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Provides fire and rescue services including:- Emergency medical services - Fire suppression - Fire prevention education - Inspection and testing of fire protection systems - Technical and water rescues

Serves as the central financial department for the county. In addition, the office carries out a wide variety of miscellaneous functions, including:- Administering licenses- Elections administration- Property tax administration- Public information requests- Vital records

Provides energy conservation measures and tests to reduce the use of utilities in the client's home. Services that may be provided are insulation, weather-stripping, and caulking to help reduce energy costs. Furnaces are also checked for functionality and efficiency. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

A program to meet the needs of youth with enrichment classes, leadership classes, leadership training and community service

Emergency medicine and Level 3 trauma center for severe and life-threatening situations that require immediate medical attention including: ?- Chest pain or pressure- Head injury- Heart attack or acute coronary syndrome- Seizures- Severe abdominal pain- Sexual assault- Shortness of breath or pneumonia- Stroke- Sudden, severe headaches, paralysis or weakness- Traumatic injury- Uncontrolled bleeding

A group of community members and professionals who meet quarterly to discuss issues facing older adults and offer information about resources for older adults

Administers elementary and secondary schools for District 2155. Schools:- Wadena - Deer Creek Elementary 215 Colfax Avenue Southwest,Wadena, MN 56482- Wadena - Deer Creek Middle/High School 600 Colfax Avenue Southwest, Wadena, MN 56482

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 of propane, heating oil, or biofuel?- Preventing disconnection

Provides the licensing for child care. Services include:- Child care provider information- Information about licensing requirements and standards- Inspections and investigations on certifications- Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of child care certification

Addresses issues related to individual stress or family conflict, chemical dependency, communication breakdowns, domestic violence, separation and divorce, parenting skills, and other mental health needs. Spiritual direction is also available.

Collection of:- Real Estate Taxes - Mobile Home Taxes - Personal Property Taxes - Severed Mineral Taxes Provides - Deed Taxes - Real Estate and Property Tax information Disperses Checks for: - Cities - Towns - Schools - Payroll - Commissioners Warrants All County monies are collected here - Marriage Licenses - Passport information

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low, to pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is:- $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services- $350 for a person living in the community- Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of thisPeople who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

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.

Services offered at home or school for children that:- Has a tracheotomy and/or is ventilator-dependent- Receives continuous nutritional feeds through a G-tube or NG-tube- Receives intravenous nutrition- Is oxygen-dependent in conjunction with other medical needs- Has complex medical needs such as frequent seizures

Prepares children for a successful transition to school by providing a pre-academic program for infants to pre-kindergarten age children. Staff work closely with parents to ensure each child achieves developmental milestones and is fully prepared to succeed in school.The center is:- Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)- Four-Star Parent Aware rated programProvides curriculum-based learning experiences, including:- Cultural awareness, promoting a culturally diverse clientele- Developmentally appropriate math- Language, literacy, and creative arts- Social and emotional development

Special education services to students ages 0 - 22 with special needs

Mental health and family support services with a specialization in immigrant parents and their children. Deals with depression and anxiety, chemical health issues, self-esteem, family dynamics and parenting skills, and cultural transition. Additional services include:- Individual therapy and psychiatry services- Integrated mental health assessment- Mental health case management to adults ages 18 years and older- Referrals to medical, dental, or other service for support- School-based mental health services- Telehealth therapy to patients ages 12 years and older

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include:- Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training- Budgeting and financial literacy- GED preparation- Interview skills- Citizenship- College and career preparation- Creating a resume- English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL)-Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certificationAdults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Financial assistance for funeral expenses

Support groups for women and their children who have experienced or are currently experiencing physical or emotional abuse

A facility equipped with a kitchen, tables, and seating for 100 is available for rent to organizations and private parties.

Child birth education, classes, events and support groups on a variety of topics - see website for full details:- Breast cancer support group- Cancer care support group- Grief support and education group- Health care directive class- Infant safety class (car seat safety and infant CPR)- Labor and delivery- Mental health skills development group- Perinatal loss grief support group- Postpartum physical therapy classes- Psychotherapy group for adults who identify as transgender