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Licensed adoption agency which provides help with legal adoptions. Social service and related assistance: - Adoption support groups - Birth parent counseling and guidance - Bridge care for babies and children in transition - Compliance with Minnesota and Wisconsin laws governing termination of parental rights - Coordination and support services for United States and international adoptions - Legal adoption (finalization) assistance - Post adoption counseling and support - Post placement services and reports - Pre-adoption education and training - Recruitment of families for child adoption

- Club for mothers and expecting mothers interested in sharing ideas and parenting tips on raising and caring for twins, triplets, and higher order multiples. - Activities include support group, monthly meetings, educational speakers, special social events, library including book loan, and a newsletter.

Provides a 10 week postabortion group support and individual mentoring.

Provides community outreach, education, mentoring, and support for pregnant teens and mothers with small children in the Native American community. - Live It!: Teen pregnancy prevention and sexuality education curriculum for youth ages 11-18 - Nandagenim program: Support for mothers and children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Ninde My Heart: Doula services

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.

Adoption and Foster Care Support Group Olmsted County sponsors a parent-led adoption support group. The group is open to the public and tailored to meet support and educational needs of foster parents, families considering adoption, or families who have adopted privately, publicly, domestically, or internationally. Mission is to offer families a forum to receive post-adoption support that will enable them to: - Enhance their ability to manage the complexity and lifelong process of adoption - Form new partnerships with other adoptive families - Learn about new resources and training - Network with other adoptive families - Share questions and concerns with group members Child care provided on-site by a social worker. Adoption Services Provides adoption services to children in the Minnesota Waiting Children's Program and the families who seek to adopt them. - Children who are available for adoption come from throughout the State of Minnesota and almost all of them have been removed from their biological families due to abuse or neglect - Most waiting children are over the age of 8, many have physical and/or emotional disabilities, some are brothers and sisters who want to stay together, and many are children of color Before becoming eligible to adopt, an individual needs to go through a licensing process.

Medical clinic services: - Bike Share Program - Birthing Services - Cardiology - Chronic Pain Program - Clinics - Sleepy Eye and Morgan - Counseling Services - Diabetes and Nutrition Services - Emergency Services - Health Care Home - Hospice - Imaging Services - Laboratory Services - Lung Cancer Screening (CT) - Mammography - MRI - Nuclear Medicine - Nutrition Counseling - Occupational Therapy - Orthopedics - Outpatient Therapy - Physical Therapy - Podiatry - Rehabilitative Services - Respiratory Therapy - Sleep Studies - Speech Therapy - Support Groups - Surgical Services - Swing Bed Services - Transitional Care Services - Ultrasound - UrologyX-ray

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

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages birth - Kindergarten. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include: - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners? - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

- Provides faith-based bereavement program for persons experiencing grief and loss through death, divorce, or separation - Offers an ongoing support group after retreat (retreats usually in April and October)

Provides a weekly support group for mothers during the school year. Community members provide lunch, and the children are cared for. The group is led by a social worker, and weekly activities vary (speakers, crafts, discussions, etc.).

Offers a supportive environment where new and expectant mothers can process emotional changes associated with pregnancy and postpartum. Services include: - Mother and baby support groups: Delivered both in person and virtual; babies (up to age 1) may accompany mom in the group sessions - Perinatal occupational therapy - Perinatal Psychiatry Find a Location: https://sagentbh.com/our-services/mother-baby-program/

Assists individuals and families who are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime situations. Services include: - A 24-hour crisis hotline where trained advocates will listen, support, and provide individuals with information - Personal advocacy and counseling referrals are available to help with emotional trauma - Support groups for children dealing with abuse, divorce, foster care, anger management, other high-risk situations, and assistance with Orders for Protection

NOTE: Not a direct service agency ?- Information provided to parents and professionals about children's mental health, accessing services, support groups - Several publications offered on children's mental health disorders, services, health insurance and more; some available in Spanish - Statewide child and adolescent mental health conference held annually - MACMH Training Services offering timely and relevant trainings to parents, educators, and other professionals - Parent Education and Support providing education, advocacy, support, and a teen mom program - Parent to Parent: Parents offering encouragement, support, and education to other parents (cultural and community based groups) - Public Education: Working in schools and communities to increase awareness of children's mental health - Early Childhood Division: Promoting relationship-based mental health principles throughout the systems and disciplines that touch the lives of infants, young children, and their families - Youth programming including Be A LdR

Project COMPASS, Winona Area Public Schools Community Education Adult Disability Program offers slower paced classes for all, customized classes for people 14 and older with disabilities, and parent and professional development workshops and support groups. The mission of Project COMPASS is to assist all people to realize their potential by providing a wide range of learning experiences.

- Provides support groups at local churches for single pregnant mothers and single moms in a judgement-free community of women who offer encouragement and support - Embrace Grace Support Group: Single pregnant mothers program meets weekly for 11 weeks. Free baby shower provided as part of the program. - Embrace Life Support Group: Single mothers program meets weekly for 11 weeks - Embrace Legacy Support Group: Single fathers program meets weekly for 12 weeks at certain locations. Visit the website for locations. - Offers tools, on-going training, support, and a curriculum to churches interested to start a support group through Embrace Grace, Inc. - Visit the website to find a site offering Embrace Grace support group

Support groups and education: - Celebrate Recovery: A christ-centered program offering hope and healing for a variety of issues, including anxiety, anger, divorce, food issues, codependency, relationship problems, alcohol/drug addiction, and more; meets Tuesdays - DivorceCare Group: A compassionate support group designed to help individuals heal from the pain of separation and divorce; meets Tuesdays - Family Grace (Mental Health) Group: A 16-week small group designed to provide confidential, nonjudgemental, and inclusive community for the family and friends of those facing any type of mental health issue; meets Tuesdays - Job Transition Support Group: For anyone unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a new opportunity; meets Mondays - Life Groups: Provides a sense of belonging and community, spiritual growth, and a supportive environment; meetings vary - Re-Engage Marriage Class: For marriage couples looking to find encouragement and support from others in a group setting to strengthen their marriage; meets Wednesdays

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

Offers free counseling, help with choosing an adoptive family, legal referral, financial assistance (for housing, medical, transport, etc.), hospital-stay planning, and post-placement support.

- Confidential right to life counseling on pregnancy options - Pregnancy testing - Maternity/baby clothes, furniture, and items (Accepts donations that are clean and in good condition) - LIFE Classes (Lessons In Family Education) Parenting: Classes to help moms and dads learn prenatal & parenting skills, baby and toddler development - Men's Mentoring: Individual classes with a male mentor with topics covering budgeting, rights and responsibilities, parenting, and relationships - Abstinence presentations presented in schools and churches to help teens understand the value of choosing abstinence, how to resist peer pressure, how to say no, and physical and emotional consequences of premarital sex using illustrations and skits - PACE (Post Abortion Counseling and Education) support group - Presentations in schools on Fetal Development, Adoption, and Parenting - Limited ultrasound services

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Services may include: - Book and toy lending library - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Dad and child program- Single parent program - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

Medical clinic services: - Bike Share Program - Birthing Services - Cardiology - Chronic Pain Program - Clinics - Sleepy Eye and Morgan - Counseling Services - Diabetes and Nutrition Services - Emergency Services - Health Care Home - Hospice - Imaging Services - Laboratory Services - Lung Cancer Screening (CT) - Mammography - MRI - Nuclear Medicine - Nutrition Counseling - Occupational Therapy - Orthopedics - Outpatient Therapy - Physical Therapy - Podiatry - Rehabilitative Services - Respiratory Therapy - Sleep Studies - Speech Therapy - Support Groups - Surgical Services - Swing Bed Services - Transitional Care Services - Ultrasound - UrologyX-ray

Offers total health resources for women, including: - Breast Health - Gynecology - GYN/oncology - Heart health - Mental health services - Mid-life care - Genetic counseling - Reproductive medicine The Mother Baby Center; locations in Coon Rapids, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul. Offers: - Breastfeeding support consultations - Large private rooms - Midwives - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Postpartum depression and pregnancy and infant loss support groups