DESCRIPTION: Program provides training or work experience to individuals with disabilities or impairing health conditions to help them find a job and become economically independent

DESCRIPTION: Temporary place to stay for homeless youth who have run away or are at risk in their homes MORE INFORMATION Culturally specific emergency shelter for American Indian youth The shelter serves youth who are homeless, runaway, in a family crisis, or involved with juvenile corrections. Services include * Emergency and short-term shelter * Crisis intervention * Case and systems advocacy * Information and referrals * Access to medical and dental care * Counseling * Case management * Community education

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 to those who have experienced abusive relationships. This can be in a group setting or one-on-one.

DESCRIPTION: 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 assist people with disabilities in learning how to advocate for themselves and make informed choices. Advocates help people get the necessary support services at work, at school, with county or state government, or in the community. Program goals: * To promote and advocate for the civil rights of persons with disabilities * To provide resources to support advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities * To educate the community about inclusion of persons with disabilities * To impact policies that affect persons with disabilities

DESCRIPTION: Outpatient health clinic offering preventative, diagnostic (exam or test) and treatment services Some clinics are certified as Health Care Homes, where primary care providers, families and patients work together to support wellness and improve health outcomes. The Minnesota Department of Health website provides a complete list of Health Care Home Clinics along with an online map of these clinics in Minnesota (https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/hchomes/hchmap/index.html).

DESCRIPTION: Outpatient health clinic offering preventative, diagnostic (exam or test) and treatment services Some clinics are certified as Health Care Homes, where primary care providers, families and patients work together to support wellness and improve health outcomes. The Minnesota Department of Health website provides a complete list of Health Care Home Clinics along with an online map of these clinics in Minnesota (https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/hchomes/hchmap/index.html). MORE INFORMATION Project Heal (https://www.centracare.com/services/project-h-e-a-l-) offers free health screenings and basic care at various locations across Central Minnesota for those who have little or no insurance.

DESCRIPTION: Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides information of interest to older adults and includes features that are easy to use, such as large-print materials Health topics include: * Aging in Place * Cognitive health * Caregiving * Depression * Healthy eating * High blood pressure * Memory loss * Talking with your doctor * Vitamins * Women's health * Exercise (https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-and-physical-activity) * A - Z Health Topics The National Institute on Aging (NIA) also offers two online resources with information about Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias (https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia) and a separate site dedicated to Alzheimer's (https://www.alzheimers.gov). Each site provides information on: * Causes * Symptoms * Diagnosis * Treatment * Related dementias * Living with dementia * Research and clinical trials * Information for caregivers * Resources for professionals The information is based on research about healthy aging from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

DESCRIPTION: Program that evaluates people for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and identifies the best treatment options

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The Center for Grief Education and Support specializes in comprehensive loss, grief and transition services for the bereaved. Services include: * Counseling * Family counseling * Newly bereaved * Adult grief * Survivors of suicide * Drop-in teen groups * Teen support groups * Themed workshops * Pregnancy and infant loss * Pet loss

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 * Youth Outreach: Provides confidential, nonjudgmental support and assistance for youth who have run away from home or are without a stable place to stay. * StreetWorks: Provides street-based outreach to youth experiencing homelessness in the Metro area May provide: (https://www.streetworksmn.org/youth/youth-workers) * Youth shelter bed availability in real-time * Youth Drop-in Centers * Basic Needs (clothing, showers, hygiene, etc.) * Youth food shelves and hot meals * Youth-focused medical care * Sexual health care * Mental health counseling * Crisis numbers * Parenting youth resources

DESCRIPTION: A peer mentor is an individual with a disability that has been trained to help consumers locate community resources, identify individual goals and make adjustments to a newly acquired or progressive disability. Offers both 1:1 goal-based peer support and support groups. Support groups are created based on feedback and requests from individuals.

DESCRIPTION: Therapists offer mental health counseling to help resolve behavioral, emotional or social problems Mental health services may include: * Family Therapy * Group Therapy * Individual Therapy * Mental health evaluation MORE INFORMATION Offers individual and group counseling for adults and children affected by domestic violence

DESCRIPTION: Privately owned building whose management contracts with either the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to receive rental subsidies This type of property is sometimes referred to as "Project Based Section 8 Housing." Property owner/manager must follow HUD regulations. The government gives funds directly to the apartment owners, who lower the rents they charge tenants with low-income. This type of affordable housing is specifically for families. The rental amount paid by the resident is determined based on the resident's income. Some units have a low, fixed rent amount. HUD requires rental housing to provide Equal Housing Opportunity (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp).

DESCRIPTION: Outpatient health clinic offering preventative, diagnostic (exam or test) and treatment services Some clinics are certified as Health Care Homes, where primary care providers, families and patients work together to support wellness and improve health outcomes. The Minnesota Department of Health website provides a complete list of Health Care Home Clinics along with an online map of these clinics in Minnesota (https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/hchomes/hchmap/index.html). MORE INFORMATION Primary care and specialist physicians provide care for the entire family from infants to adults to seniors. Virtuwell is an online clinic (https://www.healthpartners.com/care)

DESCRIPTION: Housing for people with low income that includes coordination of other services for residents. The coordination professional can help residents identify resources, navigate systems or help with applying to additional programs. MORE INFORMATION Permanent housing facilities for seniors, young adults, homeless adults, and families Housing options vary from county to county.

DESCRIPTION: Non-governmental energy assistance program that helps pay for home utilities, such as natural gas, oil, propane or electricity MORE INFORMATION Help paying for utility bills, including: * Natural gas * Electricity * Water * Propane * Fuel oil Assistance is offered as funding is available. Some funding comes from the HeatShare program, which provides emergency utility assistance for people with no place left to turn.

DESCRIPTION: Outpatient health clinic offering preventative, diagnostic (exam or test) and treatment services Some clinics are certified as Health Care Homes, where primary care providers, families and patients work together to support wellness and improve health outcomes. The Minnesota Department of Health website provides a complete list of Health Care Home Clinics along with an online map of these clinics in Minnesota (https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/hchomes/hchmap/index.html).

DESCRIPTION: Program that provides a free or low cost meal to people in need MORE INFORMATION A free lunch or hot evening meal served at several locations year round. These sites are currently operating as takeaway service only. Community meal sites welcome anyone in need, and are located at churches, schools, and community centers. Guests at these sites receive any number of meals needed for their household. Social service referrals and information is available, and many dining sites are partnered with local groups that routinely offer non-food items like personal hygiene products, coats, mittens, socks and more.

DESCRIPTION: The Resources for Youth program at Hennepin County Human Services helps young people connect with available services. Services can help you to: * Apply for assistance - with applications for health insurance, food assistance, and other state programs * Get health care - helps you apply for medical assistance, and find health clinics with services aimed at youth * Earn your diploma or degree - will help you get back into school, earn your General Educational Development (GED), and explore options for college * Transportation * Job and career counseling * Cash and food assistance

DESCRIPTION: Adaptations to your home to remove barriers for people with disabilities or age-related concerns. Modifications may include wheelchair ramps, grab bars, door widening, lowering countertops and other changes to make life easier and safer. Work can range from simple changes, like replacing doorknobs with pull handles, to major structural projects such as bathroom re-design. Learn more about home accessibility modification costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=ID_002196).

DESCRIPTION: Treatment and education designed to maintain or improve a person's physical, intellectual and social health. Services can be provided on a short-term or long-term basis. MORE INFORMATION Services include: * Aquatic Therapy * Back Pain * Ballet and Dance Injuries * Dry Needling * Elbow Pain * Foot and Ankle Pain * Headaches * Hip Pain * Jaw Pain * Knee Pain * Lifting Injury Treatment * Lifting Performance Packages * Lymphedema and Cancer Care * Neck Pain * Pelvic Health * Pregnancy and Postpartum Pain * Rehabilitation After Surgery * Running Injury Treatment * Running Performance Packages * Shoulder Pain * Sports Related Injuries * Swimming Injuries * Swimming Performance Packages * Triathlete Injuries * Vestibular Therapy

DESCRIPTION: Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment MORE INFORMATION Minnesota's Veterans Employment Specialists are located around the state and will help veterans with career planning and job search.

DESCRIPTION: 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 bilingual and bicultural legal and immigration assistance to low-income refugees and immigrants living in Minnesota. Services include: * Assistance with a green card * Citizenship applications * Family reunification * Public benefits applications

DESCRIPTION: Program that provides a free or low cost meal to people in need MORE INFORMATION A free lunch or hot evening meal served at several locations year round. These sites are currently operating as takeaway service only. Community meal sites welcome anyone in need, and are located at churches, schools, and community centers. Guests at these sites receive any number of meals needed for their household. Social service referrals and information is available, and many dining sites are partnered with local groups that routinely offer non-food items like personal hygiene products, coats, mittens, socks and more.