Drug and alcohol testing

The North Homes Cottage offers a comprehensive 35 Day Evaluation to provide referral sources, children, and their families' appropriate recommendations to meet the client's needs. The Assessment Unit is staffed with trained youth counselors and Mental Health Practitioners who interact daily with clients and provide behavioral observations. The client will remain in the Assessment Unit for 35 days and participate in educational programming through independent School District 318, recreational, leisure, cultural, and spiritual activities, therapeutic groups, art therapy, medication education, eligibility for becoming a positive peer, visitation with family, etc. - 24-hour behavior observation and documentation by trained staff, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers. A comprehensive assessment, which identifies child and family issues, and historical information is conducted. The assessment team then recommends ongoing services that will best meet the present and future needs of the child and their family. The North Homes Cottage Assessment Program consists of components including: - Behavioral Assessments - Psychiatric Evaluation - Culture Assessment - Recreational Assessment - Academic Assessment - Family Assessment - Family History - Health Screening/Physical Examination - Substance Use Assessments The evaluations will be completed in 35 days, after which an assessment staffing will be held with members of the Treatment Team to discuss findings and recommendations. Referral Contacts (218)327-3000 or (888)430-3055 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

- Minnesota Licensed Bed Capacity: Hospital Beds = 25 - 24-Hour Emergency services - Level III Trauma Center - Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital - Inpatient acute care - Intensive/Coronary Care - Obstetrics - Surgical services (inpatient and outpatient) - Diagnostic services such as laboratory and radiology - Anesthesia - Cardiac rehabilitation - Respiratory Care - Diagnostic Sleep Studies - Foot Care - Nutritional services - Nurse Navigator for breast cancer patients & colorectal cancer patients - Pharmacy - Rehabilitation Services - Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Speech Therapy - Sports Medicine - Therapeutic Exercise and Massage Programs - Wound, Ostomy & Continence Care - Back and Neck Care - Swallowing Evaluations - Electrical Stimuli and Electrotherapy - Specialty Clinic and Physicians - Podiatry Care - Wellness coaching Community Support Programs: - Breast Cancer Support Group - Support group for Men, Spouses w Breast Cancer - Diabetes Support Group - Grief Support Group - EMT Training - CPR Training - First Aid Classes - Childbirth Classes - Drug and Alcohol Testing

Cognitive Skills Classes: 18 week classes. This program operates through a curriculum called, "Thinking for a Change," which helps assist offenders in examining and correcting thinking errors. Community Work Service Program: Juveniles are assigned to do community work service, either through juvenile court or the diversion process, to work on projects throughout the county under the supervision of an adult supervisor. These work sites have been recruited and are continually montored by the Juvenile STS Crew Leader. Community service work sites offer a varied degree of work experiences that allow the juveniles to provide a service to their community. Electronic Surveillance Program: Utilizes electronic surveillance equipment for juveniles as an alternative to detention. Probation Officers make recommendations to the District Court regarding the appropriateness of releasing a juvenile on electronic monitoring to his/her parent or guardian's custody pending further hearings or disposition. Nicollet County Probation also uses electronic monitoring as a condition/sanction of a juvenile's probation. This option is used for juvenile offenders, both as an alternative for detention, as well as short term consequential programming. First Time Offenders Programs: Provides a number of opportunities for first time juvenile offenders. Many of these are educational groups, which are run within the department, as well as several where referrals are made to other agencies. Popular options outside the department include; the ARCHER Program (At Risk Chemical Health Education and Resilience) and the PERT Program (Program for Encouragement of Responsible Thinking). Juvenile Diversion Program: Offered for first time minor offenders. These juveniles are diverted from the juvenile court upon agreement of the County Attorney's Office and the Probation Department. The Probation Department meets with these juveniles and their parent(s) and provides programming that will deter further delinquent activity. Project Nighthawk: Joins probation officers and law enforcement in partnership to ensure compliance of court orders through random home visits to hold clients accountable to probation conditions, such as drug and alcohol testing. Randomly schedules visits on a weekly basis. Drug testing

- Comprehensive assessment (Rule 25) - Intensive outpatient programming - Safety Net: Consist of a team of providers and community support services to help each individual succeed in their own recovery goal - Substance use group: Topics may include DBT skills, living in recovery, 12 steps, mental health, and relapse prevention Testing: On-site rapid substance testing via urinalysis and offer further extensive testing with contracted lab facility

Supervision of all court assigned adult misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony offenders in a pretrial release program, and preparation of domestic abuse investigations Services include: - Pretrial Conditional Release Program - Pretrial Bail Evaluations - Electronic Surveillance Program - Drug Testing - MADD Panel - Sentence to Service (STS) - Project Nighthawk

- Comprehensive assessment (Rule 25) - Intensive outpatient programming - Safety Net: Consist of a team of providers and community support services to help each individual succeed in their own recovery goal - Substance use group: Topics may include DBT skills, living in recovery, 12 steps, mental health, and relapse prevention Testing: On-site rapid substance testing via urinalysis and offer further extensive testing with contracted lab facility

- Blood Bank - Breath alcohol testing - Chemistry - Coagulation - Electrocardiographs - Hematology - Microbiology - Phlebotomy - Pre-employment DOT and Non-DOT drug screen collection - Specimen collection and preparation - Urinalysis

Family Advocacy in Recovery and Restoration (FARR) provides recovery support for women who are pregnant and/or parenting. Services are culturally appropriate, gender-specific, and comprehensive. FARR provides: - One-on-one case management - Peer sober support groups - Drug screens for accountability FARR case managers can assist with person-centered goals related to: - Recovery and mental health - Parenting and child development - Employment and education - Resource navigation FARR works in collaboration with PROOF Alliance to decrease the number of babies born exposed to substance use in-utero.

Provides walk in drug and alcohol screening for adolescents ages 13 - 18

Provides walk in drug and alcohol screening for adolescents ages 13 - 18

- Lab and X-ray - Minor Surgeries - Wound Repair - Foot Care - Flu shots - Physicals - Sport, Well Child - Drug Screens - Immunization Clinics

The North Homes Cottage offers a comprehensive 35 Day Evaluation to provide referral sources, children, and their families' appropriate recommendations to meet the client's needs. The Assessment Unit is staffed with trained youth counselors and Mental Health Practitioners who interact daily with clients and provide behavioral observations. The client will remain in the Assessment Unit for 35 days and participate in educational programming through independent School District 318, recreational, leisure, cultural, and spiritual activities, therapeutic groups, art therapy, medication education, eligibility for becoming a positive peer, visitation with family, etc. - 24-hour behavior observation and documentation by trained staff, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers. A comprehensive assessment, which identifies child and family issues, and historical information is conducted. The assessment team then recommends ongoing services that will best meet the present and future needs of the child and their family. The North Homes Cottage Assessment Program consists of components including: - Behavioral Assessments - Psychiatric Evaluation - Culture Assessment - Recreational Assessment - Academic Assessment - Family Assessment - Family History - Health Screening/Physical Examination - Substance Use Assessments The evaluations will be completed in 35 days, after which an assessment staffing will be held with members of the Treatment Team to discuss findings and recommendations. Referral Contacts (218)327-3000 or (888)430-3055 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

Tests to determine if there are drugs of abuse present

Drug and alcohol testing

Drug and alcohol testing

A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts. On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan: - Social/Interpersonal Skills - Emotional Control - Vocational Skills - Independent Living Skills - DBT and skills Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to: - Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution - Individual counseling - Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring - Structured daily recreational/leisure activities - Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development - Cultural education, activities and advocacy - Community professional mental health services - On site school programming - Coordination with community resources and agencies - On site health screening and care - Spirituality services Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

Supervision of all court assigned adult misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony offenders in a pretrial release program, and preparation of domestic abuse investigations Services include: - Pretrial Conditional Release Program - Pretrial Bail Evaluations - Electronic Surveillance Program - Drug Testing - MADD Panel - Sentence to Service (STS) - Project Nighthawk

Drug and alcohol testing

General family practice clinic. Services include: - Lab and X-ray - Minor Surgeries - Wound Repair - Foot Care - Physicals - Women, Well Child - Physicals - Sport, DOT, and Pre-operation - Drug Screens - Immunization Clinics - Women's health - Hearing and Vision screenings

Cognitive Skills Classes: 18 week classes. This program operates through a curriculum called, "Thinking for a Change," which helps assist offenders in examining and correcting thinking errors. Community Work Service Program: Juveniles are assigned to do community work service, either through juvenile court or the diversion process, to work on projects throughout the county under the supervision of an adult supervisor. These work sites have been recruited and are continually montored by the Juvenile STS Crew Leader. Community service work sites offer a varied degree of work experiences that allow the juveniles to provide a service to their community. Electronic Surveillance Program: Utilizes electronic surveillance equipment for juveniles as an alternative to detention. Probation Officers make recommendations to the District Court regarding the appropriateness of releasing a juvenile on electronic monitoring to his/her parent or guardian's custody pending further hearings or disposition. Nicollet County Probation also uses electronic monitoring as a condition/sanction of a juvenile's probation. This option is used for juvenile offenders, both as an alternative for detention, as well as short term consequential programming. First Time Offenders Programs: Provides a number of opportunities for first time juvenile offenders. Many of these are educational groups, which are run within the department, as well as several where referrals are made to other agencies. Popular options outside the department include; the ARCHER Program (At Risk Chemical Health Education and Resilience) and the PERT Program (Program for Encouragement of Responsible Thinking). Juvenile Diversion Program: Offered for first time minor offenders. These juveniles are diverted from the juvenile court upon agreement of the County Attorney's Office and the Probation Department. The Probation Department meets with these juveniles and their parent(s) and provides programming that will deter further delinquent activity. Project Nighthawk: Joins probation officers and law enforcement in partnership to ensure compliance of court orders through random home visits to hold clients accountable to probation conditions, such as drug and alcohol testing. Randomly schedules visits on a weekly basis. Drug testing

Offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting rehabilitation and ensuring public safety. Services include diversion programs for first-time offenders, unsupervised probation, and supervision for both adult and juvenile offenders, including those under the Interstate Compact. Additionally, the department facilitates community service and restitution programs, the Sentencing to Service Program, drug testing, educational information, counseling, and the Community Plus Program.

Family Medicine - Comprehensive Physicals - Preventative Care - Chronic Disease Management - Acute illnesses and Urgent care Behavioral Health - Psychiatric Services and Medication Management - Counseling Services Specialty Care - Wound/Ostomy Care -DermatologyFoot Care - Midwifery/Prenatal Care - Women's Health - Weight Loss - Nutrition Services

- Blood Bank - Breath alcohol testing - Chemistry - Coagulation - Electrocardiographs - Hematology - Microbiology - Phlebotomy - Pre-employment DOT and Non-DOT drug screen collection - Specimen collection and preparation - Urinalysis

Drug and alcohol testing