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A referral system for the Early Intervention Program, a system of coordinated services that promotes the child's growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Early intervention services are for eligible children ages birth - 3 and their families. The program is federally mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Provides workforce development services, including:

• Assistance with education, training, and job placement as required for employment

• Employment support for blind and visually impaired adults

• Employment-related services provided based on an individually developed employment plan

• Information about access technology, including hands-on demonstration and assessment

• Referral to resources for housing, independent living skills, and additional relevant services

• Support to retain, regain, or advance in employment if eligible for services

• Students ages 14 - 21 who are blind or visually impaired can apply for transition services

Resource center assists with the following services:

• Advocacy: Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates for state, local, and federal legislation.

• Aging in Place Program: Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence.

• Assistive Technology Network: Assists individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices.

• Homemaking Services: Assists individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.

• Independent living skills training

• Information and Referral: Provides up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region.

• On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed; the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited.

• Peer Mentoring: Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Matches interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc.

• Public Education: Provides information, resources, and materials on accessibility guides, ADA, disability laws, etc.

• Respite Care Services: Provides short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home.

• Systems Advocacy: Works to implement changes where needed at a broader systemic level.

• Transition/Relocation Services: Assists individuals living with a disability in transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, with the goal of preventing institutionalization.

Urban outreach office for Red Lake Band Members Hosts community events and gatherings

• Classes relating to

Ojibwe language and culture Making regalia outfits Traditional drum and singing Employment assistance Enrollment assistance Housing, food, health, and education service referrals Making copies, sending faxes, internet access

• Day bus pass

Medical appointments Job search

• Emergency gas cards

Emergency medical appointments Funeral transportation

Pro-life organization that offers advocacy, community engagement, and education services, including:

• Legislative advocacy: Drafts, promotes, and opposes state legislation aligned with pro-life goals

• Outreach programs: Organizes pro-life community events (e.g. March for Life, Life Leadership Camp, Choose Life Drive, Student Day at the Capitol)

• Political action

• Public education via distribution of educational materials and presentations

• Specialized information and referral to pro-life community services

Information and referral services:

• Will assess needs of the client, educate about available services, and assist the client in getting access to services. Includes information, application assistance, and advocacy.
• Sites offering this program include: Blackduck and 2 sites in Bemidji

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include:

• Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center

• Crisis response and intervention

• Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders

• Occasional transportation services

• Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services

• Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items

• Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

• Advocacy

• Airport navigation monthly

• Autism conference

• Behavioral consultation by a licensed clinical psychologist

• Emergency preparedness training

• Information and referral

• Multicultural outreach coordinator aids access and support to AuSM services for individuals of all cultures

• Newsletter, listserv, and autism resource library including book loan, library audiovisual services and online databases/CD ROMs

• Parent education classes

• Parent support

• Resource directory of professional services and providers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin who work with individuals and families with ASD

• Trainings for organizations and service providers

• Camp Hand in Hand: summer camps for children ages 9 and older

• Support groups for parents and family members

A support center providing a safe and welcoming space where individuals can receive the help they need. Services offered may include:

• Mental Health Support: Offers direct access to trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, and assistance connecting to specialized community resources. Financial supports are provided at no cost to remove barriers to essential mental health care.

• Peer Support: A judgement-free environment designed for connection with others who share similar experiences

• Support Center Amenities: Spaces include the Gathering Grounds Coffee Bar, a gym, a lounge area, kitchen, an event center for community engagement, creative labs, and a conference room

• Therapeutic Studios: Dedicated woodworking and art studios that provide purpose-driven activities to help process trauma and build focus

• Provides information about Lake of the Woods County. - Provides information about tourist attractions and recreational facilities, what is available in this area, and information on local businesses.

Resource center assists with the following services:

• Advocacy: Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates for state, local, and federal legislation.

• Aging in Place Program: Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence.

• Assistive Technology Network: Assists individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices.

• Homemaking Services: Assists individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.

• Independent living skills training

• Information and Referral: Provides up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region.

• On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed; the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited.

• Peer Mentoring: Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Matches interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc.

• Public Education: Provides information, resources, and materials on accessibility guides, ADA, disability laws, etc.

• Respite Care Services: Provides short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home.

• Systems Advocacy: Works to implement changes where needed at a broader systemic level.

• Transition/Relocation Services: Assists individuals living with a disability in transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, with the goal of preventing institutionalization.

• Offers disease information about all blood cancers, including facts and statistics, treatments, and clinical trials

• Offers information and referrals to organizations that may be able to assist with paying for medications, stem cell transplant costs, or other health care costs

• Provides support services for patients and caregivers, including local support groups, online chats, peer-to-peer support, caregiver support, nutrition consultations, and other helpful resources

• Provides information through literature, videos, public speakers, seminars, and education programs for the general public?

• Shares the latest research advances with doctors and other medical professionals through symposiums and workshops

• Supports research, including grants that are available for individual researchers

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial

• Access to free financial literacy materials and programs

• Emergency funds assistance through various organizations

• Personal financial counseling for service members

• Tax assistance

Home

• Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support

• Home repair and maintenance assistance

Health and well-being

• Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members

• Childcare assistance

• Food insecurity support

• Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling

• Tricare medical and dental insurance information

Education

• Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools

• Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children

• Military education benefits

Career

• Assistance in connecting with employment placement

• Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition

• Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs

• Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by:

• Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs)

• Assists victims in safety planning

• Court advocacy

??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence

• Informs victims of their rights and reparations

• Providing information regarding domestic violence

• Provides support if reporting to law enforcement

• Provides referrals to other agencies

• Supports clients as needed

• Support group for victims

Offers an outreach center. Services provided:

• Community resource information

• Meals on Wheels program

In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), the CORE program offers casework, outreach, referral, and education. Behavioral Health Counseling:

• Deployment and reintegration support

• Diagnostic assessments

• Individuals and couple counseling

• Family counseling and support

• Trauma-focused Behavioral Therapy

Caregiver Support Respite:

• Caregiver coaching and counseling

• Classes and workshops to caregivers

• Emergency care planning

• Support groups

Case Management:

• Case management services to create a personalized plan identifying beneficial services and resources based on an individual's situation

Financial Counseling:

• Budget and financial counseling services

• Credit improvement

• Debt management

• Foreclosure prevention

• Homeownership

• Student loan counseling

Homeless Initiative:

• In a collaboration with Minnesota's Heading Home, staff work with homeless veterans to find solutions for short and long-term shelter

Veterans Support Groups:

• Men's veterans PTSD support group

• Women's support groups for family members of veterans

Mental health assessment, information, and referral

Provides access to assistive technology, including:

• Assistive technology information and referral

• Device demonstration: In-person or online demonstration of assistive technology devices

• Device loan: Allows individuals the opportunity to try a device/software program before buying

• Device reuse: Provides information about selling, exchanging, or donating assistive technology that is no longer needed

• Training: Offers online training on how to use accessible features on Word, PDFs, and other common platforms

• Workshops for professionals, consumers, and family members related to assistive technology.

Provides support through phone, chat, webform, and the website with information on a variety of topics for individuals with disabilities, the families who support them, and professionals working with individuals with disabilities. Topics include health insurance, disability benefits, employment benefits, housing, planning for the future, transition-age youth, and assisting with requesting assessments or processing requests. NOTE: The Hub does not provide direct financial assistance or provide application assistance. The Hub is not able to determine eligibility or set people up with assessments for services.

Assists adults with a serious and persistent mental illness in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, and housing services within the community. Case managers meet with clients at a variety of community locations, including residences that are convenient and easily accessible for those involved in the program.

• Provides assistive technology to assist with safety, communication, and automation. Assists with installation, programming, and training the user and caregiver on how to use the assistive technology.

• Automation: Technology to automate can help convert traditional items to accessible items, including things like voice-controlled appliances, motion sensors to open or close doors, etc.

• Communication: iPads and smart speakers can be utilized to help with eye tracking, screen-reading software, and text-to-speech communication.

• Safety: Helps design components or full systems to provide a safe environment for each individual's needs. Examples include window alarms, GPS tracking watches, personal emergency devices, etc.

Offers an outreach center. Services provided:

• Community resource information

• Food shelf with available food items to anyone in need. Accepts donations of food.

• Meals on Wheels program

Provides information and assistance, connecting older adults and their family members to community resources (i.e. housing, transportation, chore services or tax assistance). Staff and volunteers answer questions, research new resources and follow up to ensure that referrals meet the caller's need.

School readiness program where parents are supported and children are engaged in activities that include:

• Advocacy, resource information, and referrals

• Bilingual staff and interpreters

• Book lending library

• Educational, age-appropriate activities and books

• Family involvement opportunities

• Home visits

• Inclusion of children with disabilities

• Nutritious meals and snacks

• Parenting and child development education

• Vision, hearing, height, weight, and developmental screenings

Provides workforce development services, including:

• Assistance with education, training, and job placement as required for employment

• Employment support for blind and visually impaired adults

• Employment-related services provided based on an individually developed employment plan

• Information about access technology, including hands-on demonstration and assessment

• Referral to resources for housing, independent living skills, and additional relevant services

• Support to retain, regain, or advance in employment if eligible for services

• Students ages 14 - 21 who are blind or visually impaired can apply for transition services