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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

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund.Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services. Also, directs individuals to visit www.fasttrackermn.org for additional resources.

Mayor and City Council Members:Member contact informationCity Departments:- Administration: Oversees city operations- Building Department: Provides building inspections and permits (763)479-1720- City bills for water and sewer usage on a monthly basis- City Hall rental (952)353-2488- Compost/Brush Site: Provides a dumpster location at 250 State Avenue North for grass, leaves, and soft garden waste. The dumpster is not for brush. A second site that the city contracts with the City of Mayer for use of the Carver County Environmental site is located on County Road 30 east of the Mayer Wastewater Facility. The site is open 8 am - 12 noon Saturday year-round and 5 pm - 7 pm Wednesday from spring through fall. Items accepted at the second site are brushes, automotive batteries, clothing, plastic bags, shrink wrap, paper, food and beverage containers, scrap metal, used motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze.- Fire Department: Provide fire prevention, protection, and rescue services to the city of New Germany, as well as the surrounding townships of Camden and Hollywood- Garbage service is billed monthly along with the city utility bill- Public Works: Maintenance of the city's open spaces, streets, sidewalks, snow plowing, street signage, and other duties

Provides 13 licensed Adult Foster Care/Community Residential Setting homes for people who need some daily care, but do not need "skilled nursing" care. Four individuals per home.

Mayor and City Council Members-Member contact informationAdministration Department:- City Administrator: (952) 999-7493- City Clerk: (952)471-9051Building Department:- Building inspection: For inspections, call MNSPECT, (952)442-7520- Construction permit information - call City HallPublic Works Division: - Call City Hall- Recycling information- Sewer maintenance information- Snow removal information- Street cleaning and street construction/repair information- Water department information

Provides a range of medical services including:- Allergy- Audiology- Cardiology- Diabetic education- Ear, nose, and throat- Endocrinology- E-visits- Gastroenterology digestive health- Hearing aids- Internal medicine- Laboratory- Mammograms- Mental health care to treat anxiety and depression- Neurology- Nutrition- Obstetrics and gynecology- Occupational medicine and therapy- Oncology and hematology- Orthopedics- Pain medicine- Physical and rehabilitation therapy- Primary care and family medicine- Radiology/diagnostic imaging- Sleep medicine- Speech and language pathology- Sports medicine- Ultrasounds

An access point providing coordinated entry assessments to single adults and families with children who are low-income, homeless, and meet eligibility requirements by county area

Hospice care is delivered through a team of professionals under St. Mary's Hospital Hospice. The mission of Itasca Hospice is to support and assure access for patients and families to quality Hospice services as provided by Itasca Hospice, and to educate the community on issues of dying, death and grief. Hospice offers a variety of support groups dealing with illness, death and grief.

Provides state-operated, secure mental health, substance use, and nursing treatment facilities for adults, including the following: - Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (CBHHs): Provide inpatient behavioral health care for adults in six communities throughout the state. These 16-bed hospitals offer acute, short-term hospitalization services that include comprehensive assessment of mental, social, functional, and physical health; development of individualized treatment plans with medication management and 24-hour nursing care; and care delivered by multidisciplinary teams consisting of psychiatrists, general practice physicians, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, clinical social workers, addiction counselors, and occupational therapists. Services also emphasize illness management and recovery, as well as individualized discharge planning, care coordination, and aftercare planning to support a successful transition back to an appropriate community-based setting.- Forensic Mental Health Services: Provides residential treatment services for adults in both secure and non-secure settings on a large campus in St. Peter, Minnesota. The program also operates a 32-bed North Campus facility on the north side of St. Peter and an additional 16-bed facility located off campus in St. Peter. FMHP primarily serves individuals who have been civilly committed by a court as mentally ill and dangerous, often following criminal charges in which a court determined they were not competent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of mental illness or cognitive impairment. Many patients are under more than one type of civil commitment. In addition, Community Integrated Services provides ongoing monitoring and support for FMHP patients who have been provisionally discharged by a court to live in less restrictive community settings. This statewide program serves individuals from all 87 Minnesota counties and supports patients in achieving stable, successful lives in a variety of community settings outside FMHP facilities.- Forensic Nursing Home: Provides state-operated nursing home and provides nursing home-level care in a secure environment. The facility serves individuals who are civilly committed as mentally ill and dangerous, sexually dangerous persons, or sexual psychopathic personalities, as well as prison inmates on medical release from the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Care provided is consistent with that offered in other nursing homes and includes assistance with daily living, rehabilitation services, and end-of-life care.- Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS): Provide structured, short-term residential care for adults who no longer require hospitalization or other inpatient treatment but still need ongoing support before returning home. Clients typically have serious mental illness and may also have co-occurring conditions such as traumatic brain injury, addiction, or behavioral disorders. Services are available around the clock with support from mental health professionals and focus on improving psychiatric stability, personal and emotional adjustment, self-sufficiency, and independent living skills. Programs work collaboratively with clients to achieve individual goals and prepare them for a successful transition to home or to a less structured community setting, with an average length of stay of approximately 90 days before discharge.- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services: Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) provides inpatient substance use disorder treatment services to adults at three locations statewide. The program offers specialized inpatient services for individuals who are chemically dependent and have co-occurring mental illnesses, along with relapse prevention services and comprehensive aftercare planning. All CARE facilities are locked, and clients stay an average of approximately 90 days before discharge, depending on their level of participation and responsiveness to treatment.

Provides information about patient's financial responsibility, rates, billing, services provided, and payment options. Services may include:- Discount rates based on household size and income limits- Financial Assistance program for the uninsured and underinsured- Insurance plans accepted and billing information- Request for an estimate of services

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates, or want to determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures can reach out to discuss options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans.Financial assistance program may be available to uninsured or underinsured individuals who has been denied public assistance, who meet income guidelines, and are unable to pay for services. Applicants must apply within three months from the date of service.

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.

Offers immigration issues and civil rights information and refers individuals to legal assistance resources in the communityNote: Does not provide legal services

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages.Class offerings include a fitness center for health and wellness classes, general sports and recreation, and more.

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include:- Assistance with state programs, such as emergency financial relief or chemical dependency treatment referrals- Burial benefits- Dental and optical vouchers- Disability compensation for service-connected and non-service-connected conditions- Education and training benefits, including GI Bill programs- Medical care through VA hospitals and outpatient clinics- Military discharge reviews and obtaining service records- Survivor and dependent benefits, including education support- Transportation assistance to VA medical facilities- VA-guaranteed home loans- VA life insurance programs

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance received depends on the household size and type of emergency. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.- Provides assistance with past due rent for eviction, electric service payment assistance, gas service payment assistance, heating fuel payment assistance, and water service payment assistance due to a shutoff. Utility shut-off assistance is limited.- Applicant's name must be on lease, rental agreement, or utility bill- Vendor is paid directly?- Does not help with late or application fees

Christmas program provides toys and food boxes for families.

Offers services for veterans including:- Behavioral health and counseling - Caregiver support and respite- Case management- Financial counseling- Home delivered nutritious meals

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.

Offers youth-led, staff-supported programs for Jewish teens. Events are planned by teens and include activities such as ice skating, camping overnights, Shabbat celebrations, and leadership trainings. A parent, advisor, or regional staff member is always present to ensure safety and health. The program provides opportunities for teens to develop leadership skills and make a positive impact on their communities, the world, and themselves through meaningful Jewish experiences.

The program allows individuals to grow their own food in one of the 13 community gardens across Dakota County. Once an applicant has been approved, individuals will receive a plot, seeds, starter plants, garden tools, compost, and everything else needed to start a garden. Educational classes such as basic gardening, canning, cooking, and more are provided. Gardens are located across Dakota County and can be accessed daily, any time of the day.

Provides fire services and rescue services including:- Fire education and inspections- Fire suppression- Hazardous material response

Provides child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.