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Provides support service for families including: - Emergency Food and Shelter: Assists individuals and families in a crisis to prevent homelessness, which may include providing a motel voucher or food voucher- Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program - FHPAP: Provides short-term assistance for individuals and families to keep housing, or to assist getting into housing such as providing rent payment, rental deposit and utility service payment assistance- Food Support Outreach: SNAP specialists assist with questions and applications, as well as provide outreach support- Transitional Housing: Helps people who have no permanent address find permanent housing- Youth Homeless Demonstration Grant (YHDP): Assists homeless youth ages 18-24 with obtaining housing, along with many other incentives

RHMS - Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services: ARHMS clients meet in person with their provider once a week or every two weeks for 1 - 6 hours minimum, depending on client need.Provides a range of services that helps an individual develop and enhance psychiatric stability, which include skill building in the areas of:- Basic social, living, and parenting skills building- Budgeting/money management- Crisis assistance (as needed) and develop relapse prevention skills- Coping skills education- Employment and/or education related skills (GED/Resume building/anxiety reduction)- Healthy lifestyles and household management- Interpersonal communication/boundary buildingTCM - Targeted Case Management: TCM clients meet with their provider 1 - 2 times a month and can coordinate services by phone or telehealth.Provides a range of services that help the client remain in the community independently and assist clients to:- Access social service agencies (make referrals, complete paperwork for programs)- Assistance in applying for financial resources- Maintain housing benefits and/or find new housingTransportation set up and coordination

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include:Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence.Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities.Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided.Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning.Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youthNorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:- Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

Assists people with obtaining and keeping permanent housing. Services include:?- Assistance with employment, transportation, and benefits- Case management- Community outreach- Crisis intervention- Housing search assistance

Provide skills training for improving symptom management, medication education, improving work or educational status, housing, parenting skills, relationships, health, and quality of life

Helps eligible adults with disabilities seek suitable, affordable, accessible housing that gives them more control and independence. Housing Access Services can:- Accompany individuals when looking at housing- Assist finding affordable furnishings and household items- Assist with packing and moving- Help complete rental applications and lease agreements- Help develop household budgets- Help people move to a place of their own- Meet and negotiate with landlords/property staff

Services to assist adults with serious and persistent mental illness gain access to needed services such as:- Medical- Social - Educational- Vocational- Other necessary services as they relate to the recipient's mental health needsServices include developing a functional assessment and individual community support plan, referring and assisting recipients in obtaining needed mental health and other services, ensuring coordination of services, and monitoring the delivery of services

Drop-in center for homeless youth:?- Housing Hub: Connects youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist the youth with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between 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.- Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer- Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)

Provides help in finding safe, suitable housing and connects to community resources to navigate life's challenges.Social services include:- Case management- Educational support- Housing referrals- Job search assistance- Legal support- Mental health care; mental health counseling available on-site through community collaborationsCoordinated Entry Assessments:- Provides an assessment to eligible individuals that will place them on a list for housing optionsAmenities available:- Clothing Closet - Computers and wi-fi- Food- Hygiene supplies and snacks- Laundry- Showers

Provides the following services: - Assistance with basic needs such as housing, furniture, household items, food, clothing, employment- Referrals to clinics, mental health providers, legal services, ESL classes- Translation and interpreting assistance- Transportation

Primary services include coordinated entry access point for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Case management is offered to prevent future issues with homelessness. Financial assistance may be available, but it is NOT provided in all situations. Requirements vary by programs and funding.Potential assistance consists of:- Funding for housing and utility costs/deposits- Funding for transportation costs via vehicle repair or public transit- Clothing and food assistance as well as other basic needs- Housing stability case managementPrograms may include:- Assistance for homeless ex-offenders. Housing placement and rent and deposit funds may be available- Limited fund for short term hotel stays in tandem with case management services?- Long-term homelessness supportive services, also known as coordinated entry, are provided for those who qualify to help with housing search and placement for families and unaccompanied youth- Transitional housing services for homeless youth ages 16 - 22, as well as some financial assistance for rent??NOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources, including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP and others.

Provides basic needs such as hot meals, grab and go foods, clothing, laundry facilities, a shower, and more. Additionally, gives access to case managers on-site to help connect youth to education, employment opportunities, health and wellness programs, stable housing, and more. Also provides a 12-unit transitional housing facility in Coon Rapids that offers supportive services to young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Lake Country Cottage is a drop-in center for adults diagnosed with mental illness. Drop-in center staff and members help each other in the following areas:- Assistance understanding and accessing transportation in the community- Finding and keeping housing- Help finding and keeping employment- Learning computer and resume building skills- Organized and informal recreational and social activities- Using art to manage anxiety and stress

Connects Veterans who are homeless and at-risk of homelessness with resources for housing, health care, employment, and other services. Helps connect Veterans with:- Guidance through the disability compensation process, eligibility, claims, and application- Help with benefits-related questions with filing benefits, claims, and access VA services and programs- One-on-one support, counseling, and training for employment and readiness programs- Veteran pensions and applications

Provides housing assistance for low-income individuals and families that include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.

Provides affordable and accessible housing options to individuals with physical disabilities and mobility impairments:- Barrier-free housing: 10 barrier-free housing projects located throughout the metro area and in Mankato. Offers individuals with disabilities the ability to live independently- Senior housing: 5 senior housing projects - Shared living: One shared living location. This offers an independent living home for women and is barrier-free for permanently disabled persons, with shared environments for cooking and food preparation, bathrooms, and common living areasView online map for property locations

Helps eligible adults with disabilities seek suitable, affordable, accessible housing that gives them more control and independence. Housing Access Services can:- Accompany individuals when looking at housing- Assist finding affordable furnishings and household items- Assist with packing and moving- Help complete rental applications and lease agreements- Help develop household budgets- Help people move to a place of their own- Meet and negotiate with landlords/property staff

Offers person-centered support services to individuals living with a disability or mental health condition. Services provided:- Case management to assess gaps in services to develop a goal plan to resolve the individual's housing crisis and prevent them from becoming homeless- Develop life skills including self-sufficiency planning, establish independence, and housing skills- Help individuals secure and maintain stable housing. Services include house searching, application assistance, budgeting, landlord communication, and ongoing stability planning.- Meeting with staff for information about housing resources for rapid re-housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and eligibility. Provides referrals and resources to programs as needed.

RHMS - Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services: ARHMS clients meet in person with their provider once a week or every two weeks for 1 - 6 hours minimum, depending on client need.Provides a range of services that helps an individual develop and enhance psychiatric stability, which include skill building in the areas of:- Basic social, living, and parenting skills building- Budgeting/money management- Crisis assistance (as needed) and develop relapse prevention skills- Coping skills education- Employment and/or education related skills (GED/Resume building/anxiety reduction)- Healthy lifestyles and household management- Interpersonal communication/boundary buildingTCM - Targeted Case Management: TCM clients meet with their provider 1 - 2 times a month and can coordinate services by phone or telehealth.Provides a range of services that help the client remain in the community independently and assist clients to:- Access social service agencies (make referrals, complete paperwork for programs)- Assistance in applying for financial resources- Maintain housing benefits and/or find new housingTransportation set up and coordination

Advocacy Services: ?- The center advocates in areas of civil and human rights, employment/disability benefits, housing, transportation, and on the state, local, and federal levelsEquipment Loaner Closet: - Loans a range of home medical equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, canes, transfer benches, raised toilet seats, and more. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will hold equipment for 24 hours.- Swap Shop: A self-directed equipment listing available for persons shopping/looking for used equipment.Information and Referral:- Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region- Other Services: Includes disability benefits application assistance, housing assistance, emergency disaster preparedness plan, and moreNursing Facility Transition:- Assist individuals living with a disability to identify in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings to prevent institutionalizationPeer Support:- Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals- Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving, social skills, and morePersonal Assistance:- Offer skills instruction curriculum for individuals living with a disability, the fundamentals of managing their personal attendant care, including how to hire, manage, and moreRecreational Groups:- Holds various events for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, and outingsStaying and Aging in Place/Accessibility Assistance:- Offers accessible modification assistance and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businessesSupport Groups:- Various support groups are available to individuals who want to learn more about their particular disability, want peer support, or first-hand information on how to manage their disability. Some support groups are directly coordinated by Options, and others are independent.Youth Transition Services:- Assist youth ages 14 - 22 years who are transitioning from high school into the next phase of their life with learning the skills necessary and acquiring the resources needed to be successful

An online resource created for people who need affordable housing and support to maintain housing for themselves and their families. HB101 can help people understand the range of housing options, make choices about where they want to live, develop a long-term housing plan, and plan the next steps to work toward their goals.?Provides homeless service information for Coordinated Entry Access Points. Visit the website to view the map of access points throughout Minnesota at https://mn.hb101.org/i/map/homeless_map.htm.

Provides triage services for situations as needed and reviews county case information. Services include:- Assistance with housing and basic needs- Community Collaborative Fund: Initial assessment for households at risk of homelessness. Individuals must have been denied by the Saint Louis County EGA or EA program, or have already used EGA/EA within the last 18 months. ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) funds are determined to be used for rent, rental deposit, mortgage, or utilities. NOTE: There is currently no funding at this time.- Forms and certificate assistance for county programs such as SNAP, WIC, EGA/EA, GA, child care assistance, MFIP, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, or Housing Support. Also, follow up with issues regarding MNsure applications.- Referrals to community services, mental health, and chemical dependency services outside of Saint Louis County