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Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocacy services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence include: * Help create a safety plan * Help obtaining a protection order (Harassment Restraining Order or Order for Protection) * Attending court proceedings on behalf of or with victims * Attending meetings with prosecution, probation and victim witness * Assist in obtaining public assistance, food support, shelter, or other basic needs

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocacy services assist with: * Care Plan Management * Insurance * Paperwork * Applying for benefits * Help with appointments * Referral to other community organizations * Finding equipment and supplies * Addressing grievances * Problem solving

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocacy and information about human services with an emphasis on resources serving the Spanish-speaking community Includes: * Public policy - Health equity and policy change - Economic equity - Education advocacy - Voter registration * Civic engagement - Voter engagement and registration - Youth civic learning and volunteering * Cultural and community engagement * Live bilingual Facebook events to increase awareness of dementia, differentiating dementia from other health conditions, and dispelling myths about dementia

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocates help sexual assault survivors answer questions and provide support with the police, county system and medical examinations. Assist with: * Attending criminal and civil hearings in Dakota County * Writing Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders and Victim Impact Statements * Referrals to a monthly legal clinic for family law assistance

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Informs and connects new refugees to local services such as: * Healthcare * Legal protection * Education and schools * Job training * Transportation * Child care resources * Youth activities * Senior activities

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Connects refugees with a variety of social services to help meet their basic needs and integrate into the community. Family Assisters help refugees with housing assistance, child care enrollment, access to health care and food support, secondary resettlement support, bus training, and more.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocacy services assist with: * Care Plan Management * Insurance * Paperwork * Applying for benefits * Help with appointments * Referral to other community organizations * Finding equipment and supplies * Addressing grievances * Problem solving

Works to educate, empower and advocate for recipients of long-term care services and those seeking long-term care services and supports. Serves people in long-term care settings: nursing homes, board and care homes, those living in assisted living settings, customized living or foster care, and people receiving home care services. Resolves problems and improves long-term care service quality by working with consumers and caregivers. The resident directs the work of the Office by working with Regional Ombudsmen and Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen statewide. Free service of the Minnesota Board on Aging available to all Minnesotans receiving licensed long-term care age 18+. * Resolves disputes through: - Mediation - Negotiation - Education or referral to appropriate state or federal enforcement agencies or legal services * Resolves complaints about: - Abuse, neglect and financial exploitation - Rights, dignity, and consumer choice * Provides information and education about: - Consumers' rights, laws and regulations - Financing of health care and long-term care services through written materials - Individual consultation or public speaking * Advocates to better meet consumer needs through reform of state and federal legislation and the health care and social services system * Trains and oversees volunteers assigned to nursing homes and assisted living facilities

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides culturally sensitive, bilingual direct service to refugee and immigrant victims of general crime. Connects clients to: * Advocacy * General crime victim information * Support through the healing process * Professional counseling and therapy * Assistance with navigating the criminal justice system * Assistance in filing Orders for Protection * Referrals to legal services, mental health services, shelter, and other basic needs * Bilingual advocacy This agency has Spanish, Somali, Bosnian, Vietnamese, and Arabic speaking staff in the office. IMAA also offers Language Services and able to support several other languages that are spoken in the community.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides one-on-support for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities to meet their goals of independence Services include: * Housing assistance * Finding food support programs * Help applying for public programs * Help with home management skills * Home visiting and home management skills * Safety planning * Access to medical support and follow-up on medical directives * Employment and volunteer readiness and placement * Support with legal issues, daycare, school and landlord/tenant issues * Ongoing one-on-one daily living skills counseling and general support

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Help clients move into permanent housing Staff members help with: * Saving money for apartment down payments * Working through mental health issues * Finding child care and parenting assistance * Day-to-day emotional support * Referrals to other community programs so that clients can find their place in society

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Services to general crime and sexual assault victims include: * 24/7 crisis line * Individual support * Crisis intervention and counseling * Medical advocacy * Legal, court and law enforcement advocacy * Assistance with restraining orders and orders for protection * Referrals to community resources * Public lending library on victim-related topics

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides assistance to East African refugees in finding and connecting to services for: * County Assistance navigation * Housing * Child care * Interpretation and reading mail * Energy assistance * Community engagement * Driver's education classes * Elder care Offers support in support in Somali, Amharic, Arabic, and English.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION * Individual consumer advocacy - staff work with you to understand your rights and obtain the support services you need to live independently * Community advocacy - staff, board members, and volunteers initiating activities to make changes in the community that make it easier for all persons with disabilities to live more independently

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides confidential support and information to victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence Services include: * Medical advocacy - support during emergency care or a sexual assault exam and advocacy with medical personnel * Criminal justice advocacy - support before, during and after court proceedings with law enforcement, and with attorneys; assistance with reparations applications * Civil legal advocacy - help to file an order for protection or a harassment restraining order * Safe housing - provide short term safe housing through hotels for those who are not safe at home; provide referrals and transportation to shelters * Personal advocacy - provide emotional support, encouragement and referrals * Safe At Home - application assistance for the confidential address program for those who fear for their safety * Emergency financial support * Transportation assistance * Safety planning * Interpretive services - in-house bilingual staff, language line and interpreters

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Staff members fluent in Somali provide help with translating mail and completing paperwork.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Offers advocacy services to help victims of sexual assault including: * 24/7 crisis phone line * One-to-one support counseling * Human trafficking services * Support for those Involved in the sex industry * Safety planning * Harassment Restraining Orders * Orders for Protection * Law enforcement advocacy * Court advocacy * Hospital advocacy services * Referrals to Supportive Services

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Coordinates group and individual advocacy for persons with disabilities Individual advocacy services include: * Education on legal, civil, and human rights * Developing self-advocacy skills The Citizens for Accessibility group works towards improving accessibility by eliminating architectural barriers. These groups meet monthly in Mankato and Fairmont.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists victims of domestic violence and trafficking with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * If requested by a Petitioner, an Advocate will attend hearings for support and guidance. * Inform clients about the court and legal process, act as a form of support and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides confidential support and information to victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence Services include: * Medical advocacy - support during emergency care or a sexual assault exam and advocacy with medical personnel * Criminal justice advocacy - support before, during and after court proceedings with law enforcement, and with attorneys; assistance with reparations applications * Civil legal advocacy - help to file an order for protection or a harassment restraining order * Safe housing - provide short term safe housing through hotels for those who are not safe at home; provide referrals and transportation to shelters * Personal advocacy - provide emotional support, encouragement and referrals * Safe At Home - application assistance for the confidential address program for those who fear for their safety * Emergency financial support * Transportation assistance * Safety planning * Interpretive services - in-house bilingual staff, language line and interpreters