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A program for infants and children ages birth - 3 to help parents track their child's development. The program:- Helps parents learn about their child's health and development- Offers a professional, most often a nurse, to conduct home visits with the parent and child- Offers questionnaires and handouts for fun activities- Provides a fun way to get ideas about "what to teach" and "at what age" to teach it- Refers to Early Childhood Screenings for children who are of age

Employment services provided:- Placement and ongoing job coaching for individual placements- Pre-vocational training- Jobs in the community- Work skills development and training

Provides primary care and specialty medical services to patients.Services include:- Anticoagulation- Breast Care- Express Care: Quick, convenient care for common health problems- Family Medicine- Genetic Counseling- Hospice- Inherited Diseases- Laboratory (Pathology)- Primary Care

Provides legal services including:- Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors- Contract-for-Deed issues- Custody and visitation issues- Divorce- Evictions- Family issues- Fuel assistance- Garnishment- Housing code violations- Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.- Mortgage foreclosures- Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance- Unemployment compensation- Utilities- Supplemental Security IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Provides specialty medical services, including:?- Addiction Recovery (320)532-2978- Audiology - Behavioral Health (psychiatrists and psychologists available to help a variety of conditions) - Cardiac Rehabilitation (320)532-2520 - Colon Cancer Screening/Colonoscopy (320)532-2460 - Diabetes Education/Support group (320)532-2337 - Dermatology - Diabetes Education- Hospice (320)532-2800 - Infusion Therapy (320)532-2416 - Internal Medicine - Laboratory - Men's Health- Orthopedics - Pain management - Podiatry - Radiology/Diagnostic imaging including Computed Tomography (CT), lung scan, DEXA scan, echocardiography, fluoroscopy, MRI, 3-D mammography, and ultrasound (320)532-2551 ? ?- Respiratory care/Sleep medicine (320)532-2680 ?- Womens Health

Provides fire and emergency response for the city of Lake Shore

The loan closet offers medical equipment at a low monthly cost. The loan closet has:- Bed rails- Canes- Commodes- Crutches- Knee scooters- Seated walkers- Shower benches- Shower chairs- Toilet risers- Wheelchairs

Provides seasonal influenza vaccinations

Community integration program for individuals in who do not need 24 hour supervision; teaches independent living skills to adults with physical disabilities, mental illness, brain injuries, or other disabilities. Includes: - Assistance in locating housing - Assistance with making/attending medical appointments - Budget training - Community awareness/resources; civic awareness - Community reintegration - Completing paperwork - Shopping/menu planning - Vocational/avocational activities

Delivers nutritious meals within city limits and provides meal schedules on a monthly basis

Provides practical tools and resources that help parents feel better equipped to talk to their kids about tough issues, set and enforce boundaries, and help their kids work out conflicts with peers or other adults.

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes, including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60-minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs:- Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers work out (must be a member).Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes.- ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices.Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Community-based treatment program designed to reduce symptoms of depression and improve quality of life. The program consists of 6-8 in-home counseling sessions that focus on the following goals:- Becoming socially and physically active - Scheduling enjoyable activities - Solving problems

Emergency General Assistance meets the emergency needs of eligible individuals who are in an emergency and who are residents of the state. Funding availability may vary. EGA can offer emergency help with the following:- Damage or rental deposits on a case-by-case basis- Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable- Moving expenses. May provide assistance to older adults or individuals living with a disability with moving fees associated with moving companies that pick up belongings and relocate the resident to a new residence.- Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs- Property tax help for past due taxes- Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only- Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help. NOTE: EGA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

Aims to help children:- Develop abilities and skills that are typical for youth of the same age without mental health symptoms- Gain coping skills and self-management tools to manage symptoms and related stress- Restore emotional, social, and behavioral skills that have been impacted by mental health disordersSpecific services provided to a youth and their family are based on:- Availability- Family needs- Family culture- Model or type of services offered in the areaServices can be basic community-based therapy services, such as in a home or school. They can also be more structured and focused intensive site-based services, such as day treatment. For families with complex needs and multiple providers, services must be coordinated with other providers or agencies working together in order to provide comprehensive continuity of care.Services may include:- Behavior skills in-home program: One hour session to help children learn specific skills to reduce symptoms of their mental health diagnosis- Children's day treatment: Using trauma-focused CBT and DBT-inspired programming- Crisis plan development: For the child and family - Skills training: Individual, family, and group to learn social, coping, communication, and/or daily life skills- Therapy: Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapyProvides counseling for children and youth for 2 - 5 hours per week at the clinic, home, school, or community setting focusing on:- Adjusting to transitions - Anxiety- Depression- Family/relationship issues- Sexual issues- Substance abuse?- TraumaServices may be a combination of skills training, psychotherapy, and crisis assistance. If appropriate, children and teens may be referred to participate in psychotherapy groups as a part of treatment. Groups are comprehensive, trauma-informed, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-inspired for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:?Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

Community-based mental health specializing in recovery from sexual abuse, sexual assault, and sexual trauma. Services are provided by licensed mental health professionals and supervised graduate students with training and education in sexual victimization. Issues addressed include:- Anxiety, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Grief and loss- Relationships

Provides intensive, community-based mental health support for children and youth experiencing significant emotional or behavioral challenges. Offers individualized therapy, skill-building, crisis intervention, and family/foster support to improve daily functioning, stabilize symptoms, and reduce the risk of out-of-home placement. Services are delivered in the home, foster placement, or community, with a focus on collaboration, flexibility, and empowering youth to thrive in their environment.

Provides adult basic education services, including:- Basic reading, writing, and math skills- Citizenship classes- English as a Second Language- GED Assistance?- Introduction to computers

Provides assisted living designed for individuals who want extra support while still enjoying comfort and independence. Servicdes provided:- Access to 24 hours/7 days a week on-site services such as health monitoring and medication management- Housekeeping and laundry- Personalized assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and more- Social and recreational programs

Monitors the occurrence and reporting of infectious diseases, helps develop and implement prevention and control strategies, and provides related services, including:- Education on infectious diseases and vaccines to help prevent disease spread and inform residents- Immunization information and guidance, including recommended vaccine schedules and how to access immunizations- Information about tuberculosis (TB) and links to state TB resources, including prevention and control efforts- Sharps disposal services: Residents can purchase an approved container and have used sharps (needles/syringes) safely disposed of

Offers age-appropriate programming to foster the social and emotional development of young children by helping them strengthen relationships, express and regulate emotions, explore, learn, and stay on track developmentally. Services include:- Assessments: Provides age-appropriate assessments of mental health concerns in early childhood to facilitate early detection and intervention, referrals, and recommendations for intervention- Evidence-based counseling interventions such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)- Parenting support and collaboration with the child's teacher and childcare providers