DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support for kidney patients and/or kidney donors from trained peer mentors or connecting to peers. National telephone based peer support program connects through the telephone system.

DESCRIPTION: Program where staff or volunteers interact with people who live on the street, build relationships, try to identify immediate needs and provide information about longer-term support services. MORE INFORMATION Extends resources and services to youth who are at-risk of homelessness, who are currently homeless or experiencing sexual exploitation Services include: * Relationship building * Crisis intervention * Basic needs supplies * Connection to long-term services

DESCRIPTION: Chore services that provide help in your yard with routine outdoor maintenance tasks.

DESCRIPTION: Program for seniors to learn safe driving practices or other tips that can help with driving as they grow older MORE INFORMATION The following agency has been approved to offer this course for persons 55 years and older to receive a premium reduction on their private passenger vehicle insurance. * Provides 4 and 8 hour classroom courses

DESCRIPTION: Chore services that provide help in your yard with routine outdoor maintenance tasks. MORE INFORMATION Provides lawn care, mowing, mulching, trimming, and tilling services

DESCRIPTION: Program where staff or volunteers interact with people who live on the street, build relationships, try to identify immediate needs and provide information about longer-term support services. MORE INFORMATION Provides resources and referrals, supplies, and support with housing and systems navigation.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Amicus Groups offers support groups to people with criminal records to discuss challenges and build healthy positive lives. Caregiver support groups (https://www.voamnwi.org/caregiver-support-and-dementia-services) that are culturally specific for African Americans are offered monthly

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides monthly support groups such as: * Grief resources * Weight loss and weight loss surgery (https://mhealthfairview.org/treatments/weight-loss-and-weight-loss-surgery-support-groups) * Special services related to youth and pregnancy and newborn loss * Caregiver and care partner group for people caring for or supporting individuals with memory loss * Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group * Cancer support groups (https://mhealthfairview.org/service/social-work-services-for-cancer) * Specific health conditions * Health and wellness groups Masonic Children's Hospital provides family support services, including monthly sibling support groups. * Sibshops offers fun, therapeutic activities to brothers and sisters who are experiencing a variety of emotions * Monthly support group for siblings of patients with special health needs

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Ability Online members have 24/7, free access to friendship, support, sharing of information and skill development opportunities in a monitored and family-friendly environment. Online social support is available in 4 areas: * For Kids and Teens * For Young Adults (including information and tools for Transition to Adulthood) * For parents and caregivers Once registered, for safety, you have access to: * Discussions with people of the same age, or who are interested in the same topic * Role models and mentors * Skill and confidence development opportunities * Fun stuff - books for every reading level, games, activity ideas * Resources and connections for parents and professionals

DESCRIPTION: Program that supports pet owners by providing free or low-cost services, pet food or other supplies. MORE INFORMATION Facilitates the placement of companion animals and helps with the costs of veterinary care and pet supplies.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support groups are available for adults and youth who have experienced domestic violence or sexual violence. * Adult groups * Senior groups * Youth groups

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION * Disability-specific support groups and cross-disability support groups * Offers peer support groups

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Supports families after a child dies. Provides friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process. Support is available through: * Find local chapters (https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/chapters/chapter-locator) * Live chat support (https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/online-communities/online-support)

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Ongoing support groups may include: * Caregivers support group * Widow/Widower grief support group

DESCRIPTION: Chore services offering snow shoveling of sidewalks and driveways to help keep people safe MORE INFORMATION Snow removal services include: * Snow blowing and plowing * Roof snow raking * Salting * Shoveling of sidewalks, steps, patios, decks or any other areas * Deck and patio shoveling

DESCRIPTION: Chore services to help provide minor indoor and/or outdoor home repair and maintenance or handyman work to help keep homes safe. MORE INFORMATION The Chore Corps assists older adults in the City of Winona and Goodview with window washing and outdoor assistance.

DESCRIPTION: Chore services offering snow shoveling of sidewalks and driveways to help keep people safe

DESCRIPTION: Companionship programs provide volunteers to visit with people who are in the hospital, unable to leave their home, or socially isolated. Visitors provide conversation, reading or other social activities to help keep older adults or people with disabilities engaged. MORE INFORMATION Matches volunteers with seniors for one-on-one visiting.

DESCRIPTION: Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs-292754#).

DESCRIPTION: Chore services to help in your home with routine cleaning tasks. MORE INFORMATION Services can include: * Basic kitchen cleaning * Basic bathroom cleaning * Sweeping and vacuuming * Dusting * Bed making * Laundry * Emptying trash cans

DESCRIPTION: Chore services offering snow shoveling of sidewalks and driveways to help keep people safe

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides a Grief Coalition support group from 4:40pm - 6:00pm on Thursdays

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers help to those who want to stop using tobacco and nicotine products Services types include: * Face-to-face meetings * Telephone meetings * Online meetings * Pen and email pals

DESCRIPTION: Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs-292754#). MORE INFORMATION Provides classes and instruction for people taking care of elderly or disabled family members or friends. Caregivers learn about care-related topics and activities, such as medication management or the use of assistive technology. Caregivers also can gain skills that will help them take care of themselves, such as stress management.

DESCRIPTION: Companionship programs provide volunteers to visit with people who are in the hospital, unable to leave their home, or socially isolated. Visitors provide conversation, reading or other social activities to help keep older adults or people with disabilities engaged.