Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Full range of services to foster the positive development of young children and adolescents who have difficulties with communication, learning, behavior and interaction. Services include: - Asperger's syndrome day treatment - Autism day treatment - Diagnostic psychological evaluation - Family therapy - Feeding clinic for children with eating challenges - Group and/or individual treatment for individuals experiencing significant emotional difficulties such as behavior problems, parent-child interaction difficulties, atypical behaviors, anxiety, withdrawal, etc. - Group therapy, family therapy and parent guidance - Individual and group parent guidance sessions - Individual child psychotherapy - Music therapy - Neuropsychology - diagnostic evaluations for infants through adolescents - Occupational therapy (including sensory motor integration) - Preschool mental health day treatment - Preschool Mental Health Program for children 2 - 7 years old in need of therapeutic mental health services. - Seminars and learning opportunities for parents and professionals - Speech therapy

Shopping: - Volunteers provide assistance with shopping, either with or for the participant as appropriate (groceries, prescriptions, etc.) - Volunteers will provide shopping asistance no more than 1 time per week unless agreed upon in advance Transportation: - Volunteers will transport and escort participants to medical, social service appointment or other social function as appropriate - Participant expected to notify Northwoods one week in advance of the needed service date - Volunteer phone number will not be given out unless agreed upon by volunteer with the participant Respite Care (Nursing Care not available): - Volunteers will provide up to four hours of relief for the primary caregivers of persons who are chronically ill or have a disability

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to 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 - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

Early intervention planning and services to families of infants, toddlers and preschoolers with special needs.

Offers support groups to assist individuals and their families in coping with the special problems neuromuscular diseases impose.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to 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. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child Services may include: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to 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.

Bariatric Support Group Betty Haskins (320)304-3444 Blind Support Group Bev Nelson (320)763-3828 Breastfeeding Classes Childbirth Classes Horizon Public Health (320)763-6018 Caregiver Support Val Trumm (320)762-2196 Diabetes Self Management Alexandria Clinic (320)763-5123 Grieving Parents Support Group Kathy Fischer, RN (320)763-5781 Look Good Feel Better Cancer appearance/self esteem boosting class (800)227-2345 Lyme Disease Support Group Amy Goodwin (320)859-5438 Alzheimer's Support Group Mary Krueger (320)762-3047 Parkinson's Support Group Kayla Roske (320)219-9980 Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group Kayla Roske (320)219-9980 Windmill Project Support for parents who have children with special needs Mary Peterson (320)760-3301

- Public education/information - Research - Annual education fair - Quarterly newsletter (for members) - Pamphlets, brochures, books, videos - One-on-one mentoring for those newly diagnosed - Professional medical information - Camp Oasis at Camp Heartland - Residential camp for any child with medically stable Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to 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 - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program

ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Class schedules change throughout the year and may include: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program

A private practice mental health clinic providing individual, family, and couples counseling for all ages, and is an LGBTQIA affirming clinic. Available, limited in-person sessions, and teletherapy. - Adolescent counseling - Anxiety disorders, including phobia and obsessive compulsive disorders - Couples counseling, divorce - DBT and EMDR counseling - Family and marital counseling - Grief and loss - Infertility and pregnancy/infant loss - Mood disorders; perinatal mood - Parents of children with special needs - Suicide; self harm - Trauma focused CBT - children and adults - Women's issues

Peer Support Groups: Offers peer support groups for people living with a disability to meet and share experiences about their journey. Provides a space for people to ask unique questions to receive support and feedback. Peer support groups are offered 1:1 in a goal-based format. Class times and dates vary. Classes, Events, and Workshops: Offers a variety of opportunities for people to connect with others, practice skills, or learn about disability-related topics. Classes provide a chance to learn a variety of skills, social engagement, and group settings. Examples of classes include cooking, art, and community outings. Workshops are provided to community service partners who request information about a particular topic.

Guests connect with horses with guidance from an Equine team through: - Adult and Family Programs: Grandparent and Grandchild Day Camp; Mother and Daughter Equestrian Retreat; Women's Equestrian Retreat - Cognitive Challenges Programs: Weekend and day retreats for families with cognitive disabilities. Connecting with God and others through outdoor activities, music, arts and crafts, and therapeutic horse activities - Equine Activities: Adaptive rides, birthday parties, foster/sponsor a horse, lessons, pony rides, scenic trail rides, sleigh rides, troop badge work, and wagon rides - Military Programs: Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt, Families of the Fallen retreats, family residential camps, and marriage retreats - Physical Challenges Programs: Wheelchair residential camps for adults and youth with family with sport-themed activities - Horse Day Camps for youth: Day campers get firsthand experience with games, grooming, outdoor scenic trail riding, saddling, andwestern riding. Campers learn how horses think and how horses can teach the camper. - - - Other activities: - - Basketball courts - Broomball - Camp fire - Fishing - Ga-ga ball (dodgeball) - Hiking and snowshoes trails - Horseshoes - Ice skating - Lasertag - Lawn games - Petting zoo - Recreation field - Scavenger hunts - Snowtubing - Swimming pool - Tennis courts Facility rentals available for meetings, retreats, and team building.

Offers general infromation and support on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Such as Family Assistance Programs, matches chapter volunteers with persons with ALS to help with non-personal care; Patient referral and information; Support groups for persons with ALS and their families/friends - see websitefor specific locations

ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

- - Audiology Care:- - Coordination of physician referrals, as needed - - Hearing aid fittings, follow up and repair - - Hearing evaluations (audiology exams) - - Individual and family counseling on preventing and coping with hearing loss - - Cardiovascular disease care - - Child and Teen Psychology: Provides psychological care which helps individuals evaluate and resolve emotional difficulties through counseling. Psychologists work with parents, doctors, psychiatrists and social workers to help children or teens with:- - Addiction and substance abuse - - Anxiety, depression and other mental or emotional concerns - - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - - Sexual or gender identity issues - - Colonoscopy - - Concussion treatment - - Ear, nose and throat (ENT, Otolaryngology) - - Gastroenterology - - Gynecology:- - Annual exams including pap smear and pelvic exam - - Breast health exams - - Family planning - - Gynecologic surgery - - Pediatric and adolescent gynecology - general care for female health development - - Pelvic surgery (pelvic prolapstepelvic support) - - Period/menstruation care including treatment for endometriosis - - Sexual health care including treatment for sexually transmitted diseases - - Internal medicine - - Orthopedics - - Osteopathic medicine - - Plastic surgery - - Podiatry - - Pregnancy (prenatal) care - - Psychology for adults - - Spine care - - Sports medicine - - Urology

Behavioral Intervention: Combines daily living skills, interpersonal skills and behavioral management skills into an individualized plan to enable the child to function. Helps the child learn and apply appropriate skills in various living settings, for the child to remain living at home. Case Management: helps locate necessary services, make referrals as needed, and monitor the delivery of the child's mental health services. May also assist the family with support services, such as respite care. Community-Based Services: rehabilitative services for children and their families to address mental health and behavioral needs. Provides therapeutic support services are provided in the child's home, school, daycare, foster home, relative's home or other indicated community setting. Crisis Intervention: 24-hour on-call services are available upon arrangement for crisis management Outpatient Services: Attachment & Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) Comprehensive behavioral assessments Developmental assessments Diagnostic assessments 'Incredible Years' model groups Individual, group, and family therapy Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Psychiatric evaluations and medication management Psychological evaluations Risk management assessments

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to 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. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development. Services may include: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to 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. ?ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development. Services may include: - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Single-parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

Services are provided by a team of specialists who help individuals develop skills, reduce competing behaviors, and enhance educational efforts. Services include: - Diagnostic and comprehensive behavioral assessment to establish an individual's current functioning to understand the individual's needs and barriers - Parent and staff trainings on client-specific program plans. Training is active, ongoing, and occurs in conjunction with program monitoring. - Technology used to provide skills training such as the Applied Behavior Analysis. This is done in the community, in the child's home, or an office setting. Trained staff work with children with autism to develop a variety of skills in a structured format, using shape and reinforcement strategies. - Treatment plan using a skills deficit model and comprehensive client-centered approach. Work with inter-agency teams at all levels to design functional approaches to the treatment plan.

Supportive network linking individuals and families with similar challenges including: - Adults who have bleeding disorders - Adults who have bleeding disorders and are HIV positive or have AIDS - Families of children who have bleeding disorders - Individuals with bleeding disorders and Hepatitis C - Newsletter and brochures on bleeding disorders and its complications including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis

Case management services for children and adults with developmental disabilities providing: Education, vocational and public health services to provide community supports. - Counseling, referrals, and out-of-home placement - Respite care - Group home admission - Sheltered and supported employment - Day training and habilitation - Guardianship - Information and referral services

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to 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 - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events