides an opportunity for participants to develop mutual support and social relationships. Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video, or in person. Also offers Caregiver Support Groups for caregivers of all types of dementia, as well as specific groups tailored to specific populations. Person with Dementia Support Groups are geared towards individuals who have recently been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia and are in the early stage of the disease progression.

Support groups are available for individuals experiencing vision loss, offering a place to connect with others experiencing vision loss and share ideas. Each group meets monthly and transportation assistance is available. Peer-to-Peer Mentor Network matches individuals struggling emotionally with a mentor who has also walked that journey.

Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include: - 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims. - Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more. - Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf. - Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner. - Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.

Resources for education, information, support, and advocacy may include the following: - Adult peer groups throughout the state - Age-appropriate education programs for youth about epilepsy, seizure first aid, and prevention - Camp Oz: A week-long, residential camp for youth 9 - 17 who have epilepsy. Held the third week in June each summer. - Creative Arts encourages people with epilepsy to submit artwork and writings - Epilepsy first aid and awareness training for professionals and for the public including seizure recognition - Family events - Shining Stars: Kids with epilepsy are recognized with certificates and a medallion, special events and a chance to meet other Shining Stars. Brochures, pamphlets and resource materials. Some available in Spanish and Hmong.

Faith-based support group for those who have a family member with a mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and others.

Staff and volunteers offer assistance with: - Decision-making - Assessments for services - Medical escorts for doctor appointments - Home safety assessments - Assistance with needed paperwork for application for services - Connection to programs and referrals - Checkbook balancing - Respite care - Friendly visitors - Transportation - Grocery assistance - Chore requests - Senior companion - Fall prevention education - Books to Go program

Assists fathers to overcome barriers that prevent them from supporting their children economically and emotionally. Services include: - Case management services - Child support services - Employment services - Family activities - Parenting support classes