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• Assists veterans in applying for state and federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to include pension and compensation, healthcare, 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.

• Early childhood development support and screening resources

• Follow Along Program to monitor growth and development and provide referrals as needed

• Free car seat education and private car seat checks; car seats available to those who qualify

• Health promotion and injury prevention education (including car seat safety)

• Newborn and family home visiting services by a public health nurse

• Parenting education and support programs

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.

• 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.

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.

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

Offers the following medical services:

• After hours nurse care line
• Assisted referrals are provided for services such as specialty care
• Breast cancer screening
• Cervical cancer screening (i.e. Pap testing)
• Colposcopy
• Family planning birth control (including IUD, pills, implant, shot, patch or ring)
• Health care when sick or injured
• Health education
• HPV testing
• Immunizations
• Laboratory services
• Medication Assistance
• Mental Health assessment and counseling
• Monitoring and treatment of chronic illness (ex: diabetes, asthma)
• Pediatrics
• Pregnancy testing
• Prenatal care
• Preventative care
• Pelvic exams
• Routine check-ups
• Sexually Transmitted Disease testing
• School/camp physicals
• Urinary tract infection testing and treatment
• Yeast infection and vaginitis testing and treatment

Minnesota SAGE Program: Provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and follow-up services to uninsured and underinsured women over the age of 40.

• In Itasca County, the schools, Social Services, and Mental Health professionals want to work with families whose children are experiencing behavioral and emotional problems which are interfering with development and progress

• The Children's Mental Health Service offers assistance through the school systems and will help in accessing care through other providers

• Parents seeking assistance in coping with the mental health problems of their children can access information through their schools,Special Ed services and Itasca County Human Services

• Play intervention services and art therapy services are provided

• Adolescent sex offender treatment is provided based on court orders

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.

• Billing (612)262-9000
• Care Management (763)684-7700
• Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (763)684-3888
• Laboratory (763)684-7855
• Medical and Surgical Nursing Desk (763)684-7600
• Medical Records (612)262-2300
• Patient Pre-registration (763)684-3800
• Patient Representatives (763)684-7138
• Physician Referral (612)262-3333 or (800)877-7878
• Price Estimate for Medical Services (612)262-4930
• Radiology (763)684-7550
• Sleep Center (763)684-3808
• Surgery and Outpatient Center (763)684-7777

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

Offers home care services to individuals with a disability or in need of medical support and assistance at home. Services include: Home health aides/homemaker services

• Exercises
• Laundry
• Light homemaking duties
• Meal planning and preparation
• Nonsterile dressing changes
• Personal care

Home health care nurse services

• Case management (evaluation and assessment of care plan)
• Catheter care, dressing changes, injections
• Home safety evaluation
• Medication management
• Ostomy care and education
• Therapeutic activities

Therapy

• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy

• Assists veterans in applying for state and federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to include pension and compensation, Healthcare, 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.

Provides access to assistive technology, including:

• Assistive technology information and referral

• Device demonstration: In-person or online demonstration of assistive technology devices

• Device loan: Allows individuals the opportunity to try a device/software program before buying

• Device reuse: Provides information about selling, exchanging, or donating assistive technology that is no longer needed

• Training: Offers online training on how to use accessible features on Word, PDFs, and other common platforms

• Workshops for professionals, consumers, and family members related to assistive technology.

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.

Offers the following medical services:

• After hours nurse care line
• Assisted referrals are provided for services such as specialty care
• Breast cancer screening
• Cervical cancer screening (i.e. Pap testing)
• Colposcopy
• Family planning birth control (including IUD, pills, implant, shot, patch or ring)
• Health care when sick or injured
• Health education
• HPV testing
• Immunizations
• Laboratory services
• Medication Assistance
• Mental Health assessment and counseling
• Monitoring and treatment of chronic illness (ex: diabetes, asthma)
• Pediatrics
• Pregnancy testing
• Prenatal care
• Preventative care
• Pelvic exams
• Routine check-ups
• Sexually Transmitted Disease testing
• School/camp physicals
• Urinary tract infection testing and treatment
• Yeast infection and vaginitis testing and treatment

Minnesota SAGE Program: Provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and follow-up services to uninsured and underinsured women over the age of 40.

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.

• Reach is a day treatment program provided to children who have serious emotional and/or behavioral problems creating problems for them in multiple settings

• During the school year, day treatment is done at school in resource areas

• In the summer, the program is in Grand Rapids for eight weeks, three days a week, and children are transported here by NKG Bus Transportation. You can call 218-245-2786 or 218-327-4886 to set up transportation

• Inquiries need to be processed through Itasca County Human Services

• Questions are referred through intake/screening at Itasca County Health and Human Services 218-327-2941

Provides support and services for individuals who are at risk of guardianship and/or conservatorship and their caregivers through consultation, referrals, and information. Through in-depth assessments, families and professionals determine if guardianship or conservatorship is the right decision and offer less restrictive alternatives when appropriate. Services may include: ?- Assessments: Offers in-depth, objective phone consultations and in-person assessments to determine the appropriate level of care needed. Can also assist in contested guardianship or conservatorship court cases to enable parties to come to terms of settlement or provide strength to a position (either in favor or against the appointment of a guardian or conservator) ?- Advocacy and Coaching: Engages with family members and involved professionals to determine and implement workable alternatives to court intervention or provide supportive non-legal coaching through the petitioning process ?- Petitioner: When an assessment rules out less restrictive alternatives and there is no one in the individual's life to do so, legal assistance may be available to file a petition with the court seeking the appointment of a guardian and/or conservator or to request the court modify or terminate an existing guardianship. Provides a free Guardianship Information Helpline to assist families in determining the best path forward for each individual who needs support and services, including:

• Approaches to help address the concern, which may avoid the need for guardianship/conservatorship, including facilitating less restrictive alternatives

• Needs of the adult experiencing difficulties

• Practical intervention tips to assist the caregiver to be more effective in working with the individual

• Supported decision making

• The guardianship and conservatorship system

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

• Assists veterans in applying for state and federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to include pension and compensation, healthcare, 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.