DESCRIPTION: Case managers help people to plan, access, evaluate and coordinate services from their service providers. Plans are customized to each person's own needs and preferences. Learn more about case management 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_000821). MORE INFORMATION Provides assistance to Veterans and their families to reintegrate after discharge from active military service The Post 9/11 Transition and Care Management program provides the coordination of care to help Veteran access health care needed and to assist in the transition back to life as a civilian.

DESCRIPTION: Veterans Administration (VA) offers two broad categories of Pension benefit programs: * Veterans Pension (https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility): Tax-free monetary benefit payable to low-income wartime Veterans. * Survivors' Pension (https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/survivors-pension): Tax-free monetary benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and/or unmarried child(ren) of a deceased Veteran with wartime service. Veterans and survivors who are eligible for pension benefits and are housebound or require the aid and attendance of another person may be eligible to receive additional monetary amounts.

DESCRIPTION: Opioid Use Disorder is an addiction to substances such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone or morphine. Detoxification and recovery methods can vary, but often involve stabilization via prescription medication, counseling, and/or behavioral therapy. There are a large number of regulatory requirements governing Opioid Treatment Programs in Minnesota. It is a program licensed under Minnesota Statute Chapter 245G and/or registered with The Division of Pharmacologic Therapies portion of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). They are also accredited by one of the approved national accreditation bodies and registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a narcotic treatment program. MORE INFORMATION Treatment provided as a non-residential outpatient program.

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: Recreational activities for older adults to create social connections, learn new things and improve their general well-being. MORE INFORMATION Provides free fishing and boating excursions for older adults There is no cost to participants other than the purchase of a fishing license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The organization is made up of a network of members, volunteers, and chapters with a passion for fishing and boating and a caring heart for the people they serve. Each excursion is on a safe boat or pontoon with an experienced guide. Appropriate equipment, such as life jackets, fishing rods, tackle, and live bait is provided.

DESCRIPTION: Program that helps veterans understand and obtain benefits they are entitled to by law. Help can cover topics such as: * Eligibility requirements * Payment processes * Beneficiary rights * Certificate/forms assistance * Consultation and advice * Advocacy and legal assistance to make sure benefits are obtained MORE INFORMATION Helps veterans and their dependents with claims with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The office is also liaison to advocate with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, County Veterans Service Officers and Post Service Officers. Helps with applications for: * Benefits * Entitlements * Claims * Appeals

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: Respite provides care on a short-term basis for a person who cannot take care of themselves, and who is usually taken care of by a family member or friend. The service is designed to provide temporary coverage for the caregiver during an absence or need for relief. Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers or the Alternative Care program (http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/id_002203) in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Respite Care is a program that pays for care for a short time when a Veteran's family Caregivers need a break, need to run errands, or need to go out of town for a few days.

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: Serves veterans and their dependents For locations: Minnesota (https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?STATE=MN&dnum=1) North Dakota (http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?STATE=ND&dnum=1) South Dakota (http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?STATE=SD&dnum=1) Iowa (http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?STATE=IA&dnum=1) Wisconsin (http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?STATE=WI&dnum=1)

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

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 Long term housing options providing onsite services to meet the unique needs of Veterans requiring long term support.

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: Program that helps veterans understand and obtain benefits they are entitled to by law. Help can cover topics such as: * Eligibility requirements * Payment processes * Beneficiary rights * Certificate/forms assistance * Consultation and advice * Advocacy and legal assistance to make sure benefits are obtained MORE INFORMATION The VA offers a variety of services and benefits to Veterans. You may qualify for benefits for: * Employment * Survivor * Health * Education * Housing * Disabilities

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: A medical facility that provides primary, specialty and long-term care services to veterans and their families. This hospital is licensed by the Veterans Health Administration. For more information about specific VA Medical Centers, use the online location lookup (https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=health) to find the sites nearest you.

DESCRIPTION: Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION Offers blind and low vision rehabilitation services such as: * Vision-enhancing devices and technologies and training in how to use them * Training in new visual skills to help with everyday tasks (like reading, writing, cooking, managing your medicines, and locating and reading signs) * Sensory training * Mobility and orientation training * Strategies for restoring your ability to communicate through writing or using the computer * Counseling and group therapy to help you adjust to blindness * Family-centered care that helps your family learn how to support you as you adjust to blindness * Outpatient vision impairment rehabilitation services (https://www.rehab.va.gov/PROSTHETICS/factsheet/BRS-FactSheet-VisualImpairmentServicesOutpatientRehabilitation.pdf) The Blind Rehabilitation Centers (https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/blindrehab/locations.asp) are residential inpatient programs that provide comprehensive adjustment to blindness training * Provides training and support to blind and low vision Veterans and active duty service members to help them live independently * Helps family and caregivers to understand how to help someone with low or no vision * Assists in enhancing home environments and reducing caregiver burden

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: A Community Living Center resembles "home" as much as possible. Provides a nursing home level of care, which includes: * Help with activities of daily living (e.g. bathing and getting dressed) * 24-hour skilled nursing care * Restorative care * Geriatric evaluation and management Some Community Living Centers provide additional services such as: * Mental health recovery care * Special care for Veterans with dementia or other cognitive deficits * Respite care * Palliative and hospice care for end of life Amenities at all Community Living Centers include: * Activities for all ages * Family-friendly places for visiting

DESCRIPTION: Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

DESCRIPTION: A medical facility that provides primary, specialty and long-term care services to veterans and their families. This hospital is licensed by the Veterans Health Administration. For more information about specific VA Medical Centers, use the online location lookup (https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=health) to find the sites nearest you. MORE INFORMATION Providing services at Iowa City Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System (https://www.va.gov/iowa-city-health-care/locations/iowa-city-va-medical-center) and VA Central Iowa Health Care System (https://www.centraliowa.va.gov)

DESCRIPTION: Bus transportation that provides rides to people within a city, county or region