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Helps service members, veterans, and their families make wise financial decisions and avoid scams. This is accomplished through improving financial readiness and consumer education.

Deployment Services - Coping With Deployments Course: Spouses, parents, siblings and significant others learn skill-building techniques that help them respond to the challenges of the deployment cycle - Mind-Body Workshops: Offer an alternative method of healing that engages both the mind and body to address common stress reactions that occur within military families and communities - Post-Deployment Support Resources: Information and workshops to help families re-adjust to being together after a loved one's deployment - Pre-Deployment Preparedness Tool for Family Members: Makes sure families are prepared with information they may need throughout the deployment - Reconnection Workshops: Enhance the likelihood of positive reconnections among family members and successful re-engagement of service members and veteran in civilian life Emergency Communications? - The American Red Cross independently verifies an emergency, enabling the service member's commander to make an educated decision regarding emergency leave and then provides transportation assistance and/or financial assistance if needed Financial Assistance? - The American Red Cross works in partnership with Military Aid Societies to provide financial assistance which includes funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered - a grant or loan. The Red Cross is the mechanism to expedite access to these financial resources. Information and Referral Services? - Offers confidential services to all members of the military, veterans and their families by connecting them with local, state and national resources through the network of American Red Cross chapters. Local chapters develop and maintain relationships with community partners. Military families rely on the local chapter to help them identify their needs and connect them to the most appropriate chapter and community resources. These services range from responding to emergency needs for food, clothing and shelter; referrals to counseling services (e.g. financial, legal, mental health, etc.); respite care for caregivers; and other resources. Military and Veteran Caregiver Network? - Peers engage to exchange experiences, empathy, education and encouragement - Connect Online: Connect with caregivers in a secure, custom, peer-moderated online community - Share With a Mentor: Share with caregivers in an understanding, one-on-one, peer mentor relationship - Join a Support Group: Join caregivers in confidential, peer-facilitated support groups in the community and online Veteran Services? - Veterans Claims for Benefits: Assists veterans and their families in preparing, developing and obtaining evidence to support applicants' claims for veterans' benefits. Also assists claimants seeking to appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA).

Partners with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to support military members, veterans, and their families in maintaining their wellbeing through CORE which stands for Casework, Outreach, Referral, and Education. CORE services can foster greater peace of mind and resiliency, support the development of new skills to cope with challenges, and improve relationships. Services include: Behavioral Health Counseling - Deployment and reintegration support - Diagnostic assessment - Family counseling and support - Individual and couples counseling - Trauma-focused behavioral therapy Caregiver Support and Respite - Caregiver coaching and counseling - Caregiver respite - Caregiver support groups - Caregiver training and education - Emergency planning for caregivers - Telephone reassurance Case Management - Case managers assess each individual's situation and create a personalized plan identifying services and resources found at Lutheran Social Services or through a network of providers across Minnesota Financial Counseling - Budgeting - Credit Improvement - Debt Management - Homebuyer Education - Student Loan Counseling Homeless Initiative - Referrals to short and long term shelter options Support Groups - Men's Veterans PTSD Support Group - Women's Support Group for Family Members of Veterans

Deployment Services - Coping With Deployments Course: Spouses, parents, siblings, and significant others learn skill-building techniques that help them respond to the challenges of the deployment cycle - Mind-Body Workshops: Offer an alternative method of healing that engages both the mind and body to address common stress reactions that occur within military families and communities - Post-Deployment Support Resources: Information and workshops to help families re-adjust to being together after a loved one's deployment - Pre-Deployment Preparedness Tool for Family Members: Makes sure families are prepared with the information they may need throughout the deployment - Reconnection Workshops: Enhance the likelihood of positive reconnections among family members and successful re-engagement of service members and veterans in civilian life Emergency Communications - The American Red Cross independently verifies an emergency, enabling the service member's commander to make an educated decision regarding emergency leave and then provides transportation assistance and/or financial assistance if needed Financial Assistance - The American Red Cross works in partnership with Military Aid Societies to provide financial assistance which includes funds for emergency travel, the burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered - a grant or loan. The Red Cross is the mechanism to expedite access to these financial resources. Information and Referral Services - Offers confidential services to all members of the military, veterans, and their families by connecting them with local, state, and national resources through the network of American Red Cross chapters. Local chapters develop and maintain relationships with community partners. Military families rely on the local chapter to help them identify their needs and connect them to the most appropriate chapter and community resources. These services range from responding to emergency needs for food, clothing, shelter, referrals to counseling services (e.g. financial, legal, mental health, etc.), respite care, and other resources. Military and Veteran Caregiver Network - Connect Online: Connect with caregivers in a secure, custom, peer-moderated online community - Peers engage to exchange experiences, empathy, education, and encouragement - Share With a Mentor: Share with caregivers in an understanding, one-on-one, peer-mentor relationship - Join a Support Group: Join caregivers in confidential, peer-facilitated support groups in the community and online Veteran Services - Veterans Claims for Benefits: Assists veterans and their families in preparing, developing, and obtaining evidence to support applicants' claims for veterans' benefits. Also, assists claimants seeking to appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA).

Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits: Disability, Social Security including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental treatment - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Death benefits - Domiciliary care - Death benefits - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care - Non-service connected disability pension - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

The following are benefits and services that veterans and dependents may be entitled to through federal and state programs: Federal Benefits (US Department of Veterans Affairs) Service Connected Disability Compensation Non-service Connected Disability Pension Dependency and indemnity Compensation (DIV) Chemical Dependency Treatment Education benefits Vocational Rehabilitation VA Home Loans Burial benefits Medical Care at VA Hospitals Agent Orange benefits State Benefits (Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs) Temporary financial assistance (short term disability) Dental and Optical assistance State veteran's homes (nursing home and domiciliary care) Veterans and war orphans education benefits Veterans preference advocacy State veterans' cemetery (Little Falls, MN)

Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits: - VA Health Care benefit application/updates - VBA Service-connected disability compensation - VA Vocational rehabilitation - VBA Non-service connected disability pension - VBA Death benefits - VBA Burial benefits - VBA Survivors and dependents education - VA / Post 9/11 G.I. Bill education - VA Life Insurance - VA Home Loan Guaranty program - Military Discharge Record reviews - MN Dept of Veterans Affairs Dental/Optical grants - MN Dept of Veterans Affairs Subsistence Financial assistance - Drug/Alcohol dependency assessment/treatment referral

Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits: Disability, Social Security including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Counseling Services Local 1:1 w/VA Rep. - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental and Optical Care - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Death benefits - Domiciliary care - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Home Care Hours - VA - Outpatient medical care - Non-service connected disability pension - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Benefits may include: - Pension - Disability - Non-Service connected disability - Health Care - MACV Assistance - State Soldiers Assistance Program - School - Home Loan - Medical transportation - Lawn mowing for elderly or disabled veterans - Snow plowing for elderly or disabled veterans - Provide shelter for a homeless Veteran and assist to get long term shelter or permanent home - Gas assistance to drive to a medical appointment

Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits: Disability, Social Security including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental treatment - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Death benefits - Domiciliary care - Death benefits - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care - Non-service connected disability pension - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits: Disability, Social Security including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental treatment - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Death benefits - Domiciliary care - Death benefits - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care - Non-service connected disability pension - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial - Access to free financial literacy materials and programs - Emergency funds assistance through various organizations - Personal financial counseling for service members - Tax assistance Home - Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support - Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being - Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members - Childcare assistance - Food insecurity support - Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling - Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education - Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools - Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children - Military education benefits Career - Assistance in connecting with employment placement - Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition - Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs - Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

The Veterans Support Emergency Fund provides crisis support to veterans and their families. Up to $1000 per year/household, if eligible.

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial - Access to free financial literacy materials and programs - Emergency funds assistance through various organizations - Personal financial counseling for service members - Tax assistance Home - Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support - Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being - Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members - Childcare assistance - Food insecurity support - Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling - Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education - Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools - Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children - Military education benefits Career - Assistance in connecting with employment placement - Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition - Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs - Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

- Assists veterans and dependents in obtaining state and federal benefits based on eligibility - Provides rides to veterans, e.g. appointments at Veteran's Administration in Minneapolis - Home visits for homebound or nursing home residents

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial - Access to free financial literacy materials and programs - Emergency funds assistance through various organizations - Personal financial counseling for service members - Tax assistance Home - Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support - Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being - Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members - Childcare assistance - Food insecurity support - Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling - Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education - Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools - Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children - Military education benefits Career - Assistance in connecting with employment placement - Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition - Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs - Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

Hope House provides Residential MI/CD Treatment for adult men. Our 90 day, three-phase program, will address the needs of our clients by providing treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues concurrently. - Group therapy and one-to-one sessions (15 hours per week) - "Recovery Coach" Services begin in phase III, and will continue after discharge - On-Site mental health professional for MH therapy and diagnostic assessments - CNP available for medical appointments and medication management services

- Military Veterans Organization Post home for veterans of: - WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon/Grenada, Panama, Gulf War/War on Terrorism - Active in the support of youth basesball, high school oratorical competition, Boy's State, Scouting, Scholarship programs, school patrols, etc.

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial - Access to free financial literacy materials and programs - Emergency funds assistance through various organizations - Personal financial counseling for service members - Tax assistance Home - Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support - Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being - Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members - Childcare assistance - Food insecurity support - Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling - Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education - Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools - Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children - Military education benefits Career - Assistance in connecting with employment placement - Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition - Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs - Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

Information line staffed by specialists answering questions, providing resources and referral to government offices, and/or research the request of the inquirer. Frequently requested information is available by phone recordings 24 hours/7 days a week. U.S. Government services and information include: - Apply for passports or renew a passport - Consumer issues on when services go wrong, purchases, and how to be a safe consumer - Disability programs and services - Disaster and emergencies on how to prepare for, and recover from disasters - Education programs including primary, secondary, and higher education - Government agencies and elected officials within federal, state, and local government - Government benefits, grants, and loans - Health resources from the government - Housing resources - Jobs and unemployment - Laws and legal issues on reporting, research U.S. laws, and file a complaint against the government - Military and veteran programs - Money and taxes - Questions about U.S., programs and most requested facts - Small business startup, get financing help and more - Travel and immigration information - Voting and elections on common questions and processes

Helps service members, veterans, survivors, and their families navigate the Veterans Administration benefits system. Members are assigned a Veteran Service Representative based on their location. A Veteran Service Representative may assist with the following: - Access benefits to disability compensation, pensions, survivors' pension, and other benefits. Must be temporarily disabled and unable to work for at least 30 days to be eligible for disability compensation. - Enroll in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care for medical, dental, emergency hospital care, nursing home benefits, and long-term care - Find mental health resources, military sexual trauma resources, mobile crisis teams, emergency suicide care, and treatment - Obtain military treatment and medical health records - Obtain burial benefits for veterans and eligible family members in federal, state, or private cemeteries - Request military discharge papers - Resolve and find resources such as housing assistance, homelessness, chemical health, and co-occurring disorders

Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits: Disability, Social Security including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental treatment - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Death benefits - Domiciliary care - Death benefits - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care - Non-service connected disability pension - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

- Assists veterans in applying for state and federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to include pension and compensation, healthcare, VA home loans, education benefits and CD treatment. - Assists veterans in completing paperwork for discharge upgrades and military record requests. - Provide program information relating to Agent Orange, radiation, asbestos, and chemical/biological exposures. - Provide transportation for veterans to and from VA medical appointments. - Assist veterans and their families in finding and maintaining adequate housing. - Coordinate with other support agencies as necessary to meet individual veteran needs.

Drop-in center that provides hospitality and assistance to people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and loneliness. Offers hygiene products, access to private showers and bathrooms, clothing (when available), meals, beverages, over the counter medication, and assistance in searching for resources. Additional services include: - ACCESS/People Inc. (mental health outreach) site - Arts enrichment and health/wellness classes - Assistance in filling out forms and applications - Guest computers available, with internet access - Lockers for storage - Outreach to veterans - Socializing and hospitality, spiritual and emotional support - Twin Cities Community voicemail site ?- Use of phone for local and long-distance calls

Offers a confidential and anonymous peer support line for the entire military community to help address challenges before they escalate into a crisis, have questions about themselves, a friend, a loved one, or need to talk confidentially. Services include: - Connection to a peer who is a veteran or a member of the military community - Help finding resources and solutions - Individuals remain connected and engaged after initial contact, as long as it takes, until the issue is resolved - Provides active listening skills, understanding, and support NOTE: Not a crisis support line