LSS Guardianship Option services include: Guardianship or Conservatorship: Manages the health and care of incapacitated individuals in the least restrictive manner possible and advocates in their best interest. Guardians and Conservators are appointed by the court. If an individual has no family or friends to assume the responsibility, LSS my be appointed. LSS staff gather information from individuals, caregivers and medical personnel to make medical and care decisions. Personal Representative of the Estate: Following court appointment, LSS completes probate requirements and handles disposition of assets according to the individual's wishes. Power of Attorney: Through a legally executed power of attorney, LSS is authorized to assist individuals in managing income and assets. Services may include check writing, checkbook balancing, assistance with financial and medical forms, assistance with retrofitting, maintenance, preparation for sale, the sale or purchase of property. Pooled Trust: Protects the public benefits of people with disabilities of any age while maintaining resources that will be available for their special or supplemental needs. The creation of a pooled trust moves assets from being countable for purposes of Medicaid and Social Security eligibility to being non-countable assets. Care Coordinator: Partners in decision making with individuals who may be alone and who may need help with contracting of repairs or services in the home, scheduling of appointments and making payments to providers.

Veterans Court is a problem solving court that is intended to serve veterans struggling with addiction, serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. The objective of the court is to get veterans into treatment where the root causes of their behavior can be addressed as an alternative to time in jail. Compliance with court requirements is monitored through regularly scheduled court hearings and charges against participants are dropped following completion of treatment if they have remained alcohol and drug free and have committed no new offenses.

Receives and investigates complaints concerning an agency, licensed program or facility that provides services or treatment to individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency, or an emotional disturbance. May mediate or advocate on behalf of the client to resolve the complaint. Reviews the causes and circumstances of a serious injury or death of a client.

- Adolescent and Adult Comprehensive Assessment: Offers a substance use disorder comprehensive rule 25 assessment and mental health screening to find best treatment option - Adolescent Treatment Programs: Designed to help adolescents recover from substance abuse and provide them with long-term support while keeping them connected to their schools and communities. The majority of treatment is conducted through group therapy sessions led by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and individual counseling sessions to address the adolescent's needs and develop life changing treatment goals. 3 phase program that meets after school. In Phase 1, patients meet 4 days a week for 4 - 6 weeks. In Phase 2, patients attend 2 - 3 times per week for up to 6 weeks. In Phase 3, patients meet once a week for up to 20 weeks. - Adult Treatment Programs: Inpatient and outpatient programs include health assessments, educational presentations, peer group therapy, individual counseling, anger management, relapse prevention, mental health and substance abuse groups, and family education and counseling - Continued Intensive Outpatient Groups: Counselor-facilitated outpatient groups available for adults that have completed any Dellwood primary program or who have completed a program at another care facility and need further treatment - Family/Concerned Persons Program: Includes group sessions, educational materials and private conferences with the patient and their family/concerned individuals, combined patient and family/concerned individuals group, and referrals for family therapy to address family and relationship issues

Provides support to families struggling with substance use to help ensure healthy pregnancies. Intensive in-home services to pregnant individuals who are abusing chemicals including: - Chemical dependency assessments - Referrals to treatment and placement - Counseling and referral to community resources - Prenatal and aftercare services - Support groups weekly, transportation and child care provided

Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to: - Arranging for medical and social services - Arranging for meetings and appointments - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

- Coordination Of Care: Helps ensure a seamless and integrated approach to addiction treatment, where medical professionals, counselors, and support staff work collaboratively to tailor recovery plans that address the unique needs of each individual. This holistic strategy optimizes the rehabilitation process, providing continuous support and guidance through every step of the detox journey. - Detoxification Program: A program that is designed to provide short-term care on a 24-hour basis to detoxify clients and facilitate access to substance use treatment as indicated by a comprehensive assessment. - Group and Individual Counseling Sessions: Patients will be provided with individual and group counseling sessions that will implement motivational interviewing techniques, substance use disorders, and health education. - Peer Recovery Support Services: Mentoring and education, advocacy, and nonclinical recovery support provided by a recovery peer. - Withdrawl Management Program: A medically monitored withdrawal management program that operates around the clock to provide expert care, stabilize intoxicated patients, manage withdrawal symptoms, and provide access to substance use disorder treatment, as indicated by a comprehensive assessment.

Full medical and behavioral health services, including prenatal care, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Services provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, and midwives. Services include: - Adult and child immunizations - Diabetes care - Family planning: All methods - Flu vaccines; protects for both seasonal and H1N1 flu; COVID-19 vaccine - HIV counseling and testing - Hypertension care - Mammography by referral - Pediatric and adolescent care including well child visits, school, camp, and sports exams/physicals, pregnancy, and STD/HIV testing, birth control/contraceptive prescriptions, and education - Physical therapy clinic treating back/neck pain, balance difficulties, neurologic disorders, vertigo/dizziness, foot care, shoulder, and knee/hip pain - Pregnancy testing - Prenatal care with certified nurse midwife services; Postnatal care - Registered dietitian - Smoking cessation - STD risk education and testing - Women's health care - Telehealth visits are available

Intensive outpatient substance program that provides short- and long-term treatment for adults with substance use disorders. Licensed for Rule 25/comprehensive assessments. Medicated assisted treatment and withdrawal management provided to conduct diagnostic assessments and treatment coordination. Licensed to prescribe Suboxone and Naloxone.

Mental health and family support services with a specialization in immigrant parents and their children. Deals with depression and anxiety, chemical health issues, self-esteem, family dynamics and parenting skills, and cultural transition. Additional services include: - Individual therapy and psychiatry services - Integrated mental health assessment - Mental health case management to adults ages 18 years and older - Referrals to medical, dental, or other service for support - School-based mental health services - Telehealth therapy to patients ages 12 years and older

Housing complexes for seniors and people with disabilities. Offers affordable income-based rents and provides tenants with access to three levels of assisted care.

- Chemical use assessments - Comprehensive mental health and behavioral assessments - Co-occurring disorders counseling - Coping skills - Couples and family therapy - Crisis intervention - Family and couple's therapy - Individual and group therapy - Medication coordination - Neuropsychological screening - Online screening tests available - Psychiatric consultation - Referrals to resources for education and support - Screenings for adolescent and early intervention services - Stress management - Tele-mental health available

Provides wheelchair accessible door-to-door transportation for: - Banking - Medical appointments - Personal care - Shopping - Spousal visitations in nursing homes, hospitals, etc.

- Chemical use assessments - Comprehensive mental health and behavioral assessments - Co-occurring disorders counseling - Coping skills - Couples and family therapy - Crisis intervention - Family and couple's therapy - Individual and group therapy - Medication coordination - Neuropsychological screening - Online screening tests available - Psychiatric consultation - Referrals to resources for education and support - Screenings for adolescent and early intervention services - Stress management - Tele-mental health available

Partners with area organizations to meet health care and wellness needs of underserved people including immigrants, homeless, destitute, disabled, and uninsured/underinsured. Primary care clinic providing culturally- and linguistically-appropriate health care including: - Allergy and Immunology - Adult and child immunizations; travel immunizations; flu vaccinations - Behavioral Health - Cardiology - Child and Teen Check-Ups - Endocrinology - Family Practice - Geriatrics - Immigration Exams - Internal Medicine - Laboratory - Pediatrics - Radiology (full digital X-ray) - Research and Education - Screenings - Travel Clinic/Hajj and Umra - Women's Health

Provides diagnostic evaluations and medication management for a wide variety of mental health issues for children between the ages of 4 and 17 years old with occasional exceptions to assess younger children in consultation with their pediatricians. Mental health issues include problems such as: - Anxiety Disorders including separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and post-traumatic disorder related to child maltreatment and other traumas - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - including attention problems without hyperactivity - Behavioral Problems that are not responsive to counseling services alone - Behavioral/mood/other symptoms in children with Autism/Aspergers - Childhood hallucinations, paranoia, and other psychotic symptom - Mood Disorders including both depressive and manic (bipolar) disorders - Mood/anxiety/other symptoms in children with Substance Abuse problems - Self-injurious behaviors & suicidal thoughts - Tourette's/Tic Disorders

Central Minnesota Brainerd Campus site serves 89 male residential clients and offers outpatient services to women and men. Offers both a 13-month program as well as a traditional short-term residential program. Duluth Northland Campus site offers a long-term residential recovery 13-month program for adult men. There is also a short-term residential 1-3 month program for adult men that offers intensive treatment services. Main site offers shorter-term programs, a long-term faith-based recovery program, and extensive prevention and transitional/aftercare services. Rochester Campus site offers short-term licensed treatment (typically 14 - 90 days) and long-term faith-based recovery. This is a 13 month program for both men and women. Long-term Program: 13 - 15 month residential program focusing on substance abuse, offered in a Christian environment. Residents work on overcoming self-destructive patterns associated with their substance abuse and developing positive life skills. Additional services: - Individual pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy, and small groups - Licensed psychologists for dual-diagnosis residents - Elective classes target issues that often coincide with chemical abuse - Tailored assignments focus learning to meet individual needs - On site GED programming available Short-term Program: Offers intensive licensed Rule 245G programs with optional co-occurring disorder treatment services. Programming is provided in a structured therapeutic community offering continuous observation and treatment by professional multidisciplinary staff members. This program serves men and women, boys and girls (over 16 years of age). Length of services and level of care is based on client's ongoing assessed need. Most stays range from 21-60 days, but a one year continuing care plan is required for successful completion of this program. This program utilizes best practices including a traditional 12-Step program, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and integrated mental and chemical health services. The multidisciplinary staff approach is motivational, strength-based and relationally focused. Also offered is life skills development that helps the client enhance coping and social skills.

Offers short-term residential beds available in Carlton and Pine Counties for temporary crisis purposes.

Short-term, community-based services designed to help students with disabilities and/or having a gap in services and needing additional support to identify career interests.

Adolescent Group Therapy is developed for youth who are engaging in patterns of behavior that are negatively impacting relationships and success. The goal of group is to replace maladaptive behavior (conflict with others; substance abuse; school issues; anger; self-harming behavior; emotional problems) with effective coping and problem-solving strategies utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. Individuals learn and practice skills to change behavioral, emotional and thinking patterns associated with problems in living. A commitment of 16 weeks covers all skill areas. Participants are required to have an individual therapist during the course of group therapy.

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Also provides: - 1:1 and family chemical dependency counseling - Case management and advocacy - Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments, treatment services in outpatient, inpatient, extended inpatient treatment, halfway house care, and chemical dependency education and prevention programs - Referrals to low-cost community services for client needs beyond the primary chemical problem

- Alcohol and Drug Education: Provides education through lectures, videos, and discussions to assist individuals in meeting required hours - Chemical Dependency Assessment: Offers assessments on-site or off-site, including locations such as jails, hospitals, or clinics - Chemical Dependency Treatment: Includes intensive outpatient treatment (Phase 1), outpatient treatment (Phase 2), and 24-48 hour relapse prevention treatment - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Groups/Individuals: Provides CBT classes and individual education - DWI Clinics: Assists individuals in meeting DWI class requirements through videos and lectures - Public Speaking: Delivers education and awareness presentations tailored to the audience - Workplace Trainings: Conducts trainings on the effects of alcohol and drug use in the workplace.

Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to: - Arranging for medical and social services - Arranging for meetings and appointments - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

Receives and investigates complaints concerning an agency, licensed program or facility that provides services or treatment to individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency, or an emotional disturbance. May mediate or advocate on behalf of the client to resolve the complaint. Reviews the causes and circumstances of a serious injury or death of a client.

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.