A national AmeriCorps Senior program sponsored locally by VOA Minnesota and Wisconsin that matches people ages 55+ with volunteer opportunities that match their individual skills, interests, schedule, and geographic availability.

Ages served
55+
Need/Service
Senior Volunteering
Genders served
All genders
Payment
Services are free to participants

Reflections: A weekly support group for people with criminal records and those leaving incarceration to come together and help each other build a healthy, positive lifestyle. Participants hear from guests and connect with each other to offer support.

Sisters Helping Sisters: A two-phase group program for women incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee. The first 12-week phase emphasizes personal empowerment through sharing and support, and the second 12-week phase focuses on independent living skills as participants prepare to transition back into the community.

Ages served
18+
Genders served
All genders
Payment
Services are free to participants

This program and drop-in center provides information, referrals, and specialized one-to-one planning for those with a criminal background. People reentering society receive help accessing housing, jobs and vocational services, transportation, clothing, voicemail, and computer and phone access.

Ages served
18+
Genders served
All genders
Payment
Services are free to participants

Community volunteers are matched with incarcerated individuals to establish friendship and connection. Pre-release matches help ease the transition back to society for most, while others provide connection for people serving life sentences.

Ages served
18+
Need/Service
Incarceration
Genders served
All genders
Payment
Services are free to participants
General phone

Residential treatment services for adolescents ages 13-18 whose sex is assigned female. Avanti uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to treat youth experiencing mental health crisis such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and emerging personality disorders, including those accompanied by self-injurious behavior and/or suicide attempts.

Ages served
12-17
Need/Service
Mental Health
Genders served
Biologically Female - Trans and Non-binary Inclusive
Payment
Funding for participant placement is typically received through state/county social services, or private medical insurance.
General phone

Specialized residential treatment services for adolescent males ages 12-17 who are experiencing serious mental health and/or chemical issues. Bar None Omegon offers both short- and long-term intensive mental and chemical health treatment services. 

Ages served
12-17
Need/Service
Chemical abuse
Mental Health
Genders served
Males
Payment
Funding for participant placement is typically received through state/county social services, or private medical insurance.
General phone

Temporary shelter care and behavior stabilization services for adolescents ages 12-17. Behavioral, Baseline, and Needs assessments are provided and can open doors to other services, depending on needs.

Ages served
11-17
Need/Service
Housing
Mental Health
Genders served
All genders
Payment
Funding for the shelter program is solely through county social services/corrections screening and approval.
General phone

Personalized guidance, information, and resource coordination to meet physical, social, and financial care needs for older adults, adults with disabilities, and those caring for them. Follow-up services help develop long-term care plans while maximizing independence and quality of life.

Ages served
18+
Need/Service
Caregiving
Dementia
Disability Services
Guardianship
Mental Health
Genders served
All genders
Audience
Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Payment
Fee (Private Pay); Insurance accepted

A local, member-supported network that collects and organizes helpful data for social workers who work with older adults and their families. Care Options Network publishes The GuideBook, a resource for senior care professionals, and The Directory, a newsstand magazine for the general public. 

Ages served
All ages
Need/Service
Caregiving
Dementia
Guardianship
Housing
Legal Help
Meals
Resources
Genders served
All genders
Payment
Payments vary for members
General phone

Support for older adults and adults with disabilities to maintain independence whenever possible through care plans and support systems that prevent unnecessary guardianship and conservatorship. CESDM also provides guidance and training to case managers, Adult Protection Workers, and social workers.

Ages served
18+
Need/Service
Caregiving
Dementia
Disability Services
Guardianship
Legal Help
Mental Health
Genders served
All genders
Audience
Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Payment
Fee; Some clients are eligible for grants to cover the cost of care