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Provides opportunities for older adults to use their skills, talents, and life experiences to support people in their community. Functions as a large volunteer network connecting older adults with meaningful service roles.Volunteer opportunities include driving, escorting, children and youth services, education and mentoring, environmental projects, public safety, health and human services, libraries, and museums.Services and programs include:- A Matter of Balance: Education series that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels- Bone Builders: Exercise and nutrition program to prevent and manage osteoporosis- Caregiver respite and support- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)- Friendly Visiting: Companion program for adults age 60+ offering peer support and social connection- Living Well programs: Including Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain- Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Self-care education for family caregivers- Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Strength, balance, and fitness program- Telephone Reassurance Program: Regular check-in calls to support safety and social connection

Provides opportunities for older adults to use their skills, talents, and life experiences to support people in their community. Functions as a large volunteer network connecting older adults with meaningful service roles.Volunteer opportunities include driving, escorting, children and youth services, education and mentoring, environmental projects, public safety, health and human services, libraries, and museums.Services and programs include:- A Matter of Balance: Education series that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels- Bone Builders: Exercise and nutrition program to prevent and manage osteoporosis- Caregiver respite and support- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)- Friendly Visiting: Companion program for adults age 60+ offering peer support and social connection- Living Well programs: Including Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain- Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Self-care education for family caregivers- Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Strength, balance, and fitness program- Telephone Reassurance Program: Regular check-in calls to support safety and social connection

General Commissioner Information: (612)348-3081- Jeffrey Lunde: 1st District, (612)414-3302; [email protected] Irene Fernando: 2nd District, (612)348-7882; [email protected] Marion Greene: 3rd District, (612)348-7883; [email protected] Angela Conley: 4th District, (612)348-7884; [email protected] Debbie Goettel: 5th District, (612)348-7885; [email protected] Ella Eliason: 6th District, (612)348-7885; [email protected] Kevin Anderson: 7th District, (612)348-7887; [email protected]

Assists individuals and families experiencing a crisis by providing:- Adult and child mental health mobile crisis response services. Interventions are face-to-face, short-term, intensive mental health services.- After-hours child protection screening and response- After-hours emergency social servicesStaff are mental health professionals and practitioners which:- Can refer to other county social service programs for ongoing support- Help individuals navigate the health care system to find services and resources- Provide counseling and support for individuals and families to manage a crisis- Support individuals experiencing a crisis identify and utilize better coping skills

Provides comprehensive psychological testing and evaluation for children, adolescents, and adults, including:- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD) Assessment: Evaluates attention, focus, and hyperactivity symptoms- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment: Screens for ASD and related social/communication challenges- Cognitive Assessment / IQ Testing: Measures general intellectual functioning- Developmental Assessment: Evaluates developmental milestones in young children- General Psychological Assessment: Addresses emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns- Learning Disabilities Assessment: Identifies academic skill deficits and learning disorders- Neurocognitive Assessment: Evaluates memory, executive functioning, and other brain-based cognitive skills

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care

Dental services for people of all ages, including:- Cleanings- Fixed permanent crowns- Fluoride treatments- Office exams- Partials/dentures- Restorations (fillings)- Root canals- Routine extractions- Sealants- Stainless steel/acrylic strip crowns- X-rays

Provides a support group for bereaved families

Processes court cases filed in Meeker County and offers other legal services, including:- Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court) - Court records - Criminal state trial court - Family Court - Harassment Restraining Order and Temporary Restraining Order filing office - Law library- Housing Court - Juvenile Court - Juror information - Name changes - Parking and traffic ticket fine collection office - Performs civil marriage ceremonies- Probate/Mental Health Court

Case management services include assisting the family in obtaining a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, developing a functional assessment, developing an individual family community support plan, and assisting the child and the child's family in obtaining needed services by coordination with other agencies and assuring continuity of care.

A year-round program to provide energy saving home improvements to income-eligible households to reduce energy use and cost. The weatherization process begins with an energy audit where trained staff will assess and document the energy conservation needs of the home. Energy Auditors will:- Check insulation levels in attic and walls- Inspect attic for air bypasses- Measure home for heat loss- Perform a safety and efficiency test on the heating system and water heater- Provide home energy education- Provide recommendations for repair, replacement, or improvements of the heating and mechanical systems when necessary

Provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons. Offers registered group lessons, private and semi-private lessons, and on-time-fun-time lessons. Therapeutic horseback riding promotes many beneficial experiences for children with special needs and disabilities such as:- Builds muscle tone- Builds self-confidence- Exercises muscles- Improves attention span, balance, coordination, and concentration- Increases awareness and acceptance of persons with disabilities- Motivates to improve communication skills- Provides social opportunities- Stretches unused muscles- Teaches horsemanship skills and knowledge of horses

Provides general health and related information about specialized services to families of children with or at risk for chronic illnesses and disabilities. Assists in connecting children with special health needs and their families to resources.Information and Resources for Families: A listing of resources that may help families, providers, and others working with children with special health needs or disabilities. Listings can be found online.

Provides weather-related warnings, observations, and forecasts. Information includes:- Current and archived weather information and advisories- Regional/local offices providing forecast and weather advisory information, Storm Spotters training, certification, volunteer opportunities, and coordination with emergency management- Skywarn program helps provide critical severe weather information from local organizations and private citizens to reach the NWS and local officials. Skywarn volunteers report information in real-time to their local officials and/or local NWS office.- Storm prediction center for future forecasts- Weather-related education and outreach, including online publications with information on tornadoes, extreme heat, winter weather, fires, and floods. Publications are available on the website for download.

Provides emergency disaster management and planning, rescue, prevention, and public education

Offers outpatient therapy services integrated into the resident's routine for those who have been discharged from an inpatient care but need continued therapeutic support. Outpatient services provide flexibility and continuity of care, helping individuals maintain or improve their functional abilities while remaining in their own homes. The types of therapies offered include occupational, physical, speech, and more.Treatment includes:- Adaptive living techniques, joint protection, and motor coordination- Cognitive, visual, and perceptual retraining- Comprehensive home programs and patient education- Specific exercises to restore motion, restore strength, and minimize pain- Speech and language pathology- Strengthening muscle groups to restore large and fine motor skills- Prosthetic training for enhanced mobility

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.Emergency assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, or other emergency need.

Outpatient counseling for children who are suffering from depression, behavioral issues, anger, or other types of problems:- Anger management- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)- Co-dependency- Coping with depression/anxiety- Coping with grief and loss- Crisis management- Group psychotherapy- Healthy lifestyle choices- Independent living skills (budgeting, shopping, cooking, and nutrition)- Interpersonal communication strategies- Stress management and relaxation

BI-CAP is a SNAP outreach site to provide information regarding SNAP benefits and assist applicants to apply for food support.

Offers an educational museum, research library, and exhibits on Lac qui Parle County. The museum includes six historic buildings, including an 1870s log cabin, an 1887 rural schoolhouse, a 1933 gas station, and other preserved structures.

Provides a network of local churches that partner to link resources and services to help community members in need, while also offering opportunities to engage personally with those they serve.Resources and services provided include:- Appliances- Clothing- Financial counseling- Furniture- Household items- Information and referral to community resources- Mentoring- Minor car repairs- Transportation to appointments- Vacuums- Winter clothing?All services are dependent on volunteer availability and donations; there is no guarantee of receiving services or assistance. Donation accepted are both monetary and personal care items, kitchen items, storage and garbage supplies, and laundry soaps and detergent.

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 also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Permanent supportive housing providing case management to encourage stability to homeless families who have a family member with a chronic disability including intake assessment, creating a family plan, referral and advocacy, budget debt reduction, life skills, parenting support, job search, housing search, goal planning and tracking.

Provides full psychiatric and psychotherapy services to individuals 18 and older including evaluation, medication, individual therapy, and group therapy.