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The Housing Support program pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. The program aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. - Can apply at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov

Care Trak equipment is designed for individuals with special needs, such as Alzheimer's disease and Autism who wander from their home or care unit Care Trak is: - Simple: No buttons to activate search - Practical: System is small, It is worn on a 24 hours/7 days a week basis on the wrist or ankle and cannot come off. Highly water and shock resistant - Safe: System not affected by clouds, trees or buildings - Reliable: No GPS, no mobile phones, no bulky equipment - Proven: Over 2,000 documented rescues in the United States You own it with no outside control of your program. No software to buy. No annual dues, subscriptions or rental plans

Provides highly individualized crisis intervention, advocacy, and navigation services that connects adults to community support systems that enable them to continue to live independently. Staff work directly with participants to identify and resolve barriers and typically accompany participants on initial meetings and appointments when facilitating connections. Services include but are not limited to:? - Access to medical support and follow-up on medical directives - Assistance in applying for publicly funded programs - Connecting to food support programs - Employment and volunteer readiness and placement - Home visiting and home management skills - Housing assistance - Ongoing one-on-one daily living skills counseling and general support - Safety planning - Shopping, budgeting, financial, and application assistance - Support with legal issues, daycare, school, and landlord/tenant issues - Waivered services

Provides a wide variety of modalities of treatment. Offers in-person and online counseling for individuals, couples, groups, and family therapy such as: - Abuse and trauma - ADHD - Adolescent issues - Anger and behavior management - Anxiety and panic disorders - Autism spectrum disorders - Crisis intervention - Christian counseling - Cognitive behavioral therapy - Consultation with schools and other professionals - Depression/mood disorders - Diagnostic assessments for mental health concerns - Disruptive behavior disorders - Eating disorders - Family issues - Grief counseling - Impulse control - Marriage/relational counseling - Obsessive-compulsive disorder - Parenting issues and coaching - Personality disorders - Play therapy with children - School problems - Separation and divorce - Substance abuse - Suicidal ideation

- Provides adult foster care for elderly or mentally ill of either gender - Capacity of 2 - No Smoking - No pets

- Provides adult foster care for elderly or developmentally disabled of either gender - Capacity of 3 - 2 Dogs - 1 Cat - Smoking outside - Wheelchair accessible - Respite care

- Provides adult foster care for developmentally disabled of either gender - Capacity of 4 - 1 dog - Smoking allowed - Wheelchair accessible

In-home family support services for families with a member with autism and other developmental disabilities, including case management, waiver programs, and respite care. Programs are designed to help individuals gain skills and acquire support so that they can live as independently as possible.

- Provides adult foster care for developmentally disabled or elderly of either gender - Capacity of 5 - Pets - Smoking outside

- Provides adult foster care for mentally ill, developmentally disabled or chemically dependent females - Capacity of 4, one crisis bed - Pets - Smoking outside - Wheelchair accessible

Provides a specialized communication therapy for children with autism; program teaches parents, caregivers, and educators specific techniques that will make learning to understand and use language more successful for each individual child. Programming includes: - Evaluation and consultation services - Parent involved weekly therapy - Parent support group: Limited childcare for registered children - Public workshops and parent classes - Stage Play acting classes through the Duluth Playhouse Children's Theater

- Provides adult foster care for developmentally ill or elderly of either gender - Capacity of 1 - 1 dog - 1 cat - No smoking

A referral system for the Early Intervention Program, a system of coordinated services that promotes the child's growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Early intervention services are for eligible children ages birth - 3 and their families. The program is federally mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Provides information on autism, signs, safety facts, wandering, bullying prevention, local chapters, and resources including: - Downloadable tool kits - Free online webinars on topics affecting individuals with autism and their families - Local support groups

(Not currently running due to COVID-19) This is a group for parents who could benefit from an hour of talking to other parents about successes and struggles in their journey. Topics of discussion will be determined based on the group's needs/interests. The group will be facilitated by Valerie Hawkinson, MSW, LICSW who is a Mental Health Therapist.