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The Urban Offices offer:- Band hunting and fishing licenses- Computer use- CPR/AED and First Aid classes- Educational/Ojibwe language cultural arts and crafts classes- Elder outings and meetings- Monthly community meetings on issues, programs, and services for urban area and on the reservation- Referrals to Band services including Indian Child Welfare Act Social Workers, legal services, traditional healing, and other services- Smoke alarms- Special and family events including a holiday party and community picnic- Star award for youth in grades Kindergarten - 12- Transportation to major Mille Lacs Band events- Tribal updates- Twin cities voting site for Mille Lacs Band Tribal elections- Urban Honoring Our Pre-Schoolers - UHOPS: Celebrates the success of students in Head Start or early education for Kindergarten preparation- Urban update supplement to the Band Ojibwe Innaiimowin newspaper- Volunteer appreciation

Provides chemical dependency services to meet clients' needs. Clients will participate in groups or individual sessions. Services provided are:- Case management services providing referral to treatment options, transportation to appointments, setting up appointments, job search, crisis management, housing support, and budgeting- Chemical dependency assessments for adults- Family education and therapy- One on one counseling- Outpatient treatment services for adults- Wellness education in nutrition and exercise

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.

Provides support services to victims and survivors including:- Domestic violence prevention for youth/teens- Specialized information and referral- Legal advocacy for issues resulting from domestic violence- One-on-one support- Safety planning

Uses culturally based training, technical assistance, strategies, resources, tools, and a wide range of events and activities to engage and support survivors of sexual violence, advocates, service providers, community, and allies that are working to end sexual violence and sex trafficking across Minnesota's 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations, urban Native bases, and Tribal communities across the country.Services are provided through educational trainings, policy forums, and public awareness.

Social Services:- Community resource referrals for housing, shelter, food shelf, chemical dependency treatment, and emergency and crisis support- Medical insurance application and eligibility assistance- Medical transportation- Medicare questions- Tribal benefit informationCommunity Health Programs:- Breastfeeding Support and Education- Cancer screening education and navigation- Diabetes education, including class and support groups- Enrollment and navigation of Minnesota Department of Health Sage Cancer Screening Program- HIV/Hep C testing and Harm Reduction education and resource navigation- Nutrition counseling- Smoking cessation and navigation

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - Employment opportunities for persons 55 and older who are economically disadvantaged and seeking employment - Job search skills, job development, and community service training Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging - Advocacy, outreach, training and technical assistance - Transportation and homemaker services - Congregate dining and home delivered meals grants - Legal services and legal education - Nutrition support and health protection - Annual conference Title VI Nutrtion and Supportive Services - Congregate and home delivered meals - Nutrition information

Confidential, free HIV testing for Native Americans and pre- and post-testing counseling and referralsGanawenima Case Management provides counseling and support services to individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families. Services include advocacy, assessments, care plans, and referrals to western and traditional medicine.

Clinic at Ball Club Community Center: - 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday- Blood pressure- Wellness- Physicals, etc- There is a RN, MD, DO, nurse practitioner or physician assistant at the clinic- Primary care services 5 days a week- Immunizations and blood sugar

Native Employment Works (NEW) Culturally appropriate services to all MCT members in the service area who receive MFIP and are not covered by the bands. Without these services those in need would be forced to rely on non-indian county resources. - Employment and training to tribal MFIP recipients to increase independence - Assessments, counseling, employment plans, job search, short term training, and soft skills - Referrals, transportation, advocacy, job placement and retention - Technical assistance to reservation employment staff Tribal MN Family Investment Program (MFIP) Services to tribal members who do not reside on their reservation of enrollment and would otherwise receive services from a non-indian provider - Mandatory Work First Program for MFIP clients - Job counseling, assessments and career counseling - MFIP works with NEW and W to W programs - Financial supportive services - Post-secondary and short term education and training

Social workers provide services to preserve Native American families and avoid children being placed out of the home. Services include: - Case management- Child protection services to protect Native American children- Court system advocacy to assist counties serving Native American children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect and assist the court in understanding the unique characteristic of Indian clients- Crisis intervention- Families First and Prevention Services: Short-term 4-6 weeks intensive crisis intervention and family education services to preserve Indian families. Provides parenting education, problem-solving skills, communication and negotiation skills, child development training, job-readiness training, and parenting classes- Out of home placement supervision- Stay Program: Support group for independent living skills development for youth ages 14 - 21 such as group education and recreational activities to learn about healthy lifestyles- Referral services to local community social service agencies

Urban outreach office for Red Lake Band MembersHosts community events and gatheringsClasses relating toOjibwe language and cultureMaking regalia outfitsTraditional drum and singingEmployment assistanceEnrollment assistanceHousing, food, health, and education service referralsMaking copies, sending faxes, internet accessDay bus passMedical appointmentsJob searchEmergency gas cardsEmergency medical appointmentsFuneral transportation

Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving grant program for American Indian/Native American individuals and informal groups, as well as convening and support for Indian Education professionals and more.

Provides visits within the home to assist with personal care, arranging medical appointments, and assisting with medical forms. Also, provides health education on topics such as cancer and heart disease.

Advocates provide culturally sensitive advocacy, support, and education to Fond Du Lac victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime. Services include:- Assistance with Orders for Protection and Harassment Orders- Community support groups- Court advocacy- Domestic Abuse Counseling and Education 8-Week Program and child welfare family conferencing to help with parenting time decisions, family facilitation services, parallel protection process, case planning, safety planning, and reunification- Navigate local community resources- Prevention and educational awareness to local community partners about domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime- Referrals and reports to law enforcement

Social workers provide services to preserve Native American families and avoid children being placed out of the home. Services include: - Case management- Child protection services to protect Native American children- Court system advocacy to assist counties serving Native American children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect and assist the court in understanding the unique characteristic of Indian clients- Crisis intervention- Families First and Prevention Services: Short-term 4-6 weeks intensive crisis intervention and family education services to preserve Indian families. Provides parenting education, problem-solving skills, communication and negotiation skills, child development training, job-readiness training, and parenting classes- Out of home placement supervision- Stay Program: Support group for independent living skills development for youth ages 14 - 21 such as group education and recreational activities to learn about healthy lifestyles- Referral services to local community social service agencies

Provides referrals for emergency services for members of the Leech Lake Reservation.

We assist with Funeral Costs for Leech Lake Band Memebers: - $5000.00 for funeral expenses of a Leech Lake Band Member - $500.00 funeral donation to the Leech Lake Band Member handling arrangements(this is to be used for items needed for the funeral) - $250.00 funeral donation to non-band members handling arrangements of a Leech Lake Band Member(this is to be used for items needed for the funeral) We assist with Emergency Medical Expenses: - This must be a life threatening medical emergency - You must apply for this donation 3-4 days BEFORE your scheduled appointment to receive services We assist elders on a case-by-case basis