- Provides training and consultation to investigative professionals from Minnesota and the United States in conducting interviews with sexually abused/traumatized children. - Provides training to professionals and community groups on child abuse and trauma and requirements for mandated reporting of abuse.

Residential Treatment Programs: - Family Centered residential treatment for youth, ages 6 - 21. Provides short- and long-term residential treatment programs including intensive support and care for emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. Specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar conditions relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional/physical/sexual abuse. - Bridging Program: provides continuity of care for residents Location: Austin Outpatient/Community Mental Health Services: - Provides outpatient individual therapy for children, youth, and adults specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar disorder, relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. - Provides family and couples therapy - Provides diagnostic assessments and psychological testing and evaluations, as needed, including specialized diagnostic assessments for children ages 2 and older - Provides trauma-focused therapies including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy. - Provides telehealth and in-person appointments. Locations: Albert Lea and Austin

Social workers provide services to preserve Native American families and avoid children being placed out of the home. Services include: - Case management - Child protection services to protect Native American children - Court system advocacy to assist counties serving Native American children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect and assist the court in understanding the unique characteristic of Indian clients - Crisis intervention - Families First and Prevention Services: Short-term 4-6 weeks intensive crisis intervention and family education services to preserve Indian families. Provides parenting education, problem-solving skills, communication and negotiation skills, child development training, job-readiness training, and parenting classes - Out of home placement supervision - Stay Program: Support group for independent living skills development for youth ages 14 - 21 such as group education and recreational activities to learn about healthy lifestyles - Referral services to local community social service agencies

Provides public speaking opportunities for schools, churches, and community organizations to educate and promote awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and homelessness within the community.

Program services are for children and young adults, ages birth - 24, or those of a family member or friend, who have experienced neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; or have witnessed domestic violence. Services provided: - 24-hour hotline - Age-appropriate support groups during the school year and outings/activities during the summer - Assistance with child-related appointments (school enrollment, medical, dental, etc.) or issues - Crisis intervention - One-on-one positive parenting training - Resources and referrals - Safety planning

Fillmore County Victim Services provides trained staff who will speak to clubs, schools, or organizations on topics including child sexual assault prevention, sexual harassment, date rape, stalking, and all services offered by Fillmore County Victim Services. The program coordinates with the Rochester Civic Theater to present "Touch Continuum" and "No Easy Answers" prevention programs for elementary and middle school students.

Residential Treatment Programs: - Family Centered residential treatment for youth, ages 6 - 21. Provides short- and long-term residential treatment programs including intensive support and care for emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. Specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar conditions relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional/physical/sexual abuse. - Bridging Program: provides continuity of care for residents Location: Austin Outpatient/Community Mental Health Services: - Provides outpatient individual therapy for children, youth, and adults specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar disorder, relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. - Provides family and couples therapy - Provides diagnostic assessments and psychological testing and evaluations, as needed, including specialized diagnostic assessments for children ages 2 and older - Provides trauma-focused therapies including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy. - Provides telehealth and in-person appointments. Locations: Albert Lea and Austin

Social workers provide services to preserve Native American families and avoid children being placed out of the home. Services include: - Case management - Child protection services to protect Native American children - Court system advocacy to assist counties serving Native American children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect and assist the court in understanding the unique characteristic of Indian clients - Crisis intervention - Families First and Prevention Services: Short-term 4-6 weeks intensive crisis intervention and family education services to preserve Indian families. Provides parenting education, problem-solving skills, communication and negotiation skills, child development training, job-readiness training, and parenting classes - Out of home placement supervision - Stay Program: Support group for independent living skills development for youth ages 14 - 21 such as group education and recreational activities to learn about healthy lifestyles - Referral services to local community social service agencies

- Staff available for consultation with parents, schools, or other community groups/leaders - Speakers bureau for presentations on topics such as self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, abuse, anger, stress, parenting, eating disorders, etc.

This initiative provides education, works with communities, and trains and supports a network of presenters, using the ACE Interface curriculum. The focus is to raise awareness about how adversity impacts the development and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The initiative shares neurobiology, epigenetics, ACEs and resilience (NEAR) research to catalyze individual and community-driven actions that foster understanding, hope and healing.

Provides crisis counseling, advocacy services, and safety planning and education for children and young adults ages 4 - 18 who have been abused or witnessed violence. This program also travels to local schools, educating children on healthy communication skills, setting healthy boundaries, and improving self-esteem.

Residential Treatment Programs: - Family Centered residential treatment for youth, ages 6 - 21. Provides short- and long-term residential treatment programs including intensive support and care for emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. Specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar conditions relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional/physical/sexual abuse. - Bridging Program: provides continuity of care for residents Location: Austin Outpatient/Community Mental Health Services: - Provides outpatient individual therapy for children, youth, and adults specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar disorder, relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. - Provides family and couples therapy - Provides diagnostic assessments and psychological testing and evaluations, as needed, including specialized diagnostic assessments for children ages 2 and older - Provides trauma-focused therapies including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy. - Provides telehealth and in-person appointments. Locations: Albert Lea and Austin

Provides public speaking opportunities for schools, churches, and community organizations to educate and promote awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and homelessness within the community.

Offers a variety of advocacy programs including: - Counseling for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse - Community education and professional training - Support groups: Topics include violence education and self-sufficiency - Volunteer program: Roles may include community education, fundraising, office operations, and client services

This project broadens understanding of trauma - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), historical trauma, and the impact of colonization - and its relationship to individual and community health and wellbeing in tribal communities. The project builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence of community members around neurobiology, epigenetics, ACEs and resilience (NEAR) research and holistic health topics to strengthen the self-efficacy of tribal communities in creating healing systems.

- Staff available for consultation with parents, schools, or other community groups/leaders - Speakers bureau for presentations on topics such as self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, abuse, anger, stress, parenting, eating disorders, etc.

Provides legal advice and representation to parents who are involved with Child Protection, both before and during court proceedings with the understanding that working with Child Protection can be an overwhelming and stressful process. The program's goal is to help clients and their families prevent court involvement and achieve positive outcomes if clients do have to go to court. Services include: - Provide legal advice before and during court involvement - Represent clients in child protection court to help clients reach their goals - Connect clients with services and supports to help their families achieve stability - Advocate for clients with Child Protection and the courts to ensure clients rights are protected ARS is not affiliated with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office or the Hennepin County Child Protection. Consultations are confidential.

Residential Treatment Programs: - Family Centered residential treatment for youth, ages 6 - 21. Provides short- and long-term residential treatment programs including intensive support and care for emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. Specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar conditions relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional/physical/sexual abuse. - Bridging Program: provides continuity of care for residents Location: Austin Outpatient/Community Mental Health Services: - Provides outpatient individual therapy for children, youth, and adults specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar disorder, relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. - Provides family and couples therapy - Provides diagnostic assessments and psychological testing and evaluations, as needed, including specialized diagnostic assessments for children ages 2 and older - Provides trauma-focused therapies including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy. - Provides telehealth and in-person appointments. Locations: Albert Lea and Austin