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Disaster Relief and Recovery- Responds to emergencies like fires, floods, and severe storms. At every disaster, victims' needs are assessed and methods are taken to ensure they have clothing, financial assistance, food, health services, mental health assistance, temporary shelter/housing, and other services to help them recover.- Find Open Shelters: If an emergency has forced an individual (with or without a service animal) to evacuate their home, the Red Cross may be able to help by providing shelter and servicesContact Loved Ones?- Family in the United States: Individuals can let loved ones know they are okay after a local disaster. Individuals can find someone they love who may have experienced a recent disaster.Clean Up and Recovery Guides- Check Home Safety: If an individual has had to evacuate, they can take steps to evaluate whether it is safe to enter when they are allowed to return home- COVID-19 Bereavement: Offers information and resources for families that have lost loved ones due to COVID-19- Emergency Resource Library: Tips and strategies for preparing, responding to, and recovering from disasters and emergencies. Topics include chemical emergencies, COVID-19, drought, flood, flu, food safety, heat wave, highway safety, home fire, landslide, nuclear explosion, radiation, poisoning, power outage, terrorism, thunderstorm, tornado, water safety, wildfire, and winter storms.- Recovering Emotionally: Find out about special care individuals may need?- Recovering Financially: Get information on how to manage the financial impact of a disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing documents that may have been lost?- Staying Safe After a Disaster: Learn steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure safety

Provides virtual care methods, primarily high-speed internet and video-conferencing, to provide care and services for Veterans in one location while the health care provider is at another location. Enhances the accessibility of VA health care through video telehealth, and helps bridge the digital divide by establishing comfortable, private locations in communities where Veterans often have long travel times to VA facilities or poor connectivity at home. ATLAS sites are located in the following Minnesota counties: Becker, Brown, Carver, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Faribault, Fillmore, Jackson, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Marshall, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Redwood, Roseau, Saint Louis, Sibley, Steele, Swift, Traverse, Wabasha, Waseca, Wilkin, Winona, and Yellow MedicineHome Telehealth: Provides equipment in the Veterans home to facilitate routinely sending health status monitoring data to the Veterans assigned Care Coordinator for diseases like diabetes, depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, heart failure and MOVE! weight management.Store-and-Forward Telehealth: For Veterans with known diabetes to prevent eye diseases caused by diabetes. Common services provided are retinal imaging and dermatology.Clinical Video Telehealth: Provides a live video connection with a specialist at another location and addresses many health conditions and diseases.

Collects plasma in a procedure that is similar to donating blood and donors receive financial compensation

Youth enrichment activities in recreational and educational areas- After school enrichment classes- Preschool-age play and learn activities- Summer school enrichment classes- Subject tutoring

A wide range of tools are available to check out and return after use, free of charge:- Includes a variety of power and hand tools for all types of home improvement projects and home repairs, both indoor and out- Visit website for a list of all available tools; best to call ahead and make sure a tool is available- Tools can be checked out for up to one week, but can be extended if others are not waiting to use the borrowed tools

Provides a full range of low-cost veterinary care services with fees based on income for medical and preventative care, spay/neuter and specialty surgeries, and dental care.

Provides comprehensive family support services. These services are designed to assist individuals and families facing financial hardships by offering emergency financial assistance, case management, and access to essential resources.Services Include:Emergency Financial Assistance: Support for households experiencing short-term financial crises, including help with rent, utilities, and car repairs.Case Management: Personalized guidance to help clients navigate available resources and develop plans for long-term stability.Access to Community Resources: Assistance in connecting with local programs and services to address various needs.

Dental extractions are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis

Provides the following:- Free clothing and shoes for those in need- Work clothing for adultsAccepts donations of gently used and clean clothing and shoes.

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.?

Individuals can interact live via webcam, online chat, or by phone with a BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota credentialed licensed Minnesota doctor who can discuss the individual's symptoms, diagnose conditions, and prescribe and/or refill medications. Common symptoms and conditions treated:- Acne and skin conditions- Allergies- Bladder infections- Bronchitis- Cough, cold, and flu- Depression or anxiety- Headaches- Sinus, ear, and eye infections- Stomach ache- Urinary tract infections

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.

Provides culturally-sensitive counseling and therapy for individuals, couples, families, adolescents/youth, and groups, including:- Adoption- Anxiety Disorders screening and counseling- Blended family (multi-ethnic, remarriage, etc.)- Conflict resolution- Depression Disorders screening and counseling- Grief counseling- Parenting support- Play therapy- Spirituality- Stress management- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Work and career issuesNOTE: Telehealth services are available

Clinic visits can include: - Physical examinations - Laboratory tests - Diagnoses - Medication prescriptions - Diabetic foot exams Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training and Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients, families, and friends includes: - Education on healthy food choices - Carbohydrate counting - Blood glucose self-monitoring - Physical activity - Weight loss - Medications - Insulin use - Insulin pump use - Smoking cessation - Coping - Depression - Behavior change and support The LL Diabetes Program provides events and education on prevention and awareness for the general community which includes: - Blood sugar screenings - Cooking classes - Support groups - Talking circles - Health fairs - Fitness and wellness programs - Weight loss challenges - Foot care clinics

Integrative health care focuses on treating the whole person, including the mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and community aspects.Integrative Therapies - Biofeedback - Health and wellness coaching - Medicine and other conventional therapies - Reiki - Relaxation therapies, including mindfulness - Stress management and resiliency training

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 Mayo Clinic location.

Foster parents provide a temporary home for children when they cannot remain in their own home. Care is given until the child's parents can resume this responsibility or until a permanent plan is made with relative or adoptive parents.Provides licensing, recruits foster parents, and training.Types of foster care:- Family foster careTreated as family members, these children, and teens receive full-time, short- or long-term care.- Kinship foster careRelatives, family friends, and those with a significant relationship with the child(ren) may be licensed to provide child foster care. - Respite careThis program provides birth parents and foster parents with relief care for a few hours and up to a few days at a time.

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:- Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections- Paying for emergency fuel deliveries for propane, heating oil, or biofuel- Preventing disconnection- $200 minimum and $1400 maximum assistanceOther services may include home energy crisis intervention, outreach, energy advocacy, and information about utility consumer rights. Energy Related Repair funds are also available to help correct no heat or malfunctioning heating systems for owner-occupied homes. Individuals must be eligible for Energy Assistance.Conservation Improvement Program: In partnership with other local utilities, the program provides electric conservation services and materials to families in Dakota and Scott counties. The goal of the program is to reduce energy consumption, thereby reducing energy bills. During a home audit, customers accompany an energy auditor who reviews appliances being used in the home as well as recent energy bills. Clients are educated on energy conservation practices, proper appliance maintenance, and using water flow restrictors. Energy auditors may also help with installation and central air-conditioning tune-up. For those who receive EAP, Energy Crisis Assistance is also available for emergency situations, such as disconnection or shut-off notice, past due balances, or delivery of fuel for tanks less than 20% capacity.

Provides a non-emergency medical transportation for individuals with health insurance coverage and private pay. The van is wheelchair accessible providing safe transportation to medical appointments.

Provides therapy for:- Individual therapy: Anxiety, autism/neurodivergence support groups, depression, grief/loss, health/sleep, identity, LGBTQIA+, relationship/self-care, self-confidence, sex, substance use/addiction, and trauma- Couples therapy- Child therapy: Academic struggles, achievement testing, behavioral issues, developmental milestones, identity, play therapy, sibling relationships, substance use/addiction, teens, and trauma- Family therapy: Couples counseling, grief/loss, identity, parenting, relationship/self-care, substance use/addiction, and traumaUses evidence-based treatment modalities to support clients as they work towards personal growth and mental wellnessTelehealth available.

Day treatment program providing early intervention for toddlers and preschoolers at risk due to emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges. Program includes:- Daily individual or group therapy- Focus on supporting social, emotional, and academic growth- Home-based family services are available to promote family stability and support- Structured activities in art, language, math, music, and physical development- Therapy approaches include cognitive-behavioral techniques, play therapy, and behavior modification

Assistance for immigrant women who need help understanding and finding resources to adjust to life in Minnesota, including food and housing, daycare, employment, and legal advocacy.

Offers financial assistance for any emergency and any other medically necessary services provided and billed through the centralized Patient Financial Services. Financial assistance can range from a reduction amount of the balance up to complete forgiveness of the balance outstanding, for patients demonstrating a financial need.Sanford partners with Elevate Patient Financial Solutions to provide financial assistance for uninsured patients who have incurred or will incur medical expenses at Sanford. Elevate provides a patient-focused approach identifying the most appropriate assistance from a variety of resources. Services provided are free.