Structured group working together to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities living in Carlton, Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties. Works collaboratively with regional stakeholders and partners to monitor and improve the quality of services, person-centered outcomes, and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Includes individuals with disabilities, families, service providers, community members, and government agencies.

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Provides older adults and individuals with disabilities with services and supports that help them thrive while living independently and remain safely in their own homes. Community Health Workers and Social Workers serve older adults and individuals with disabilities in 40 Minneapolis Public Housing Authority high-rises and Village at Franklin Station affordable housing property in Minneapolis. Services may include assistance with self-managing chronic health conditions, improve connections to community services, navigate and access health systems, address transportation barriers, and attend doctor appointments to assist with translation and advocacy. Social Workers help individuals navigate complex systems, such as economic assistance, physical and mental health systems, financial concerns, housing needs, and personal crisis. Bilingual Somali team members are available to meet the language and specialized cultural needs of Somali residents as well as remote translation services to meet the language needs of all residents.

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

Provides primary and specialty care services including: - Family medicine - Internal medicine - Health care for veterans who are experiencing homelessness - Mental health care - Radiology - Social services - Telehealth - Vaccinations - Women's health care

Veterans organization that provides funeral services, presenting flags, financial assistance to injured veterans, hospitalized veterans.

- Free car seat education; car seats available to those who qualify - Child care consultation services with contracted child care centers - Education related to injury prevention including home safety - Family home visits to provide antepartum, postpartum, breast feeding, family planning, infant care, child growth, and development assessments, education, promotion of parenting - Follow Along Program to provide information regarding growth, development, and screen for need for referral to other services, including medical and early childhood special education - Provide services to children with special needs, including waiver case management, personal care attendant assessment - Support to schools including assistance with early childhood screenings

Offers culturally and language-specific mental health services for deaf, deaf/blind, and hard-of-hearing children ages birth to 22 years who experience difficulty due to emotional or behavioral problems and their families. Services may take place in a clinic, school, or home setting. Services include: - Consultation with schools and teachers - Diagnostic assessment - Individual, group, and family skill-building - Individual, group, and family therapy - Psychiatric evaluation and psychological assessment

Offers individualized supports for people with disabilities and their families, both in and outside the home. Services are person-centered and designed to empower individuals while providing meaningful support to families. Services include: - Consulting Services: Designated Coordinator and Designated Manager consulting for family foster care and small providers, ensuring compliance with MN Statute 245D. ?- In-Home Support Services (IHS): 1:1 skill-building, teaching, and training in the home, including community outings and activities. - Respite Care: Temporary in-home or out-of-home relief for families and caregivers, ranging from a few hours to extended stays. - Skill Development Activities: Support in areas such as cooking, fitness, health, hygiene, medication management, money handling, relationship building, safety, and social participation.

Veterans Home, funerals, color guard, parades and financial and social assistance to veterans. Transportation of veterans to VA hospitals.

Provides therapy and counseling services for individuals age birth - 21 and their families and caregivers that have disorders that affect social, learning, and behavior including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities. Offers tailored services to each individual and can include expressive and receptive communication skill building, social behavior skills, activities of daily living, educational skills, and vocational skills.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health services provide culturally and linguistically affirming counseling and therapy for children and youth who experience hearing loss, and for their families. Services are also provided to children of deaf adults (CODA). Services may also be provided via telehealth. Services may include: - Consultation to schools and teachers - Diagnostic assessment - Individual, group and family therapy - Individual, group and family skill building - Psychiatric evaluation and medication management - Psychological assessment

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits such as: - Burial 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

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Veteran survivor insurance - Veteran/Military health insurance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - Survivors and dependents education State Soldiers Assistance Program (SSAP): provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements. Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation. Provides transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on odd number days, Monday through Friday.

Provides free door-to-door transportation to Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Shakopee Veterans Affairs Community Based Outreach Clinic, and the St. Paul Regional Office's Compensation and Pension Examination Clinic. Transportation is offered by appointment and is wheelchair accessibility available.

Service all claims with US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: - Pensions - Compensation - Education and training - Vocational rehabilitation - Home Loan Guarantees - Life insurance - Benefits for survivors - Burial benefits - Health care benefits - Federal benefits - Minnesota Department benefits - Dental - Optical - Emergency medical and educational

The following are benefits and services that veterans and dependents may be entitled to through federal and state programs: Federal Benefits (US Department of Veterans Affairs) Service Connected Disability Compensation Non-service Connected Disability Pension Dependency and indemnity Compensation (DIV) Chemical Dependency Treatment Education benefits Vocational Rehabilitation VA Home Loans Burial benefits Medical Care at VA Hospitals Agent Orange benefits State Benefits (Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs) Temporary financial assistance (short term disability) Dental and Optical assistance State veteran's homes (nursing home and domiciliary care) Veterans and war orphans education benefits Veterans preference advocacy State veterans' cemetery (Little Falls, MN)

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

Provides supportive housing to people with a condition that impacts independent living, such as mental health or substance use disorder. They offer 3 daily meals, lodging, and weekly nurse support for medication management. Minimum stay is 30 days. They accept Emotional Support/Service animals. - 8 beds for men - 7 beds for women

Provides general health and related information about specialized services to families of children with or at risk for chronic illnesses and disabilities. Assists in connecting children with special health needs and their families to resources. Information and Resources for Families: A listing of resources that may help families, providers, and others working with children with special health needs or disabilities. Listings can be found online.

- Mental Health Case Management provides individualized support to children with severe emotional disturbances (SED) and adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). - Mental health targeted case managers use a person-centered approach to assess, plan, refer, coordinate, and assist the person in gaining access to a variety of services including mental health, medical, social, educational, housing, and vocational. - Provides culturally specific services for children or families who are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing by mental health targeted case managers who are fluent in American Sign Language.

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.

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits such as: - Burial 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

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

Provides individual, legislative, and systems advocacy services such as: Individual Advocacy: One-on-one assistance to help them set and meet goals. It could also resolve a specific problem for one person.?? ?Legislative and Systems Advocacy: Working to create community-wide change