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Weekly support groups facilitated by volunteers trained in group process. Activities are intended to complement and not replace professional care. The program offers a learning and growing experience by bringing together adults who have had losses and are in the grieving process.Typical sessions will include speakers or videos followed by small groups formed with attention to the specific kind of losses experienced by those who attend.Meetings occur every Thursday from 4 pm - 6 pm with the following layout:- 4 pm - 4:30 pm: Registration and refreshments- 4:30 pm - 5 pm: Speaker- 5 pm - 6 pm: Breakout sessions

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.

Connects older adults and their family caregivers to resources, support, and enrichment opportunities to enhance quality of life and promote independence. Services include:- Connections to community resources to promote wellness, engagement, and aging in place- Memory loss enrichment programming for adults living with early- to mid-stage memory changes- Partnerships with congregations, such as the Care Ministry Network, to support ministries serving older adults- Support for family caregivers, including coaching, support groups, educational classes, and access to community resourcesThe program emphasizes individualized support, education, and community engagement to help older adults and their caregivers thrive.

Provide skills training for improving symptom management, medication education, improving work or educational status, housing, parenting skills, relationships, health, and quality of life

Supports and cares for individuals who are dying of incurable disease so that people may live as fully and comfortably as possible. Services provided in the hospital or in a patient's home include:- Companionship from volunteers- Education- Family support- Medical supply, equipment, and medication management- Nursing care- Nutritional support- Pain and symptom management (also known as palliative care)- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy- Spiritual counselingSupport for caregivers:- Education and information to make difficult end-of-life decisions- Emotional support- Help caring for a loved one at home or in the hospital- Respite services

Provides city departments and services including:- Administration Department: Consists of staff who perform the central administrative, finance, and communications functions of the City.- Building Department: Contracts with Inspectron Inc. for building inspection services. If you have questions on building codes or receiving a building permit, call the inspector. - Community Development: Is responsible for the review and management of development and redevelopment in the City. The department coordinates the preparation of a comprehensive plan which lays out the City's long-range guide to how property should be developed. The Community Development Department is comprised twp divisions of planning and economic development. - Election information - Finance Department: Plans, directs, and coordinates the fiscal management for the City. Responsibilities include overseeing all financial activities, accounts receivables, accounts payables, investments, payroll, budgets, and utility billings. - Mayor and city council: Member contact information - Park board- Public Works: Is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of all city roads, water and sewer systems, storm sewers, and the maintenance of city-owned equipment.- Utilities: Water, sewer, refuse, stormwater, and street light utilities.

Provides primary care services including orthopedics

Provides chemical health and Rule 25 assessments

Provides several treatment programs for adults who have a problem with substance use. Services include:- Co-occurring program provided to adults with both substance use disorder and mental health diagnoses at the Oakdale location- Group/individual outpatient treatment such as New Choices for Recovery Program. The program helps adults take action to change their thinking and behaviors to both prevent relapse and form a more positive relationship with themselves, others, and their community. Approaches include cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and 12-step support. Also addresses co-occurring mental health issues.- Sober housing with permanent and supportive housing services to individuals who are homeless and single parents and their children in Forest Lake. The goal is to help parents and their children become self-sufficient and contributing members of the community.- Substance use assessments

Provides several treatment programs for adults who have a problem with substance use. Services include:- Co-occurring program provided to adults with both substance use disorder and mental health diagnoses at the Oakdale location- Group/individual outpatient treatment such as New Choices for Recovery Program. The program helps adults take action to change their thinking and behaviors to both prevent relapse and form a more positive relationship with themselves, others, and their community. Approaches include cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and 12-step support. Also addresses co-occurring mental health issues.- Sober housing with permanent and supportive housing services to individuals who are homeless and single parents and their children in Forest Lake. The goal is to help parents and their children become self-sufficient and contributing members of the community.- Substance use assessments

A mental wellness application that allows individuals to text one-on-one with trained empathetic listeners. Connects LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers with a real person if individuals need someone to talk to when they are feeling lonely, stressed, or anxious. Services include:- Confidential and anonymous service available 24 hours/7 days a week- Information about elder LGBTQ+ community support resources for counseling and emotional support programs to combat loneliness, Anxiety, Depression, burnout, or stress- Offer culturally competent support and empathy without judgment

Offers assisted living housing and services with staff on-site 24 hours/7 days a week to provide residents with support and care including: - Laundry care- Medication assistance- Meal services- Memory care housing and services are offered at Glacial Trails and Hoffman Senior Living sites- Personal assistance- Social activities

There are select items that Bridging can and cannot accept. ?Accepted donations:- Artwork which is framed- Kitchen/dining tables, chairs and dressers- Mattresses, box springs, beds, box springs and blankets- Pots and pans, small appliances and electronicsDoes not accept:- Bed frames, footboards, waterbeds- Building supplies and large appliances- Clothing- Computers or office furniture?Visit website at https://bridging.org/give-stuff/#acceptable-items-to-donate for more information on donation guidelines.

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status.Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.

Full medical and behavioral health services, including prenatal care, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Services provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, and midwives.Services include: - Adult and child immunizations - Diabetes care - Family planning: All methods - Flu vaccines; protects for both seasonal and H1N1 flu; COVID-19 vaccine - HIV counseling and testing - Hypertension care - Mammography by referral - Pediatric and adolescent care including well child visits, school, camp, and sports exams/physicals, pregnancy, and STD/HIV testing, birth control/contraceptive prescriptions, and education - Physical therapy clinic treating back/neck pain, balance difficulties, neurologic disorders, vertigo/dizziness, foot care, shoulder, and knee/hip pain - Pregnancy testing - Prenatal care with certified nurse midwife services; Postnatal care - Registered dietitian - Smoking cessation - STD risk education and testing - Women's health care?Telehealth visits are available

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates, or determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures may reach out about options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand what patients' responsibility will be, and may offer no interest payment plans. Other options may include:- Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for getting help to pay their medical bill- Elevate Patient Financial Solutions: Help patients without medical insurance find resources to help pay for medical bills

Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to:- Arranging for medical and social services- Arranging for meetings and appointments- Assistance with transportation- Medication remindersThe individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

Provides law enforcement and community services including:- 911 Response- City codes enforcement- Crime prevention- Criminal investigation- Police patrol- Traffic law enforcement

Provide individual competitive employment services. Services include:- Benefits planning- Career planning- Follow-up support services- Job coaching- Job development services- Job follow-up services- Job placement- Job-seeking skills training- Multi-lingual and multi-cultural support- PASS and IRWE planning- Person-centered planning- Resume and cover letter development- Supported employmentNOTE: Minnesota Employment Center (MEC) Saint Paul site is the only in-person office. Other MEC locations are virtual but will serve members across Minnesota.

Owns and operates permanent housing units throughout Minnesota. Duluth, Mankato, and Saint Cloud offer permanent supportive housing and affordable, independent permanent housing in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Duluth, and Rochester. These units consist of efficiencies, one-bedroom, two-bedrooms, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) which are similar to a tiny home. Tenant screening criteria can be more lenient than community landlords.

Administers elementary and secondary schools in the district.Schools:- Area Learning Center: 512 8th Street SW, Willmar, MN (320)214-6692- Jefferson Learning Center: 1234 Kandiyohi Avenue SW, Willmar, MN (320)214-6695- Lakeland Elementary School: 1001 Lakeland Drive SE, Willmar, MN (320)263-5020- Kennedy Elementary: 824 7th Street SW, Willmar, MN (320)214-6688- Prairie Lakes Education Center: 1804 Civic Center Drive, Willmar, MN (320)214-6696- Roosevelt Elementary: 1800 19th Avenue SW, Willmar, MN (320)231-8470- Willmar Education and Arts Center: 611 5th Street SW, Willmar, MN (320)231-8500- Willmar Lakeview School: 2301 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN - Willmar Middle School: 201 Willmar Avenue SE, Willmar, MN (320)214-6000- Willmar Senior High: 2701 30th Street NE, Willmar, MN (320)231-8300??