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Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

- Anonymous assistance for those wanting help with an alcohol problem - Books and pamphlets can be made available in over 30 languages - Directories of A.A. meetings and locations are available for $1.50 - Literature produced by A.A. is available for purchase - Provides information about the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Program - Speakers for meetings can be arranged - Temporary sponsors can be provided for newcomers or people getting out of a treatment center - Video and Audio recordings produced by A.A. are available for purchase

Child-friendly forensic center investigates child abuse and coordinates needed services, including: - Advocacy: Provides initial and ongoing advocacy to families as they move through the process of a child abuse allegation; builds connections with families to better understand their circumstances and self-identified needs; helps families to interpret the information they receive, ensure their rights and their ability to make informed decisions and gain skills in advocating for themselves and their children; provides emotional support - Forensic interviewing: Provides a neutral, information-gathering child-centered interview - Multidisciplinary team facilitation: Includes professionals from law enforcement, social services, prosecution, public defense, medical and mental health, victim support services, the child advocacy center (forensic interviews and advocacy), Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), and cultural representatives collaborate from the initial report through lasting supportive services for the youth and families - Medical exams: Collaborates with St. Luke's Hospital and Essentia Health to provide forensic medical evaluations in reported cases of child abuse; provides an overall assessment of a child and/or adolescent's health and safety, recommends appropriate follow-up and treatment, documents additional statements and/or physical evidence in circumstances of sexual or physical abuse, and provides reassurance to a child and/or adolescent and their caregiver about their body and health - Mental health: Connects children and families with trauma-informed care and avoid barriers to accessing mental health services; arrangementswith the Human Development Center and Paradigm Therapy Services to providespecialized trauma-focused mental health services unique to the needs ofchildren and their non-offending caregivers - Prevention: Provides prevention education to families ofchildren being served; outreaches to schools, families, and the community; presentations and trainings to organizations and groups across the northland

Provides the following services to all those in both family and professional roles that are in need of assistance to learn how to effectively communicate and meet the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of a loved one, client, resident with dementia including those with a history of repeated hospitalizations and dismissal from facilities for challenging and aggressive behavior. Services include: - Conference presentations - Group family consults - Ongoing support to caregivers - Private telephone family consultations - Specialized and appropriate dementia training for both families and professionals

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

- Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps - Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball - Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family - Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center - Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center - Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road - Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House - Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center - Accepts passport applications - Dog park at Thresher Fields Park 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. - Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Cascade Bay Water Park - Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available. - Walking program

- Injury prevention activities in these fields - workplace, home, traffic, youth, and seniors - Speakers and trainers, educational materials, videos, and literature on workplace safety training and consultation (OSHA compliance, effective safety programs, specific safety topics), workplace traffic safety training and consultation (driver safety, DOT compliance, fleet safety, etc.), childhood injury prevention consultants, and older adult injury prevention - Sponsors Minnesota Safety and Health Conference

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Provides free and confidential services to those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking/exploitation, and high-risk youth in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine counties. Confidential services: - Accompaniment to court - Assistance with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Community education - Crisis line - Emergency transportation, and/or assistance - Information, referrals, and resources - Temporary emergency safe housing - Systems coordination - Support group - Youth Programs: Provides youth the ability to teach and learn from their peers about confidence, communication, safety, and life skills. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses: - Crime Scene cleanup - Grant funds are used to meet crime victims' emergency needs when available - Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices - Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle - Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged or stolen as a result of a crime - Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, such as medical and criminal justice facilities - Victim reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses incurred due to a change in venue Victims of crime have also received funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence. Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP may be available through pre-screening.

- Assistance with family research - Education - County history exhibits - Historic preservation - Information center about the county - Public presentations

Provides health education for adults, adolescents, and pre-adolescents in schools, faith organizations, and community groups. Services include: - Consultation for community agencies and professionals who work with young people and their families - Education for parents on topics such as teen development, communication, surviving the stress of parenting, preparing your teen (and yourself) for life after high school, navigating today's technology trends, parent-child connectedness, how to share your values with your child, sexuality, and mother-daughter classes - Professional Development for Educators: Provides presentations to educational professionals related to best practices in serving specific groups of young people. Service topics may include healthy relationships, stress management and relaxation, teen pregnancy, puberty, LGBTQ issues, birth control, anatomy, sexually transmitted infections, abstinence and sexual decision making, cybersafety, dating, healthy body image, and friendships

Offers violence prevention activities to increase community awareness and to decrease the number of violent incidents in Winona county including educational presentations and information to schools, churches, and community groups.

Classes, seminars, discussion groups, as well as various programs and special events

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals. Services include: - Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments - Confidentiality - Community education and professional training - Crisis line - Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc. - Individual and group support - Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP - Safety planning

Bureau speakers offer information on a variety of arthritis topics for groups or workplaces which address questions relating to arthritis, its management and information on community resources. Services include: - Informational brochures on diseases, drugs, active living, and more - Public Forums throughout Minnesota - Consumer and professional seminars and conferences - Other events, seminars, conferences or programs of interest are available

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals. Services include: - Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments - Confidentiality - Community education and professional training - Crisis line - Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc. - Individual and group support - Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP - Safety planning

- AA Literature Bookstore - Maintains directories of all AA meetings - Provides informational speakers about Alcoholics Anonymous to groups and organizations

- Assists with unmet needs for member organizations and government bodies in disaster situations - Helps create a long term recovery group for areas affected by disaster - Works with member agencies who actively assist disaster survivors in Minnesota and throughout the country through cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration in disaster response. - Utilizes volunteers in a number of capacities for disaster response. Provides training and speakers on disaster management

- Educational and health programs as well as speaker presentations - Social and recreational activities as well as luncheons - Blood pressure testing - Trips and tours including facility/industry tours, bus tours, and field trips/excursions - Driver Safety Program - Book club

Programs for individuals, community groups, workplaces and for groups with high risk populations (older adults, populations of color, stroke survivors): - Community education to help survivors and care partners learn more about living with stroke - Health fairs - Resource facilitation department - Speakers bureau - Stroke risk assessment

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Prevention/education and consultation services are available to the general public, businesses, professionals, and other agencies. These services are designed to promote the prevention and understanding of mental health and chemical health problems. For example: - National Depression Screening Day - National Anxiety Screening Day - Mental Health Month - Mental Illness Awareness Week - Chemical Health Week - Classroom presentations on mental and chemical health topics - Presentations to community and professional groups - Health Fairs - Other, per request or need

Information and education on Israel and international Jewish concerns including Soviet Jewry. Includes: - Community relations and educational resource center - Human relations education and curriculum - Speakers and films - Holocaust education