HIV Education and Support Services for Youth: - HIV prevention, education and counseling for young men and women who have sex with men ages 13 - 30, high risk people of any age who report having sexual and needle-sharing partners between the ages of 13 - 30. - Free HIV testing for anyone of any age. - Case management for any HIV+ youth age 13 - 30 and their families, including support and referrals to community resources as needed. - Group education and consultation about AIDS and HIV-related health issues of gay and bisexual youth for professionals, community members, and schools.

Access to well-child checkups for children and teens up to age 21, including young parents, who are on Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. Services include: - Assistance in locating a medical or dental clinic - Assistance in making an appointment - Arranging for transportation to these appointments - Arranging for interpreters if needed at appointments - Connecting families to community resources Appointments may include: - A physical exam - Baby Tracks program to help parents and guardians stay up to date with infant and childhood immunizations - Developmental, growth, and mental health screenings - Hearing and vision checks - Lab tests - Regular dental appointments - Information about physical health, mental health, healthy habits, and nutrition Visit website to find a local Child and Teen Checkup Clinic.

One-to-one live homework help from online tutors: - Foreign language center - Help with in-depth questions - Live skills building - Practice test center - Writing lab

Provides immediate, in-person support and stabilization for youth, ages 5 - 18, and their parents/caregivers in Hennepin County, including: - Available to families with children ages 5 - 18 at no cost. - Driven by the family's cultural, community, and clinical needs - Immediate in-person response within one hour anywhere in Hennepin County to deescalate and address the immediate concern, engage and support the family over the next 72 hours, and connections to other supports, including an optional eight-week stabilization service After the initial 72 hours, a free, optional eight-week stabilization service can help promote the families well-being including building connections in the family and to ongoing supports in the community, and support healthy, safe behavior and the child's ability to manage their daily activities.

Provides immediate, in-person support and stabilization for youth, ages 5 - 18, and their parents/caregivers in Hennepin County, including: - Available to families with children ages 5 - 18 at no cost. - Driven by the family's cultural, community, and clinical needs - Immediate in-person response within one hour anywhere in Hennepin County to deescalate and address the immediate concern, engage and support the family over the next 72 hours, and connections to other supports, including an optional eight-week stabilization service After the initial 72 hours, a free, optional eight-week stabilization service can help promote the families well-being including building connections in the family and to ongoing supports in the community, and support healthy, safe behavior and the child's ability to manage their daily activities.

Coordinates victim-centered resources and services for sexually exploited youth (SEY) and serves as a central resource for community members, business providers, and law enforcement. - Case management - Creates a system of coordinated care and assists with protocol development - Provides training and technical assistance

Helps students explore career options and develop plans for transition from high school to post-secondary training and/or competitive employment. Individual services include: ?- Career awareness ?- Career placement ?- Career preparation ?- Discussions and information on non-traditional employment options and identification of career pathways ?- Individualized wraparound or support services ?- Self-advocacy ?- Work-based learning ?- Work-readiness skills training Group services include: ?- Career awareness ?- Career exploration ?- Career placement ?- Information on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or post-secondary educational programs, including admission processes, and support resources ?- Work-readiness skills training ?- Self-advocacy instruction

The Saint Paul Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy is an intensive, tuition-free emergency medical technician (EMT) certification and firefighter awareness program. Individuals earn an hourly wage during the training, which lasts 240 hours over 10-14 weeks. Once completed, the EMS Academy, graduates earn National EMT certification, and job competency training.

Offers employment services at no cost, including job and career training, as well as employment and placement opportunities for youth. These programs are for youth who have nowhere else to turn for help to find employment, complete their education, and who need support to move forward. Services include paid internships, tuition to train for a new career, help finishing school or getting a GED, help with job hunting, and transportation assistance (such as bus fare cards). Participants in Avivo's youth and young adult employment programs can also access short-term credentialed training options for higher-wage jobs, such as: - Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) - Forklift Operator, including Forklift Operators Certification - Culinary Arts and ServSafe certifications - Enrollment opportunities in credentialed training at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education

Offers comprehensive neuropsychological, general psychological, and psychoeducational testing from young age children to adults for the following issues: - Attention - Autism - Complex trauma - Disordered attachment - Fetal alcohol effects - Learning disorders - Mood disorders - Personality disorders Psychological Testing service only available to internal clients upon the provider's recommendation

Celita Center: A drop-in center where youth can develop positive relationships with adults, find homework help, a positive social network, and support for whatever is happening in their lives. This program is often a bridge between young people in the communities Neighborhood House serves and more formal, structured programs. Health and Wellness: Program which combines sporting activities and discussion groups to help youth learn how to regulate emotions and promote positive social interactions. Kids Imagine: Combines daily enrichment and tutoring services to impact the lives of children and subsequently their families and community. With staff guidance, kids receive academic support and gain social and emotional learning. Partners with community advocates to allow opportunities for youth to gain experience with art, theatre, and sports. Summer Sunrise: Day camp for 8 weeks of camp activities in the summer Youth Advisory Council: Program for teens Youth Community Meal: Provides a drop-in meal for all youth in the community and those enrolled in Neighborhood House programs

Support is provided to youth in the following areas: - Education: Helps clients who have secondary education goals to find educational development opportunities, pass the GED test, and find financial aid - Employment: Works with youth in finding and maintaining employment - Entrepreneurial skills: Provides young adults with information on creating businesses through small business plan development, leadership development, money management skills, and marketing skills - Housing: Helps anyone with barriers such as criminal history or unlawful detainers to find and maintain affordable housing including shelters, supportive housing programs, and single-family dwellings. Training is provided to tenants and landlords to help prevent repeated episodes of homelessness. Tenant training is provided to help individuals overcome barriers to housing and avoid repeated episodes of homelessness.

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) aim to help children: - Restore emotional, social, and behavioral skills that have been impacted by mental health disorders - Gain coping skills and self-management tools to manage symptoms and related stress - Develop abilities and skills that are typical for youth of the same age without mental health symptoms Specific services provided to a youth and their family are based on: - Family needs - Family culture - Availability - Model or type of services offered in the area CTSS services can be basic community-based therapy services, such as in a home or school. They can also be more structured and focused intensive site-based services, such as day treatment. For families with complex needs and multiple providers, services must be coordinated with other providers or agencies working together in order to provide comprehensive continuity of care. CTSS services may include: - Therapy: Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy - Skills training: Individual, family, and group to learn social, coping, communication, and/or daily life skills - Crisis plan development: For the child and family - Children's day treatment: Using trauma-focused CBT and DBT-inspired programming - Behavior skills in-home program: One hour session to help children learn specific skills to reduce symptoms of their mental health diagnosis CTSS provides counseling for children and youth for 2 - 5 hours per week at the clinic, home, school, or community setting focusing on: - Depression - Substance abuse - Sexual issues - Trauma - Anxiety - Family/relationship issues - Adjusting to transitions - PTSD Services may be a combination of skills training, psychotherapy, and crisis assistance. If appropriate, children and teens may be referred to participate in psychotherapy groups as a part of treatment. Groups are comprehensive, trauma-informed, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-inspired for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders.

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes: - Counseling - Help applying for financial and medical assistance - Housing and child care options - Paternity or child support services - Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

- Youthbuild participants spend one week in academic and leadership activities - Alternate week focuses on construction training and leadership development - 29 hours per week in a training program Program combines: - Academics - Leadership development - Construction training Participant responsibilities including working on the following: - High school diploma or GED - Job skills building - Work experience - Leadership - Service learning projects

Outpatient counseling for children who are suffering from depression, behavioral issues, anger, or other types of problems: - Anger management - Children's Therapeutic Support Services - Co-dependency - Coping with depression/anxiety - Coping with grief and loss - Crisis management - Group psychotherapy - Healthy lifestyle choices - Independent living skills (budgeting, shopping, cooking, and nutrition) - In-home individual psychotherapy - Interpersonal communication strategies - Stress management and relaxation

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health services provide culturally and linguistically affirming counseling and therapy for children and youth who experience hearing loss, and for their families. Services are also provided to children of deaf adults (CODA). Services may also be provided via telehealth. Services may include: - Consultation to schools and teachers - Diagnostic assessment - Individual, group and family therapy - Individual, group and family skill building - Psychiatric evaluation and medication management - Psychological assessment

Helps older adolescents who "age out" of out-of-home placement prepare for the transition to independent living. Group meets twice a month during the school year and weekly in the summer. Program provides: - Budgeting assistance and education - Career exploration and vocational assessment - College application fees - Driver's training - Employment skills training - Financial assistance for damage and utility deposits, or rent on apartments or dormitory rooms (only for youth who "age out" of placement at age 18 or older) - Group and individual life skills training - Household supplies for a first apartment - Retreats and wilderness trips

Offers comprehensive neuropsychological, general psychological, and psychoeducational testing from young age children to adults for the following issues: - Attention - Autism - Complex trauma - Disordered attachment - Fetal alcohol effects - Learning disorders - Mood disorders - Personality disorders Psychological Testing service only available to internal clients upon the provider's recommendation

Minor Parent Services assist the pregnant and/or parenting minor parent to create a plan for the parent and the child to ensure their safety and well-being. Services includes: - Counseling - Help applying for financial and medical assistance - Housing and child care options - Paternity or child support services - Resource referrals to appropriate agencies to assist with decision making

Responds to emergency mental health situations in schools for groups or individual students. Situations include death, suicide, or other instances when a youth has an immediate crisis need for a counselor.

One-to-one live homework help from online tutors: - Foreign language center - Help with in-depth questions - Live skills building - Practice test center - Writing lab

Individuals are asked a series of questions about their strengths and resources, what brings them in for services, what goals or outcomes are sought, any history of emotional, psychological, behavioral, or medical problems that might be important, relevant family and social history, and so forth. From all of this information, the therapist will develop a comprehensive, Diagnostic Assessment report and Treatment Plan, including diagnosis, mutually agreed upon goals and recommendations for appropriate services. Once the individual returns to discuss the Treatment Plan with the therapist, agreed upon services will be started through Northland Counseling Center or referrals will be made to other agencies, as appropriate. Some clients will require more extensive diagnostic services involving formal testing/evaluation. Our Licensed Psychologists are available to administer an array of testing and evaluation instruments designed to provide important information to the client, loved ones, and referral sources (including your primary therapist). ?

Offers employment services at no cost, including job and career training, as well as employment and placement opportunities for youth. These programs are for youth who have nowhere else to turn for help to find employment, complete their education, and who need support to move forward. Services include paid internships, tuition to train for a new career, help finishing school or getting a GED, help with job hunting, and transportation assistance (such as bus fare cards). Participants in Avivo's youth and young adult employment programs can also access short-term credentialed training options for higher-wage jobs, such as: - Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) - Forklift Operator, including Forklift Operators Certification - Culinary Arts and ServSafe certifications - Enrollment opportunities in credentialed training at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education

Helps older adolescents who "age out" of out-of-home placement prepare for the transition to independent living. Group meets twice a month during the school year and weekly in the summer. Program provides: - Budgeting assistance and education - Career exploration and vocational assessment - College application fees - Driver's training - Employment skills training - Financial assistance for damage and utility deposits, or rent on apartments or dormitory rooms (only for youth who "age out" of placement at age 18 or older) - Group and individual life skills training - Household supplies for a first apartment - Retreats and wilderness trips