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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

The hospital offers a large variety of support groups, visit website for full listing, hours, and dates: https://northmemorial.com/?s=support+group&search-type=normal&submit=Search+Submit

- Offers disease information about all blood cancers, including facts and statistics, treatments, and clinical trials - Offers information and referrals to organizations that may be able to assist with paying for medications, stem cell transplant costs, or other health care costs - Provides support services for patients and caregivers, including local support groups, online chats, peer-to-peer support, caregiver support, nutrition consultations, and other helpful resources - Provides information through literature, videos, public speakers, seminars, and education programs for the general public? - Shares the latest research advances with doctors and other medical professionals through symposiums and workshops - Supports research, including grants that are available for individual researchers

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.

Provides education and support for those with vision loss.

Diabetes information and support group

Provides the following support groups: Sistas Inspiring Sistas Support Group (SIS): Program is for women living with HIV and provides support, training and education that empowers women to improve their lives and decrease risk factors. The program consists of traditional and non-traditional support groups that meet twice a week. Women receive both group and one-on-one support to create individual goals and plans, participate in group training, education and support, while working with the program coordinator to advance individual goals and plans. Brotherhood Men's Monthly Support Group: Support group meets monthly. Men living with HIV within this group give and gain support from one another. Additionally, they participate in a number of activities around issues where they share a common experiences, and receive training and education around issues of interest to them.

Provides a support group to those living with diabetes. Group discussions are led by knowledgeable healthcare professionals and focus on topics such as nutrition, exercise, medication management, and emotional well-being.

Provides a full range of women's health services for all ages. Services include: - Breast care, such as breast cancer detection education, breast exams, support groups, and mammography services - Eating disorders and support groups - Midwifery - Obstetrics and gynecology - Pap smears - Prenatal care - Sexual dysfunction, fertility preservation, and reproductive medicine

Offers a support group program to connect with others led by trained facilitators in-person or virtually. Services include: - Directory tool online to find a group in the area at https://www.lung.org/help-support/better-breathers-club - 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)

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.

The Lupus Foundation of America provides education and support services to people affected by lupus. The foundation collaborates with experts to provide clear, easy-to-use information, programs, and resources to help people navigate their journey with lupus. Programs offered: - Health Education Specialists: Specialists are available to answer questions and provide caring support to people with lupus. Health Education Specialists are specially trained to provide people affected by lupus with non-medical counseling, disease education, information, and helpful resources. Spanish-speaking health education specialists are also available. - The Expert Series: An educational podcast that features empowering conversations with leading lupus experts that focus on helping people live with lupus - Local Support and Programs: There are opportunities to engage locally and participate in education events and support groups dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by lupus. Experts can help individuals find resources, support groups, and get involved in the fight to end lupus. - LupusConnect: An online community where people can engage with others to share experiences, find emotional support, and discuss practical ways to live and cope with the disease - Lupus & You: A free educational series where people with lupus, their family, and friends can learn more about the latest in lupus research and managing the disease. Provides advocacy and panelist events in-person or virtual formats. - National Resource Center: A collection of up-to-date resources and information on lupus. The Resource Center educates, empowers, and connects individuals to resources, educational articles, and support services about lupus. - Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly (SELF): A free online self-management app program designed to help people with lupus live their best life. SELF is tailored to support people with lupus to manage symptoms, stress, medications, and working with their health care team. - Take Charge: A weekly education email series designed to give people with lupus, and those recently diagnosed, tips, and resources that can help them better manage their lupus and it's everyday challenges Find a local Lupus Foundation chapter at www.lupus.org/chapters.

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.

Provides various health and wellness programs to the community, such as: - Diabetes Awareness Campaign: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, CLUES provides education and information on prediabetes, type 1-2 diabetes prevention, and diabetes management to empower people to improve their health. - Es My Time Tobacco Cessation Support and Resources: Offers one-on-one resource navigation for tobacco users, tobacco cessation education groups, and supports Latino-serving agencies and networks - Mayores Majores Dementia Program: Helps the Latino community and their families learn more about Dementia through support groups, group activities, social connections, and education workshops - Sexual Health Education: Provides comprehensive sex and sexuality education workshops for parents and teenagers focused on values, consent, and communication. Offers parent workshops conducted in Spanish on how to talk about sex education, sexuality, and sexual health. Also, provides youth workshops in English and Spanish about sex education and sexuality tailored to the learning needs of the students. Services provided by Promotores de Salud (Community Health Workers).

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 regions - 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

Promotes research, advocacy, and education about spondylitis to help sufferers manage the condition Services include: - A rheumatologist directory to help patients find doctors with experience in spondylarthritis - Educational seminars, webinars, podcasts, and guides for patients, families, and medical professionals - Peer support opportunities through local and online support groups and community forums - Research initiatives and funding to advance knowledge, and advocacy efforts to raise awareness and improve diagnosis and care - Youth-specific resources (including a teen-oriented program) and materials for children, teens, and their families

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.

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include: HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support. Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseases Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times. - Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury - Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics - Grief support groups - Nutrition information classes - Health and wellness classes - Smoking cessation

Caregiver Support Group is for caregivers of an ailing parent, child, spouse, or other individuals of any age. You are likely to face variety of new responsibilities, many of which are unfamiliar or intimidating. At times, you may feel overwhelmed and alone, and this support group will discuss issues or concerns you may be having.

- Alzheimer's Association Caregivers Support, evening groups, call (320)290-7863 - Brain Injury Support Group, contact Craig Martinson (320)685-3680 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Group - Friends and Family of Brain Injury Survivors - Memory Loss Support Group for Caregivers and Care Receivers - Support and education - Stroke Support Group

Monthly support meetings: - Guest speakers from the professional fields of medicine, education, and family support - Online resources - Outreach events providing education

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times. - Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury - Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics - Grief support groups - Nutrition information classes - Health and wellness classes - Smoking cessation

Provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapy services for a wide range of communication disorders across all age groups. Services are provided both on and off campus. - Summer Speech-Language Clinic for 4 - 5 year old children - Minnesota State University Mankato Aphasia Group - Minnesota Stroke Association Adult Aphasia Group, Twin Cities - National Stuttering Association Group - Mankato Area Spasmodic Dysphonia Group: 90-minute meetings are held every two months at Minnesota State University, Mankato; functions of the group are support, education, and social opportunities.

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include: HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support. Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseases Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections