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Mental Health Clinics provide outpatient mental health services for individuals with mental or emotional disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. Services include: * Intake and case assignment * Mental health evaluation including assessment and diagnostic process * Treatment planning * Counseling services, consultation and individual therapy case review * Access to emergency service * Access to hospital admission Some providers also provide rehabilitative mental health services, and some may also provide services to persons with developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse. Mental Health Clinics also provide educational, informational, and preventive services to the community. The mental health team includes: * Licensed physician who has completed an approved residency program in psychiatry * Doctoral clinical, counseling, or health care psychologist * Clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university or clinical psychiatric nurse with a master's degree

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides resources and support for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing Programs include: * Minnesota Hands and Voices: Support for families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) * Deaf Mentor Family Program: Deaf mentors and role models introduce families to Deaf culture and community, self-advocacy, life as a DHH individual, American Sign Language and other communication techniques unique to DHH children

Dental clinic offering treatment services to help improve dental health MORE INFORMATION Provides cosmetic and family dentistry to adults, seniors, and children * Offers dental services for special needs patients, autism spectrum disorder

Mental Health Clinics provide outpatient mental health services for individuals with mental or emotional disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. Services include: * Intake and case assignment * Mental health evaluation including assessment and diagnostic process * Treatment planning * Counseling services, consultation and individual therapy case review * Access to emergency service * Access to hospital admission Some providers also provide rehabilitative mental health services, and some may also provide services to persons with developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse. Mental Health Clinics also provide educational, informational, and preventive services to the community. The mental health team includes: * Licensed physician who has completed an approved residency program in psychiatry * Doctoral clinical, counseling, or health care psychologist * Clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university or clinical psychiatric nurse with a master's degree

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Ability Online members have 24/7, free access to friendship, support, sharing of information and skill development opportunities in a monitored and family-friendly environment. Online social support is available in 4 areas: * For Kids and Teens * For Young Adults (including information and tools for Transition to Adulthood) * For parents and caregivers Once registered, for safety, you have access to: * Discussions with people of the same age, or who are interested in the same topic * Role models and mentors * Skill and confidence development opportunities * Fun stuff - books for every reading level, games, activity ideas * Resources and connections for parents and professionals

Caregiver Consultation is a service that can help caregivers develop strategies to achieve a balanced lifestyle, allowing the caregiver to provide both good care and protect their own health. It is offered throughout Minnesota by professionals who are certified Caregiver Consultants. Consultants are certified by the Minnesota Board on Aging by meeting basic standards and completing training. Caregiver Consultation involves identifying a caregiver's strengths, needs and goals, and developing a plan with the caregiver. Caregiver consultants are available to: * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide care to an older adult (60 years or older) * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide on-going care to younger persons with dementia * Persons age 55 or older who live with and care for a grandchild, other relative's child, or an adult child with a disability Caregiver Consultants may provide: * Caregiving education and skills training * Self-care and stress management suggestions * Disease-specific information to support caregiving * Guidance on managing family and care team relationships * Communication and assertiveness skills training * Support in developing informal networks of support * Family meeting facilitation The Caregiver Consultant service is part of the Minnesota Board on Aging's Live Well at Home program. MORE INFORMATION Provides support to caregivers and their families: * Coordinating services * Solving problems together * Coping with daily challenges * Facilitating family meetings * Planning ahead

Dental clinic offering treatment services to help improve dental health MORE INFORMATION The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry offers adult, specialty and pediatric dental care.

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

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.

The Simon Technology Center makes assistive technology more accessibly to children and adults with disabilities. Core services to children, families and professionals include: * Technology consultations: Free, informal assistive technology consultations * Lending library of assistive technology devices * Individualized training sessions * In-services and workshops * Instructive videos

The Minnesota Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) section provides information, resources and programs for families of children and youth with disabilities or health conditions. Works on state policy related to services for people with disabilities. Focus areas include: * Birth defects * Child development * Early hearing detection and intervention * Follow-up for Newborn Screening Conditions * Transition to adult care * Family Support organization collaboration * Pediatric care coordination

Mental Health Clinics provide outpatient mental health services for individuals with mental or emotional disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. Services include: * Intake and case assignment * Mental health evaluation including assessment and diagnostic process * Treatment planning * Counseling services, consultation and individual therapy case review * Access to emergency service * Access to hospital admission Some providers also provide rehabilitative mental health services, and some may also provide services to persons with developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse. Mental Health Clinics also provide educational, informational, and preventive services to the community. The mental health team includes: * Licensed physician who has completed an approved residency program in psychiatry * Doctoral clinical, counseling, or health care psychologist * Clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university or clinical psychiatric nurse with a master's degree

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION The Assistive Technology Program: * Offers people with disabilities the opportunity to try out or observe a demonstration of assistive technology devices in order to explore what fits the individual's needs * Offers an assistive technology lending library of some devices for a trial period * Provides information and resources on where to purchase or find assistive technology that may better assist the individual A list of available devices is provided on the website.

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)

Kids Included Through Technology Are Enriched (KITE) is a free assistive technology training and coaching program for parents and educators, designed to increase the independence and inclusion of children with disabilities. Participants are provided resources including: * Use of an iPad with hundreds of assistive technology apps (Loan for duration of the program) * Free one-year memberships to the Simon Technology Center's lending library of more than 3,000 assistive technology hardware and software titles * In-person visits The programs helps parents and educators learn about assistive technology by: * Delivering five workshops focusing on different categories and uses of assistive technology for young learners * Training participants in assistive technologies for literacy, communication, behavior and other important skills vital to young learners' education and daily life * Collaborating with PACER Assistive Technology Specialists to find trial and use assistive technologies for each particular child

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 advocacy to clients and their families in the areas of special education, recreation, employment and housing, financial and future planning. Actively advocates on disability policy for current state and federal legislation affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides resources and information about special education in Minnesota.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides training, information, and technical assistance to equip families of children ages birth - 26 with all disabilities. They work one-on-one with families, but also collaborate with state government and the education, rehabilitation, advocacy, and medical communities to make system changes that improve outcomes for children. Provides: * Connections to resources that support inclusion for parents and educators * Parent advisors in English and Spanish who provide information, support, and referrals. Parent advisors can also be emailed at: [email protected] * Webinars and workshops on issues in special education and inclusion * Resource library * Leadership course for self-advocates and families * Youth Advising in English and Spanish

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. MORE INFORMATION Provides wellness care for adults and children, illness care, yearly physicals, and specialty care for children with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns, autism spectrum disorders, and for those with sleep disorders. - Includes allergy care, advanced skin care, injection and IV therapy and health supplements Services include: * Adult/pediatric wellness care * Adult/pediatric illness care * Holistic/integrative care for adults and children * Developmental and behavioral pediatrics * Pediatric sleep disorders specialty care

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. MORE INFORMATION Provides wellness care for adults and children, illness care, yearly physicals, and specialty care for children with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns, autism spectrum disorders, and for those with sleep disorders. - Includes allergy care, advanced skin care, injection and IV therapy and health supplements Services include: * Adult/pediatric wellness care * Adult/pediatric illness care * Holistic/integrative care for adults and children * Developmental and behavioral pediatrics * Pediatric sleep disorders specialty care

Advocates for a statewide network of independent living services and supports for Minnesotans with disabilities throughout the State Provides information about independent living services provided by Minnesota's 8 Center for Independent Living (CIL) organizations.

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. MORE INFORMATION Provides wellness care for adults and children, illness care, yearly physicals, and specialty care for children with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns, autism spectrum disorders, and for those with sleep disorders. - Includes allergy care, advanced skin care, injection and IV therapy and health supplements Services include: * Adult/pediatric wellness care * Adult/pediatric illness care * Holistic/integrative care for adults and children * Developmental and behavioral pediatrics * Pediatric sleep disorders specialty care

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly event is designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities. The museum also offers: * Braille and large print materials * American Sign Language Interpretation * Assistive listening devices

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. MORE INFORMATION Provides wellness care for adults and children, illness care, yearly physicals, and specialty care for children with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns, autism spectrum disorders, and for those with sleep disorders. - Includes allergy care, advanced skin care, injection and IV therapy and health supplements Services include: * Adult/pediatric wellness care * Adult/pediatric illness care * Holistic/integrative care for adults and children * Developmental and behavioral pediatrics * Pediatric sleep disorders specialty care

Mental Health Clinics provide outpatient mental health services for individuals with mental or emotional disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. Services include: * Intake and case assignment * Mental health evaluation including assessment and diagnostic process * Treatment planning * Counseling services, consultation and individual therapy case review * Access to emergency service * Access to hospital admission Some providers also provide rehabilitative mental health services, and some may also provide services to persons with developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse. Mental Health Clinics also provide educational, informational, and preventive services to the community. The mental health team includes: * Licensed physician who has completed an approved residency program in psychiatry * Doctoral clinical, counseling, or health care psychologist * Clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university or clinical psychiatric nurse with a master's degree