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Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Provides help with: * Shelter associated payments, such as rent, mortgage, room and board, property taxes, association dues, homeowners' insurance * Utility Assistance (such as electric, gas, propane, water, sanitation/sewer, cell phone, internet, etc.) * Healthcare Insurance Premiums * Personal Needs Funds (Cash grant)

Chore services to help provide minor indoor and/or outdoor home repair and maintenance or handyman work to help keep homes safe. MORE INFORMATION Provides small repairs for low income veterans, disabled and elderly residents of Aitkin County who own their homes.

Adaptations to your home to remove barriers for people with disabilities or age-related concerns. Modifications may include wheelchair ramps, grab bars, door widening, lowering countertops and other changes to make life easier and safer. Work can range from simple changes, like replacing doorknobs with pull handles, to major structural projects such as bathroom re-design. Learn more about home accessibility modification costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION Safe at Home provides home safety and fall prevention modifications and ramps for older adults or those living with a disability so that they can continue to live in safety and independence in their own homes.

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.

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.

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Provides free fishing and boating excursions for older adults, veterans, disabled adults and youth. 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.

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

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Provides free fishing and boating excursions for older adults, veterans, disabled adults and youth. 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.

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Provides free fishing and boating excursions for older adults, veterans, disabled adults and youth. 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.

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

This program provides medical equipment/supplies and/or assistive technology at no cost for a certain loan period. The items available can vary by program, and may include Durable Medical Equipment (DME). MORE INFORMATION The Lending Library includes: * Wheelchairs * Walkers * Canes * Commodes * Shower Chairs * Stability Straps * Other assisted devices

The VA provides a variety of services for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, including: * Immediate food and shelter, including both transitional and permanent housing * Job training, life skills development, and education * Support with justice system navigation and community re-entry from jail * Financial support to prevent homelessness * Treatment for addiction and depression * Health and dental care

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

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 Caregiver coaches can help reduce stress by providing support, encouragement, and the resources needed to provide care

Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications. MORE INFORMATION Provides caregiver support services that cover a variety of topics and needs, including: * Skills training, mobile support * Caregiver Support Line: (855) 260-3274 * One-on-one coaching, group support and coaching * Peer support mentoring * Self-care, telephone support * Online programs and referrals to community resources

A hospice is a health provider that provides physical, emotional, and/or spiritual support to people who are terminally ill (cannot be cured and the person is expected to die as a result of the illness) and their families. The core services provided are nursing care, physician services, counseling services, and social work services. A hospice may be an agency or part of a larger organization. The care may be provided in a health care facility or as home care. Hospice home care may be continuous, or short term respite care (offering a break to the caregiver). This provider is subject to periodic health care inspection by the Minnesota Department of Health. Many hospices are also Medicare certified.

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 Staff will work closely with Veteran service providers to assist individuals and their families with navigating the system so they can receive the benefits they are entitled to. Basic Services include: * Budgeting and money management * Benefits management * Social Security assistance * Locate housing * Interview and job skills * Problem solving skills * Independent living skills * Self-advocacy * Social recreation

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

Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community. Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION Provides free transportation to Minnesota Veterans to attend VA medical appointments at four regional medical centers, or locally based clinics. * Riders may have to wait prior to, or after appointments, to serve other ride requests, but every attempt is made to prevent extended wait times. * Family members and caregivers may ride along, space dependent. Please mention this when scheduling your ride as several rides may be bundled together to maximize route effectiveness. * Please let your Transportation Coordinator know if you have any mobility limitations, require a walker, manual wheelchair, oxygen tank or have other needs.

Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community. Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION Offers senior transportation shuttle service in Albert Lea, Owatonna, Waseca or Austin

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.

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

The social work services can help issues including: * Housing * Finance * Mood * Relationship * Physical limitation * Information and referral

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

Offers hospital-based mental health and substance use disorder services MORE INFORMATION Provides treatment for mental, emotional, and substance use issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings Services include: * Acute inpatient treatment - mental health or substance abuse disorders * Outpatient treatment - individual, group, case management and vocational rehabilitation * Recovery treatment - mental health, grief, anger management, post-traumatic stress disorder * Residential treatment program - mental health and/or substance use disorders