Provides information and resources regarding allergies and asthma such as: - Asthma triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and ways to live with asthma - Consumer information line to help consumers and patients learn more about asthma and allergies - Educational materials and tools for patients and caregivers - Education programs such as awareness campaigns, AAFA projects, and programs from health care professionals - Types of allergies, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Reference, genealogy research collection, audiovisual, book loan, online databases, genealogical collections and map libraries, newspaper department and division of archives and manuscripts. All open to the public; libraries, newspapers, photos, maps, archives, and manuscripts.

Offers the following services: - ABTA CommYOUnity, a nationwide volunteer network - ABTA CommYOUnity Connect, a peer-to-peer mentorship program - Care Consultants are available through CareLine to answer questions - Comprehensive online resources on the website - "Connections" online support group and message board forum - Educational programming, including patient/family conferences, meetings, and "Anytime Learning" webinars - Funding for brain tumor research at institutions throughout the United States and Canada - "MyCaringLink" personalized online caregiver support tool - Monthly e-news and bi-annual headlines newsletter - Nationwide listings of brain tumor support groups on website (click on "Care and Treatment", "Support and Resources", then "Support Groups") - Publications on tumor types and treatments, available in print or for download (Spanish available) - Social networking via Facebook and Twitter - "TrialConnect" clinical trial matching service

Voluntary health organization offering an information clearinghouse regarding kidney disease - Offers a helpline staffed with health educators, social workers, and patient services staff who can provide information about kidney disease and support for patients - Offers online training and webinars for professionals in the field of kidney disease treatment and research - Online information resources about the types of kidney diseases, treatments, kidney problems, preparing for transplant, types of transplants, education, research, and kidney-friendly recipes - Advocates at the legislative level for the rights and well-being of people with kidney disease

Cottonwood County: - Mountain Lake Public Library: 1054 4th Avenue PO Box 477 Mountain Lake, MN 56159; (507)427-2506 - Westbrook Public Library: 556 1st Avenue PO Box 26 Westbrook, MN 56183; (507)274-6174 - Windom Public Library: 904 4th Avenue Windom, MN 56101; (507)831-6131 Jackson County: - Heron Lake Library: 401 9th Street PO Box 348 Heron Lake, MN 56137; (507)793-2641 - Jackson County Library: 311 3rd Street Jackson, MN 56143; (507)847-4748 - Lakefield Library: 410 Main Street Box 723 Lakefield, MN 56150; (507)662-5782 Lincoln County: - Ivanhoe Public Library: 401 North Harold PO Box 25 Ivanhoe, MN 56142; (507)694-1555 - Lake Benton Public Library: 110 West Benton Street PO Box 377 Lake Benton, MN 56149; (507)368-4641 Extension 4 - Tyler Public Library: 230 Tyler Street North PO Box L Tyler, MN 56178; (507)247-5556 Lyon County: - Balaton Library: 134 3rd Street PO Box 326 Balaton, MN 56115; (507)734-2034 - Cottonwood Community Library: 86 Main Street West PO Box 106 Cottonwood, MN 56229; (507)423-6488 - Marshall - Lyon County Library: 201 C Street Marshall, MN 56258; (507)537-7003 - Minneota Public Library: 103 North Jefferson Street Minneota, MN 56264; (507)872-5473 - Tracy Public Library: 189 3rd Street Tracy, MN 56175; (507)629-5548 - Siverson Library: 100 W Garfield Hendricks, MN 56136; (507)275-3979 Murray County: - Fulda Memorial Library: 101 3rd Street NE PO Box 346 Fulda, MN 56131; (507)425-3277 - Slayton Public Library: 2451 Broadway Avenue Slayton, MN 56172; (507)836-8778 Nobles County: - Adrian Library: 214 Maine Avenue Adrian, MN 56110; (507)483-2541 - (Worthington) Nobles County Library: 407 12th Street Worthington, MN 56187; (507)295-5340 Pipestone County: - Edgerton Public Library: 811 1st Avenue West PO Box 25 Edgerton, MN 56128; (507)442-7071 - Meinders Community Library: 1401 7th Street SW Pipestone, MN 56164; (507)825-6714 Redwood County: - Lamberton Public Library: 101 East 2nd Avenue PO Box 505 Lamberton, MN 56152; (507)752-7220 - Morgan Public Library: 210 Vernon PO Box 128 Morgan, MN 56266; (507)249-3153 - Redwood Falls Public Library: 509 South Lincoln Redwood Falls, MN 56283; (507)627-8650 - Wabasso Public Library: 1248 Oak Street PO Box 190 Wabasso, MN 56293; (507)342-5279 Rock County: - (Luverne) Rock County Community Library: 201 West Main Street Luverne, MN 56156; (507)449-5040

National clearinghouse for information on missing and exploited children, providing resources and assistance to protect children from child sexual exploitation. Services include: - CyberTipline (https://report.cybertip.org/): Reports for cases of child sexual exploitation, including child pornography, online enticement of children for sex acts, molestation of children outside the family, child victims of prostitution, and unsolicited obscene material sent to a child - Education and resource publications on information about statistics, data, and issues relating to missing children - National hotline to report cases of child sexual exploitation

- Annual conference - Information services including information clearinghouse (on special needs adoption and foster care) - Legal assistance modalities including group advocacy (on adoption foster care system change) - Newsletter, "Adoptalk" devoted to current issues in adoption - Online and in person trainings/webinars ?- Technical assistance with the development of adoptive parent support groups

Library services may include: - Audiobooks and eBooks - Automation - Books on cassette collection - Collection development - Cooperative programming - Database licensing - Descriptive video collection - Discount purchasing - Foreign language collection - Gateway access to library collections statewide - Interlibrary loan - Internet training - Large print book selection - Online database - Professional consultation - Reciprocal borrowing - Reference support - Song book collection - Systemwide promotion of services and activities - Technical support for computers

- 24-Hour Online Peer Support: Online peer support group providing a platform for families to connect and share experiences. - Clearinghouse to Match Families with Sources of Help: Serves as a clearinghouse, connecting families with various resources, including educational materials, support services, and advocacy opportunities. - Computerized Searches of Protocols, Treatment Options, and Literature: Offers access to information on treatment protocols and options through its extensive digital library and resources - Conferences at Regional and National Levels: Events and initiatives to raise awareness and support for childhood cancer. - Extensive Digital Library of Books, Articles, and Other Information: Maintains a comprehensive digital library that provides information for families and educators. - Fundraising Platform with Custom Webpages: Offers a fundraising platform where families can create custom webpages to honor their child - Hero Bead Program: Allows children and teens to visually document their treatment journey through collectible beads, combining art and medicine in a meaningful way. - Medical Play Kits and Other Resources: Provides free medical play kits to help children understand their treatment, along with other resources like journals and stuffed animals available for a fee. - Resources for Additional Help and Community Support: Connects families with additional resources and community support, including information on survivorship programs and educational materials.

A reference and referral service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB). - Information Dissemination: Collects and disseminates data and materials to support the work of prevention organizations and workers at international, national, state, and local levels. This includes facilitating program collaboration by sharing information, resources, published materials, research, and trends among the four diseases. - Public Health Collaboration: Connects public health partners through collaborative communication and innovative technology solutions, fostering partnerships to enhance disease prevention efforts. - Resource and Service Database: Maintains a comprehensive database of approximately 10,000 organizations providing services related to HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB, including counseling, testing, prevention, education, and support. - Services for Public Health Professionals include educational materials, prevention resources, and training opportunities.

Offers a hotline for consumers to report privacy abuses and request information on ways to protect their privacy. Covers the following topics: - Provides a range of topics on communications, education, employment background checks, financial, health, personal, privacy issues, security, technology and it's impact on privacy including several fact sheets and alerts concerning Identity Theft, prevention, and recourse - Learn more about issues concerning credit reports, data breaches, data brokers, debt collection, and many other privacy concerns