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Advocacy Services: - The center advocates in areas of civil and human rights, employment/disability benefits, housing, transportation, and on the state, local, and federal levels Equipment Loaner Closet: - Loans a range of home medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, canes, transfer benches, raised toilet seats, and more. Equipment are available on a first come first served basis and will hold equipment for a 24-hour period. - Swap Shop: A self-directed equipment listing available for persons shopping/looking for used equipment. Information and Referral: - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region - Other Services: Includes disability benefits application assistance, housing assistance, emergency disaster preparedness plan, and more Nursing Facility Transition: - Assist individuals living with a disability to identify in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization Peer Support: - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving, social skills, and more Personal Assistance: - Offer skills instruction curriculum for individuals living with a disability the fundamentals of managing their personal attendant care including how to hire, manage, and more Recreational Groups: - Holds various events for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, and outings Staying and Aging in Place/Accessibility Assistance: - Offers accessible modification assistance and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Support Groups: - Various support groups are available to individuals who want learn more about their particular disability, wanting peer support, or first-hand information on how to manage their disability. Some support groups are directly coordinated by Options and others are independent. Youth Transition Services: - Assist youth ages 14 - 22 years who are transitioning from high school into the next phase of their life with learning the skills necessary and acquiring the resources needed to be successful

- Infants to 10 years of age - Outside of facility children accepted - Drop ins accepted - Loving home atmosphere - Healthy meals and snacks - Reasonable rates - Fenced in yard - Large play area inside and out

Safe Harbor Programming for youth ages 17-24 who have been victims of sexual exploitation. Crime Victim Services: Advocacy and support and services for youth ages 9-24 who have been victims of a crime. Youth-At-Work: Assistance to low income youth ages 14-24 who are needing support and assistance finding jobs, completing applications developing a resume, interviewing skills, etc.

Provides a safe, natural setting with modern facilities where individuals can develop an awareness and appreciation of themselves, each other, and the environment through hands-on learning sessions, cooperative exercises, recreational activities, and small-group living situations. Campers are involved in activities and programs from early morning until sunset - Call for resident camp dates - Facility rental available - Outdoor education program - Summer camp programs

Teen Clinic services include: - Physicals - Immunizations - Pregnancy tests - Birth control - STD Testing/Counseling

- Psychotherapy with the child and/or their family members - Skills training with the child and/or their family members - Behavioral aide services - Crisis prevention planning

Provides mental health and substance abuse services, and assistance connecting to community health resources Professional mental health services provided include: - Case management - Crisis intervention - Individual counseling - Mental health assessments - Peer support groups - Substance abuse assessments - Treatment planning and coordination

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

HIV Education and Support Services for Youth: - Case Management: Offers support and referrals to community resources for HIV+ youth ages 13 - 30 and their families - Free HIV testing for all ages - Group Education and Consultation: Provides education and training to professionals, community members, and schools about AIDS and HIV-related health issues in individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ youth - HIV prevention, sexual health education and counseling for young men and women ages 13 - 30 and high-risk people of any age who report having sexual and needle-sharing partners between the ages of 13 - 30

This program is geared towards youth at risk of not finishing school. The main focuses are to assist with completing high school, move on to post-secondary, and/or transition to work. It offers a summer job for 8 weeks with a paycheck and entry-level training in a variety of occupations. They offer counselors that can help mentor young students, identify problems, and encourage personal goals.

Offers community education services to youth, parents, educators, and the public. The Annex provides two options, in person or virtual, for presentations to ensure everyone has access to vital sexual health education. Other topics include: - Birth control methods - Consent - Gender identity and sexual orientation - Healthy relationships and communication - Mental health 101 - Professional development trainings and workshops - Puberty and anatomy - Sexual decision making - Sexual exploitation - Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention, and other presentations

Provides early and regular well child care and immunizations by pediatric and family health specialists. Offers information that parents need to support their growing families.

This program is geared towards youth at risk of not finishing school. The main focuses are to assist with completing high school, move on to post-secondary, and/or transition to work. It offers a summer job for 8 weeks with a paycheck and entry-level training in a variety of occupations. They offer counselors that can help mentor young students, identify problems, and encourage personal goals.

- Teen and Parent Hotline: 218-751-4332 Available 24 hours/7 days a week. - Emergency shelter and support services for youth ages 9 - 17 who are in crisis, homeless, or runaways. Family support/coaching/education available for youth and their families. No need to have a residential stay to access family support services. - Safe place for youth to stay while giving families the opportunity to positively resolve conflicts. - Youth awaiting placement or awaiting disposition can receive safe shelter and support services. - Daily classes at the area learning center or in local schools if you're enrolled. - Skill building groups for youth on topics including: substance abuse, anger management, sexual responsibility, mental heath issues and depression, and more. - Free individual counseling for youth. - Free parenting support services for area families. - Drop in (telephone or walk-in) counseling for parents and youth. - Advocacy, outreach and referral services. - Gang prevention and intervention with youth and families. - Substance abuse education for youth and parents. Low cost drug test kits available with instructions ($5-$7).

- Provides foster care for mentally ill of either gender - Capacity of 3 - 2 Dogs - Smoking outside - Provider has 3 children - Dual Child Foster Care/Adult Foster Care License

- Provides assistance to families with children who are experiencing emotional disturbance - Assists with referrals - Assists with out-of-home placement - Coordinate services - Develop plans - Provide supportive counseling - Encourage independent living skills

Provides early and regular well child care and immunizations by pediatric and family health specialists. Offers information that parents need to support their growing families.

Assists families, schools, and the community to: - Enroll homeless students in a stable education program - Make transportation arrangements that promote stability including school of origin if feasible - Gather school records from other locations - Distribute school supplies and make referrals to agencies that meet basic needs - Increase awareness and support in the community regarding conditions of homelessness - Be an advocate within the school system as well as in the community helping assure homeless students are respected and addressed

Assists families, schools, and the community to: - Enroll homeless students in a stable education program - Make transportation arrangements that promote stability including school of origin if feasible - Gather school records from other locations - Distribute school supplies and make referrals to agencies that meet basic needs - Increase awareness and support in the community regarding conditions of homelessness - Be an advocate within the school system as well as in the community helping assure homeless students are respected and addressed

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

Provides training and social activities for girls age 12 - 18 - Advanced training in cooking - Advanced training in sewing - Advanced training in homemaking - Crafts - Summer Camp

- Emotional support - Information and referral to appropriate resources for families of missing children - Information on prevention - Public education

Provides early and regular well child care and immunizations by pediatric and family health specialists. Offers information that parents need to support their growing families.

- Provides toys for children in need

This program is geared towards youth at risk of not finishing school. The main focuses are to assist with completing high school, move on to post-secondary, and/or transition to work. It offers a summer job for 8 weeks with a paycheck and entry-level training in a variety of occupations. They offer counselors that can help mentor young students, identify problems, and encourage personal goals.