Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits: Disability, Social Security including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental treatment - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Death benefits - Domiciliary care - Death benefits - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care - Non-service connected disability pension - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

The program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family's strengths and needs through support systems. Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, in-home parenting education, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Family circle meetings and support - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Once enrolled in the Parent Support Outreach Program, help is provided to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, support, and therapeutic services - Connecting families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

A community corrections residence for convicted male felons and misdemeanored adult or certified adult, screened from county courts and Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC). Includes: - Individual and group counseling - Assistance in development of living skills - Training in seeking, obtaining and keeping jobs - Preparation for GED tests - Assistance with financial planning, budgeting and restitution - Referrals to community resources - Assistance in furthering academic and vocational education - Recreation programming - On-site substance testing

Provides care in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders through services such as: - Coordination of physician referrals - Hearing aid fittings, follow-up and repair - Hearing evaluations (audiology exams) - Individual and family counseling on preventing and coping with hearing loss

Provides help to at-risk families to avoid future incidents of child maltreatment and to enhance child and family well-being, including: - Comprehensive assessments, early intervention, outreach, and supportive and therapeutic services - Connect families with county and community-based services - Limited financial assistance for families to meet basic needs

Offers support groups for parents caring for a loved one with eating disorders. Participants can attend in-person or virtual meeting sessions. Cameras are required to be turned on during online sessions.

Offers outpatient group and individual therapy and psychological assessment for male and female sexual offenders, incest offenders and families, and sexual abuse victims. Therapy is also available via Teletherapy. Specific programming includes: - Phase Program: Outpatient, family-centered program for the assessment and treatment of adolescent males and females who have behaved in sexually inappropriate or victimizing ways - Psycho-educational Classes: Time-limited classes for offenders who severely deny or minimize their offenses or who need information on appropriate sexual behavior - Supervised Visitation: Between parents and children who are not allowed unsupervised contact by order of the court. Specifically designed for sex offenders, but will provide service to others in need of supervised visitation. - Victim/Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Individual therapy sessions are available by appointment to explore the impact that sexual abuse has had on the lives of those who have been victimized. All types of sexual abuse will be addressed including past and present abuse from both within and outside of the hom. - Specialized treatment groups for elderly sex offenders, young adult offenders, noncontact offenders, non coercive "statutory rape" offenders, Spanish speaking offenders, and child pornography (typically internet) offenders - Outpatient support/therapy group for spouses or partners of sex offenders - Support and aftercare groups for offenders involved in sexual abuse or aberrant sexual behavior

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial - Access to free financial literacy materials and programs - Emergency funds assistance through various organizations - Personal financial counseling for service members - Tax assistance Home - Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support - Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being - Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members - Childcare assistance - Food insecurity support - Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling - Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education - Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools - Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children - Military education benefits Career - Assistance in connecting with employment placement - Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition - Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs - Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

Residential re-entry center halfway house providing the following services: - Assistance to correctional clients with adjustment problems, housing, food or job seeking - Capacity for 36 beds - Clients are assigned a case manager to make connections with community resources - One to one counseling

Offers immediate and long-term practical help, and emotional support to families after homicide, suicide, overdose, and accidental deaths. Holds weekly loss-specific support groups for children, teens, and adults including homicide grief support with separate groups for adults and children, families of suicides for adults, and families of accidental death victims for adults. - East Metro: Groups meet at the Saint Paul location on Monday evenings. - West Metro: Groups meet in Saint Louis Park on Thursday evenings. - An additional suicide support group meets in Forest Lake Thursday evening. Call for additional information or registration. Some classes may be offered virtually.

Information line staffed by specialists answering questions, providing resources and referral to government offices, and/or research the request of the inquirer. Frequently requested information is available by phone recordings 24 hours/7 days a week. U.S. Government services and information include: - Apply for passports or renew a passport - Consumer issues on when services go wrong, purchases, and how to be a safe consumer - Disability programs and services - Disaster and emergencies on how to prepare for, and recover from disasters - Education programs including primary, secondary, and higher education - Government agencies and elected officials within federal, state, and local government - Government benefits, grants, and loans - Health resources from the government - Housing resources - Jobs and unemployment - Laws and legal issues on reporting, research U.S. laws, and file a complaint against the government - Military and veteran programs - Money and taxes - Questions about U.S., programs and most requested facts - Small business startup, get financing help and more - Travel and immigration information - Voting and elections on common questions and processes

Advises and assists all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits. Services include: ?- Alcohol/drug dependency treatment referrals ?- Burial benefits ?- Death benefits ?- Death benefits ?- Dental care referrals ?- Disability ?- Disability insurance ?- Discharge reviews ?- Domiciliary care ?- Education and training ?- Financial assistance ?- GI Bill educational training ?- GI Life Insurance ?- Home loan guaranteed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs ?- Non-service connected disability pension ?- Outpatient medical care referrals ?- Service-connected disability compensation ?- Social Security ?- Survivors and dependents education ?- Transportation to and from scheduled medical appointments at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers or affiliated VA appointments ?- Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

- Assists veterans in applying for state and federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to include pension and compensation, health care, VA home loans, education benefits and CD treatment. - Assists veterans in completing paperwork for discharge upgrades and military record requests. - Provide program information relating to Agent Orange radiation, asbestos and chemical/biological exposures - Provide transportation for veterans to and from VA medical appointments - Assist veterans and their families in finding and maintaining adequate housing. - Coordinate with other support agencies as necessary to meet individual veteran needs.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is a supplemental food and nutrition program for women with a low-income, pregnant, breastfeeding, and/or postpartum and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk. The purpose is to prevent health problems and to improve the health of the program participants during critical times of growth and development. The WIC Program provides nutrition education, access to health services, referrals to health and other social services, and vouchers for supplemental foods. The food vouchers list the types and quantities of WIC foods that are consistent with the participant's nutritional needs.

Accredited by NAEYC, provides full-day multicultural, therapeutic education and care services at two Minneapolis locations that prepare children for kindergarten success and beyond. Offers developmental screenings on-site and provides speech, language, occupational, physical, music, and play therapy to enhance learning potential. Helps kids reach their goals and provides home visits to assist parents in resolving issues and supporting their child's success in school. Staff also provides coaching and tutoring for older children and teens. North Minneapolis Preschool: Full-day, year-round therapeutic education and care from infants, age 6 weeks and older through kindergarten-ready. Four Directions: Full-day, year-round therapeutic education and care for children 16 months - 12 years old, including access to Ojibwe and Dakota language immersion classrooms.

Employment program prepares low-income adults for skilled jobs. Program includes: - Work skills training: Courses including basic computer skills, communication, critical thinking, customer service, and more - Personal empowerment: Courses with an emphasis on developing habits and attitudes of personal stability, responsibility, and professional success - One-on-one coaching: An individual coach works with each participant during the program, job search, and a year into employment - Internship opportunities: Participants gain experience and boost their resumes during internships at local nonprofits and companies - Employment placement: Participants culminate their training program with a full time, living wage position

?Residential care facility providing educational services and a variety of other services. Annandale Residence Work toward the goal of returning the girls age 12 to 18 years old to their homes or other homes that are in the best interest of the adolescent. Village Ranch will help adolescents who are struggling with a range of mental health and behavior issues: - Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Depression and Anxiety - Bipolar and Mood Disorders - Mild Chemical Dependency Residence is also offered to females needing Protective Services (CHIPS). Residential Care includes: - On-site individual, group, and family therapy to address specific behaviors - Programming which includes social skills and anger management - Trauma-Informed Care - Evidence-Based Practices - Cognitive Behavioral Groups - "Voices" Curriculum - Peer accountability groups - Opportunity to complete court-ordered community service - On-site Sholund School for Girls - Religion education (optional) - Chemical dependency outpatient treatment through a contracted agency Cokato Residence Work toward the goal of returning boys age 12 - 18 years old to their homes and helping adolescents who are struggling with a range of mental health and behavior issues: - Oppositional defiant and conduct disorder - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Depression and anxiety - Bipolar and mood disorders - Mild chemical dependency Residence is also offered to children needing protective services (CHIPS). Residential care includes: - On-site individual, group, and family therapy to address specific behaviors - Programming that includes social skills and anger management - Peer accountability groups - Opportunity to complete court-ordered community service - The option to attend a local school - Religion education (optional) - Chemical dependency counseling Hutchinson Residence Focus on building the independent living skills of teenage boys, ages 15 to 19 years old so they may successfully return to the community. These residents enter our program voluntarily, through a court order, or through the Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) program. While in residence, they benefit from a multi-disciplinary team to give them support, structure, and therapy to limit the risk of detrimental behavior. Residential care includes: - Individual, group, and family therapy - Life skills coaching, including money management, meals and nutrition, personal appearance and hygiene, health, housekeeping, education, job seeking, birth control, parenting and more - A requirement to attend the local public school (for those who have not graduated from high school or do not have a GED) - The option to receive a post-secondary education (for those with a high school diploma or GED) - Ongoing employment skills and learning Rochester Residence Focuses on building the independent living skills of teenage boys, age 15 to 19 years old, so they may successfully return to the community. Residents enter the program voluntarily, through court order, or through the Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) program. While in residence, they benefit from a multi-disciplinary team to give them support, structure, and therapy to limit the risk of detrimental behavior. Residential care includes: - Individual, group, and family therapy - Life skills coaching, including money management, meals and nutrition, personal appearance and hygiene, health, housekeeping, education, job seeking, birth control, parenting, and more - Requirement to attend the local public school (for those who have not graduated from high school or do not have a GED) - The option to receive a post-secondary education (for those with a high school diploma or GED) - Ongoing employment skills and learning

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial - Access to free financial literacy materials and programs - Emergency funds assistance through various organizations - Personal financial counseling for service members - Tax assistance Home - Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support - Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being - Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members - Childcare assistance - Food insecurity support - Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling - Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education - Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools - Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children - Military education benefits Career - Assistance in connecting with employment placement - Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition - Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs - Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

Available to county residents in need of family health services. Public Health nurses, nutritionists and like professionals are available to make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit is agreed upon by the family and nurse, depending upon needs of the family. Services: - Adjustment to new family - After home care; suggestions for exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs and infant growth and development - Child's growth and development and child rearing questions - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect including home visits - Guidelines for parents to provide safe care and a healthy environment for their child - Health information on pregnancy and pregnancy care - Health supervision for children (immunizations and well baby check) - Identification of problems and early intervention activities in conjunction with families and schools to assist families with special needs children - Nutritional assessment and counseling/education - Prevention of child maltreatment - Prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise and substance use - Preparation of labor and delivery - Physical development screening - Special care for high-risk pregnant women - Supportive community resources

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Services may include: - Parent-child activities - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Provides a hot, nutritious noon meal to older adults, adults with disabilities, or adults who are terminally ill and with limited mobility who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are provided by local caterers and delivered by volunteers. Program Coordinators will meet individually with client to discuss nutrition and other services available to aid them in remaining independent. Volunteer opportunities available to drive for Meals on Wheels.

Parent & Child Health - Prenatal - Counseling and education offered to pregnant adolescents and other high risk pregnant women Postpartum/New Born visits Counseling and teaching are offered in the areas of: - Safety - Nutrition - Growth - Development - Health maintenance - Normal behavior problems Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Visits are provided to families experiencing this syndrome to offer education and support - Child Health Screening - Child & Teen Checkups - Program is based on the preventive health philosophy of discovering & treating health problems before they become disabling - Children from 6 months to 12 years can be screened Service provide: - Height - Weight - Hearing - Vision - Development - Physical assessment - Nutrition counseling - Immunizations - Lab work for hemoglobin and lead - Urinalysis - Water Testing For Fluoride - Well water testing are required before physicians can prescribe fluoride to children - Results are mailed to families, physicians and dentists of choice - School Health - Child health screening - Education programs - Immunizations - Counseling - Consultation

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits such as: - Burial benefits - Compensation and pension benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill education assistance - G. I. Bill life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - State Soldiers Assistance Program (SSAP) provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities, and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of a temporary disability. There are strict income and asset requirements. - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

Outpatient counseling is provided in person and virtually for partners, individuals, children and adolescents. Providers work with clients ages 5 and up. Provides services for: - Anxiety - Behavioral concerns inchild - Bereavement/grief - Chronic illness - Depression - Difficulty with workand/or school - Discernment Counseling - Gender and/or sexualidentity concerns - Holocaust survivorcounseling - Life transitions - Parenting stress - Prepare & Enrich - Relationship stress - SPACE (SupportiveParenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) - Symptom management - Traumatic experiences