- 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

Helps persons with MS with employment concerns, disability discrimination and ADA information Individual advocacy Legislative advocacy for changes in state and federal public policy Educational programs deliver relevant and accurate information to help face the challenges of MS. Offers in-service training and continuing education for professionals on the topic of MS.

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

- Case management and referrals for programs such as Meals on Wheels, social services - Door-to-door transportation mostly for health related appointments or for hair salons/barbershop appointments. Clients must be able to transfer into the car on their own. Escort services may also be available, but these requests must be made far in advance. - Homemaking, yard work and home maintenance services - Nursing care - Personal care - Senior exercise classes are offered daily; transportation available. - Social outings - Speakers on senior health topics - Support for caregivers of seniors who live in the service area, and for caregivers who live in the service area even if the cared-for senior lives elsewhere, including out of state.

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

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

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

Clinicians are available to speak to community groups on specific mental health topics when requested

Provides bullying prevention resources, social and educational activities for teens with disabilities, and puppet shows for all young children that promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. These programs include: - Fun Times: Offers a free program that connects youth ages 13 - 20 with and without disabilities in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area. The program offers free activities and events during the school year. - National Bullying Prevention Center: Provides resources to prevent childhood bullying so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities, and online. - Puppet Program: Provides a message of disability awareness and social inclusion to young children in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area through shows featuring child-sized puppets.

Offers responsive trainings and workshops to equip individuals, organizations, and communities with practical tools to advance well-being, equity, and positive social change. Trainings and workshops offered: - Community Equity Program: A 7-month leadership cohort running from the months of September - May. The program supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to influence and enact public policy at Minnesota's capitol. The leadership program offers opportunities for individuals the skills and experience to become more actively engaged in and impact public policy for their communities. - The RISE Initiative: Led by Wilder African American Babies Coalition and Projects - Advocacy Leadership Intensive: A condensed version of the Community Equity Program that is designed for advocates, allies, and community members interested in Minnesota's legislative process. This is an intensive program for those who want to deepen their advocacy skills and gain connections. - Tailored Education Trainings and Consultations for Groups/Organizations: Offer customized webinars, workshops, and events tailored to groups and organizations to build confidence, understand key issues, and take meaningful action for change

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

Services for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse/violence: - Emergency residential women's shelter with no-cost services for women and their children - 24-Hour crisis, Information and Referral line - Community education: Public speaking and professional training - Legal advocacy: Assist with safety planning, support, filing orders for protection and harassment restraining orders, including accompaniment and support during court hearings - Support groups

Provides the following services: - Community Education: Offers presentations and facilitated dialogs to community groups and individuals on the basics of domestic and/or sexual violence, signs, intervention and awareness. Participating groups have included faith-based groups, civic and service clubs, and social justice-oriented organizations. - Community Events and Resource Fairs: Participates in numerous resource and wellness fairs throughout the metro area every year. Organizations can contact Alexandra House if they are organizing an event or fair and would like to have Alexandra House represented. - Professional Trainings and Collaborations: Offers a variety of trainings tailored for various professional groups to respond to and prevent domestic and sexual violence - Student and Youth Education: Provides a tailored learning experience for youth and students in grades 3rd and above about domestic or sexual abuse

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

- Provides age and situation appropriate education and training covering an array of topics related to LGBTQ+ equity for community organizations, service providers, community groups, and community members. Can be provided in person or virtually. - Works with students, educators, youth service providers, advocates, pre-service teachers, educational leaders, community groups, and policymakers to support and create school environments that help humans to feel safe, respected, and valued.

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

- 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

Assists consumers with a variety of energy related issues, such as: - Conducts free energy bill consultations to identify opportunities for energy savings. Suggests programs and rebates that may help households meet their energy needs and goals - Connects individuals with programs that may help pay their bills, reduce energy consumption, and make their homes more comfortable - Directs individuals interested in renewable energy to appropriate resources - Provides educational presentations on a variety of topics. Attends private or community events and customize each presentation based on the interest of the group

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

- Camps for children and families - Charitable giving to disadvantaged Filipinos in Minnesota and the Philippines, to Minnesota food shelves, and other organizations; volunteer work at Dorothy Day - Christmas carolling at nursing homes and Filipino homes - Cultural entertainment by adult and/or children members, including Philippine folk dancers - Educational programs; teach the Filipino language for children and adults - Moral/emotional support to Filipinos new to Minnesota or in need of activities, including: Monthly meetings, folk dance/song practices, Festival of Nations, Philippine Day organizations, annual family campouts, Philippine Independence Day picnic, children's Christmas party, Asian American Festival - Philippine Scholar: Program to raise funds for financial assistance for students in the Philippines - Speakers bureau on Philippine issues

- Distribution depot for sales of Al-Anon/Alateen literature - Group location and information - Public information and institutional work - Speakers for groups - Website listing of meeting information

Personal finance education including: - Budget calculators - Community forum - Information on debt management; relationships and money; saving money guides; young children and teens - Online financial courses - Personal finance presentations - Weekly live webinars

- Card games - Foot clinic - Guest speakers once per month - Medicare/supplementary insurance advocate - Meeting space available for rent - Senior dining; spouses may participate regardless of age - Bring a Friend Day potluck every month