Provides moral support for overweight persons through group discussion, contests and incentives, weekly weigh-ins and recognition for weight loss. Call or go onto website to get times and locations of meetings.

Provides support group for persons and families with breast cancer

Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. - Single day assessment clinic: Evaluation and recommended treatment planned in one-day visit - Physical, occupational and speech therapies available - Follow-up: re-evaluation and treatment monitoring - Educational opportunities for people with Parkinson's and family members include: recently diagnosed classes, deep brain stimulation surgery information sessions, annual Progress and Possibilities regional conference, young-onset Parkinson's programs, community outreach events - Specialty programs include: preventing falls, safe and healthy eating, coping with thinking and memory changes - Group activities: Support network offering information, discussion and problem sharing to family members and caregivers. More than 80 support groups meet regularly throughout 5 state region. - Resource Center: Educational programs and materials covering topics related to Parkinson's disease - Club Create is a therapeutic day program offering holistic, stimulating programs and socializing and provides needed respite for care partners. Patients can participate in one or more sessions each week. - Annual full-day session for patients; fee charged - Research participation opportunities available

Provides classes and events for anyone interested. Classes offered are: - Breastfeeding, baby nutrition, and parenting classes - Cancer support group - Childbirth classes - Fitness and weight management classes - Grief support groups for women - Youth and family programs about various issues around chemical dependency, and youth living with ADHD

- AARP Smart Driver courses - Health assessment services for seniors including flu shots, arthritis education, blood pressure monitoring and screening, diabetes, Parkinson's group, cardiac rehabilitation, post PT - Meals on Wheels: partners with Jewish Family Service of Saint Paul and Sholom Alliance to provide kosher meals on wheels in Saint Paul

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.

Intensive diabetes management including diabetes education. Other services include: - Diabetes management during pregnancy - Foot care - Insulin pump therapy - Medical nutrition therapy - Pre-Diabetes screening

Provides moral support for overweight persons through group discussion, contests and incentives, weekly weigh-ins and recognition for weight loss. Also provides a weight maintenance program. Call or go to website for times and locations of meetings.

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

Red Door Clinic provides the following services: - Adult immunizations - COVID-19 vaccinations - Family planning services, sexual health counseling, and health education - HIV testing, counseling, and short-term interventions - Immigration exams - MMR and other childhood immunizations - Pregnancy prevention for young women ages 12 - 21 - Refugee health screenings and exams for tuberculosis and other illnesses - Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases - Syringe exchange and Narcan - Travel vaccinations

- Support groups for parents of children with Down syndrome - Hospital or home visits for new parents by trained persons - Resource library with current information on Down syndrome - Social activities and informational meetings - New parent breakfast - Networking with other organizations - Bi-monthly newsletter - Education packet - New parent information packet; mailed to all hospitals in Minnesota with English and Spanish versions available - Expectant parent packet for parents with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome - Information packet for grandparents - General information available to anyone including educators and other professionals - Adult health care management program for adults, age 21 and over - Regional conference for parents and professionals held every other year - Annual conference for youth and adults with Down syndrome, held annually in Spring - Annual conference for grandparents, held annually in May - Annual conference for educators, held annually in October - Solutions, a newsletter for educators

Special health programs and services designed to enhance overall well-being - Blood pressure checks - Caregivers support group - Defensive driving - Exercise classes - Health promotion classes and events - Hearing aid clinic - Seasonal immunizations - Silver Sneakers fitness program - Social events

- Respiratory support groups for adults with chronic lung disease and asthma - Continuing education for health professionals and teachers - Minnesota Asthma Coalition: statewide network working to collectively work on asthma related issues. - Public education (publications, pamphlets)

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]

Provides encouragement and information

Offers a variety of support groups. - Abuse Tuesdays: Provides a safe place for those recovering from an abusive relationship. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Cancer Support Group: For individuals with cancer or their loved ones. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Codependency: Encourages the development of healthy boundaries for individuals who experience an emotional or psychological reliance on someone else, possibly due to an illness or addiction. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Divorce Care: For individuals who are divorced, separated, or in the process of divorce. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Freedom from Addictions and Abuse: Provides a safe place for individuals recovering from addictions related to gambling, drugs, alcohol, food, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Freedom from Anxiety: Support for people struggling with anxiety. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - GriefShare: Offers support and encouragement for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Provided at the Lakeville, Shakopee, and Northfield campuses. - Grief's Road to Emmaus: Provides care and support for those experiencing the loss of a child. Provided at all campuses. - Hispanic Spanish Life and Faith Group: Provides a supportive environment for people looking to make healthier choices in life and their faith journey. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Men's Purity group: Provides healthy steps toward freedom from pornography and sexual addictions. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - TreeHouse for Teens: Provides mentoring for youth ages 10 -18 to receive support, guidance, and practical skills in making better choices. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Victory Over the Struggles of Life: Provides a supportive and encouraging environment for people encountering depression, emotional stress, boundary issues, mental health, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

- Educate people on importance of AEDs and early defibrillation - Support groups for survivors and their families - Work with legislators and others supporting placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public settings and development of early defibrillation programs

Psycho-social drop in club which provides: - Art experiences including cartooning, painting and photography classes - Field trips to art galleries and museums - Healthy relationship groups, anger management groups, weight loss groups, etc. - Social events - Support groups such as grief groups and mental illness/chemical dependency groups - Wellness classes

- AARP Defensive Driving Classes - Hobby and leisure classes - Information and educational programs related to aging issues - Bus tours - Recreational and social activities - Host site for the senior dining program - Meals on wheels program - Support groups - Exercise classes - Blood pressure checks - Bone builders - Donut and gift shop - Arts and crafts

Diabetes information and support group

- Hospital visitation upon request of physician or nursing staff - Psychological and educational support group for people who have or will have ostomy surgery - Publication "The Pacesetter" produced every two months - Video library information

Offers support group meetings to individuals affected by prostate cancer. Members can share their experiences, feelings, worries, and concerns. The support groups are available to patients, partners, and caregivers. Support group meetings are located in several cities in Minnesota such as Cloquet, Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Saint Cloud, Saint Paul, and Rochester. Support group meetings may help with: - Gaining a sense of empowerment, feeling less lonely, or isolated - Getting practical feedback about treatment options - Learning about resources for education, financial assistance programs, and other resources - Reducing distress, depression, anxiety, or fatigue - Talk openly and honestly about feelings - Understanding prostate cancer treatment and side effects

- Birthing suites - Car seat safety classes - Cardiac rehabilitation - Diabetes education - Emergency services - General surgery - Gynecological surgery - Home respiratory care - Human resources - ICCU - Imaging - Infusion therapy services - Laboratory - Occupational therapy - Orthopedic surgery - Pain management clinic - Parkinson's support group - see website for next meeting - Pediatric rehabilitation - Peripheral Artery Disease program - Physical therapy - Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Respiratory therapy - Sleep lab - Specialty care clinic - Speech therapy - Urgent care - Volunteer opportunities - Women's health center

Offers free and confidential testing for HIV. Individuals are invited to pick a time and place to be tested. Results are usually available in 20 minutes and staff will provide pre- and post-counseling in English and some African languages. Confidential support group for Africans living with HIV and AIDS. Persons of all faiths are welcome. The meetings are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Meetings include a fellowship and spiritual period, a shared meal, and an emotional support and health wellness section.

The Hastings Senior Center, based at the Tilden Community Center, is operated through a partnership between the City of Hastings and Hastings Community Education. Seniors: - 55+ Driver Improvement Program - Art classes - Bingo - Book Discussion - Dance classes - Foot care and foot reflexology - Games such as chess club - Hand massage and foot care - Live 2 B Healthy exercise program - Quilting, woven arts, and yarn classes - Pickle ball and corn hole - Scrapbooking - Support groups for grief, Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease - Tech Fridays Adults: - Adult enrichment classes - Adult health and recreation classes - Art, design, photography, and cooking classes - Business classes - Construction, trades, and woodworking instruction - Computer, information technology, and computer programming - Indoor home safety education - Lifeguard instruction - Musical instrument instruction - Self-defense classes - Smoking cessation - Trips and tours Ages K-12: - Baseball, basketball, and soccer day camps - New drivers education classes - SPARK summer classes for grades 5th- 8th - Youth development and enrichment classes