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Offers local support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. Works to bring care and support to every community so that no one has to face dementia alone. Support groups create a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. Provides an opportunity for participants to develop mutual support and social relationships. Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video, or in person. Also offers Caregiver Support Groups for caregivers of all types of dementia, as well as specific groups tailored to specific populations. Person with Dementia Support Groups are geared towards individuals who have recently been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia and are in the early stage of the disease progression.

Offers a support group program to connect with others led by trained facilitators in-person or virtually. Services include: - Directory tool online to find a group in the area at https://www.lung.org/help-support/better-breathers-club - Respiratory support groups for adults with chronic lung disease and asthma - Continuing education for health professionals and teachers - Minnesota Asthma Coalition: Statewide network working to collectively work on asthma related issues - Public education (publications, pamphlets)

Support group for those who have had heart surgery and their families and friends: - Visits patients who have had heart surgery to provide hope and encouragement - Meetings provide information and educational programs to encourage and help heart patients and their families to live smarter and longer lives

Offers general infromation and support on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. ? Such as Family Assistance Programs, matches chapter volunteers with persons with ALS to help with non-personal care; Patient referral and information; Support groups for persons with ALS and their families/friends - see website: https://www.als.org/navigating-als for specific locations

- Advocacy - Airport navigation monthly - Autism conference - Behavioral consultation by a licensed clinical psychologist - Emergency preparedness training - Information and referral - Multicultural outreach coordinator aids access and support to AuSM services for individuals of all cultures - Newsletter, listserv, and autism resource library including book loan, library audiovisual services and online databases/CD ROMs - Parent education classes - Parent support - Resource directory of professional services and providers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin who work with individuals and families with ASD - Trainings for organizations and service providers - Camp Hand in Hand: summer camps for children ages 9 and older - Support groups for parents and family members

A support group network of breast cancer survivors providing support, encouragement, prayers, friendship, and fellowship to those who are newly diagnosed.

Offers free and confidential testing for HIV. Individuals are invited to pick a time and place to be tested. Results are usually available in 20 minutes and staff will provide pre- and post-counseling in English and some African languages. Confidential support group for Africans living with HIV and AIDS. Persons of all faiths are welcome. The meetings are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Meetings include a fellowship and spiritual period, a shared meal, and an emotional support and health wellness section.

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

Over 100 support groups in the chapter area for individuals with MS, care partners, and specialized groups Support Group Finder

Provides various health and wellness programs to the community, such as: - Diabetes Awareness Campaign: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, CLUES provides education and information on prediabetes, type 1-2 diabetes prevention, and diabetes management to empower people to improve their health. - Es My Time Tobacco Cessation Support and Resources: Offers one-on-one resource navigation for tobacco users, tobacco cessation education groups, and supports Latino-serving agencies and networks - Mayores Majores Dementia Program: Helps the Latino community and their families learn more about Dementia through support groups, group activities, social connections, and education workshops - Sexual Health Education: Provides comprehensive sex and sexuality education workshops for parents and teenagers focused on values, consent, and communication. Offers parent workshops conducted in Spanish on how to talk about sex education, sexuality, and sexual health. Also, provides youth workshops in English and Spanish about sex education and sexuality tailored to the learning needs of the students. Services provided by Promotores de Salud (Community Health Workers).

Provides support group for persons with cardiac problems

? Educational Activities: Partners with experts in the field of pediatric cancer, support, education and outreach as well as other support groups to offer virtual educational, and question and answer sessions on living with a childhood cancer diagnosis Family Activities: Offers a variety of activities to families to provide a distraction from the daily life with cancer Family Care Kits: Provides newly diagnosed families with a soft-side cooler designed to transport medications that need to be kept cool as well as a gas gift card, Mayo parking pass, postage stamps, printer paper, snacks, a few toiletries and VISA gift card Monthly Family Gatherings: Families gather to share a meal together. After the meal, parents have time to talk and share with one another, while the patient and their siblings get to spend time together. Tomorrow's Chapter: In an effort to serve the needs of families grieving the loss of their child to childhood cancer, bereavement support is offered

- Offers disease information about all blood cancers, including facts and statistics, treatments, and clinical trials - Offers information and referrals to organizations that may be able to assist with paying for medications, stem cell transplant costs, or other health care costs - Provides support services for patients and caregivers, including local support groups, online chats, peer-to-peer support, caregiver support, nutrition consultations, and other helpful resources - Provides information through literature, videos, public speakers, seminars, and education programs for the general public? - Shares the latest research advances with doctors and other medical professionals through symposiums and workshops - Supports research, including grants that are available for individual researchers

Groups for mental health, including: - Anger management and conflict resolution - DBT skills - Hope and loss - Illness, management and recovery - Relapse prevention

- Better Breathers Club (COPD support group) - Cardiac rehabilitation - Cardiology consultations in the hospital - Clinic visits with cardiology providers - Echocardiography - Nuclear medicine - Pacemaker and defibrillator checks - Peripheral artery disease screenings - Stress testing

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times. - Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury - Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics - Grief support groups - Nutrition information classes - Health and wellness classes - Smoking cessation

Provides social and emotional support that is professionally facilitated and designed by and for those who know first-hand what living with cancer requires. Encourages members to create a customized plan based on their personal needs and wants. Program offerings include: - Support: Personalized screening and care planning, group support for people living with cancer and for family and friends; special programming for children and teens. - Education: Lectures and interactive sessions on issues specific to cancers, skills and tools classes, workshops and internet radio program (Frankly Speaking About Cancer, every Tuesday, 2 pm Central on VoiceAmerica Network at www.voiceamerica.com) and online resources and The Living Room online support community. - Health Lifestyle: Mind-body programs, exercise and yoga, expressive arts, and nutrition programs. - Social Opportunities: Potlucks, laugh fests, movie nights, and special events for families and young children. - Information and Referral: Resource library for support and management skills and links to other community services. - Clubhouse: Caring and supportive, home-like healing environment - A Place for Kids and Teens: Noogieland for kids and Mixed Media/Teen Area for young adults. Kids and teens living with cancer and their family members receive support and special programming. - A Place for Adults: Helps bring families and friends together who can lend and give support to the individual living with cancer. An action plan is developed for family and friends.

Offers a variety of support groups. - Abuse Tuesdays: Provides a safe place for those recovering from an abusive relationship. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Cancer Support Group: For individuals with cancer or their loved ones. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Codependency: Encourages the development of healthy boundaries for individuals who experience an emotional or psychological reliance on someone else, possibly due to an illness or addiction. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Divorce Care: For individuals who are divorced, separated, or in the process of divorce. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Freedom from Addictions and Abuse: Provides a safe place for individuals recovering from addictions related to gambling, drugs, alcohol, food, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Freedom from Anxiety: Support for people struggling with anxiety. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - GriefShare: Offers support and encouragement for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Provided at the Lakeville, Shakopee, and Northfield campuses. - Grief's Road to Emmaus: Provides care and support for those experiencing the loss of a child. Provided at all campuses. - Hispanic Spanish Life and Faith Group: Provides a supportive environment for people looking to make healthier choices in life and their faith journey. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Men's Purity group: Provides healthy steps toward freedom from pornography and sexual addictions. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - TreeHouse for Teens: Provides mentoring for youth ages 10 -18 to receive support, guidance, and practical skills in making better choices. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Victory Over the Struggles of Life: Provides a supportive and encouraging environment for people encountering depression, emotional stress, boundary issues, mental health, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

- Serves persons interacting with, or those dealing with, AD/HD - Free email newsletter - Speakers bureau - Monthly meetings - CHADD National offers a membership that includes magazines, fact sheets, online experts, and more

Provides the following support groups: Sistas Inspiring Sistas Support Group (SIS): Program is for women living with HIV and provides support, training and education that empowers women to improve their lives and decrease risk factors. The program consists of traditional and non-traditional support groups that meet twice a week. Women receive both group and one-on-one support to create individual goals and plans, participate in group training, education and support, while working with the program coordinator to advance individual goals and plans. Brotherhood Men's Monthly Support Group: Support group meets monthly. Men living with HIV within this group give and gain support from one another. Additionally, they participate in a number of activities around issues where they share a common experiences, and receive training and education around issues of interest to them.

Offers the following services: - ABTA CommYOUnity, a nationwide volunteer network - ABTA CommYOUnity Connect, a peer-to-peer mentorship program - Care Consultants are available through CareLine to answer questions - Comprehensive online resources on the website - "Connections" online support group and message board forum - Educational programming, including patient/family conferences, meetings, and "Anytime Learning" webinars - Funding for brain tumor research at institutions throughout the United States and Canada - "MyCaringLink" personalized online caregiver support tool - Monthly e-news and bi-annual headlines newsletter - Nationwide listings of brain tumor support groups on website (click on "Care and Treatment", "Support and Resources", then "Support Groups") - Publications on tumor types and treatments, available in print or for download (Spanish available) - Social networking via Facebook and Twitter - "TrialConnect" clinical trial matching service

Caregiver Support: Caregiver counselors available to provide support for caregivers to continue caring for a loved one and care for themselves. Counselors assist with making decisions and problem-solving related to caregiving. This includes individual or family counseling, support groups, and caregiver training and education. Services including: - Assessing assistance and referrals - Assisting with the coordination and planning for supportive services - Decision making by providing support and expertise - Developing an informal caregiver support network - Developing individualized plans for caregiving - Exploring personal lifestyle and the impact of caregiving on health status, relationships, and finances - Identifying your needs and preferences - Problem-solving - Self-advocacy Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH) - service focused on those who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. REACH is delivered over a two- to three-month time period, including four core consulting sessions with the caregiver, either face to face or by telephone. Support group for people with a dementia diagnosis and care partners, friends/family 2nd Tuesday of each month Hope United Methodist Church 301 West St Marie Street, Duluth, MN 1:30 pm - 3 pm Training for businesses and caregivers: Dementia Friendly at Work training includes information about dementia and related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, how to communicate with customers and caregivers, and how to create a friendly physical space within the business. Works with organization to identify and implement changes needed to better assist their customers and their loved ones. Evidence-based programs helps promote self-management and understanding those with chronic health conditions (such as diabetes and chronic pain), fall prevention, and encourage improving the overall state of well-being through education, fitness instruction, and resources. Volunteer training: provides videos to ensure volunteer experience. Videos include: - Taking a grocery order - Grocery shopping- Ride scheduler (transportation)

- Educate people on importance of AEDs and early defibrillation - Support groups for survivors and their families - Work with legislators and others supporting placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public settings and development of early defibrillation programs

Senior activity center, services include: - 55+ defensive driving refresher courses - Adult enrichment classes - Educational programming including several free talks - Gift and craft shop open Monday - Friday - Investment forums - Men's discussion groups - Men's Shed - Noon meal open to the public - Offering health education topics, blood pressure testing, and foot care clinic - Recreational activities such as cards, games, and special events - Support groups for caregivers

Offers self-help coping tools to combat depression, stress, anger, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic, schizophrenia, sleeping problems, irritability, etc. Facilitated groups meet in person, online, and by telephone. Open attendance is conducted by phone meetings, online meetings, and chat rooms. Books are available at local libraries or through the website. - Minneapolis Group: Meets at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409