Provides behavioral and mental health services for children and teens such as: - Behavioral Health Services: Provides resources for children who have a full range of mental health and chemical dependency issues. Resources for psychologists, therapists, counselors and psychiatrists services are provided to children in the hospital or at a clinic closer to individuals home. - Birth to Three Program: Mental health services for children who are at-risk for experiencing toxic stress. Stressors such as, multiple hospitalizations, chronic illness, stressful transitions, physical or emotional abuse or neglect, and for parents who are struggling with own stressors. - Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Program: Offers short-term crisis care for children and teens to stabilize their mental or emotional condition. Treatments plans designed based on child or teens needs and medical history. - Family Involvement: Family members are expected to participate in the assessment process and attend regular family therapy sessions. Participation in family therapy will help all family members better understand and cope with the effect of emotional and behavioral disturbance.

Supervised visitation or exchanges of children of families separated due to domestic violence.

Operates many sites for supervised visitation services and safe exchange services. In order to use the centers, parents must set up orientation interview screenings separately. If the use of the center is not court ordered, both parties must agree to use it. All visitations for the sites are scheduled through the main office. Supervised Parenting: This program is available for those who are seeking parenting time with their child but are required to do so within the presence of a neutral third party. Sessions are typically two hours in length and available seven days a week. High, medium and low supervision for visits are available. Monitored Parenting: A program for parents who are transitioning from supervised parenting and no longer need to have supervisor present at all times during the visit. Supervisors check in with the family several times during the session and document at each check-in. Sessions are typically two hours in length, but can be more or less if needed, and may occur in a group setting. Monitored Exchanges: Parents seeking to transfer their children from one parent to the other without having to have contact with the other parent can use this program. Monitored exchanges are supervised and performed by staff. Staff documents each exchange. Exchanges are performed seven days a week during programming hours. Therapeutic Supervised Visitation (TSV): This program provides therapeutic interventions for children and their non-custodial parent to improve the parent/child relationship in a safe and private supervised space. It is a way to assist children in transitions to changing family structures. Actively engage in assisting non-custodial parents and children in re-establishing or forming a healthy and safe relationship. A court order could indicate when it is in the best interest of child(ren) to have Therapeutic Supervised Visitation. Families can also choose Therapeutic Supervised Visitation instead of traditional supervised visitation through the agreement of both custodial and non-custodial parents.

Offers the following supportive services: - Individual support - Court assistance - Prevention/early intervention education - Parenting information and guidance - Safety planning for children, youth and/or parents - Coordination of assistance with schools and other agencies - Accompaniment when meeting with law enforcement, county attorney staff or social services

Outpatient family counseling agency providing individual, couples, and family counseling in the following areas: - ADD/ADHD - Anger management - Bereavement/grief counseling - Christian counseling - Chronic disease counseling - Crime victim counseling - Cultural transition counseling - Depression/mood disorders - Developmental/Transitional Issues - Dialectic Behavioral Therapy DBT: Individual only; not available in a group setting - Disaster counseling - Dissociative Disorders counseling - Employment transition counseling - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing EMDR - Family parent issues - Family violence counseling (adult incest survivor, child abuse counseling, child incest counseling, elder abuse, etc.) - Gender identity counseling - Geriatric counseling - Hypnosis - Juvenile delinquency diversion counseling - Marriage counseling - Medication management - Mental health evaluation including clinical evaluation, psychological testing, and psychosocial evaluation - Overspenders counseling - Pain management - Postabortion counseling - Postpartum counseling - Premarital counseling - Sexual Addiction counseling - Telemedicine services

Assistance and legal advocacy provided throughout the criminal court process including: - Victim follow up after a domestic or sexual assault has occurred - Attendance and accompaniment to criminal court hearings - Information regarding victim rights, reparations and the criminal court process - Resource referrals - Safety planning and support Also provides legal advocacy and assistance with completing paperwork for Orders for Protection and Stalking/Harassment Orders as well as limited legal representation in proceedings.

Represents people who meet the financial and case priority guidelines when the case has legal merit and fits within the program. Family law cases handled include: - Cases for victims of abuse where the courts or law enforcement are not following rules or laws - Cases for victims of abuse or primary caretakers that challenge racial or other illegal discrimination - Indian Child Welfare Act cases (Ramsey County only) Legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking: - Custody - Divorce - Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO's) - Orders for Protections (OFP's) - Paternity (if can't obtain court-appointed counsel) Primary Caretakers: - Child-snatching - Custody modifications and restricted parenting time when the child is in danger - Responding to divorce or custody petitions where the other parent is seeking custody May accept a custody case on behalf of a friend or family member if: The child will otherwise be placed in fostercare; The child is in danger in the parents' care; The friend or relative has been the child's primary caretaker for at least 6 months (if the child is under 3 years old) or one year (if over 3 years old)

Services: - Temporary Restraining Order filing office - Abused Children and Adults services - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments Court and legal information: - Landlord/tenant information - Law library - Pro-se forms for self-representation - Information on legal issues - Notary Public - Files Notary Public registration, wills, and minister credentials - Performs civil marriage ceremonies - Publish Divorce Decrees - Divorce/custody records - Other legal records - Jury selection

A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts. On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan: - Social/Interpersonal Skills - Emotional Control - Vocational Skills - Independent Living Skills - DBT and skills Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to: - Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution - Individual counseling - Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring - Structured daily recreational/leisure activities - Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development - Cultural education, activities and advocacy - Community professional mental health services - On site school programming - Coordination with community resources and agencies - On site health screening and care - Spirituality services Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

- Provides crisis intervention regarding child abuse/neglect - Provides arrangements for the placement of child, if necessary - Assessments and evaluation - Coordinated investigation with law enforcement - Case management services to include, referrals for services needed in the community and home visits - Provide forensic interviews for alleged maltreatment reports

Half-day therapeutic preschool and toddler program for children aged 16 months to five years using the High Scope and AMAZE curricula. Program includes occupational and speech therapy for children with developmental delays as well as music and play therapy for children with identified delays or who may have experienced trauma. Parent education and parent support services for mothers and fathers. This includes client directed goal planning, home visiting, regular on-site family events, parenting support and parent child attachment activities, and crisis intervention.

Represents people who meet the financial and case priority guidelines when the case has legal merit and fits within the program. Family law cases handled include: - Cases for victims of abuse where the courts or law enforcement are not following rules or laws - Cases for victims of abuse or primary caretakers that challenge racial or other illegal discrimination - Indian Child Welfare Act cases (Ramsey County only) Legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking: - Custody - Divorce - Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO's) - Orders for Protections (OFP's) - Paternity (if can't obtain court-appointed counsel) Primary Caretakers: - Child-snatching - Custody modifications and restricted parenting time when the child is in danger - Responding to divorce or custody petitions where the other parent is seeking custody May accept a custody case on behalf of a friend or family member if: The child will otherwise be placed in fostercare; The child is in danger in the parents' care; The friend or relative has been the child's primary caretaker for at least 6 months (if the child is under 3 years old) or one year (if over 3 years old)

Child Protective Services help protect children from physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and help families get the services they need to change their behaviors.

Provides shelters for boys experiencing: - Behavioral difficulties - Family conflict or crisis - Need for temporary respite - Physical or sexual abuse - Severe emotional problems - Transition between placements Basic services provided: - Discharge planning - Education/study time - Skill building classes - Stabilization - Structured living environment Optional services for purchase: - Full 14 - 30 day residents assessments - Outpatient assessments - Outpatient individual, family, or group therapy

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include: - Accepting reports of abuse - Assessment of the initial referral - Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse - Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem - Dependency investigation - Ongoing support services for children and their families - Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home - Works with the family toward unification or reunification NOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

- Services provided for Individuals (adolescents and adults) Addressing issues including: - Anxiety/Panic - Depression - Chronic Pain - PTSD - Grief and Loss - Stress-related disorders - Low Self-Esteem - Women's Issues - Life Transitions - Trauma and Abuse - Spirituality issues - Christian/Biblical counseling available

Focuses on providing youth and young adults with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to help them make healthy decisions. Provides youth and young adults with the skills to identify and address the underlying causes of harmful behavior and resolve conflicts peacefully while teaching them how to recognize the warning signs of domestic and intimate partnership violence. The goal is for the youth to develop healthy coping skills and build meaningful relationships.

Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and therapeutic services program offered through a multi-year grant from the State Office of Justice Programs. Services include: - Case management and resource referrals - Emotional support and coping skills - Group therapy - Individual therapy including art therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, play therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Information about victim rights and resources - Learning about abuse, its effects, and opportunities for healing - Legal Advocacy: Court and law enforcement interview accompaniment; applying for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Safety planning

Training for parents on how to manage their child's behavioral issues while improving their relationship with their child. Assistance includes: - Aggressive behaviors - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Exposure to alcohol/drugs before birth - Oppositional/defiant problems - Severe temper tantrums - The impact of abuse/neglect Requires a 12-14 week commitment to an hour-long session per week

Assists, advocates, and coordinates mental health services for American Indians. Services: - Individual, family, and group counseling - Specialized services for youth/adolescents and children - Anger management - Grief counseling - Family violence counseling for child abuse, elder abuse, parent abuse, spousal abuse, and for adult incest survivors - Runaway counseling - Child sexual assault counseling - Play, art, and recreation therapies - Therapist referrals

Family leaders are supported to obtain the skills and access the community resources needed to build networks of support, identify personal and family aspirations, develop a personal plan and achieve realistic personal and family stability goals. Activities help participants: - Discover strengths - Learn skills to resolve conflict without violence - Improve financial literacy - Strengthen parenting - Build family and community leadership skills

The shelter program provides emergency housing to female survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. 24-hour advocacy and supportive services are provided in the shelter as well as through community-based victim service programs.

Counseling (individual, couples, family) and psychological testing. All services performed by graduate students under supervision of licensed professionals. The following services are provided: - Individual and family therapy: Counseling focusing on a variety of issues including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress, behavior problems, suicide, divorce, and marriage problems - Pre-adolescent and adolescent therapy (children 11 and older) - Group therapy - Therapy for abuse and other types of trauma - Psychological testing and assessment including personality and other diagnostic instruments

Bilingual advocates assist with: - Court coordination with legal systems - Crisis intervention - Filing Orders for Protection - Safe housing and relocation - Safety plans and crime victim rights - Supportive listening

- Assistance for victims - Advocacy - Orders For Protection - Crime Reparations - Individual and Group support - Medical and Legal Information or Support - Community Education