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Provides the following services:- Emergency fire services- Fire marshal- Fire prevention education

Provides information on U.S. passports about how to apply in person, application for a U.S. passport, application status, and applying for those under 16 can be found on the website. Services include:- Information on how to get or renew a passport- Information on lost and stolen passport procedures- Information on expedited passports- Online applications and forms- Passport recordsThe website offers a search link to find an Acceptance Facility to apply in person for a passport or a Passport Agency for life or death/urgent travel situations. Website and phone service only.NOTE: Passport cards are now also available and can be used for travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or seaports of entry. They cannot be used for international travel.

Educational day camps, classes, tours, and overnight programs. Programs include:- Imagination Stations: From September - April, the Sky classroom is open for children ages 2-5 years old and their parents to play together in self-directed play, crafts, sensory activities, and more- In-Person Summer Camp: Designed for students to connect them with the natural world in a meaningful way- Little Learners Classes: Designed for children ages 2-5 years to explore zoo topics with a parent/guardian- Moonlight Yoga: A unique yoga experience that occurs once a month from June through October to practice yoga in nature- Nature Preschool: Six-week summer program for little adventurers to explore nature and get to know farm animals- Special Events: Nature Wellness, Wild Nights, Family Story Walk, Llama Trek, and Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular events held seasonally- Treetop Trail: A 1.25-mile walking path above ground with access to nature for all ages?- Virtual and In-Person Yoga: Spring and summer sessions of yoga with the comfort of being at home or in-person.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

A variety of adult education programs are available through Neighborhood House with the goal of helping individuals develop the skills necessary for gaining economic self-sufficiency.Career Training Programs: In partnership with Avivo, training is offered on workplace essential skills, and various sector-specific careers such as maintenance and custodial, medical office support, and more.College Readiness: The primary focus of this class is to prepare students for the Accuplacer test, which colleges use to determine if students are ready for courses at that level or if they would benefit from remedial English or math classes. The goal is to help students pass this test so that they can enroll directly in credit-bearing classes and avoid expensive remedial courses. Students will also learn the soft skills necessary to succeed in college.Computer Classes: Students learn how to use the internet, email, and Microsoft Office programs. Every other day of computer class is run as an open lab where students can work on any computer-related project and get support from staff and volunteers. Students work toward gaining a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment certificate, a credential recognized throughout the state.English Language Civics: Funded by the Minnesota Department of Education, civics classes teach English skills through a focus on US citizenship, community engagement, Minnesota culture and history, and job skills. Students in these classes all have a goal of eventually obtaining employment or improving their current employment situation. Many students in this class also volunteer at Neighborhood House in order to gain job skills. Offers a course to prepare individuals for the citizenship exam.English Language Learner (ELL) Program: Classes teach students reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the context of life skills. Students learn about health, housing, work, food, money, and many other everyday topics. After students complete the Advanced ELL class, they are able to join the GED or College Readiness classes.GED Exam Preparation: Classes are designed to help students prepare for the test in an engaging classroom. These classes are a combination of US-born students who did not complete high school and English Language Learners who have completed English classes and need a high school credential for work or college.

Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. Most people who have MA receive health care through health plans. Members who do not receive health care through a health plan receive care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services they provide.MA pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays. Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval. MA pays for medical bills going back three months from the month the application is received.NOTE: People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.

Provides well-balanced, low cost noon meals in congregate settings

LSCHC may be able to provide assistance for prescription medication- Free samples are sometimes available, but supplies vary day to day- Programs to help with certain medications, paperwork, and assistance- Provide vouchers at the Essentia Health pharmacy to get reduced cost medicationsClients should call for a refill at least 7 days before running out of medicine. Clients who do not will need to pay full cost of the medicine until prescription orders can be refilled.

Building permits are required for all new construction and most remodeling, alteration and repair work. Chisago County Environmental Services enforces the building code in all townships of Chisago County, except Lent, and in the cities of Rush City and Center City. Owner or representative of a project must notify the office when a project is ready for inspection.

Provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits organizations and government entities such as school districts and Tribal Nations.Visit website to learn about grant opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply.

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 U.S.: Individuals can let loved ones know they are OK after a local disaster. Individuals can find someone they love who may have experienced a recent disaster.Clean Up and Recovery Guides- Staying Safe After a Disaster: Learn steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure safety - 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 - Recovering Emotionally: Find out about special care individuals may need - Recovering Financially: Get information on how to manage the financial impact of disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing documents that may have been lost - Emergency Resource Library: Tips and strategies for preparing, responding to and recovering from disasters and emergencies related to topics such as chemical emergency; COVID-19; drought; flood; flu; food safety; heat wave; highway safety; home fire; landslide; nuclear explosion and radiation; poisoning; power outage; terrorism; thunderstorm; tornado; water safety; wildfire; winter storm

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.Services may include:- Accepting reports of abuse- Assessment of the initial referral- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem- Dependency investigation?- Ongoing support services for children and their families- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home?- Works with the family toward unification or reunification?NOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

Provides a self-help center phone line, in-person workstations, and online resources aimed at helping people find information and services about legal problems. Self-help staff can answer questions on court forms and procedures, and give referrals to legal adviceIn-person workstations are available in all county courthouses except Hennepin, each workstation has a computer, phone, and printer. Workstations are available to find legal information, print court forms, access tools to help complete court forms, and talk with self-help staff over the phone.Note: Court employees cannot provide legal advice or conduct legal research.

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- Help paying 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.

Health related events and classes. Call for topics and schedule. Classes include:- Smoking cessation and prevention- Childbirth education- Breastfeeding support- CPR instruction- Weight management

Resource Center for information, reports, and maps about Metro Council and regional issues. Choose from 200 reports, publications, maps and fact sheets. Many are available on the website. Publications include:- Thrive MSP 2040 Plan- 2030 Regional Development Framework- Facts and Figures about the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area- Regional Census Data and Economic Profiles- Role of the Metro Council- Water Quality and Transportation Data and PlansConsumer publications include:- Annual report- Council member and committee information- Regional parks and other maps- Transit information (no schedules)

Provides well-balanced, low-cost noon meals in congregate settings

Formal supervision of individuals who have been convicted of a crime, which releases them into the community under specific conditions, which may include a reduced term in county jail, fines, restitution to the victim, community work, counseling, and other stipulations - Adult probation supervision- Juvenile probation supervision

Administers elementary and secondary schools in the district.Schools:Morris Area Elementary School: 151 S Columbia Avenue, Morris, MN 56267 (320)589-1250Morris Area High School: 201 S Columbia Avenue, Morris, MN 56267 (320)589-4400

Provides other hospital based medical services:- Addiction treatment/substance use (507)238-4382- Anticoagulation services- Audiology (507)594-5951- Breast cancer care- Cardiac rehabilitation- Cardiology (507)594-5957- Diabetes education- Renal dialysis services (507)238-8100- Hematology (507)594-2929- Infusion therapy (507)594-2929- Pathology (507)238-8100- Mammography- Medication therapy management- Nephrology (507)594-6255- Nutrition- Obstetrics and gynecology (507)594-6955- Occupational therapy (507)594-2600- Oncology (507)594-7474- Orthopedics (507)594-7474- Physical therapy (507)594-2600- Psychiatry and psychology (507)594-2540- Radiology (507)594-2653- Respiratory therapy (507)238-8100- Sleep medicine services and treatment (507)738-4130- Speech-language therapy (507)594-2600- Sports medicine (507)594-7474- Urology (507)594-6898- Weight management

Offers short-term residential beds available in Carlton and Pine Counties for temporary crisis purposes.

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 advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include:- Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center- Crisis response and intervention- Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders- Occasional transportation services- Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services- Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items- Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Mental health support for individuals, couples, families, and groups of any age seeking help for various reasons, including sadness, hopelessness, stress, anxiety, or problems adjusting to life changes.Offers services for helping people face life's daily challenges or for dealing with ongoing mental health issues or trauma. It can help people cope better with life's challenges by providing tools, skills, and insight. This support can help improve functioning in relationships, work, family, school, self care, and physical health.

Disease and prevention control including the following services: - Childhood lead poisoning prevention- Education- Facilitation of refugee health screening exams- Immunizations: low cost vaccines available - Preventable disease community assessment- Infant Hepatitis B disease prevention- Infectious disease monitoring and management; screening and referral for diagnostics/treatment- Referral to community resources- Seasonal Flu shots