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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

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION The staff serve as Navigators for people searching for resources to address home, family, employment and other self-sufficiency issues. Staff members are trained to assist the public on service options including: * Medicare * Housing services * Mental health services * Financial assistance * Legal services * Food resources * Household resources * Senior services

Drop-in centers provide a space for homeless individuals to spend time and connect with services. Spaces are typically open during the day or evening hours. MORE INFORMATION Provides: * Three meals a day * Toiletries * Clothing * Cold weather essentials * Shower facilities * Laundry facilities * Medical clinic access * Legal aid kiosk * Volunteer medical care * Help to access social services Also operates a mobile outreach unit in the community that is stocked with essential items, clothing and toiletries.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides information and support for Breast Cancer including information about: * Facts and statistics * Risk factors and risk reduction * Screening and early detection * Diagnosis * Treatment * Types of breast cancers - Invasive breast cancer - Metastatic breast cancer * Support * Survivorship * Financial assistance * Research

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides information and support for people with Alzheimer's and for caregivers, including: * Care options * Stages and behaviors * Daily care * Caregiver health * Programs and support * Plan for the future * Health habits * Local chapters * Support groups

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Publishes free information and resource guides for seniors and caregivers Minnesota resource and housing publications include: * Carlton County Senior and Caregiver Guide * Itasca-Koochiching County Aging Resource Guide * North St. Louis County Senior and Caregiver Guide * Duluth Senior and Caregiver Guide * Douglas County Senior and Disabilities Guide * Aitkin County Senior and Caregiver Guide * Northeastern Minnesota Eight-County Regional Senior Housing Directory - Includes Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties * St. Croix Aging and Disability Resource Guide

Inspiring Opportunities Project brings together parents, youth, and professionals to help families identify the resources and supports that promote success and includes: * Information and referral from parent advocates over the phone and in person to parents of children who have emotional or behavioral disorders * Workshops on the rights and responsibilities of parents in mental health, health care and insurance, juvenile justice, education and other systems * Develops parents as effective advocates for their children with mental health issues * Develop strategies to support their children's mental health and behavioral needs at home, in school, and in the community * Publications and handouts on a variety of topics related to children with emotional or behavioral disorders * Information and referral for support groups

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Advocate for civil rights for deaf and hard of hearing individuals The advocacy and support for deaf issues on the national level include: * Early intervention * Education * Employment * Health Care * Technology * Housing * Senior resources * Transportation Federal advocacy work is done through coalition efforts with specialized national deaf and hard of hearing organizations, as well as coalitions representing national cross-disability organizations.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers information and resources for people with communication and hearing disorders in Minnesota Resources include: * Information about communication disorders * Frequently asked questions about speech-language-hearing services * Links to summer camps for people with communication disorders * Information about becoming a professional, including links to Minnesota schools with degree programs

Disability Hub MN connects you to information and community resources, helps you understand your benefits, and helps you plan for your best life. Hub staff listen to your needs, explore options with you and provide the information you need to make informed decisions. The Hub can help you with: * Health insurance options * Housing and home care options * Employment options and how that can affect benefits * Life planning, education, and goals * Community involvement Disability Hub MN is managed by the Department of Human Services Disability Services Division, and the service is delivered through a contract with the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) and the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL). All Hub services are person-centered, private and confidential.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Staff can help find needed services, including: * Services for parents and children * Adult Basic Education (ABE) * Career exploration and employment * Self-employment services * Counseling * Health * Food and clothing If they do not provide the service, they will tell you which organization does.

Offers counseling, training and referrals to help seniors find ways to adapt to changes in their vision and improve their quality of life and their ability to live independently. Services include: * Low vision aids and other adaptive devices * Aging Eyes Initiative offers information about eye conditions common to seniors, free low-vision aids and devices, and referrals to more help. * Adjustment to Blindness Skill training * Training in daily living skills * Access to the Radio Talking Book * Access to books and other print material in alternative formats

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Search for mental health providers and resources by zip code, population and service type

Lookup for accounting firms and individual accountants: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Registered Public Accountant (RAP)

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 * A - Z Health Topics The National Institute on Aging (NIA) also offers two online resources with information about Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias and a separate site dedicated to Alzheimer's. 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).

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION If your Medicare card is lost, stolen or damaged, you can ask for a replacement card from Social Security. The nine-digit Social Security number is used to record your covered wages or self-employment earnings, and to monitor your record once you start getting benefits. * Replacement card

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Resources and checklists to assist with planning a funeral. Also provides information about pet funerals. A budget sheet, creative funeral ideas and a checklist for planning a funeral are available. Searchable resource lists for: * Catering, flowers, reception sites, hotels and musicians * Preplanning services * Clergy and celebrants * Cremation * Funeral homes and memorial service sites * Urns, caskets, monuments and markers * Transportation * Charitable contributions * Videographers and photographers Information also included on: * Cemetery services * Home funerals * Organ and body donation * Scattering ashes * Vaults and mausoleums * Writing a eulogy After the funeral resources are available, including: * Appraisers and auctioneers * Wills, estate and probate * Grief support * Financial advisors * Senior housing * Long-Term care insurance

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is responsible for reviewing and approving long-term care insurance policies offered for sale in the state. They can help consumers with concerns or complaints about insurers of long-term care. Resources include: * Long-Term Care Insurance overview * Tips for consumers * Resources for resolving problems, including how to file a complaint

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION A Health and Wellness coordinator is available to make friendly home visits and help connect seniors to services that may be available to help them in their home. Family members can request visits if they would like a professional opinion about solutions to special issues that elderly family members may be dealing with.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Information for children, youth and families: * Oral health * Educational activities * Find low cost dental clinics - Access to care for people on public programs or who need low cost clinics

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION The Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging is designated by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Board on Aging, providing Title III services to elders 60 years of age and older, caregivers of elders 60+, and grandparents/relatives raising relative children. Services to individuals and families include: * Information, access to resources, counseling, advocacy, education and training for elders to improve their quality of life * Food support * Falls Prevention * Transportation * Legal services and legal education Services to tribal governments include: * Congregate dining and home delivered meal contracts

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 Offers information, referral and assistance to all individuals in Winona County age 60 and over who live independently in the community.

Patient family housing options include: * Hope Lodge Communities * Partnerships with hotels

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION The Senior Program is provided through the Senior Coordinator on Aging. The Coordinator provides assistance to individuals over 60 years old in Wilkin County who are in need of services. The Coordinator is available to make home visits, meet with clubs or organizations, provide office visits and telephone contacts. Provides information, assistance and outreach on a variety of programs, such as: * Alzheimer's information * Assistance with forms and applications * Caregivers support * Financial emergencies * Home delivered/congregate meals * Home health services * Insurance counseling - Medicare Part D * Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)- Free Food Program * Senior companion services * Services for the hearing impaired * Services for the vision impaired * Transportation * Volunteer opportunities

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Douglas County Senior Services provides advocacy, information, assistance, program development and coordination of services to those 60+. The program provides outreach on many topics, including: * Advance directives * Scams and frauds * Identity theft resources * Housing Information * Matter of Balance and Chronic Disease Self-Management classes * Advance care planning Staff is available to come to your organization and offer presentations on a number of topics of interest to the senior population.