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- Provides equine-assisted activities to children and adults with cognitive, emotional, developmental, or physical disabilities - Therapeutic horseback riding, hippotherapy, equine-assisted learning, and other community opportunities ?- Volunteer-based, serving 140 clients annually using 400 volunteers

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. ?The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

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

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. ?The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

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.

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

Program for adults who are physically and/or mentally disabled. We do include some students in their transition years. Program runs primarily September through June: with an activity in July and August. Weekly program provides an opportunity for social interaction with peers. Classes include subjects like: crafts, music, arts, theatre, cooking, games, dances, nutrition and photography.

Designed for people who choose to remain at home with families and loved ones. Provides structure, guidance, and ideas to help the individual while supporting health and safety needs. Also offers services and training to aid family members and caregivers. In-home support topics and training services include: - Academics - Behavior support and intervention - Community participation - Crisis and safety planning - Effective communication - Financial planning - Individual and family resilience - Parenting skills - Peer relationships - Risk and safety - Self-advocacy - Self-control - Skill, behavior, and risk assessments - Transition

Provides comprehensive care management services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals living with complex or chronic health conditions. Services include: - Accompaniment: Supports individuals during medical or other appointments - Advocacy: Provides clarity on healthcare and service options and advocates individuals needs, or the needs of their loved one - Assessment: Assists with understanding each individual's medical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs - Caregiver Consultation and Support: Offers guidance and support to caregivers - Insurance and Benefit Assistance: Provides help with insurance, Medicare, and benefit forms - Mediation: Facilitates discussions and advocates for the individual's needs in decision-making processes - Referrals and Coordination of Community Resources: Connects individuals with relevant community service options - Relocation Support and Services: Assists with transitions and moving support between healthcare settings - Training and Recommendations: Offers training and recommendations for service providers based on individual support plans - Tailored Care Planning: Creates individualized care plans that account for unique circumstances, treatment goals, and preferences - Technology Innovations: Explores and implements technology to support independence and health

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

Housing Stabilization Service - Provides support to individuals and families in securing and maintaining safe, stable housing. Works closely with various providers and shelters to ensure that everyone has access to the housing resources. Housing Stabilization Support - Personalized Housing Plans: Collaborates with clients to develop tailored housing plans that address needs and goals - Ongoing Case Management: Continuous support to navigate housing challenges, including financial management, lease agreements, and landlord relations - Crisis Intervention: Immediate assistance during housing emergencies to prevent homelessness and ensure safety Connection with Providers and Shelters - Comprehensive Network: Partners with local shelters and housing providers to connect clients with available resources - Referral Services: Streamlined referrals to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing - Collaboration with Community Partners: Works with community organizations to maximize support and resources for clients Supportive Housing - Assists individuals experiencing homelessness by exploring housing options, access funding to obtain housing, and transition to housing 24-Hour Emergency Assistance - Provides on-call counseling and problem solving and/or immediate response for assistance at a person's home due to a health or personal emergency. NOTE: Program does not provide direct rental assistance. Only helps navigate resources to access funding.

Care coordination works with individuals living with disabilities or mental health ages 50 and over, services include: - Care coordination and health promotion - Comprehensive care management - Comprehensive transitional care - Health information technology to link services - Person and family support - Referral to community supports

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

Provides individualized supportive services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which are specifically tailored to support their needs in the home, apartment or other community living situation. These services reinforce personal responsibility and include activities such as daily living skills (getting dressed, taking medication, preparing meals, job coaching, residential supports, and managing money) and developing interpersonal and communication skills needed for community integration. Services may include: - Day program employment - Help making decisions - Skill development ?- Support with doctor's appointments

A wide range of civic engagement tools and activities to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families and other interested individuals to influence policy makers and the decisions they make on behalf of children and adults with disabilities including: - Arc's Public Policy Action network keeps participants up-to-date on emerging issues and legislation that impacts people with intellectual and developmental disabilities - Local advocates monitor county board and school district activities, host visits with elected officials and administrative staff in the homes of Arc members, host meet-and-greet events with local policymakers, hold Town Meetings and policy forums, and provide testimony at county and school board meetings. - Policy Preview e-newsletter summarizes key activity and includes information, items requiring action and agendas for the Policy Action Networks The Arc Minnesota works closely with The Arc of the United States on state and national legislative and policy issues

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. ?The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

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

Residential and support services for persons who are developmentally disabled or who have conditions similar to a developmental disability, including traumatic brain injury. - Case management services with Hennepin County and Medica - Group homes and apartments in the community with private rooms and ample living space - Individualized care plans for individuals - In-home services and semi-independent living skills services ?

- Residential programs designed to provide individuals with developmental disabilities, the services and supports they need to live in the community. - The in-home family support for adults and children is available.

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

- Provides habilitation skills for lower functioning clients and clients with behavior problem and training for skilled jobs such as: - Paper shredder - Log sanding - Sawing slabs - Janitorial - Housecleaning

For individuals who desire a social and leisure-based alternative to traditional day programs. Staff tailor a program to meet the individual's physical, social, and emotional needs. Individualized supports include: - Behavior support - Community integration - Health care and medication administration - Lunch and snacks - Personal care assistance - Recreation and leisure activities Transportation to and from the facility is available if needed for individuals residing within a 35-mile (round trip) radius of the facility.

Provides a residential mental health treatment program for youth ages 12 - 17 born male who struggle with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties, and who have not found success with previous lower-level interventions. Services may include: - Aftercare options - Community outing and activities - Family support services - Individual, family, and group therapy - Mental health groups - On-site education - Psychiatry and medication management - Residential case management - Therapeutic recreation

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

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. ?The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice