DESCRIPTION: Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Offers civil legal aid (matters that fall outside of the criminal justice system) by attorneys licensed to practice in Minnesota State District Court and Leech Lake Tribal Court. Programs available to income eligible residents, living at or near poverty, and living in Northeastern Minnesota, include: Private Attorney Involvement program providing free legal advice, assistance and representation to low-income people for civil legal concerns such as: * Family law * Consumer assistance * Adoption * Bankruptcy * Employment * Estate planning * Guardianship/conservatorship * Probate * Real estate Legal Kiosk Project which provides kiosks stationed in a variety of community locations offering the public the ability to apply for civil legal aid services, access legal resources, and, in some cases, attend online meetings and remote court hearings in privacy. * Kiosks can be located here (https://www.legalkiosk.org/locations) Senior Citizens' Law Project that helps seniors by: * Advising clients * Representing clients in court and in administrative hearings * Negotiating on your behalf. * Helping you understand long-term care * Helping you plan for incapacity * Helping you protect your income and benefits, housing, and your safety and security * Helping you stop harassing creditor phone calls and garnishments

DESCRIPTION: Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities.

DESCRIPTION: County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_157743): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online (https://www.mnsure.org), people 65 or older apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/seniors-apply.jsp), and people with disabilities apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/disabilities-apply.jsp) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/help-with-medicare-costs.jsp): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CM_003006): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses.

DESCRIPTION: County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/diversionary-work-program.jsp): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (https://dcyf.mn.gov/programs-directory/child-care-assistance-program): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * 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 in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp): Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

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: Provides household goods for people who need them. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand. MORE INFORMATION The basic home package provides furniture and other household goods for people pursuing housing stability to get set up in a home.

DESCRIPTION: This agency manages and operates the local public affordable housing program to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments for seniors. Additional information can be found online on the HousingLink website (https://www.housinglink.org/SubsidizedHousing). MORE INFORMATION Hill Lake Manor provides low-income housing for seniors, handicapped and income eligible families: * 30 units elderly apartments (handicapped and single) * 12 family houses (two, three and four bedroom) * Supportive housing services available Pioneer Villa provides low-income housing for seniors, handicapped and income eligible families: * 30 units elderly (handicapped and single) * 13 family houses (two, three and four bedroom) * Supportive Housing services available

DESCRIPTION: This program provides clothing for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand. Clothing is typically free or low cost. MORE INFORMATION Coats for Kids is a program where they collect gently used or new winter outerwear for children and adults that are in need. They accept new or gently used coats, hats, mittens and scarves.

DESCRIPTION: Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities. MORE INFORMATION Administers public housing for eligible individuals and families in the City of Minneapolis. * Units include studio - 6 bedrooms. * They manage and maintain nearly 6,000 public housing rental units, including apartment buildings, single family homes, townhomes and senior apartment complexes. Public housing programs include: * Family housing * Nearly Elderly - Ages 50 - 61 * Senior housing and assisted living - Age 62+ * General Occupancy for those age 18 - 49 receiving Social Security Income and/or with a documented disability

DESCRIPTION: Helps people with mental illness avoid homelessness by providing them with temporary rental assistance in their community. This allows people to have housing while they are on a waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other permanent housing subsidy programs. Housing support services are provided to participants through a local mental health authority. Subsidies are determined by a calculation using gross income. The resident's rent is based on the resident's income. Funding from the program may be used: * To pay rent directly to a landlord * For security and utility deposits * To pay for the full rent, for up to 90 days, during medical or psychiatric crisis

DESCRIPTION: County programs that help pay for food include: * Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/minnesota-food-assistance-program.jsp): Provides food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 and older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * 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 meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.jsp): Helps those with low income get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals - SNAP Education and Training (https://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t/provider-dashboard): Helps SNAP recipients with employment and education training and support * Women, Infants and Children (WIC) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic): Nutrition program for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy

DESCRIPTION: Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=ID_002235) in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Optage Meals offers freshly made home delivered meals designed for older adults, as well as adults with disabilities. Optage offers the ability for clients to simplify their meal preparation and stay independent in their own homes. Clients have the option of a weekly delivery of ready-to-heat meals chosen from over 60 entree choices along with a supportive check-in upon delivery. Hot meal volunteers may offer to heat meals and offer social and physical support. Ready-to-heat meals are available for delivery in the Twin Cities Metro area and Wright County.

DESCRIPTION: Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities.

DESCRIPTION: Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities. MORE INFORMATION Administers public housing for eligible individuals and families in the City of Minneapolis. * Units include studio - 6 bedrooms. * They manage and maintain nearly 6,000 public housing rental units, including apartment buildings, single family homes, townhomes and senior apartment complexes. Public housing programs include: * Family housing * Nearly Elderly - Ages 50 - 61 * Senior housing and assisted living - Age 62+ * General Occupancy for those age 18 - 49 receiving Social Security Income and/or with a documented disability

DESCRIPTION: Helps people who are older learn work skills, participate in job training and get a job MORE INFORMATION A community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides training for low-income, unemployed seniors.

DESCRIPTION: Program that helps people understand and successfully complete forms, paperwork or documents that are required to receive benefits or services MORE INFORMATION Offers assistance with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other food support applications.

DESCRIPTION: Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=ID_002235) in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Meals on Wheels - Volunteers deliver hot meals and a safety check to those who may be unable to leave their homes. They can also provide additional meals for weekends. Meals to Go (https://www.lssmn.org/services/older-adults/lss-meals/meals-to-go) - Frozen meals can be shipped statewide.

DESCRIPTION: Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities. MORE INFORMATION Administers public housing for eligible individuals and families in the City of Minneapolis. * Units include studio - 6 bedrooms. * They manage and maintain nearly 6,000 public housing rental units, including apartment buildings, single family homes, townhomes and senior apartment complexes. Public housing programs include: * Family housing * Nearly Elderly - Ages 50 - 61 * Senior housing and assisted living - Age 62+ * General Occupancy for those age 18 - 49 receiving Social Security Income and/or with a documented disability

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: Dental clinic offering treatment services to help improve dental health

DESCRIPTION: Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities.

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 Provides permanent supportive housing.

DESCRIPTION: County programs that help pay for food include: * Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/minnesota-food-assistance-program.jsp): Provides food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 and older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * 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 meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.jsp): Helps those with low income get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals - SNAP Education and Training (https://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t/provider-dashboard): Helps SNAP recipients with employment and education training and support * Women, Infants and Children (WIC) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic): Nutrition program for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy

DESCRIPTION: County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/diversionary-work-program.jsp): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (https://dcyf.mn.gov/programs-directory/child-care-assistance-program): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * 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 in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp): Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

DESCRIPTION: Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Helps people who have no other resources obtain a basic pair of eyeglasses. Provides a basic pair of single or lined bifocal lenses at no cost to the client.