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Trained volunteer advocates work one-to-one with individuals to help them achieve stability and greater self-sufficiency through services that include:- Accountable relationships- Referrals to community programs and services- Self-development opportunities- Teaching the skills needed for self-sufficiency such as financial management, interviewing, organization, gaining and maintaining stable housing, social skills, self-care, making appointments, and self-advocacy?NOTE: Participants are expected to make and keep appointments with their advocate at least once a month. Resources are available to support actions taken towards stability goals.

Intensive Outpatient Day Treatment for children and youth struggling with mental health disorders- Provides individual therapy, family therapy, group skills counseling, group therapy, and an Individual Education Plan- 6 - 12 months programming- Offers separate adolescent and elementary programs

Assists individuals living with a mental illness to increase independence at home and in the community. Provides opportunities for program participants to increase socialization, work toward or increase independent living, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Services include: - Coaching and side-by-side assistance in independent living- Communication and social skills - Completing paperwork - Connecting to community resources- Monthly peer support and activity - Socialization with peers and mental health staff - including art, bingo, and other activities

Helps stabilize families by providing resources and services such as parenting and life skills, prevention and reunification, and housing.?- Family Spirit Home Visiting Program: Provides an early childhood home visiting program designed specifically for American Indian communities, and is being implemented through a partnership with the Division of Indian Work.- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Collaborative: Provides advocacy services and intensive case monitoring to in-state Minnesota Native families who are involved in Child Protection.- Life Skills Parenting and The Family Support Program: Partners with Hennepin County to improve outcomes for Native families by providing family counseling, parenting support, life skills training, appropriate referrals, and education in child development and cultural values.- Section 8 Supportive Housing: Provides long-term housing for families who have experienced chronic homelessness. Tenants must demonstrate a commitment to sobriety and agree to MIWRC's zero tolerance policy for onsite substance use, gang affiliation, and/or interpersonal violence.

A mental health program for children who require varying levels of intervention to address conditions of emotional disturbance that interfere with their ability to function independently. The program contains components of psychotherapy, and individual, family, and group skills training.

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

Aims to help children:- Develop abilities and skills that are typical for youth of the same age without mental health symptoms- Gain coping skills and self-management tools to manage symptoms and related stress- Restore emotional, social, and behavioral skills that have been impacted by mental health disordersSpecific services provided to a youth and their family are based on:- Availability- Family needs- Family culture- Model or type of services offered in the areaServices can be basic community-based therapy services, such as in a home or school. They can also be more structured and focused intensive site-based services, such as day treatment. For families with complex needs and multiple providers, services must be coordinated with other providers or agencies working together in order to provide comprehensive continuity of care.Services may include:- Behavior skills in-home program: One hour session to help children learn specific skills to reduce symptoms of their mental health diagnosis- Children's day treatment: Using trauma-focused CBT and DBT-inspired programming- Crisis plan development: For the child and family - Skills training: Individual, family, and group to learn social, coping, communication, and/or daily life skills- Therapy: Individual, family, and/or group psychotherapyProvides counseling for children and youth for 2 - 5 hours per week at the clinic, home, school, or community setting focusing on:- Adjusting to transitions - Anxiety- Depression- Family/relationship issues- Sexual issues- Substance abuse?- TraumaServices may be a combination of skills training, psychotherapy, and crisis assistance. If appropriate, children and teens may be referred to participate in psychotherapy groups as a part of treatment. Groups are comprehensive, trauma-informed, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-inspired for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders.

Job Readiness ProgramDesigned to help men prepare for their interview to enter or re-enter the workforce.- Image consultation consisting of appropriate outfit and haircut - Interview clothing - Pre-interview counselingMentoring NetworkProvides individualized counseling to help clients navigate everyday barriers and challenges. Men are paired with mentors for 6 months and tackle specific tasks, including, but not limited to:- Addressing child support orders - Credit and debt management - Engaging in healthy lifestyles - Resume and job search techniquesProfessional DevelopmentSeries offers weekly group workshops facilitated by Nehemiah project staff focusing on 3 main developmental categories.- Financial literacy - Job search techniques - Life skills development

Offers life skills classes such as:- Employment Strategies: Classes will provide participants an opportunity to assess their values and career preferences, create and build a resume, prepare for interviews, and network with potential employers- Life and Empowerment Coaching: Participants will work one-on-one with a certified Life Coach for a period of up to nine months assessing their life and setting goals to improve in areas they identify- Mental Health Support Groups: Groups are regularly scheduled by covering various topics and offer a safe place to be heard and create community. All are welcome to attend.- Nutrition Basics: Classes offered each month on various nutrition topics to help participants prepare healthier meal options- Personal Finances and Budgeting: Based on Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, the class covers budget topics to help participants have a strong starting point to begin using a budget and handle their finances better

Life enrichment and skill-building services, including:?- Life skills training for individuals and groups- Personal coaching and individualized support, information, advice, and guided self-help, as well as practical tools and techniques for self-development and well-being- Wellness workshops with topics including mental health and caregiver issues

Provides supervised recreational activities for children and youth, as well as:- Tutoring/homework help- Curriculum-based programming- Wellness programs- Social skills development

Individualized job-seeker services, including:- Academic skill testing- Career counseling- College research- Creating resumes and cover letters- GED preparation- Hands-on computer classes- Job search skills development- Life skills training- Preparing for interviews

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.

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

Youth development activities:- Arts and crafts- Athletic programs- Conflict resolution- Counseling- Dance- Digital arts and technology programs- Education/computer learning center- Healthy snack program- Leadership/citizenship groups- Life skills- Open gym and physical activities- Outdoor and environmental education- Rec room tournaments- Social recreation program: group games/activities- Tutoring/homework helper- Vocational exploration

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.

Provides supervised recreational activities for children and youth, as well as:- Tutoring/homework help- Curriculum-based programming- Wellness programs- Social skills development

Pro-life confidential client advocacy, support services, and post-abortion support including:- Adoption information- Free pregnancy tests available - Post-abortive Bible Study - Forgiven and Set Free- Postnatal and life skill classes- Baby clothing, items, furnishings as available (through the Incentive program) and maternity clothing to persons in needDeveloping as Dads (DAD):- Educational program for dads providing information on parenting skills, rights and responsibilities as a father, peer counseling, and information and referrals

Offers services to out-of-school and at risk youth. Provides high school dropout recovery, and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials. These services include:?- Career counseling????- English as a Second Language classes- GED- Goal setting- Help with resumes, applications, and interviews- High school diploma- Job and life skills- Job placement- Paid work experience- Post high school education assistance- Reading and math skills- Referrals to other agencies- Tests to find interests and skills

A community corrections residence for convicted male felons and misdemeanored adult or certified adult, screened from county courts and Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC). Includes:- Individual and group counseling- Assistance in development of living skills- Training in seeking, obtaining and keeping jobs- Preparation for GED tests- Assistance with financial planning, budgeting and restitution- Referrals to community resources- Assistance in furthering academic and vocational education- Recreation programming- On-site substance testing