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Provides adult and adolescent intensive outpatient programs offering culturally sensitive services for the American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Services include:- Adolescent programming, services, and support- Comprehensive substance use assessments and treatment- Integrated co-occurring disorders treatment- Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT)- Peer recovery support

Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent- A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistanceNOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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

Library service for residents who live outside member library communities.Several different types of materials and services are available through the American Language Services (ALS) Bookmobile:- Adult and children's books- Audio books- DVDs- Interlibrary loans- Large print books- Music- Video gamesSee website for annual schedule

Provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and supportive programs for individuals who require short-term rehabilitation or long-term residential care. Services include: - Activity programs - Barber and beauty shop services - Family council - On-site rehabilitation therapy services for short and long-term residents - Private rooms available for an additional charge - Skilled nursing services - Social services - Spiritual services - Van transportation for appointments in Madelia- Wanderguard system

Provides 245D waivered services, which include:- Homemaker Services: Provides light household cleaning, laundry, assistance with home management, and activities of daily living- Individual Community Living Supports (ICLS): Offers assistance to older adults who need reminders, cues, intermittent/moderate supervision, or physical assistance to help them remain in their homes- Individual Home Supports Without Training: Provide support, assistance, and supervision to adults or children who live in their own homes- Night Supervision Services: Provides overnight assistance and monitoring in the client's home when the client is in need of assistance with activities of daily living, positive support programming, transition plans, and reinforcement of skills development- Personal Support: Non-medical care, assistance, and supervision

Outpatient mental health care clinic providing couples, individual, and family counseling with a Christian perspective. Specific areas include:- Adolescent/youth counseling- Anger management- Bereavement/grief counseling- Child guidance- Couples counseling- Crime victim counseling- Cultural transition counseling- Disability counseling- Divorce counseling- Employment transition/retirement counseling- Family violence counseling including adult incest survivors, child abuse counseling, elder abuse counseling, parent abuse counseling, and spousal abuse counseling- Gambling counseling- Geriatric counseling- Health problems counseling- Marriage counseling- Overspenders counseling- Parent counseling- Post abortion counseling- Postpartum counseling- Premarital counseling- Psychiatric disorder counseling- Sexual assault counseling for adults and children- Sexuality counseling- Terminal illness counseling

Provides senior housing

Provides early Head Start and Head Start programs. Services provided:- A comprehensive child and family development program for pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3. Services include weekly home visits by an Early Head Start educator, year-round toddler classrooms in some locations, and access to health, nutrition, and family support services. Families also participate in bi-weekly socialization events that provide opportunities for networking and peer support. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved through volunteering and participation in the Head Start Policy Council.- Provides early learning and care to help young children reach their full potential. Enrolled children receive meals and snacks, along with support for medical, dental, and nutrition services. Offers center-based classes four days per week in a licensed classroom setting, operating September through May.

Providing Medical Assistance to refugeesNOTE: Refugees who are eligible for Medical Assistance are served through that program. Refugees receiving Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) are automatically eligible for RMA if they are not already MA eligible.

Offers all-day treatment program for individuals with severe eating disorders who need more than non-intensive outpatient services to build healthy living skills. - Clients typically spend a minimum of 40 hours a week in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)/Intensive Day Program (IDP) spanning four weeks; can be extended as needed- Combines group therapy, individual therapy, meals, experiential therapies, meal planning, and psychoeducation- Psychotherapy available when needed- Weekly visits with a primary care clinician

Provides monthly food services for those in need. Clients are able to visit the food shelf once a month. Services include:- A combination of fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, milk, and other perishable and nonperishable items such as personal hygiene items or pet food are provided. How much a client can take depends on their family size, and availability. Donations are also accepted.- Pop-Up Pantry: Provides extra food for anyone in need. The client will be able to pick the food items they would like from what is available that day. This visit is extra and does not affect a regular monthly visit.- Drive-thru: Provides extra food for anyone in need. A volunteer will load up pre-packed food into the vehicle. This visit is extra and does not affect a regular monthly visit.

Families are needed to open their homes to school age children needing a temporary place to live. Placements vary in length. Foster providers become part of the agency team that works closely to meet the child's needs and with the child's parents toward the goal of reuniting the family or finding permanency for the child.

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.

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.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- Weatherization program, such as free repairs or upgrades in the home for ventilation, insulation, or a homeowner's broken heating system for a furnace repair/replacement. May cover water or sewer bills.

Offers volunteer opportunities for the Clothes Closet, food shelf/food access locations (Northfield and Faribault), and seasonal programs such as Operation Joy, with roles including donation sorting, food distribution support, and program-specific activities.

Provides the licensing for adult foster care homes and child foster care. Services include:- Information about licensing requirements and standards- Inspections and investigations on certifications for adult foster care and child foster care licensing- Orientation, licensing, re-licensing of adult foster care and child foster care certification

Offers a variety of services and support information for people living with Parkinson disease, this services include: - Community educational programs- Literature mailed at no cost- Newsletter published twice per year- Telephone helpline, that provides information related to Parkinson's disease.- Support groups

Multi-generational recreational and fitness-based activities including community and after school enrichment programs, community computers, fitness classes, pickle ball courts, and walking programs.

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.

Advocates work to strengthen and support families by providing assessments, education, and assistance in identifying and making connections to community resources (for example: financial assistance, housing assistance and resources, access to mental health services, and parenting education)

Offers caregiver support groups, both in-person and online, where caregivers can discuss challenges with professionals and learn from peers. Groups include educational sessions on caregiver wellness and other relevant topics, all led by trained facilitators supported by the Alzheimer's Association. In addition, hosts a Community Memory Cafe Coffee Club in Hastings to provide social engagement for caregivers and those they care for.