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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)

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Juvenile Delinquents
Bullying Prevention
New Driver Training
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Community Service Work Programs
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Juvenile Diversion
Conflict Resolution Training
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs
Public Health nurses provide services listed below. Health Services - Telehealth screening and assessment for COVID-19 symptoms - Blood pressure and blood glucose (diabetes) screening - Cholesterol screening - Over-the-counter prescription assistance - Pre-diabetes testing - Pregnancy test verification for medical assistance - Medical follow-up for diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), post-surgical procedures, Emergency Room visits, etc. - Health promotion education on multiple topics such as nutrition; healthy pregnancy; infant and child growth and development; smoking cessation; weight management; chronic disease management, etc. Community Resource Connections - Financial screening for program eligibility for prescription drug assistance; Women, Infant and Children (WIC); Head Start; Medical Assistance; Energy Assistance and food shelf - Medication disposal

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Weight Management
Medication Disposal
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Community Clinics
Diabetes Screening
Nutrition Education
People Without Health Insurance
Child Development Classes
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Benefits Screening
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Hypertension
Public Health Nursing
Pregnancy Testing
- 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.

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Networking/Relationship Building Support
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Walking Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Abuse Prevention
Offers a variety of community health services, including: - Community health promotion - Health education programs - School health programs including screening, education, and consultation to schools through contractual arrangements - Foot care clinics - Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) interventions to prevent obesity by implementing policy, systems, and environmental changes to increase physical activity and intake of healthy food choices - Programs to decrease the use of tobacco and other drugs in youth and decrease the use of tobacco in all populations

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Wellness Programs
General Health Education Programs
Podiatry/Foot Care
Focuses on prevention and intervention and is available to youth seeking more information on the harmful effects of alcohol, marijuana and nicotine Referrals can be made by probation officers, social workers, and concerned parents. Upon completion of this class, participants will be able to: - Identify the effects of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use - Identify positive alternatives to alcohol and drug use - Learn healthy ways to reduce or quit current use of alcohol, drug, and/or tobacco use

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Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescents
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
- Internet, telephone, and face-to-face support groups follow the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) 12-Step program to help people recover from the dependency on tobacco. - Provides online educational materials, literature, pamphlets, books, and newsletter. Information and assistance available on how to start a meeting.

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Disorders
Websites
Smoking Addiction Support Groups
Uses theater and theatrical performances to catalyze personal and social change. - Theatrical presentations on sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, sexual harassment prevention, mental health education, and smoking prevention - Sexual abuse prevention education materials - Workshops and training sessions for children, adolescents, parents, and professionals - Consultancy for implementing prevention programs

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Sexual Harassment Prevention
General Abuse Prevention
Mental Health Issues
Sexual Assault Prevention
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Organizational Training Services
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Workshops/Symposiums
Theater Performances
Collaborates with schools, businesses, law enforcement, faith communities, and healthcare and community organizations to plan and implement policy, system, and environmental changes related to: - Alcohol - Drugs/Substance use abuse - Injury prevention - Mental health - Nutrition - Physical activity - Tobacco - Suicide prevention

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General Mental Health Information/Education
Disease/Disability Information
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Suicide Prevention Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment 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

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Substance Use Disorders
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Substance Use Disorder Referrals
Case/Care Management
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Expense Assistance
Families
- Blood pressure and sugar screenings - Car seat safety - Childbirth classes - Child and teen check-ups - CPR and AED training courses - Disease prevention and control - Emergency preparedness - Environmental health hazard information on mold, radon, lead and meth - Fall prevention program - Follow along program for child development tracking - Foot care clinics - Health fairs - Immunizations - Lactation Education - Medication disposal information - Outreach for pregnant women, parents of infants and young children - Postpartum home visits - Prenatal education - Tobacco use and exposure prevention - Well child checks - WIC program

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Disease/Disability Information
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Infant/Child CPR Instruction
Home Nursing
Podiatry/Foot Care
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Public Health Nursing
Mold Pollution Information
Outreach Programs
Medication Disposal
General Immunization
WIC Applications/Certification
Parenting Skills Classes
Childbirth Education
CPR Instruction
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

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Juvenile Offenders
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescents
Classes and educational training include: - Car seat education - Chronic disease prevention - Environmental health, (toxic materials, lead screening, water quality consultation, and public nuisance control) - Injury prevention - Sexuality education/family planning/AIDS/HIV - SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome - Tobacco prevention - Violence prevention - Wellness presentations

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Shaken Infant Syndrome
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Wellness Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
General Abuse Prevention
General Health Education Programs
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include: - Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services - Child passenger safety seat program - Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs. - Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate - S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle - SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition - Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
AIDS/HIV
Cervical Cancer
Emergency Medical Transportation
General Health Education Programs
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Breast Cancer
Diabetes Screening
Workshops/Symposiums
Hepatitis Testing
Nutrition Education
Native American Community
Child Passenger Safety Seats
HIV Testing
Consultation to businesses and industry in planning health and wellness programs for employees. Provide education and presentations on health and wellness topics to the community. Educational Programs that focus on: - Disease prevention (handwashing) - Mental health - Nutrition - Obesity reduction - Physical activity - Substance use - Youth tobacco prevention Speaker available to community groups, industry, and schools on health topics

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General Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Health Issues
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus
Nutrition Education
Weight Management
General Health Education Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Health Nursing services include 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.

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Public Health Nursing
General Health Education Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Wellness Programs
Year-round program (offered Monday - Friday, occasionally Saturday) for American Indian youth ages 5 - 18 who reside in south Minneapolis, including: - Activities provided with a cultural emphasis that help youth to develop skills to make healthy life choices including physical activities and field trips, the American Indian Youth Olympics, and evening meals - Homework help in Math, Reading, and Social Studies - Youth intervention services for youth who experience challenges with truancy, the judicial system, chemical dependency, and/or have dropped out of school - Youth leadership activities geared toward tobacco prevention

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Children
Homework Help Programs
Native American Community
Adolescents
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
- Case management - Homemaker services - Personal care services - Visits by home health nurses - Medical supplies or medical equipment may be provided - Medical transportation - Assisted Living/Adult Foster Care - Senior Companion Services - Emergency Call Systems - Flu shots - Foot care - Immunizations for all ages - Smoking cessation

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Foot Screening
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
General Health Education Programs
Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Flu Vaccines
Substance Use Disorders
Public Health Nursing
General Immunization
Developmental Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Health Conditions
Multiple Disabilities
Wellness Programs
Case/Care Management
Learning Disabilities
Communication Impairments
Hearing Loss
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

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Adult Immunization
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Public Health Nursing
Childhood Immunization
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth Intervention and Prevention programs include: - Community Work Service program for juveniles under the age of 14 - Martin County Teen Court - Martin County Truancy Program - Shoplifting Intervention Program - "Thinking for a Change" Cognitive Skills Program - Tobacco Awareness Program

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Juvenile Offenders
At Risk Youth
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Youth Community Service Programs
Dropout Prevention
Provides health education and advocacy with a focus on families who reside on the Northside of Minneapolis; services include: - Assistance signing up with available insurance programs, including MNSure, in partnership with the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center - Chemical health, tobacco and narcotics prevention and education - Hepatitis B awareness and education - Women's health and breast cancer awareness

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Laotian Community
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Breast Cancer
General Health Education Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Hepatitis
Navigator Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Education programs dealing with tobacco prevention, alcohol, and other drug use, as well as health promotion and disease prevention. Prevent the spread of communicable diseases through education, immunization, and work with local healthcare providers.

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Health Nursing
Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include: - Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria. - Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses. - Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells. - Substance misuse prevention resources

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Childhood Immunization
Tap Water Testing
Disease/Disability Information
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adult Immunization
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
General Health Education Programs
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)

Categories

Juvenile Delinquents
Bullying Prevention
New Driver Training
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Community Service Work Programs
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Juvenile Diversion
Conflict Resolution Training
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs
- Disease prevention and control - Hepatitis C and HIV screenings - Foot care - WIC clinics - Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings - Child and adult immunizations - Cholesterol screening - Dental varnishing/fluoride treatment - Flu shots - Hearing and vision screenings - Height and weight checks - Hemoglobin testing - Lead testing - Mantoux (TB) testing

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Adult Immunization
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Hepatitis
Tuberculosis Clinics
HIV Testing
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Hepatitis Testing
Childhood Immunization
Dental Hygiene
Tuberculosis Screening
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tuberculosis
Pro-Choice Pregnancy Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Low Income
Foot Screening
Contraception
General Physical Examinations
Public Health Nursing
Pregnancy Testing
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Flu Vaccines
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)

Categories

Juvenile Delinquents
Bullying Prevention
New Driver Training
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Community Service Work Programs
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Juvenile Diversion
Conflict Resolution Training
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs

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