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Provides information on how to register and then receive medical cannabis in the state of Minnesota. In general, individuals need to work with a health care practitioner to become registered. Information about the process, including qualifying conditions, can be found online.- Step 1: The patient visits his/her health care practitioner.- Step 2: The patient's health care practitioner enrolls in the Medical Cannabis Registry and certifies that the patient has a qualifying medical condition.- Step 3: The patient gets an email with a link to the enrollment application. If the patient has a caregiver, the caregiver will need to complete an application and pass a background check.- Step 4: The patient (and caregiver, if applicable) will be notified by the Office of Medical Cannabis once the application is approved.- Step 5: The patient or caregiver will have to visit one of eight Cannabis Patient Center locations for distribution. The website contains a listing of dispensaries throughout Minnesota.Medical cannabis dispensaries are located throughout the state at the website: https://mn.gov/ocm/dmc/patients/the-basics/medical-cannabis-dispensary-locations.jsp

Area Learning Center (ALC)Independent study evening program and alternative high school daytime program for students in grades 10 - 12 who are behind in their educationCommunity Education - Adult basic education programs, including ABE, ESL, and GED classes - Adult lifelong learning - Adult recreation - Open and lap swim - Performing arts - Swimming lessons - Youth enrichment - Youth recreation

????Family housing units:- Pine Mill Court- Duplex unitsMarket rate senior housing:- Washington Manor- Laurentian ManorProject based voucher housing:- Arrowhead SRO??- Ivy Manor- Virginia Youth FoyerSenior and disabled preference:- Columbia Building- Rouchleau Building

Provides assistance to apply for programs such as:- Social Security applications- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months, with financial aid provided directly to the vendor. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.Short-term grant assistance for individuals in a financial crisis because of:- In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the individual is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis.- In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided

Training and professional development opportunities for those in the Early Childhood field, licensed or legally-non-licensed child care providers

Services provided in person as well as by phone counseling and internet. Services include:- Budget and Debt Counseling: Counselors work with clients on an in-depth review of their living expenses and debts combined with counselor guidance in debt management, goal planning strategies, or suggestions of alternate ways of handling particularly difficult financial concerns.- Counselor on Call: Counselors provide brief Q & A to address consumer questions. The counselor can provide the caller with information about credit and debt, make referrals to community resources, or schedule an appointment with staff for other financial counseling services.- Debt Management Plan: Consolidates monthly bills into one simple payment, often with lower payments and interest rates- Financial Education: Workshops and classes for all age groups are geared to help individuals control their finances and provide resources on various financial topics; delivered to schools, churches, employers, and community groups.- Housing Counseling: Pre purchase homebuyer, post purchase, foreclosure prevention, and reverse mortgage couseling, provided. HUD approved housing counseling agency.- Student Loan Counseling: Helps individuals navigate repayment options for federal, state, and private loans. Helps individuals determine eligibility for repayment options, contact lenders, and can assist in developing a plan that considers the individual's financial situation.

Connects program participants to the community via events, social activities, and service groups.

Local fire services

Provides food to households in need in emergency situations. Clients may access the food shelf once a month. Accepts donations of non-perishable food items.

Developmental screening program to help parents track their child's developmental milestones

Offers a nurse line available 24 hours/7 days a week for individuals who may need to speak with a nurse about medical care and where to go for care. Nurses can provide medical advice on what potential options are available, such as virtual care, primary care, urgent care options, or seek emergency care if needed at a HealthPartners location.

Provides general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers. Training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term, and long-term placement.

Prosecutes felonies, gross and petty misdemeanors. Services include:- Adult and juvenile probation- Commitment petitions- Victim/witness assistance- Family services

Counseling services on the following issues:- Addiction to the Internet- ADHD- Adolescents and child counseling available- Anger management- Anxiety- Christian/secular counseling available- Compulsive disorders- Depression- Family counseling- Grief and loss issues- Healing after divorce- Individual counseling- Life changes- Marriage enrichment- Psychological testing and assessment- Sexual abuse victims and other abuse issues- Spiritual issues- Stress management

Provides a range of primary care services including:- Allergy injections- Children's health and pediatrics- Drug screening and substance abuse evaluations- Illnesses, such as colds, fevers, sore throats, and ear infections- Immunizations and vaccinations- Laboratory services, stress tests, X-rays, and ultrasound procedures- Lesion removal, dermatology services, and wound care- Men's health- Osteopathic manipulative treatment- Preventative screenings like diabetes and hypertension- Pulmonary care- Routine prenatal care- Yearly checkups and yearly wellness visits

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clientsOlder adults may also use this service to access medical, dental, personal appointments, and congregate dining

Provides a range of services and supports for families during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including:- Breastfeeding education, support, and resources- Child and Teen Checkups for children and adolescents from birth through age 21- Child nutrition education and guidance- Expectant parent education classes- Family planning services, including birth control information and pregnancy testing- Help Me Grow and interagency early intervention services for developmental concerns- Infant Follow Along Program to support early child development- Maternal and child health education, including information on pregnancy, postpartum care, and child growth and development- Preschool developmental screening services- School health services, including school nursing support- Sexual health services, including testing and treatment for certain sexually transmitted infections- Well-child preventive care services, including routine health monitoring and referrals for physical exams

Provides cadi-waiver for Independent Living Skills.

Municipal fire services

Provides the licensing for adult foster care. Services include:- Information about licensing requirements and standards- Inspections and investigations on certifications for adult foster care licensing- Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of adult foster care certification- Foster care services for emergency, short-term, and long-term placement

Works with veterans experiencing homelessness, providing affordable housing and supportive services to 10 households, including eight families and two single adults, in a permanent supportive housing setting. Units are located in Maplewood.

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:- Delinquency cases; juvenile court- Legal counsel to the County Board of Commissioners and County Departments, and represents the county in civil matters- Prosecutes criminal cases- Serves as the chief prosecutor of crimes and juvenile offenses in Norman County