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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

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

Red Door Clinic provides the following services:

• Adult immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccinations

• Family planning services, sexual health counseling, and health education

• HIV testing, counseling, and short-term interventions

• Immigration exams

• MMR and other childhood immunizations

• Pregnancy prevention for young women ages 12 - 21

• Refugee health screenings and exams for tuberculosis and other illnesses

• Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases

• Syringe exchange and Narcan

• Travel vaccinations

Staff are trained in working with most emotional and psychological problems. Some examples include: behavioral, developmental, and learning problems of children; reactions to stress or grief; problems with depression or Bipolar Disorder; anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; psychosis, including Schizophrenia; Personality Disorders, including Borderline, Antisocial, Obsessive-Compulsive, and others. Northland's therapists strive to keep their skills current and to gain training and experience in new approaches, as research demonstrates that they are effective, including DBT.

Residential setting for female adolescents with emotional/behavioral issues. Program components: -Individual therapy -Alternative school -Summer activities and skill-building programs -Live-in house parents offering family living atmosphere Placements are court ordered or voluntary. Average length of stay is approximately 6-8 months Approved facility for Title IV-E reimbursement -Therapeutic setting -Med Management -Licensed Social Worker

• Campus Life is a program for high school students where the staff spends many hours with them building bridges of authentic friendships. Weekly meetings provide fun and activities and lively discussions.

• To provide alternatives of hope to troubled young people and their families through caring relationships and developmental opportunities by developing positive self-esteem, positive peer group experiences and activities, providing a significant relationship with adult role-models and helping them develop a holistic (social, mental, physical and spiritual) approach to life with an emphasis on the spiritual. Weekly meetings and various trips and activities planned through the year for students.

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.

The Futures Education Program provides individual support for at-risk students who are: Completing their high school education or GED:

• Via an online GED course and GED fee payment assistance
• Help with enrolling or transferring schools, including paperwork
• Individualized tutoring with an Education Case Manager

Entering college:

• Applying for financial aid
• College applications
• Ongoing support, tutoring, and educational advice
• Setting up meetings with advisers, college tours
• Obtaining school supplies

On-site licensed teachers at Life House provide:

• Academic skills assessments
• Tutoring
• Support to ensure at-risk students are successful in their educational pursuits

Interventionists work with students, school and staff in assessing, identifying and treating drug related problems in school Specific goals are: - To increase awareness of and ability to deal with chemical use and related problems

• To provide direct service to students experiencing difficulties with chemical use/abuse of parents

• To develop a school chemical abuse prevention policy

• Provides sexual assault services

• Provides child protection services

• Provides violence prevention services

• Provides youth development services

• The interventionists also help students with non-drug related problems

• The offer support groups for common teen/family problems

• These groups are offered during the school day for ease of access

• College and career readiness

• Academic counseling

Offers services for adolescents with alcohol or other drug problems including:

• Chemical dependency evaluations to assess chemical use

• Psychological functioning, peer relationships, school performance and family functioning

• Inpatient adolescent treatment

• Outpatient adolescent treatment

• Individual interventionl program, which helps young people and families with chemical abuse problems learn about behavior management, progression of chemical use and related consequences, limit setting, communication and conflict resolution skills. Staff:

• Colleen MacKay LADC, Director of Services

• Dr. Don Farnsworth PHD, Clinical Psychologist

• Kelly Owens LADC, Adolescent Counselor

• Dawn Jolicoeur LADC, Adolescent Inpatient Counselor

• Debbie Kilpela LPN, Client Care Coordinator

• Brandon Torgerson LADC, P.T. Adolescent Counselor

Child protection services help protect children from physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and help families get the services they need to change their behaviors.

Provides educational support and referrals for individuals and parents of children and teenagers who have concerns about attention deficit or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, including:

• Hour-long coaching sessions available to discuss work or academic issues related to ADD or ADHD

• Monthly workshops for adults, parents, and professionals on ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities topics

• Phone and referral information line responds to questions concerning ADD/ADHD

• Support group for adults with ADD/ADHD

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

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

An activity-based mentoring program that matches at-promise youth with volunteer adult mentors who participate together in goal-centered, one-on-one relationships.

• Youth are matched with their mentors for one year and meet weekly for 2 - 4 hours. Throughout the one-year program, the mentors and youth develop goals (one physical activity, and one academic), have new experiences, and attend a variety of events with other mentors and mentees of the program.

• Youth and their mentors attend agency events based on four programming pillars: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Emotional Development, and Community Connectivity.

• Youth and their families receive case management/support, and referrals for services. Mentors also have a network of support throughout their year of volunteering.

• Provides toys for children in need

A network of after-school and summer programs in Saint Paul in collaboration with community organizations, The City of Saint Paul, and Saint Paul Public Schools.

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

• 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 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 services for adults and adolescents ages 14 years or older who have severe seizure disorders. Services are person-centered and help each individual reach their goals. Connecting people to service providers:

• Refer people to providers such as neurologists, disability benefits attorneys, in-home nurses, employment coaches, and medical and mental health providers

• Walk individuals through the processes of becoming eligible for services such as Medical Assistance (MA) and disability certification

Helping people develop independent living skills:

• Develop and practice routines for managing medications

• Learn and use online disability navigation tools

• Practice tasks such as grocery shopping, cooking, and meal planning

• Search and apply for housing

• Take steps to improve health and wellness

• Track seizure information and learn how to communicate that to neurology providers

Child protection services help protect children from physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and help families get the services they need to change their behaviors.

Provides support services and programs for sexually exploited adults, youth and their families, including:

• Case Management

• Court and legal advocacy; expungement legal clinics that help survivors remove legal barriers to employment, housing and/or higher education

• Crisis line

• Educational trainings and presentations

• Individual and systems advocacy

• LGBTQ+ specific services

• Survivor Leadership support group; trafficking survivors lead group meetings and give a voice to the needs of longer-term survivors

• Transitional housing

• Youth prevention groups