Information, resources, and referral office to help people through difficult times. Staff provide an immediate assessment of emergency needs and offer resources to help deal with homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment, gambling addictions, mental health problems, and help with public assistance. - Free telephone line, mailboxes for people who are homeless, hygiene items, and household goods - 7 bus passes for general public daily; usually gone by 9:10 am. Can be accessed twice per month and an intake form must be filled out. Provides gas vouchers and bus passes for work-related transportation: - For gas vouchers: MUST have valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of employment. Can only be accessed once per year. - For bus pass: MUST have ID and proof of employment. Value of bus pass is $25 and can only be accessed once per year. Safe Bay is located in the parking lot and offers individuals and families living in cars and vans a place to rest without fear of crime, harassment, or being moved along by law enforcement or private security guards. Individuals and families can access showers, breakfast and housing navigation services provided by Daminao Center.

Clinicians are available to speak to community groups on specific mental health topics when requested

Free, confidential 24 hours/7 days a week referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders Provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and a community-based organization. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Behavioral health treatment services locator for persons seeking treatment facilities in the U.S. NOTE: Does not provide counseling services. Specialists will answer calls and transfer calls to state services or other appropriate intake centers in their state.

Provides emergency mental health and substance abuse services for adults designed to improve patient outcomes. In the emergency department, patients receive a quick medical screening exam. Once evaluated, patients are invited to a more intimate environment staffed with mental health experts for an approach to care that is comfortable, soothing, and healing with access to psychiatry providers, therapists, mental health nurses and specialists to help stabilize patients often eliminating the need for inpatient admission. Patients typically spend 12 to 48 hours in the EmPATH service. As patients prepare to leave, they are equipped with a care plan, next steps, connections to follow-up resources and programs, and a safety plan for the next time a triggering event occurs.

Clinicians are available to speak to community groups on specific mental health topics when requested

Clinicians are available to speak to community groups on specific mental health topics when requested

Holistic child and family counseling including - - In-home counseling - - Dog assisted therapy - - Play therapy - - Essential oils - - Parent coaching and classes - - Speaking and seminar engagements

Provides free groceries, case management, and community resources ranging from mental health, housing, employment assistance, and legal resources.

- 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.

Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program for Males ages 10 - 19 Specializes working with kids who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors, including: - Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program - For kids who struggle with their emotions, behaviors, and/or mental health - Intellectually/Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program - For kids who struggle with delays Youth receiving treatment have access to the Mille Lacs Academy School and Vocational Training and the New Trails Group Home

A community-based adult mental health program that follows an evidence-based practice called Individual Placement and Support (IPS). Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a model of supported employment for people living with serious mental illness or serious and persistent mental illness. This program assists individuals with mental illness to find and keep a job of their choosing. Participants work with a team of professionals to maximize the possibility of employment success.

Provides a Mental Health Navigator, on a short-term basis, who connects individuals and families with mental health treatment, resources, support and education. Services are available to people of all faiths.

Provides mental health services for adults in need and contracts with local agencies to provide services. Services include: - Adult rehabilitative mental health services - ARMHS - Crisis response, emergency services, and stabilization services - Education and prevention services - Mental health assessment - Mental health targeted case management - Referral to community partner mental health agencies for outpatient/inpatient treatment, day treatment, and partial hospitalization programs

Provides individual and family counseling for issues such as death, depression, divorce, anxiety and stress management, body image, sexual orientation, risk-taking behaviors, and relationship and family.

Offers age-specific diagnostic and treatment options to address the specialized mental health service needs of older adults. Helps with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, changes in sleeping or eating habits, confusion thought disorders, and other issues that cause distress, put a person at risk, or reduce his or her ability to function in the community. Services include: - Comprehensive diagnostic assessment - Psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) - In-home psychotherapy - Educational training and workshops on geriatric mental health issues

Works one-on-one to assist persons with serious and persistent mental illness in maintaining an independent, high-quality daily life. The community support program includes client outreach, medication monitoring, employment skills, crisis assistance/prevention, and housing and benefits assistance.

Life enrichment and skill-building services including: ?- Life skills training for individuals and groups - Personal coaching and individualized support, information, advice, and guided self-help as well as practical tools and techniques for self-development and well-being - Wellness workshops with topics including mental health and caregiver issues

Offers presenters and topics. Speakers are health care professionals. Lifestyle, health and medical topics include: - Back pain prevention - Drug interactions - Emergency care - Fitness - Heart disease prevention and treatment - Mental health concerns - Nutrition - Senior health - Sleep disorders - Stress management - Weight management - Women's health issues - Other topics available

Free family support and information from experienced mental health professionals: - Education to the community offered through Friends and Family DBT Skills groups - Workshops and classes - Collaboration with schools and other agencies

A 12-bed Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) program for adults in need of behavioral health and support services. The focus of this program is to help people with a mental or chemical illness avoid hospitalizations or promote continued stabilization following a hospitalization. Staff utilizes evidence-based practices - illness management and recovery, integrated dual disorder treatment, therapy, psychiatry, counseling, etc. - to help residents create their treatment plan and chart a path for recovery. The residential program provides a variety of classes to assist residents in their recovery efforts, including: - Family psycho-education skills - Coping skills - Problem solving - Daily living skills - Healthy choices for managing life stresses

- Adolescent dual diagnosis outpatient program - Allergies - Anticoagulation - Asthma - Audiology and hearing care - Breast care - Diabetes Education - Family medicine - Immunology - Mammography - Mental health therapy - Nutrition - Obstetrics and gynecology - Orthotics and Prosthetics - Otolaryngology - Pain management - Pediatrics - Podiatry - Pregnancy care - Sports medicine - Sports and orthopedic care - Surgery

Offers both inpatient and outpatient options for behavioral health issues. Mental health services are confidential and staff will not talk to anyone about information shared unless written consent is given by the patient. Services include: - Aggressive or self-harming behaviors - Marriage and relationship problems - Psychiatry - Psychology - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Treatment for addictive disorders

Provides individual, family, and couples counseling. Areas of specialty include: - Abuse and trauma - Anger management - Anxiety - Autism/spectrum disorders - Body image and self-esteem - Childhood/behavior issues - Conflict - Depression - Grief and loss - Grief over the loss of a child - Life coaching - Men's issues - Parenting - Pregnancy after a loss - Pregnancy loss - Postpartum depression - Postpartum mood disorders - Relationship issues - Self-harming behavior - Separation/divorce - Traumatic bereavement

Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program for Males ages 10 - 19 Specializes working with kids who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors, including: - Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program - For kids who struggle with their emotions, behaviors, and/or mental health - Intellectually/Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program - For kids who struggle with delays Youth receiving treatment have access to the Mille Lacs Academy School and Vocational Training and the New Trails Group Home

Works to create changes at the legislature to improve the mental health system for children, youth and adults and their families. Weekly legislative update is sent by email (sign up through website), day on the hill, and legislative trainings.