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Direct Access allows an individual to choose a provider to receive comprehensive assessments and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Also provides:

• 1:1 and family chemical dependency counseling

• Case management and advocacy

• Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments, treatment services in outpatient, inpatient, extended inpatient treatment, halfway house care, and chemical dependency education and prevention programs

• Referrals to low-cost community services for client needs beyond the primary chemical problem

Nonprofit organization working to preserve and improve the continuum of care services throughout Minnesota

• Participates in public affairs related to addiction and other behavioral health issues, including the legislative process and other public forums

• Provides for educational opportunities for those professionals or citizens interested in addiction treatment issues - newsletters, workshops, fall and spring conferences

Program is a community based alternative for youth committing first time, low level offenses. Services defined through a contract created with youth and parents that include topical seminars, community service, restorative justice, and restitution. Chemical Awareness Seminar: Co-sponsored by area police departments targeted toward adolescent chemical abuse and experimentation Theft Awareness Seminar: Co-sponsored by area police departments, targeted toward adolescent shoplifters and their parents Tobacco Awareness Seminar: Co-sponsored by area police departments and area schools, targeted toward adolescent tobacco users

Diversion services help youth make better choices and parents recognize signs and symptoms. Topics include:

• Chemical Awareness Program (CAP) (tobacco, e-cigs, alcohol, and drugs) (not a treatment program)

• Restorative Justice Conferencing: Mediation that includes offender, victims, and their respective support groups

• Community work service hours

• Creative Responses to Conflict (helping the youth to develop alternative ways in dealing with conflict)

• Restitution

• Bullying Awareness Program (BAP)

• Distracted Driving Awareness Program (DDAP) (helping young drivers become educated on how to prevent risky behaviors and attitudes while driving or prior to being a licensed driver)

• Responsible Social Media Use (RSMU) (helping youth who are struggling to use social media in a healthy way)

• Theft Awareness Program (TAP)

• Teen Intervene Program (TI)

Law enforcement services:

• Civil Process

• County Communication Center 911

• County jail

• Court security

• Criminal investigation

• Crime prevention

• Drug prevention programs

• Gun safety

• Prisoner transports

• Search and rescue

• Victim and assistance

• Warrants

• Healthy Movement Programming includes:
• Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball
• Open gym and physical activities
• Outdoor and environmental education

• Conflict resolution

• Counseling

• Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving

• Nutrition program includes:
• Healthy meal/snack served daily
• Nutrition education and meal preparation
• Gardening opportunities

• K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies

• K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program

• Leadership/citizenship groups

• Life skills education

• Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress

• Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school

• "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Provides services to reduce the harm of drug use and prevent HIV and viral Hepatitis infections, including:

• Drug overdose prevention training and education

• Fentanyl testing strips at no cost

• HIV prevention education

• Naloxone kit distribution, training and education

• Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing

• Referral to health care services

• Sharps containers and safe disposal of needles

• Sterile syringes at no cost

• Alcohol and Drug Education: Provides education through lectures, videos, and discussions to assist individuals in meeting required hours

• Chemical Dependency Assessment: Offers assessments on-site or off-site, including locations such as jails, hospitals, or clinics

• Chemical Dependency Treatment: Includes intensive outpatient treatment (Phase 1), outpatient treatment (Phase 2), and 24-48 hour relapse prevention treatment

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Groups/Individuals: Provides CBT classes and individual education

• DWI Clinics: Assists individuals in meeting DWI class requirements through videos and lectures

• Public Speaking: Delivers education and awareness presentations tailored to the audience

• Workplace Trainings: Conducts trainings on the effects of alcohol and drug use in the workplace.

Provides a multi-disciplinary approach toward the treatment of chemically-dependent individuals, their families, and their significant others. Services are available on both a residential or outpatient basis; Outpatient programs are available during the day or in the evening. Each client has an individual treatment plan and aftercare recommendations directed toward their specific needs and circumstances. Staff is also available for assessments, interventions, and educational presentations.

• Provides intensive out-patient treatment for adults with chemical dependency.

• Provides chemical dependency education, information, assessment and referral.

Provides chemical dependency treatment, including:

• Comprehensive outpatient program including day and evening treatment options

• Comprehensive chemical health assessment

• Daily chemical education and support groups

• Methadone and Buprenorphine (Suboxone) Treatment

• Medically supervised taper

Offers the following health services:

• Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings

• Child and adult immunizations

• Cholesterol screening

• Dental varnishing/fluoride treatment

• Disease prevention and control

• Flu shots

• Foot care

-Hearing and vision screenings

• Height and weight checks

• Hemoglobin testing

• Hepatitis C and HIV screenings

• Lead testing

• Mantoux (TB) testing

• WIC clinics

Provides services to individuals experiencing alcohol, chemical, and opioid dependency, including:

• Behavioral health therapy

• Chemical health screening and treatment

• Harm reduction education

• Individualized care coordination services

• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) - Acamprosate, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and suboxone

• Referrals to Rule 25 assessment and treatment

• Syringe exchange services

Trauma-informed, client-centered treatment approach in group and individual outpatient counseling for women. Counselors work to establish a recovery plan with clients. Team of providers including:

• Medication prescriber
• Psychologist
• ARMHS worker
• Peer recovery coach
• Social workers/probation officers already involved with client's recovery

Provides:

• Rule 25 assessments
• Family counseling
• Client and family education
• Relapse/recovery groups
• Community education

• Blood pressure and hearing screening

• Disease and disability information

• Drug abuse education and prevention

• Employer worksite wellness program

• Health education classes and training

??- Health fairs

• Test kits for water testing

???- Outreach programs

• Smoking education and prevention

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• DARE has become a regular part of every 5th graders education in Itasca County

• Police officers spend one hour a week for 17 weeks teaching youth various ways of resisting drugs, alcohol and tobacco abuse as well as violence

• Officers will follow a structured curriculum that focuses not only on drug use/misuse and personal safety, but also stress on building self-esteem and handling peer pressure

• Local law enforcement staff have received 90 hours of training to facilitate the program

• It is also available in every 5th grade class in every school district in Itasca County

Conducts community health education, including:

• Karen chemical dependency program

• Karen family planning program such as reproductive health, child spacing, and related topics

• Mental Health and family relationships

Municipal Law Enforcement Services:

• General crime reporting
• Animal control officer
• Canine Program
• Crime victim/witness support
• Law enforcement records/files
• Missing persons location assistance
• Child safety seat inspections

Prescription Take-Back Program:

• Drop box located in the sheriff's office lobby
• Do NOT bring thermometers, needles, or medical waste of any type

D.A.R.E. - Drug Abuse Resistance Education: Uniformed law enforcement officers teach D.A.R.E. one hour a week for 17 weeks. Lessons focus on providing accurate information about alcohol and drugs, teaching students decision-making skills, showing students how to resist peer pressure and encouraging students to develop healthy interests and resist drug abuse.

• Information and resources on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse; violence and other health problems

• Information and resources on building assets and healthy communities

• Technical assistance to community organizations and partnerships

• Training and networking opportunities

• Simple Steps Walking Program: Individuals can sign up to earn rewards for walking. Participants are eligible to earn lunch boxes, pedometers, and gift cards.

Provides public health services including:

• Blood pressure monitoring and screening

• Immunizations for children and adults who meet eligibility requirements

• Nursing assessments for care services such as homemaker, home health aide, and adult day care

• Smoking, alcohol, and drug abuse education/prevention

• Healthy Movement Programming includes:
• Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball
• Open gym and physical activities
• Outdoor and environmental education

• Conflict resolution

• Counseling

• Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving

• Nutrition program includes:
• Healthy meal/snack served daily
• Nutrition education and meal preparation
• Gardening opportunities

• K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies

• K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program

• Leadership/citizenship groups

• Life skills education

• Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress

• Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school

• "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Provides a multi-disciplinary approach toward the treatment of chemically-dependent individuals, their families, and their significant others. Services are available on both a residential or outpatient basis; Outpatient programs are available during the day or in the evening. Each client has an individual treatment plan and aftercare recommendations directed toward their specific needs and circumstances. Staff is also available for assessments, interventions, and educational presentations.

Government, social service, health departments, and school districts along with parents, private agencies business and community groups collaborate to make existing services more available and responsive to families Offers:

• Training on relevant topics

• Volunteer opportunities

• THRIVE parent education, information, resources, and referrals for children with challenging early childhood behaviors

• Youth program committee with youth representatives to give feedback on existing programs

• Substance use prevention committee

• Tobacco use prevention committee

Providing community health education speakers, offering information over the phone for people with health concerns, and emergency preparedness information. In addition public health nursing staff will provide blood pressure screenings, heart rate screenings, and respiration evaluations. The public health nursing office also offers education and prevention programs regarding alcohol, drug, and tobacco use.

• Alcohol and Drug Education: Provides education through lectures, videos, and discussions to assist individuals in meeting required hours

• Chemical Dependency Assessment: Offers assessments on-site or off-site, including locations such as jails, hospitals, or clinics

• Chemical Dependency Treatment: Includes intensive outpatient treatment (Phase 1), outpatient treatment (Phase 2), and 24-48 hour relapse prevention treatment

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Groups/Individuals: Provides CBT classes and individual education

• DWI Clinics: Assists individuals in meeting DWI class requirements through videos and lectures

• Public Speaking: Delivers education and awareness presentations tailored to the audience

• Workplace Trainings: Conducts trainings on the effects of alcohol and drug use in the workplace.