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Provides legal assistance and education to farmers in the areas of:- Credit problems- Disaster assistance- Farm policy- Farm preservation advocacy- Farmers' markets- Genetically modified organisms- Race discrimination in farming- Sustainable/organic agriculture- Wind energy

Provides hot, nutritious home delivered meals. Each meal meets 1/3 of the daily recommended nutrients containing dessert, fruits, protein, starch, and vegetables. Special diets available.

Rental Homes for Future Homebuyers Program: 21 homes, minimum and maximum income requirements, serves families with three to six members- Section 8 rental assistance program and vouchers

Provides information for Leech Lake and Walker areas

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.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.

Area food shelf that provides 20-25 pounds of food per personDonations accepted, including food, paper products, toiletry items, and cash donations

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 patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:- Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bills- Elevate Patient Financial Solutions: Help patients without medical insurance find resources to help pay for medical bills

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.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.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Provides temporary, family-style housing to men experiencing homelessness. Offers free meals, showers, and laundry access.

Commissioners by district:- District 1: Marie Dranttel (507)327-4706 [email protected] District 2: Nicole Helget (507)327-4965 [email protected] District 3: Jack Kolars (507)327-9987 [email protected] District 4: Mark Dehen (507)345-8502 [email protected]?- District 5: Kurt Zins (507)317-4140 [email protected]

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs.The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with:- Emergency heating system repair or replacement for homeowners under the Energy-Related Repair Program (ERR)- Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections- Knowing how to use home heating energy efficiently and safely- Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel- Preventing disconnection

Law enforcement services:- ATV and snowmobile patrol- Civil process- County Communication Center 911- Court security- Criminal investigation- Firearm permits- Prescription drug disposal bin- Prisoner transports- Search and rescue- Victim and assistance- Warrants

Provides three affordable senior housing opportunities within the county:- Centennial Hill Senior Living located in Chanhassen, MN- Crossing at Towne Centre located in Waconia, MN- Oak Grove Senior Residence located in Norwood Young America, MNProvides one HUD subsidized Section 8 property for adults 62 and over or adults living with a qualifying disability:- Waybury Apartments in Chaska, MN

Providing extended day care services to school age children

Provides volunteer fire and rescue services, including: - Emergency medical services - Fire suppression - Fire prevention education - Technical and water rescues

Provides assistance, investigates, and/or intervenes on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, or abandonment.Services may include:- Authorization for medical treatment- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse?- Removal of the individual to safer surroundings?- Services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to life?NOTE: Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department - such as hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, and assisted living and home health agencies - can be referred to the MN Office of Health Facility Complaints at (651)201-4201 or toll-free at (800)369-7994.

Provides a holistic approach to healing, which includes:- Connection to local community resources, social service organizations, and social workers to support survivors and work with external partners- Empowering survivors of torture to rebuild their lives and overcome the trauma they have experienced- Integrated case management services toward asylum-seeking families who have experienced torture and persecution, such as psychosocial screenings. Case workers set up tele-case management, develop a basic approach to meet their needs, and connect them to resources for medical, mental health care, shelter, schooling, and other social supports.- Mental health counseling such as individual, group counseling, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) counseling. Clinicians conduct outreach and assessments to understand the needs of survivors. Additional services include learning self-regulation, adapting, and coping skills.- Physiotherapy and trauma-informed care offering a 10-week group and individual session. Offers support to help survivors heal, manage pain, maintain strength through exercises, nervous system regulation tools, and self-awareness.

24 hour advanced care in traditional style home Nurse Practitioner owned - Senior Assisted Living

Dental clinics provide a variety of clinical services for all ages and offer preventative education programs through the Program to Improve Community Oral Health (PICOH).Clinical services include: - Crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures- Fillings and extractions- Minor orthodontic procedures- Oral health education- Preventive dental care such as exams, teeth cleaning, and fluoride treatments- Root canal treatment- Teeth whitening- Root canal treatmentEmergency care: Emergency visits are meant to examine a specific area of concern or pain and to determine necessary treatment. Treatment services after an emergency exam may be same day, though Community Dental Care cannot guarantee same-day treatment for walk in emergencies.

Helps families create safe, nurturing environments for children through health screenings, education, support services, and resources that promote physical health, safety, nutrition, and development.Services include:- Blood Lead Testing: Screening services to detect lead exposure in children and adults to prevent lead poisoning.- Child Passenger Safety: Information and services related to child car seat safety and proper restraint use.- Clinic Services: Health services such as birth control options, pregnancy testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment.- Family Home Visiting: Home-based support programs for families, including developmental tracking and postpartum/newborn visits to help parents meet goals and connect with support resources.- Immunizations: Vaccination services and information for both children and adults to protect against preventable diseases.

Provides fire safety information and emergency services. Services include:- Response to fire and other emergencies- Issues fire permits