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Advocacy and training services to assist in developing or enhancing daily living skills to attain or maintain the desired level of independent functioning. Services may include:

• Communication skill development

• Employment skills

?- Finance skill development

• Information and referral resources

• Independent living assessments

• Post-secondary education exploration

• Personal growth and self-help training

• Peer counseling

• Self-care and daily living skill development

• Transportation information including assisting individuals in studying the Minnesota Drivers Manual

• Youth transition services

Resource center assists with the following services:

• Advocacy: Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates for state, local, and federal legislation.

• Aging in Place Program: Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence.

• Assistive Technology Network: Assists individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices.

• Homemaking Services: Assists individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.

• Independent living skills training

• Information and Referral: Provides up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region.

• On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed; the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited.

• Peer Mentoring: Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Matches interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc.

• Public Education: Provides information, resources, and materials on accessibility guides, ADA, disability laws, etc.

• Respite Care Services: Provides short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home.

• Systems Advocacy: Works to implement changes where needed at a broader systemic level.

• Transition/Relocation Services: Assists individuals living with a disability in transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, with the goal of preventing institutionalization.

Certified Corporate Adult Foster Care (AFC) home which includes long or short term services provided in a residential setting to individual who need 24 hour supervision. AFC homes are designed to provide independent living skills development, support, and supervised living for up to four people in a family-like environment.

Offers a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services, combining spiritual guidance with evidence-based therapies to support individuals in their recovery journey. Services offered:

• Aftercare Program: Aims to support clients in maintaining sobriety post-treatment.

• Case Management Services: Personalized case management to coordinate care and resources, facilitating clients' recovery journey.

• Family and Couples Counseling: Therapeutic services aimed at improving relationships and communication within families and couples affected by addiction.

• Group Therapy: Fosters peer support and shared experiences among individuals in recovery.

• Health Education and Counseling: Educational sessions on health topics, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, to promote informed decision-making.

• Individual Counseling: Personalized counseling sessions aimed at addressing the unique challenges and needs of each client in their recovery process.

• Men's Residential Program: A 90-day, low-intensity residential treatment program for up to 10 men, featuring group therapy, individual counseling, and community engagement activities.

• Outpatient Services: Structured outpatient program lasting 10 consecutive weeks, providing flexibility for clients to maintain daily responsibilities.

• Relapse Prevention Program: A weekly program designed to equip clients with strategies and tools to prevent relapse and sustain long-term recovery.

• Rule 25 Assessments: Comprehensive assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.

• Transitional Housing: Provision of sober living environments to support clients in the transition back into independent living.

• Vocational Training and Educational Support: Assistance with vocational training and educational support to enhance clients' employability and life skills.

• Trauma-Related Counseling: Specialized counseling to address and heal from past traumas that may impact recovery.

• Women's Residential Program: A 90-day, low-intensity residential treatment program for up to 10 women, offering similar therapeutic services tailored to women's needs.

Provides chemical dependency services to meet clients' needs. Clients will participate in groups or individual sessions. Services provided are:

• Case management services providing referral to treatment options, transportation to appointments, setting up appointments, job search, crisis management, housing support, and budgeting

• Chemical dependency assessments for adults

• Family education and therapy

• One on one counseling

• Outpatient treatment services for adults

• Wellness education in nutrition and exercise

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship where individuals share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. Use the online meeting locator or call a local help line for assistance.

Provides health information and topics on:

• Bed bugs

• Diseases and Conditions: Details on various health conditions, including ADHD, cancer, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

• Environmental Health: Information on topics such as carbon monoxide, indoor air pollution, lead exposure, mold, poison safety, and ultraviolet (UV) safety.

• Healthy Living: Guidance on adolescent health, food safety, emotional well-being, obesity prevention, smoking cessation, vaccines, and other immunizations.

• Emergencies and Safety: Resources on specific types of emergencies, threats, injury prevention, violence prevention, and safety measures.

• Public Health: Insights into epidemic investigations and vital pandemic updates.

• Traveler Health: Travel health notices, disease directories, frequently asked questions, and precautions for travelers.

• Workplace Safety and Health: Information on occupational safety, including topics like cancer, chemical safety, and workplace hazards.

Works with qualified individuals enrolled in the Hennepin County and Ramsey County CADI (Community Access for Disability Inclusion) Waiver, Brain Injury Waiver, and Elderly Waiver programs by connecting participants to an extensive range of home and community-based services, enabling people to live as independently as possible in community settings.

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. Services to adolescents and adults with chemical dependency needs include:

• Case management

• Designated staff that provide chemical dependency assessments

• Detoxification

• Prepetition screening for all individuals petitioned for civil commitments for a chemical dependency due to being a danger to themselves or others

• Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services

The Scattered-Site Housing Program works directly with Coordinated Entry to provide permanent supportive housing within Ramsey County to women with a history of mental illness and/or chemical dependency, assisting with their goal towards recovery. Housing Navigators work to identify and remove barriers to housing, and work with landlords in the community to secure housing of the participant's choice. Upon moving in, wrap-around support services are provided by Case Managers and Peer Support Specialists to provide tenancy sustaining services as well as work on person-centered, long-term goals towards stability, self-acceptance, and empowerment.

• Program objectives are to guide, support, and encourage alcoholic/chemically dependent men, coming from a primary treatment or hospital setting

• The main focus is to help them find a comfortable balance physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally so that they can return to the community as a productive person

• 6 bed facility

• 24 hour staff

• sweat lodge every Tuesday at 4:30 pm

-AA Meeting on : Tuesday at 7 pm Wednesdays at 11 am Thursdays at 7 pm

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

Resource center assists with the following services:

• Advocacy: Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates for state, local, and federal legislation.

• Aging in Place Program: Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence.

• Assistive Technology Network: Assists individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices.

• Homemaking Services: Assists individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.

• Independent living skills training

• Information and Referral: Provides up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region.

• On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed; the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited.

• Peer Mentoring: Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Matches interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc.

• Public Education: Provides information, resources, and materials on accessibility guides, ADA, disability laws, etc.

• Respite Care Services: Provides short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home.

• Systems Advocacy: Works to implement changes where needed at a broader systemic level.

• Transition/Relocation Services: Assists individuals living with a disability in transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, with the goal of preventing institutionalization.

• 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

Provides a range of services to support and treat Veterans experiencing challenges with mental health and substance use addictions. Mental health services are available at the VA Hospital and community clinics, and include:

• Assessments and treatment

• Individual therapy

• Group classes and therapies

• Case management

• Home visits

• Medication consultations

• Rehabilitation programming

• Intensive outpatient program

• Inpatient hospitalization

Issues and concerns that are addressed, include:

• Psychological and sexual trauma

• Depression and anxiety

• Addiction recovery services

• Mental health issues specific to older adults

• Bipolar and psychotic disorders

• Sleep disorders

• Couples and family problems

• Therapeutic and supported employment services

• Pain management

Addiction Recovery Services provides comprehensive, individualized assessment, and treatment to Veterans with a variety of substance use problems. Care is provided on an outpatient basis; referral to VA-based residential treatment is also available. Services include:

• Specialty Substance Use Disorder group programming: Abstinence-based outpatient substance use disorder group on Saturdays

• Intensive Outpatient Program: Outpatient management for Veterans with dual disorders - substance use with co-occurring mental health programs

• Pharmacotherapy for the treatment of substance use disorders/opiate treatment program

• Relapse prevention

• Individualized outpatient care

Detoxification: - Removes toxic or harmful chemicals from the body.

• Individuals are assisted by specially trained medical and counseling staff.

• Available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Inpatient Treatment: - Provides intensive therapy in all aspects of recovery for those who are unable to maintain abstinence during outpatient treatment.

• Residential stay is followed by an individualized schedule of outpatient treatment during day or evening hours.

• Length of treatment varies according to the length of the residential stay, but typically averages 4-6 weeks for combined residential and outpatient treatment. Outpatient Treatment: - Intensive, conveniently structured treatment program for those individuals who are able to abstain from use of alcohol and other drugs while involved in the treatment process.

• Treatment may be arranged during the day, evening, or a combination according to need. Aftercare and Relapse: - Provides support and stability for ongoing recovery of individuals who have completed primary treatment.

• Aftercare groups (both men's and women's) focus on issues such as coping skills, securing ongoing support, family and marital dynamics, work pressures, socializing, spirituality, relaxation, and stress management.

• May be recommended for those considered "high risk" for returning to alcohol or other drug use.

• Builds awareness of a person's personal relapse process.

• Explores old patterns and new choices to stop the cycle from repeating. Staff: - Colleen MacKay, LADC, LPN Director of Chemical Dependency Services

• Bruce Haag, LADC, Managed Care Coordinator

• Sarah Litchke, LADC, Adult Outpatient Counselor

• Laura Roy, LADC, Inpatient Treatment Counselor

• Breanna Holmstrom, LPN, Client Care Coordinator

• Michele Roth, LADC, Inpatient Treatment Counselor

• Renee Jore-Anderson, MS, LMFT, LADC

• Pauline Zimmerman RN

• Kelly Owens, LADC, Adolescent Outpatient Counselor

• Kelly Kerr, LADC, Adult Outpatient Counselor

• Jeff Wagner, LADC

Provides the following services:

• Information and referrals for individuals needing resources for a disability

• Individual advocacy

• Independent living skills training

• Peer mentoring

• Resources and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc.

• Systems advocacy (to implement changes where needed)

• Transition services

Offers community-based programs designed to prevent illness and enhance the health and well-being of patients, families, and area residents. Services include:

• Baby Cafe Support Group: Support for helping parents achieve their breastfeeding goals

• Health Education Presentations: Health professionals (physician, registered nurse, fitness specialist or nutritionist) deliver 1-hour, customized presentations on health topics including cardiovascular health, exercise/fitness, nutrition, and weight management

• Stroke Support Group: Support for people who have experienced a stroke, and their caregivers

This program is designed to minimize the pain of quitting and end the smoking habit forever. Introduces an intensive treatment program which uses stress management, nutrition, motivational tools and patented negative smoking techniques.

Provides education and support

Provides support through group meetings, one to one connections, information, individual advocacy, and education. Services include: Information & Referral

• Assistance with navigating and connecting to resources

Adult Advocacy

• People First: Assists adults ages 18 and older to grow in self-advocacy skills, participate in the communities where they live, and engage legislatively with elected officials and candidates

• Assists adults who are experiencing discrimination in the workplace, housing, education, and the justice system

• Collaborates with other service providers in supporting individuals

Education & Training

• Disability Equality Training Series (DETS): Participants strengthen their self-advocacy and assert communication skills; explore their values and strengths; and learn about disability legislation.

• VRS Community Partner: Assists with Independent Living Skills (Adults) and Pre-Employment Transition Skills (Transition Age) for individuals who are seeking employment.

• Healthy Relationships: Supports children and adults with disabilities of all genders and sexual orientations. Healthy Relationships sessions include:

• Respect
• Communication
• Different types of relationships
• How to maintain relationships
• Personal boundaries, values and comfort zones
• Safety
• Personal choice
• Consent
• Who is my safe person?

• Self-Advocacy Training and Support Groups

?Offers a variety of social opportunities for people living with a disability. Each month a variety of activities is held at our office and in the community. NOTE: Calendar of these activities is available on the website under the social opportunities tab

• Provides continuing care treatment

• Provides lectures

• Provides audio & video tapes

• Provides group sessions

• Provides Rule 25 Chemical Health Assessments for Native American people living within the boundaries of Leech Lake Reservation.

• Provides assessments for ages 11 through adult.

• Referrals are received through self-referrals; courts; probation; Child Welfare; and sometimes through detox centers, hospitals and schools.

• Works with approximately 45-50 providers statewide, as well as referrals to the various Leech Lake CD programs.

• Clients are referred to Inpatient Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Aftercare and Relapse Prevention programs, and Halfway Houses.

• Collaborates with treatment centers, social workers, probation officers, hospitals and schools to make the best possible plans for clients to obtain and maintain sobriety.

• Priority assessments for pregnant women and adolescents.

• Civil commitments for clients who are very ill due to chemical/alcohol use.

• Data privacy and confidentiality are strictly adhered to according to policy.

?- Provides online access to local and statewide AA contacts, Intergroup information, and meeting directories

• Publishes literature for AA members and professionals interacting with alcoholics

• Offers an online newsletter at www.aagrapevine.org

• Organizes conferences for AA members