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Offers a personalized service for individuals who are facing decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care Consultation is an opportunity to receive education about the diagnosis, learn how to make challenging decisions about care, and develop plans on how to live a full life with dementia.Helps individuals develop a road map to navigate through the thoughts, emotions, and questions around memory loss and dementia, including:- Available community and financial resources- An overview of legal and financial considerations- How to build a care team- Role changes in the family- Partnering with the health care provider- Safety Planning

Offers a personalized service for individuals who are facing decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care Consultation is an opportunity to receive education about the diagnosis, learn how to make challenging decisions about care, and develop plans on how to live a full life with dementia.Helps individuals develop a road map to navigate through the thoughts, emotions, and questions around memory loss and dementia, including:- Available community and financial resources- An overview of legal and financial considerations- How to build a care team- Role changes in the family- Partnering with the health care provider- Safety Planning

Pro-life pregnancy resource center that provides anonymous and confidential services such as:- Information about services other agencies provide, including county assistance, parenting resources, professional counseling, food shelves, domestic violence help, low-income housing, medical insurance, and prenatal care- Limited miscellaneous baby items, such as baby clothing. Items are based on donations and are not always available.- Support and counseling resources to women and their children up to age 5 years- Ultrasounds for women in their first trimester and pregnancy tests

Provides training on current information relevant to the field of social services. Participants can earn accredited CEUs for their training. Classes are taught by a variety of professionals including certified American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid Instructors, Behavior Analysts, Master's, and Ph D level instructors.NOTE: At this time, Thomas Allen is not offering public training. Website will be updated when public training is available again, either in an online or in-person format.

Provides a drop-in center open to the public. The drop-in center offers socialization, activities, and recreational activities to all interested, low-income adults, and individuals living with mental health challenges. Every week consists of two activities at the drop-in center. Visit website for updated information about activities being provided on specific days of the month.

Works with victims of general crimes, including physical assault, harassment, stalking, identity theft, attempted murder, and men who are victims of intimate partner violence, in addition to other crime victimizations.Provides support through services:- Assists in applying for compensation assistance from the Crime Reparations Board- Assists in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders- Assists in preparing a victim impact statement- Assists with restitution paperwork- Being a liaison between the victim, the police department, and the county attorney- Provides crisis intervention for victims- Provides help through the crisis line- Provides referrals to community and area agencies. Grant funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims- Provides victim rights information- Support and guidance through medical, law enforcement, and legal processesEmergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses:- Cleanup of a crime scene- Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices- Reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses that the victim incurred to attend court proceedings that were held at a location other than the place where the crime occurred, due to the change in venue- Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle- Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged, or stolen as a result of a crime- Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim such as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system.- When available, funding through the program can be used for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence.

Collects plasma for medical purposes and compensates donors.

Maintains records of property ownership, liens, and vital statistics for Lake County

The Individual Development Account (IDA) program helps low-income wage earners build assets through matched savings. Each participant commits to 12 hours of financial management educational workshops and monthly budget counseling. Participants deposit a portion of their income into a Family Asset Account, which generates a 3:1 match through the program. The maximum match amount for a participant is up to $120 a month if they deposit up to $40 into their account. The account can be used only to buy a home, for higher education expenses, or to begin a small business.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk.?- Purpose of the WIC Program is to prevent health problems and to improve the health of the program participants during critical times of growth and development.?- WIC Program provides nutrition education, access to health services, referrals to health and other social services, and vouchers for supplemental foods.?- Food vouchers list the types and quantities of WIC foods that are consistent with the participant's nutritional needs.

Provides information on available resources and how to access the following:- Advocacy- Assistance accessing resources and programs, including care coordination for UCare seniors and UCare Connect Special Needs Basic Care (CSNBC)- Information about area resources for seniors, including financial assistance programs, Medicare program education, and Personal Care Assistant (PCA)- Provide online support group information and resources for individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and caregivers

Provides access to food where individuals and families can choose from a variety of grocery products, including produce. Shoppers may visit once a week. Donations of food are accepted.

Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.- Single day assessment clinic: Evaluation and recommended treatment planned in one-day visit- Physical, occupational, and speech therapies available- Follow-up: re-evaluation and treatment monitoring- Educational opportunities for people with Parkinson's and family members include recently diagnosed classes, deep brain stimulation surgery information sessions, annual Progress and Possibilities regional conference, young-onset Parkinson's programs, community outreach events- Specialty programs include preventing falls, safe and healthy eating, coping with thinking, and memory changes- Group activities: Support network offering information, discussion and problem sharing to family members and caregivers. More than 80 support groups meet regularly throughout 5 state regions- Resource Center: Educational programs and materials covering topics related to Parkinson's disease- Club Create is a therapeutic day program offering holistic, stimulating programs, and socializing and provides needed respite for care partners. Patients can participate in one or more sessions each week- Annual full-day session for patients; fee charged- Research participation opportunities available

Care consultation provides adults age 60 or older, their caregivers, and families with knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to help older adults lives as independently as possible.Consultants work over the phone or in the home to identify services to meet needs.There are no income guidelines, and services can be provided for as long as needed, with no minimum or maximum visits required.Care Consultants can:- Advocate on your behalf to ensure you receive the services you need- Connect clients to services that increase health and independence- Create customized action plans- Educate regarding chronic disease management and prevention- Provide family mediation- Fill out legal documents such as health care directives- Identify community resources- Identify risks in the home that compromise health and safety- Help with managing difficult family decisions- Help with planning for the future- Help with problem solving

A fund established by the Minnesota Supreme Court to reimburse clients for losses of money or property resulting from the dishonest conduct of their attorney.

Thrift stores located throughout the metro area. Accepts donations of new and used items that are clean and in good condition.NOTE: Thrift stores do not have cribs, strollers, car seats, entertainment centers, desks or anything with a mattress (including futons, sleeper sofas, etc.) available or accept donations of same. Will pick up furniture for cost if the caller lives in the pick-up area which is 30-40 miles around the metro area and includes about 100 cities. Furniture must not be damaged. To be eligible for furniture pick-up, donations must also include a minimum of three bags of new or used clothing and household items.

Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.Special Needs GrantMSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:- Certain home repairs- Certain household furniture and appliances- Guardian or conservator service fees- Helping pay for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance- Medically prescribed special diets- Representative payee servicesAdults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.

Specialized transportation service for those who need rides for non-emergency medical services. Transportation service include:- Driver assistance to and from patients' home/medical facility- Medical, dental, and eye appointments- Patients with wheelchairs and ambulatory patients- Stretcher services

Distributes emergency food to people in need. Availability of the food shelf is once every 30 days. Donations accepted, volunteer opportunities available.

Provides low-rent or subsidized housing to households with low incomes who are eligible and may be restricted to older adults, families, or people with disabilities.

Toy lending library that provides up to five toys to members. Membership is yearly and based on a sliding scale fee.

Serves students referred by Minneapolis Public Schools with tutoring, mentoring, and academic supports.

Occupational TherapyDesigned to improve functional independence. As part of treatment, a therapist will: Evaluate the individual's abilities and challenges Help the individual build personal care skills like bathing, dressing, and cooking Make recommendations for assistive devices if necessary Provide educationA therapist may also conduct evaluations like: Dementia evaluations and caregiver education Functional capacity evaluations Neuromuscular evaluations for strengtheningOccupational therapists may also help with: Hand conditions Lymphedema Pelvic floor disordersAssistive DevicesTherapists teach individuals how to use assistive devices to help perform tasks and activities. These devices may include: Computer software and technology, such as screen readers Devices to help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and more Memory aids Mobility aids, including wheelchairsOccupational Therapy for ChildrenTherapists help children develop skills needed to learn, play and complete daily activities. Therapists work with children to improve: Fine motor skills Focus and attention Hand-eye coordination Self-care tasks, such as bathing and dressing Social skills

Matches youth with an adult mentor that offer guidance and support

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.