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Works with other entities to coordinate public health nuisance complaints, provides information and referral for food safety complaints or food handling programs, and participates in countywide coordination for water planning.Provides information on the following public health issues:- Carbon monoxide household hazards- Foodborne illness- Lead poisoning screening- Methamphetamine education- Mold in the home- Public health ordinances- Radon

Provides activities of daily living, meal services, laundry, housekeeping, and life enrichment programming.- Assisted living services- Memory Care- Hospice care- Companion care for residents who would like to share a suite- Ordering, managing, and administering prescribed medications

Provides help to improve reading, math, and writing skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers citizenship classes and English as a Second Language.

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.

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 https://usda-fns.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=15e1c457b56c4a729861d015cd626a23 and what can be bought https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items .The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and the number of people in the household.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) https://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-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.

Good Neighbor Program: Volunteers work with Police Reserves to patrol neighborhoods and anonymously ask neighbors to be a good neighbor and clean-up. Call to participate in this program or to start a program in a new neighborhood.Housing Code Enforcement: Conducts exterior inspections of owner-occupied single family and duplex housing and commercial property. Rules and procedures are available on the website or by phone. Rental properties are inspected by the Fire Marshal's office.Problem Property Unit: Investigates problem property with the help of the police and City Attorney. Examples of problem property include junky yards, intolerable behavior by occupants and their guests.Truth-In-Sale-of-Housing: Enforces ordinance requiring sellers to provide a disclosure report.Vacant Buildings: Monitors (registered) vacant buildings to minimize and reduce nuisance conditions in the neighborhoods and community.

Offers community-based skills provided by mental health practitioners to children with emotional problems to improve their ability to function in their home, school, and community. Groups and individual skills are available.

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low to 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.

A confidential phone line is staffed by a Mental Health Navigator specifically trained to guide individuals to mental health resources. The Mental Health Navigator listens to an individual's story. Then, basic background information like age, location, and insurance information (if any) is gathered to help narrow down service options. From there, the Mental Health Navigator searches local resources to help determine treatment options and community service providers to meet the individual's needs. Resources include therapists, clinics, detox programs, peer support, and other opportunities within Central Minnesota Mental Health Center's programs and in the community.

Provides substance use disorders comprehensive assessments. A qualified licensed drug and alcohol counselor conducts the assessment and provides referrals to treatment if needed.

Transportation and companionship provided on an ongoing basis to isolated seniors.

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include:?- Advocacy - Assistance in obtaining military records and discharges- Benefit Counseling?- Claims assistance

Provides a 5-bedroom assisted living facility with supervised care, RN oversight, medication management, and supportive non-medical services.

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs:- Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply- Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits and countable resource limits apply for individuals and married couples

Provides a wide variety of recreational, educational, social, and cultural activities, including:- Advanced Care Planning- Cards, bingo- Computer classes- Exercise, ceramics, and painting classes- Foot care clinic- Health information lectures- Medicare health insurance counseling- Outings and extended travel- Weight loss support groups- Women's support groups- Woodworking instruction

Group and individual counseling for adult sex offenders

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth and Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children, but may just include parents/caregivers.Services may include:- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Home visits- Special events for the entire family- Book and toy lending library- Information on community resources- Programs for non-English language learners- Workshops on specific topics- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Dad and child programs- Single parent programNOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

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.

Mayor and City CouncilMember Contact InformationAdministration:- City Administrator/Clerk: works as planning and zoning administrator and administers city elections- City Bookkeeper handles the city's monthly water and sewer billingsEconomic Development Authority:- Primary focus includes promotion and attraction of new and expanding business and industry throughout the region- Seeks to utilize economic tools and incentives to spur development and enhance business climate. Offers a Revolving Loan Fund, Tax Increment Financing, Minnesota's JOBZ tax incentive program, and assistance in obtaining state, federal and business financial loans or grants.Parks and Recreation:- Provides park facilities reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis and a fee is required. Park programs available for all ages.Streets/Parks:- Responsible for maintenance of city roadways and alleys and snow removal- Lions Park- West Park- Boat landing and city swimming beachWater:?- Responsible for water treatment plant operation, sewer treatment plant operation, and also maintenance, testing and record keeping

Allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. Substance Use (SU) services are available to Wabasha County residents who have problems with drug and/or alcohol abuse and meet the income guidelines, or have been referred by the court for services.- Individuals looking to receive a Direct Access assessment should use the https://fasttrackermn.org/ website to find a provider- NOTE: Wabasha County does not provide financial assistance for Direct Access assessments