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Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Works to connect families of children with disabilities to each other and to appropriate services and resources. * Provides information to family members and the community * Develops peer networks between families and individuals * Builds partnerships with organizations and community groups Services include: * Support and networking groups * Workshops and seminars * Information and referral * Electronic, print and video resources * Family activities

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Online and in-person volunteer-led support groups for families and friends of persons with mental illness Support offered for: * General Anxiety and panic * Young Adults (18 - 26) * Parents and caregivers of children under age 21 * Deaf and hard of hearing * Mental Illness with substance abuse disorder * Parents of children with mental illness * Partners and spouses * LGBTQ issues * Families of people with mental illness * LGBTQ people with mental illness * Groups in Spanish * Adults living with mental illness

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Helps to link persons with brain injury and their loved ones to self-directed, voluntary support groups. They can make referrals to support groups throughout the state, including groups for persons with brain injury, their families and friends and caregivers. Groups are self-help, self-supporting, and independent from the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Free online community and a safe place for amputees, their families and friends to connect, share stories, support each other and build lasting friendships. AMPOWER is a comprehensive program to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference through: * Peer mentorship * Educational resources * Community events

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Connect opportunities include: * Adult Events - various events throughout the year for adults with epilepsy * Adult Connect - monthly meetings for adults with epilepsy * Parents and Caregivers group * Young adults group * Teen group * Spanish connect

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides several support groups including: * Community parent groups for new parents, parents of adults, Somali families, Latinx families, and parents of children with a dual Down Syndrome and Autism diagnosis * Parent-to-Parent Connections Facebook groups include: * Down Syndrome Association of MN Discussion Group * Minnesota Moms: Ages 12 – 18 * Adult Matters (For Parents and Caregivers of Adults with Down syndrome) * Down Syndrome and Autism – Dual Diagnosis * Grandparent group * Adult age caregivers group * New Parent Zoom group: Birth - 12 months

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.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Youth support group provides opportunities to connect with others who are experiencing similar circumstances.

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.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Adult and Family Programs provides a variety of free, kid-friendly activities and resources that teach healthy communication and coping skills in a fun, age-appropriate and hands-on way. *Making Memories invites families to attend sporting events, theater productions, and other fun activities. * Educational Classes are available for all ages on topics like nutrition, commonly asked health insurance questions, and much more. * Angel Packs provide age-appropriate kits to help adults talk to children about cancer, help children understand what cancer is using evidence-based research to provide accurate and easily digestible information. Activities are available to your family even if you're not currently in active treatment.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups for: * Caregivers support group * When caregiving ends * Chronic conditions * Lewy-Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group * PEARLs (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) * Support Group for Partners with Memory Loss - Provides a Memory Care Cafe at Zadeos Pizza from 2:00pm - 3:00pm, the 3rd Thursday of each month - Contact Melissa Stone at (507) 285-5272 or email: [email protected] Current offerings for support groups, workshops and events for those 55+ and their caregivers are listed on the Elder Network website.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support groups for helping men to understand and overcome depression include: * Group support in an informal setting * One-on-one peer support groups * Retreats * Social activities All groups are held in-person.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Peer services are provided by persons with disabilities who are willing to share their unique insight, knowledge, and skills with others. May meet as groups or individuals.

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 Hadley offers free social, emotional, and practical support for those living with vision loss, including: * Peer to Peer Program - Connect with someone who can relate to the everyday challenges of vision loss * Audio-Video Workshops - Guides related to various activities and skills such as daily living, adjusting to vision loss, recreation, working, technology, and Braille * Donahoe Center for Support - The Donahoe Center offers compassionate assistance, a supportive community, and trusted resources that promote well-being and foster connectedness

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support for siblings of children with disabilities. Offers: * Training for parents and service providers on supporting siblings * Learning tools and books that help agencies to start support groups for siblings * Local peer support groups called Sibshops for school-age brothers and sisters of kids with disabilities and health concerns * Online support groups

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups for: * Caregivers support group * When caregiving ends * Chronic conditions * Lewy-Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group * PEARLs (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) * Support Group for Partners with Memory Loss - Provides a Memory Care Cafe at Zadeos Pizza from 2:00pm - 3:00pm, the 3rd Thursday of each month - Contact Melissa Stone at (507) 285-5272 or email: [email protected] Current offerings for support groups, workshops and events for those 55+ and their caregivers are listed on the Elder Network website.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Free online community and a safe place for amputees, their families and friends to connect, share stories, support each other and build lasting friendships. AMPOWER is a comprehensive program to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference through: * Peer mentorship * Educational resources * Community events

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups for: * Caregivers support group * When caregiving ends * Chronic conditions * Lewy-Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group * PEARLs (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) * Support Group for Partners with Memory Loss - Provides a Memory Care Cafe at Zadeos Pizza from 2:00pm - 3:00pm, the 3rd Thursday of each month - Contact Melissa Stone at (507) 285-5272 or email: [email protected] Current offerings for support groups, workshops and events for those 55+ and their caregivers are listed on the Elder Network website.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support groups for people who have had a laryngectomy, their families, and their friends. Groups are members of the International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL). WebWhispers is an International Internet support group. Provides online resources: * Club lists * Newsletter * Zoom club lists * First Steps - a Guide for New Laryngectomees * Facebook support group lists

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers information and personal support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families Topics include: * Abuse prevention * Education * Employment * Future planning * Government benefits * Guardianship * Healthcare assistance * Housing * Housing services * Self-advocacy

Offers several programs that focus on supporting those affected by memory loss/dementia, including: * Community Connection - Explores new things in the community and breaks stigmas about dementia and memory loss * One-to-One Consultations - Provides emotional support with dementia/early-stage memory loss, support system planning, goal setting, and community resources (by appointment) * Support Groups - Journey Together and Memory Café Services are available in-person, via telephone, or video conferencing.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The Lighthouse Guild Parent Support Network offers a phone support group for teens, young adults, adults, partners and parents with vision loss and blindness. Also offers a phone support group for parents of children with visual impairments.

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.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers support, information, resources and hope to empower parents to make the best choices possible for their child who is deaf or hard of hearing Offers: * Guide By Your Side Program parent guides * Parent to parent support * Information and referral * Educational opportunities * Networking * Outreach services

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Weekly free family support and education group for Spanish-speaking families of people with disabilities (adults and children)