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Provides specialized outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents with a focus on problematic sexual behaviors and related emotional or behavioral concerns. Services include: - Comprehensive outpatient sexual behavior assessments - Parent/Caregiver Support Groups: Helps families understand sexual behavior dynamics, treatment processes, and build supportive strategies - Psychotherapy for children and adolescents ages 6-17 - Treatment groups for adolescent males experiencing problematic sexual behavior Group Therapy Treatment Program: 12 to 16 weeks of structured group sessions - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, educational curriculum, and experiential group therapy - Family and individual therapy as recommended - Individualized treatment planning - Individual Therapy Services - Parent support group component - Play therapy (when developmentally appropriate) - Progress review meetings upon request - Pro-social skills training

Provides group support for caregivers and supporters of loved ones facing a medically complex or terminal diagnosis. Also offers family consultations to help determine how services can benefit the family now and in the future.

Works to improve the well-being of immigrants and refugees ages 55 and older by providing social, educational, and recreational opportunities. Activities include workshops on health, nutrition, exercise, and digital skills, as well as weekly luncheons, music, and seasonal celebrations to foster social connection and reduce isolation.

- Caregiver support group - Companionship - Dementia Friends training on request - Friendly visits - Homemaking and chores service - Paperwork assistance - Respite care - Socialization - Telephone reassurance/buddy phone call service - Transportation (including wheelchair accessible transports) to: medical/social service appointments, church, senior dining, hair dresser appointments, and grocery shopping - Yard work

Offers recreational activities for older adults. Activities offered include: - Bicycling club - Bingo - Book clubs - Card games - In-person or virtual caregiver support groups - Exercise classes such as Silver Sneakers Strength and Balance, Tai Chi, flexibility and strength, and yoga - Health insurance counseling - Knit and quilting - Line dancing - Legal information and resources - Ping pong - Outreach services such as referrals, mobile meals, and home visits - Special events - Technology assistance - Trips and community tours - Walking groups The Heritage Center is also available for rent for family parties, babyshowers, meetings, or a corporate event.

Offers advanced cancer treatments, screenings, and clinical research. Other support services include: Cancer Support Programs - Brainerd Lakes Pay It Forward Cancer Fund: one-time gift for non-medical bills (i.e. mortgage payment, child care expense, etc.) to area cancer patients in treatment - Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group: Monthly meeting for current patients and all survivors - Pink Ribbon Cupboard: Emergency fund for breast cancer patients in treatment to help with non-medical bills Specialties and Services - Chemotherapy and immunotherapy - Hematology - Infusion therapy - Oncology

Offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support older adults and individuals with disabilities in living safely and independently in their own homes and communities. Services include: - Advocacy: Connecting clients with resources such as the Minnesota Ombudsman Program. - Assisted Transportation: Volunteers offer in-town and out-of-town rides, with a sliding fee scale available for out-of-town trips. - Caregiver Support and Respite: Support groups and respite care to assist family caregivers in managing their responsibilities. - Correspondence Assistance: Helping individuals maintain connections with loved ones through letters and other forms of communication. - Friendly Visits and Telephone Reassurance: Regular in-person or phone check-ins to reduce isolation and provide companionship. - Health Education: Promotes wellness and chronic disease management - Information and Referral: Assistance in navigating community resources and services. - Light Housekeeping and Chores: Help with tasks such as changing light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, and light cleaning. - Shopping and Errands: Volunteer assistance with grocery shopping and other errands. - Social Activities: Assistance with attending local events and social gatherings.

Small group support for caregivers

Provides trauma-focused individual therapy to children and teens who have experienced abuse or witnessed violence. This type of therapy could be in the form of play therapy. Also offers group therapy to caregivers and youth.

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

Provides specialized outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents with a focus on problematic sexual behaviors and related emotional or behavioral concerns. Services include: - Comprehensive outpatient sexual behavior assessments - Parent/Caregiver Support Groups: Helps families understand sexual behavior dynamics, treatment processes, and build supportive strategies - Psychotherapy for children and adolescents ages 6-17 - Treatment groups for adolescent males experiencing problematic sexual behavior Group Therapy Treatment Program: 12 to 16 weeks of structured group sessions - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, educational curriculum, and experiential group therapy - Family and individual therapy as recommended - Individualized treatment planning - Individual Therapy Services - Parent support group component - Play therapy (when developmentally appropriate) - Progress review meetings upon request - Pro-social skills training

Provides free workshops for individuals, families, organizations, community groups, and the general public on topics including: - Caregiving consultation and caregiving case plans; also provides personalized workshops for groups and individuals - Caregiving support groups - Caregiving workshops for families experiencing mental illness - Family Caregiving LifeSkills workshops: Designed for spouses/partners, families, and other caregivers of adults with disorders such as mental illness, cognitive/memory issues, dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, brain injury, and other chronic debilitating health conditions

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.

- Case management and referrals for programs such as Meals on Wheels, social services - Door-to-door transportation mostly for health related appointments or for hair salons/barbershop appointments. Clients must be able to transfer into the car on their own. Escort services may also be available, but these requests must be made far in advance. - Homemaking, yard work and home maintenance services - Nursing care - Personal care - Senior exercise classes are offered daily; transportation available. - Social outings - Speakers on senior health topics - Support for caregivers of seniors who live in the service area, and for caregivers who live in the service area even if the cared-for senior lives elsewhere, including out of state.

Connects older adults and their family caregivers to resources, support, and enrichment opportunities to enhance quality of life and promote independence. Services include: - Connections to community resources to promote wellness, engagement, and aging in place - Memory loss enrichment programming for adults living with early- to mid-stage memory changes - Partnerships with congregations, such as the Care Ministry Network, to support ministries serving older adults - Support for family caregivers, including coaching, support groups, educational classes, and access to community resources The program emphasizes individualized support, education, and community engagement to help older adults and their caregivers thrive.

Trained advocates providing information and resources to people over the age of 60. The goal is to assist residents in finding resources to stay in the home and find possible options for alternative living situations. Helps with services such as: - Assist with plans for recreational activities - Caregiver education and support - Caregiver relief - Community education - Consumer protection - Deliver home meals and work with nutrition sites - Forms assistance - Health care directives - Home visits - Medicare Part D enrollment - Nutrition Assistance Program for seniors (NAP) - Partners with Senior Linkage Line and Area Agency on Aging - Scams/fraud - Senior legal rights - Transportation resources - Volunteer recruitment and training

- Billiards room - Computer lab/technology learning center - Crafts including ceramics and painting instruction - Federal Funded Meal Program - Lunches and Grocery Services for Low Income Seniors: For older adults over age 65. Members are permitted to eat their meal onsite, in designated social spaces. - Games (including cards) - Library with books in large print - Meeting space available for reservation for events/conferences - Music - Movies - Pickleball - Ping pong - Social groups including knitting and quilting - Special events and trips - Support Groups: Cancer, diabetes, grief, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's caregivers, recovery and self care - Virtual Outreach: Partnership between 125 LIVE and Elder Network to reach out via Zoom and phone calls to seniors in need of socialization

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.

Provides specialized outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents with a focus on problematic sexual behaviors and related emotional or behavioral concerns. Services include: - Comprehensive outpatient sexual behavior assessments - Parent/Caregiver Support Groups: Helps families understand sexual behavior dynamics, treatment processes, and build supportive strategies - Psychotherapy for children and adolescents ages 6-17 - Treatment groups for adolescent males experiencing problematic sexual behavior Group Therapy Treatment Program: 12 to 16 weeks of structured group sessions - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, educational curriculum, and experiential group therapy - Family and individual therapy as recommended - Individualized treatment planning - Individual Therapy Services - Parent support group component - Play therapy (when developmentally appropriate) - Progress review meetings upon request - Pro-social skills training

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

- 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

Offers personalized caregiver support for those caring for older adults and individuals living with a disability. Services provided: - Caregiving counseling with a trained caregiver consultant to help caregivers assess, build a tailored plan, and guide them to reach goals and make decisions - Caregiver support groups to find connection and support - Consultation to determine needs and challenges - Information and community resources for additional assistance

Workshops and monthly support groups help caregivers manage the caregiver burden, link with other caregivers, and find help and encouragement.

Winona Memory Cafe meetings are being held virtually and in-person. Call the office for information on joining in. Winona Memory Cafe's provide social gatherings for people living with memory loss and their care partners offering opportunities to engage in meaningful activities, exchange information, and support one another. Gatherings are held every Wednesday at 2:30 pm (time may vary) and locations vary.

Caregiver Support Groups: Provides virtual support groups Wednesday and Thursday and an in-person support group on the second Saturday of each month. Resource Care Consultation Services: Social workers work and talk with seniors, their caregivers, and family members one-on-one virtually, in the home, or in the center office.