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Provides a directory of free or reduced-cost dental clinics and programs throughout Minnesota, including special services for children, the elderly, disabled, or medically compromised individuals. Special resources where limited amounts of reduced cost or free dental services are offered under certain circumstances, such as:- UCare Toothcare Mobile Unit: For eligible UCare Members- Donated Dental Services (Dental Lifeline Network): For persons living with a disability, older adults, or medically compromised individuals. Free comprehensive dental services for those who qualify. Specific criteria and application required. Some counties may have a waiting list of a year or more.- Give Back a Smile Program: Special program for battered women.- Give Kids a Smile Program: Volunteer professionals provide free dental services for children throughout Minnesota in early February each year. (See separate listing)- Mission of Mercy: A two-day volunteer event in which free dental services are provided for children, adults, and the elderly by volunteer professionals.- Smiles Change Lives: Provides orthodontic care throughout Minnesota for children ages 10-18 who have a significant malocclusion, can be treated in one stage, have good oral hygiene and cannot afford orthodontic treatment. Specific eligibility criteria and a treatment fee of $600 required. Application is required to be accepted into the program.

Provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States.?NOTE: RCA recipients are required to participate in an employment and training program. RCA recipients who are disabled or 65 years of age or older are required to apply for SSI.

Free legal advice and brief services from volunteer attorneys with the Volunteer Lawyers Network. Services focus on civil issues such as:- Debt and consumer issues- Housing (tenant/landlord)- ImmigrationAppointments are typically brief, 15 - 30 minutes per client, and volunteers may occasionally need to cancel due to emergencies. Call the center to confirm schedules and availability.

Financial Assistance Program: For patients whose insurance coverage and/or ability to pay medical bills is limited. Provides a discount on bills for emergent and medically necessary care. The program may cover current and outstanding bills and may remain in effect for 12 months after enrollment. Uninsured Discounts: Patients without insurance coverage are eligible for a discount for medically necessary services

Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to:- Arranging for medical and social services- Arranging for meetings and appointments- Assistance with transportation- Medication remindersThe individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

A nurse home visiting program to work toward the improvement of:- Family economic self-sufficiency- Maternal and child health well being- Prevention of child abuse or maltreatment- Prevention of childhood injuries and reduction of emergency department visits- Reduction in a crime or domestic violence- Referrals to other community resources and supports- School readinessNOTE: Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, continuing through the child's second birthday

Provides a 30 - 45 day, 45 - 60 day, and 60 - 120 day inpatient treatment program for adolescents, including gender specific programming, experiencing problems related to chemical use with programs including:- School component which includes close, periodic, and continuing contact with client's school system on an inpatient and aftercare follow-up basis- Recreational program emphasizing individual and group skills in addition to recreational therapy- Family participation for lectures, groups and family sessions. Family week scheduled during treatment phase. Family involvement encouraged.- Three month aftercare program for graduates of program and their families

Advocacy services- Carla Pearson LISW with Three Rivers can assist seniors age 60 and older, as well as their families, with information, referrals, and resources to help keep them independent - (507)732-8528 or (507)421-6067Bike borrow programBicycles are available for seniors or community members to borrow. Locks and helmets are available.Care call-InFree service offered to family for peace of mind and safety, seniors call the center by 9 am or they will receive a call to check on them. Open to any senior.Document shredding- Secured container available for seniors to drop their documents that need shredding- No charge for members, small fee for non-membersMinor home repairs- Volunteers assist with labor for minor home repairs at no charge- Contact Program Coordinator Stef BraunNotary public access- Complimentary notary service by appointment- Contact Shirley PerkinsSeniors Helping SeniorsVolunteers who are committed to helping other seniors experiencing distress in their livesAvailable for seniors who need someone to talk to, contact Kim

Provides a wide range of medical care and specialty care services for patients. Primary Care Services:- Consulting Nurse Line- Family Medicine: Camp and sports physicals; chronic disease management and education; comprehensive physical exams; obstetrical and gynecology care; adult, child, and influenza immunizations; pediatrics; newborn exams; preventive care and education; well child visits- TelemedicineSpecialty Care:- Allergy- Cardiology- Diabetic education- Hearing aids- Laboratory- Medication therapy management- Mental/chemical health care- Nutrition- Plastic surgery- Podiatry- Radiology- Surgery

Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to:- Arranging for medical and social services- Arranging for meetings and appointments- Assistance with transportation- Medication remindersThe individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

Provides primary and specialty care services including: - Breast Care- Cardiology - Diabetes education- Family medicine- Genetic Counseling- Hospice- Physical therapy- Podiatry- Prenatal care- Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery- Psychiatry and Psychology- Sports medicine- Transitional care

Staff may assist with information for housing options and emergency shelter resources. Staff do not provide homeless motel vouchers. Other services provided:?- Emergency Shelter: Offers information and emergency shelter resources to adults without minor children. Call during office hours for a referral request to the Emergency Housing Services Building facility. Shelter is available based on capacity.- Housing Hub:?Connects single adults ages 18 and over and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist households with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, resolve immediate barriers to housing, and mediate conflict resolution between landlords, friends, or family.The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry.- Street Outreach: Provides support to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living outsideNOTE: People seeking temporary care for their pets must already be enrolled in a housing support program through Washington County's Homeless Outreach Services Team to see if their pet can be sheltered by referral.

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.

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clientsSeniors may also use this service to access medical, dental or personal appointments, and congregate dining

Ophthalmology and optometry provide diagnosis, management, and treatment of many eye care needs, including:- Comprehensive eye exams- Contact lens fitting and evaluation services- Cataracts- Glaucoma- Macular degeneration- Diabetic retinopathy- Eyelid disorders- Refractive prescriptions- Sudden eye concerns and injuries

Offers recreational and educational activities to all ages, including youth and adults. Activities offered:- Cooking classes, yoga, pottery, day trips, and more for adults- Youth instruction classes in dance instruction, karate, and music- Youth enrichment programs- Youth sports activities which include baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, nordic skiing, running, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, weight training, and wrestling

Offers an inclusive environment that welcomes children with disabilities, children who are neurodiverse, and children who are neurotypical. Provides a play-based strategy that encourages social interactions while focusing on the unique abilities of each child. Serves children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age through childcare, preschool, and pre-K programs that prepare children for lifelong educational success. Additional Services include:??- Autism Services?- Integrated Healthcare- Mental Health- Rehabilitation Therapy

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low 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 eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Provides Medical Assistance (Medicaid) plans for Minnesota Health Care Program enrollees. - HealthPartners Prepaid Medical Assistance Plan (PMAP): For families with children or individuals under age 65 - HealthPartners MinnesotaCare: For individuals under age 65 - HealthPartners Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+): For individuals age 65 and older

Provides food for persons in Lake Of The Woods County, West Koochiching, and Eastern Roseau

Hospital provides: - Diabetes foot care - Nutrition counseling - Diabetic nurse educator - Education - Hospital services - Language interpreters can be arranged

Provides home and community-based services such as:- 24-hour emergency assistance- Adult companion services- Assistance with daily living skills such as grooming, bathing, eating, transfers, and dressing- Assistance with medical appointments, transportation support, medical documentation, reminders, and follow-up coordination- Care plan coordination- Chronic disease management- Housekeeping and homemaker services- Individual home support without training or individual community living support- Diabetic monitoring and education- Meal preparation, nutrition education, and grocery shopping assistance- Medical and mental wellness for emotional support- Pain management and wound care management- Respite care services in-home or out-of-home- Skilled nursing care