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ADITH MILLER MANOR Adith Miller Manor provides 24-hour, specialized memory care to individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementias in a secure, homelike environment. Assistance with personal cares, laundry, housekeeping, and meals is available. Daily activities and frequent outings are planned. Six private bedrooms and two companion suites are available. For more info see Full Description.ADULT COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES CBS is made up of four programs serving the mentally ill in their home communities. The goal of these programs is to assist the individual to live and to maintain themselves in their communities and reduce the need for further hospitalization as much as possible. Programs available are: Targeted Case Management, Community Support Program (CSP), Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS). Each program has specific criteria for entrance into the program. Please call for further information on the programs. Crisis Services are being implemented in 2008.ALANON (FOR THE FAMILY OR FRIENDS OF AN ALCOHOLIC) AA - Alcoholism RecoveryALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (FOR THE ALCOHOLIC) AA - Alcoholism RecoveryALL PARKS ALLIANCE FOR CHANGE(APAC) ALTERRA STERLING HOUSE Alterra Sterling House provides a safe, home-like atmosphere with trained staff on duty 24 hours a day. Approach is flexible and holistic so that additional services can be provided as needed. Please contact Bernadette Merchlewitz, Residence Director OR Kymm Bahr, Community Sales Representative for details on fees. For more info please see Full Description.ALTURA COMMUNITY RETIREMENT HOME, INC. Renters have to be able to take care of themselves. Three (3) two-bedroom apartments and one(1) 1-bedroom apartment. Market rents. See Full Description for further information.ALTURA PLACE Altura Place has ten units: 2 - one-bedroom and 8 - two-bedroom apartments for families and seniors. See Full Description for further information.ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA'S SUPPORT GROUP Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Lake Winona Manor classroom, located in the hallway between the hospital and the manor. The purpose of the group is to provide education and support to family and friends of someone effected by any form of dementia.AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY The goal of the American Cancer Society (ACS) is to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from cancer.AMERICAN STATES KARATE American Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, Fitness Kickboxing and Karate for men - women - children.APOSTOLATE FOR OLDER ADULTS CATHEDRAL CHURCH This is an outreach program for older adults. Information and referral to community services on an individual basis. "Open to all older adults regardless of religious affiliation." See Full Description for further information.ARC SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA Advocacy and support for persons with developmental disabilities and their families, serving the counties of Houston, Olmsted, Dodge, Fillmore, Rice, Goodhue, Wabasha and Winona.BENEDICTINE ADULT DAY CENTER Adult Day Care - See Full DescriptionBETHANY HOUSE Drop-in center with evening meal for those in need.BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER WINONA Our mission is to effectively match children with caring adult mentors to share time, experiences, friendship and fun that help children become caring, confidential, competent adults.BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Gamehaven Council serves Scouts and Scouters in SE Minnesota providing information and support to Scouting programs.BREMMER SUITES ASSISTED LIVING Built in 1997. Bremmer Suites is a housing-with-services Assisted Living facility located on the Good Shepherd Campus in scenic Rushford, MN.CALLISTA COURT Callista Court provides meals, utilities, housekeeping, laundry, weekly bath, grooming, dressing, assistance with toileting, 24 hour staffing, activities, common spaces, private bathrooms, and full kitchen or kitchenette. Private rooms available. See Full Description for further details.CARDINAL OF MINNESOTA, LTD. Provide residential and in-home services for individuals with developmental disabilities. We currently have 24 residential services within Southeast Minnesota.CATHOLIC CHARITIES Street Address for Catholic Charities is 111 Market Street, Suite 2. See Full Description for Services.CATHOLIC CHARITIES - MEDIAPPS (MEDICATION APPLICATION SERVICES) - If you can't afford the medications prescribed by your doctor, you may qualify for Prescription Assistance. See Full Description for more information.CHILD & TEEN CHECK UP PROGRAM Complete health screening for children ages 0-21 years who are on Medical Assistance. Call your clinic and ask for a Child & Teen Checkup appointment.CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM A federal program for licensed in home child care providers which assists them financially for providing nutritious meals to the children they serve.CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL Resource and information related to child care for parents, providers and the community at large. CCR&R is the primary source of information about the local supply and cost of child care. We are able to track trends about the changing needs of families using our comprehensive database.CITY OF WINONA City GovernmentCLOTHES SHOP AT WINONA VOLUNTEER SERVICES The Clothes Shop serves a variety of needs in this community. It is an inexpensive source of good used clothing for families and individuals, it provides free clothing to people in certain emergency situations, and it is a place where local residents can donate their unwanted clothing.CLOVER PATCH APARTMENTS Has 24 Units with 1-bedroom and 8 Units with 2-bedrooms. It does not matter which is for the elderly and which is for the yourng, married, or single. Referrals sought from other agencies.COMMUNITY HEALTH LINKS PAGE A great list of local health related service links.COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Our goal is to prepare adults and help communities ensure that young people have access to quality positive youth development opportunites that will enrich their learning and development and have real impact.COORDINATED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-WINONA VOLUNTEER SERVICES The Coordinated Emergency Assistance Program can assist with clothing, diapers, food, gasoline, shelter and transportation. Please visit us at the web, www.winonavs.org, for more detailed infomration.COUNTY OF WINONA See the County's website: http://www.co.winona.mn.us/g5-bin/cliente.cgiDAKOTA SENIOR CENTER Those interested meet for visiting, sharing of potluck, and playing cards. Special activities are often planned and informational meetings are also held. A county nurse comes to check blood pressure every 2nd Wednesday. See Full Description for further information.DAN CORCORAN CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE Temporary housing for families and single women. Homeless Shelter.DISABILITY LINKAGE LINE The Disability Linkage Line (DLL) is a FREE information, referral and assistance service that helps you connect to services and programs that meet your needs. The DLL service in your area is coordinated by Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL) through a grant from Minnesota Department of Human Services, Disability Services Division. The public can access this service Monday-Friday during regular business hours.ECONOMY (CAB) SPECIALTY SERVICES -ECONOMY BUS Deals with handicapped or partially handicapped individuals. They bring people to apointments, shopping, etc. The service is for people who cannot afford a cab and they are paid through insurance. It is also a part of Economy Specialty Services.ELDER NETWORK - PEER SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS The focus of Elder Network Peer Support is to help older individuals set goals and build new lives after experiencing change and loss leading to grief, lonliness, isolation and depression. For more information, please see Full Description.ELDER NETWORK - RESPITE CARE Elder Network - Respite Care provides up to four hours per week of respite for people who give continuous care to older adults living at home. Volunteers provide companionship and nonmedical support to the care receiver. Respite care allows the caregiver to take a break while confidently leaving their loved one with a trained volunteer.ELDERHOSTEL This is a residential educational program, sponsored by WSU, that provides seniors, age 55 and over, with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and interest through special courses offered as a part of the National Elderhostel program. To obtain a catalog call 800-895-0727.EXPERIENCE WORKS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS GREEN THUMB) Provide employment and training opportunities for persons age 55 and older. Helping seniors with career exploration through customized training and help finding employment.FAIRWAY WOODS we no longer do section 8 housing, we do how ever except the section 8 vouchers, which they must be approved by the Winona HRA to receive these vouchers.FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH - PARISH NURSE People make appointments to have their blood pressure checked for every 3rd Sunday of the month, talk about medications, and ask about clarification of medical bills. See Full Description for more information.FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Alternative Education Program is a private school that offers middle and high school instruction to at-risk students. Through the use of intensive academic support, positive reinforcement and Afterhours detention, the Alternative Education Program assists students in receiving credits and moving toward reintegration in a public school. The Afterhours Program is a service for youth who are experiencing difficulties while in school. Their behaviors typically include truancy, tardiness, poor behavior and/or failing grades. Students are brought to the Alternative Education Program building to serve detention time. During Afterhours, students are kept busy with academic work and/or behavioral planning.FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER - DAYTREATMENT PROGRAM Day Treatment is a half-day mental health program that utilizes a group therapy format. Treatment plans are individualized. Clients may attend a home school or the Alternative Education Program for the remaining half-day.FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER - WINONA YOUTH HOME The Winona Youth Home provides 24 hour per day treatment for emotionally disturbed youth ages 12-17. The Winona Youth Home offers an alternative for youth with exceptional behavioral and emotional needs, while allowing the youth to live in a home environment.FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER WINONA OUTPATIENT SERVICES Family & Children's Center is a regional, private, not-for-profit agency that helps children and adults overcome social, emotional or mental challenges to enjoy a greater sense of well-being in their families, homes and community.FAMILY GROUP DECISION MAKING A facilitated meeting in which family, friends, service providers, and other supportive persons come together to make a plan or decision for reunification, permanency, care, protection and support,transition, self-sufficiency, concurrent plans, visitation, or independent living.FAMILY MEDICINE OF WINONA, P.A. Family practice clinic - care for entire family.FAMILY MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP Support group.FEMA REGISTRATION HOTLINE Local FEMA center.FIRSTCALL FirstCall is an emergency telephone system that can offer immediate assistance at the touch of a button. See Full Description for more details and fee information.FIVE STAR TRANSPORT, INC. Specialized transportation licensed by the State of Minnesota. They run by appointment and have door to door service. Operate within 50 miles radius of Winona. Have different rates depending on service and primarily deal with handicapped individuals.FLOOD RESOURCE CENTER Winona area central resouce center.FOLLOW ALONG PROGRAM A program to follow infants and children from birth to age 3 to help parents know if their child is playing, growing, talking, moving and acting like other children the same age. A Public Health Nurse will come to your home to discuss the program with you, or you can come to the office to enroll.GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF RIVER TRAILS See Full DescriptionGOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES-CHILD CARE Child care is offered for infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children (ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age).GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES-LUTHERAN HOME Established in 1965 as a non-profit nursing home. Goodshepherd Lutheran Home is a skilled, primary care nursing facility.GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES-SR. APPARTMENTS 32 HUD subsidized housing apartments for elderly and disabled (age 62 years and older).GRACE PLACE Grace Place is a holistic ministry dediated to serving the unborn and their families by providing grace, acceptance, refuge and resources. We are a non-residential ministry that teaches and models Godly life skills.GREAT RIVERS 2-1-1 - Provides a telephone Information and Referral and crisis line offering information and linkages to health and human service organizations and immediate assistance in crisis situations - Provides an on-line searchable database of over 3,500 health and human service agencies and 15,000 services at www.greatrivers211.orgHABITAT FOR HUMANITY WINONA-FILLMORE COUNTIES Habitat for Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties is an ecumenical, grass-roots Christian ministry with the goal of eliminating poverty housing and homelessness. Unwilling to ignore the fact that many Winona County residents live without adequate shelter, Habitat challenges individuals, churches, companies, foundations and other organizations to join in partnership with the poor through Habitat for Humanity-Winona County to change the conditions in which they live.HABITAT FOR HUMANITY--RESTORE The Habitat ReStore is a building materials thrift store. We sell donated used, surplus or discontinued building materials at discounted prices to the general public.HALTER HEIGHTS Halter Heights has twelve apartment, one and two bedroom units. Laundry room and community room are available on-site. See Full Description for further information.HALTER RIDGE APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bd apartments for singles or families. Free heat, water & trash removal. 24 hour application approval.HIAWATHA VALLEY EDUCATION DISTRICT Hiawatha Valley Education District delivers services through a cooperative concept of efficiency and economy while preserving local autonomy. Work Experience Program - Teaches students positive work skills, laws and problem solving techniques; observe and evaulate student job performance; communication with employers, students, teachers, parents and transition related agencies; assist with IEP/IIIP temas.HIAWATHA VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Comprehensive mental health and behavioral health counseling and therapy services to children, teens, adults and families.HOFFE COUNSELING Provide drug and alcohol counseling for adolescents, young adults and adults.HOME AND COMMUNITY OPTIONS, INC. Home and Community Options provides support and residential services to persons with developmental disabilities who reside in the Winona County area. The agency provides support to persons of all ages.HOME DELIVERED MEALS - MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM Offers nutritious noon meals to seniors age 60 and over who are homebound or have difficulty preparing their own meals. See Full Description for individual site information.HOME DELIVERED MEALS - WINONA VOLUNTEER SERVICES A nutritious lunch is delivered to the elderly, convalescing or homebound residents of Winona or Goodview Monday through Friday between 10:30am and 12:30pm by volunteers.HOT MEAL PROGRAM - EVENINGS - BETHANY HOUSE Every Monday through Friday, Bethany House will offer a sit-down meal at 6:00 p.m. The house will also be open from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for those who may need showers, laundry facilities, or to make local phones calls. Limited food pantry available.HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) Agency administers housing programs throughout the city. Zero percent Deferred loans for homeowners that make less than $18,000.00 per year. Five percent loans for up to 20 years for needed improvements. Rental property loans that range from 0-6 percent depending on an owner's needs. Covers the City of Winona.HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINONA Assists individuals who are residents of Winona who believe their human rights have been violated according to the Minnesota Human Rights Act.IMMUNIZATION CLINICS Clinics for immunizations are held on the third Tuesday of selected months. Clinics are held in the Community Health Services office clinic area at 60 West Third Street, Plaza Square Mall Building.INDEPENDENT LIVING CARE, INC. Services are geared toward assisting the elderly and people who are physically or mentally challenged so that they may remain in their homes for as long as they wish. Home care aides or homemaker/companions provide a variety of services including cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, errands, bathing/grooming, transportation, and more. See Full Description for more information.JAPAN KARATE-DO GENBU-KAI Full time school teaching Japanese Karate-Do, Okinawan Kobu-Do and Japanese Sword Arts. Classes also offered through Winona Area Public School, Winona Family YMCA and Winona State University.KENSINGTON, THE The Kensington is a 48 unit apartment complex designed for independent senior citizens. Please see Full Description for further information.LACROSSE TRANSIT The La Crosse MTU Transportation System was designed for YOU. It is a safe, convenient and economical transportation alternative. The bus service covers almost the entire city of La Crosse. MTU can get you to school, work, doctor's appointments, recreational activities, and shopping. It is a reliable transportation alternative...even during winter weather. The buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts for the convenience of the disabled.LAKE WINONA MANOR (LWM) This facility offers 154(effective 2-25-08) Medicare Certified Nursing Beds. Please see Full Description for more information. For the Social Services Dept, call 507-457-4366 and ask to be connected with one of the Lake Winona Manor Social Workers.LDA MINNESOTA Testing for learning disabilities, individualized tutoring, small tutoring groups for children at the office in Minneapolis. Workshops and support groups for parents of children with AD/HD and adults with AD/HD. Fees for services. Engages in public education and outreach to help raise awareness about learning disabilities and related difficulities.LEARNING CLUB, THE The Learning Club is a collaborative partnership between WSU and retirement-aged citizens of the Winona Area. It is dedicated to the continuing education of retired people. Classes are held during the day at convenient locations throughout Winona.LEWISTON MANOR APTS. One and twobedroom low rental housing. A total of 32 apartments are available in various sites in Lewiston. See Full Description for more information.LEWISTON SEMCAC SENIOR DINING Noon meals are offered at this nutrition site. See Full Description for more information.LEWISTON SENIOR CLUB The club meets on Tuesdays at the Lewiston Community Senior Center. Nutrition Site, programs, and entertainment are scheduled throughout the year. Phone number for Senior Dining is 507-523-3412.LEWISTON VILLA This 50-bed facility offers skilled nursing care and Intermediate Care. As well as Adult Day Care and Respite Care. I.V., physical, occupational, and speech therapies services are available. For more information and an application, contact the Lewiston Villa.LEWISTON VILLA ADULT DAY CENTER Adult Day Care - See Full DescriptionLEWISTON-ALTURA EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Lewiston-Altura Early Childhood Family Education serves families with children birth through entrance to kindergarten and expecting parents. The program includes parent-child classes and special events.LIVING AT HOME - BLOCK NURSE PROGRAM To promote healthy lifestyles for seniors, support social and neighborly expressions of caring and provide early intervention services which enable seniors to remain independent in their own home. We provide health clinics to senior apartment buildings, blood pressure clinics, mini health presentations, home visits to help seniors plan for their health and safety in the home, and help link people to volunteer help. See Full Description for more information.LSS FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICE LSS Financial Counseling Service provides comprehensive financial, housing and bankruptcy counseling; debt repayment programs; financial literacy and education classes.LUTHERAN SERVICES OF WINONA Supported living services, in-home service, personal support and supported community involvement for persons with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury.MENTAL HEALTH LINE Mental Health help.MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP Mental Illness Support GroupMENTAL ILLNESS: SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS Mental Illness: Support for Families and Friends.MINNESOTA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS COURTHOUSE UNIT, WINONA COUNTY The mission of the Minnesota Dept. of Corrections is to develop and provide effective correctional services that contribute to a safer Minnesota. The guiding principal of the Minnesota Dept. of Corrections is to provide quality, cost-effective services for the public, victims and offenders that are consistent with law, policy and best practices. This is accomplished through an efficient, diverse, centralized organization.MINNESOTA HELP - 211 In 2003, the Minnesota Board on Aging, in partnership with the DHS, launched MinnesotaHelp.info, a web site with thousands of resources to help people find services to meet their needs. The MinnesotaHelp.info database has comprehensive resource information for seniors, caregivers and persons with disabilities. Expansion to include resources for families and children, as well as all Minnesota Medical Assistance and Medicare providers is scheduled to be completed soon. Planning has begun to integrate MinnesotaHelp.info into Phase II of Health Match and also use it in the implementation of the Aging and Disability Resource Center grant activities with Hennepin County. Projections for 2004 indicate that there will be 27,000 unique visitors to MinnesotaHelp.info.MORNINGSIDE TERRACE -This is a multi-family complex, but mostly consists of Section 8 housing at this time. Utilities are included in the cost of the rent. There are laundry facilities located on each floor. (Section 236 housing also) (44 Subsidized and 10 Market rent.)NEW FOCUS OF WINONA A multi-denominational, faith-based training progam that provides its participants with tools to cultivate good money management.NOR-STONE APARTMENTS 1 bedroom apartments for seniors 62+, handicapped or disabled persons and 2 bedroom units for families. Utilities included: water, sewer, and trash removal. Utilities not included: heat, electric, phone, cable. For further information, see Full Description.OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN FOR OLDER MINNESOTANS The Ombudsman works with consumers, concerned citizens, nursing homes, home care agencies, hospitals, and public agencies. The mission of the Ombudsman program is to enhance the quality of care and life of older individuals receiving healthcare and supportive services in a nursing home, at home, in a hospital or other community setting such as adult foster care, adult day care, and housing with services.OUTREACH TO FLOOD VICTIMS Crisis counseling outreach to flood victims. Please call either 1-800-973-7420 or 1-800-657-6777. This is in collaboration between Winona Health and Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center.PACER CENTER PACER's programs help parents become informed and effective representatives for their children.PARKINSON'S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Offers educational information, resources and support in an accepting atmosphere.PEOPLE FIRST OF WINONA This is a self-advocacy group. The group meets the second Monday of each month. The group usually meets at Home & Community Options, lower level, 66 East Third Street, Winona.PEOPLE OF FAITH Ecumenical ministry offered to adults (16+) with developmental disabilities. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from October through April.PROJECT FINE Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education) seeks to help immigrants and ethnically diverse persons to be fully integrated into the Winona County community.PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Group meets on the first Monday of each month in Community Memorial Hospital's Parkview Conference Room. This group is for men and their families who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and are dealing with pretreatment, treatment and post-treatment issues. This group was formed eight years ago with the intent to provide support and to meet the educational needs of men and families with Prostate Cancer.PUBLIC HEALTH - NURSING-MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH Winona County Public Health Nursing Service is provided through the Department of Community Health Services. Public Health Nurses are registred nurses certified in public health. Maternal Child Health Nurses specialize in providing healthcare and educational services to women, children and families.PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING - LONG TERM CARE CONSULTATION A Long Term Care Consultation is an assessment of health and safety needs which help identify if a person may be able to remain in and/or return to the community setting with supportive service. A Public Health Nurse will make a visit and complete the assessment in one's own home or in a facilty. Available service options will be discussed and a plan will be developed. For further information, please see the Full Description.QUALITY LIVING HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. Provides 24-hour care with RN's, LPN's and CNA's. Total skills care for adult daily in home living assistance.READY SET SCHOOL Ready Set School is a community partnership to ensure that all Winona County children have basic school supplies and clothes to succeed in school.RED CROSS General disaster help.REM RIVER BLUFFS, INC. Group residential, in-home assistance and homehealth assistance.RESOURCE CENTER SE MN Disaster ReliefRIVERFRONT, INC. Individualized job placement and support for individuals with disabilities. Skills training, recreational assistance and daily living supports to promote independence in the community. Riverfront provides services to individuals in Winona County.ROCK SOLID YOUTH CENTER Rock Solid is a faith-based social center for young people that helps develop positive values in a fun and supportive environment.ROGER METZ MANOR Roger Metz Manor provides 24-hour, specialized memory care to individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementias in a secure, homelike environment. Assistance with personal cares, laundry, housekeeping, and meals is available. Daily activities and frequent outings are planned. Ten private bedrooms are available. For more info see Full Description.ROLLINGSTONE SEMCAC SENIOR DINING Noon meals are offered at this nutrition site. Recreational and educational activities are offered along with information and referral service. A menu is published in the local newspaper and is also available at the meal site. Guest under the age of 60 may attend the noon meal but must pay full cost.ROLLINGSTONE SENIOR CLUB Mostly social activities are planned. Club meets every Thursday afternoon in the old City Hall by the park.SAINT ANNE EXTENDED HEALTHCARE Saint Anne Extened Healthcare is a 109 private room skilled nursing service facility. All beds are Medicare/Medicaid certified. Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, special needs services, and patient care are offered.SAUER MEMORIAL HOME Sauer Memorial Home is a 107 bed, single floor, skilled nursing faciilty approved by the Minnesota Department of Health. Certified for Medicare and Medical Assistance. Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy available. There is 24-hour nursing care provided by professional staff.SCHAFFNER HOMES Must be 62 years of age or older; handicapped or disabled to reside in these apartment buildings.SEASON'S HOSPICE A MA/Medicare certified in-home hospice facility serving the St. Charles area.SEMCAC Semcac is a private, nonprofit agency serving the communities of southeastern Minnesota. Semcac assists people to achieve or maintain independence and self-reliance through their own and community resources. Volunteer opportunities are availabe with the following programs in Winona County: Head Start, Senior Dining, Meals on Wheels and the Volunteer Driver Program.SEMCAC BUS SERVICE Semcac's Winona County Bus serves the rural Winona County communities of Lewiston, St. Charles and Altura. Rides are provided to medical appointments, grocery shopping, retail shopping, pre-school/daycare or to meet other needs.SEMCAC ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A portion of a household's heating and energy cost burden is paid directly to their heating vendor. Assistance is available during the cold weather months, beginning in October. Emergency funding for heating system repair or replacement may also be available.SEMCAC GRAND KIN PROJECT Semcac's Grand Kin Project provides help for people raising their grandchildren, other related children or children of friends.SEMCAC REHAB LOAN PROGRAMS Housing rehabilitation loan programs for homeowners are available through Semcac's Community Development Department.SEMCAC WEATHERIZATION The Weatherization Program provides home energy audits and conservation improvements to reduce heating expenses for low-income households.SEMCAC WINONA COUNTY CONTACT CENTER Semcac's staff are available to assist individual's and families experiencing an emergency situation.SEMCAC -ADVOCACY/INFORMATION, REFERRAL & ASSISTANCE Semcac's staff are available to assist individuals and families with accessing resources and services to meet their needs.SEMCAC FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC High quality reproductive health services are offered in a confidential setting to women of all ages, regardless of their income. Testing, diagnosis and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections are also offered in a confidential setting to men and women of all ages, regardless of income.SEMCAC HEAD START - ST. CHARLES Head Start is a family-focused program that promotes the growth and development of three and four year old children, including children with special needs.SEMCAC HEAD START - WINONA Head Start is a family-focused program that promotes the growth and development of three and four year old children, including children with special needs. The focus is on school readiness and life-long learning skills.SEMCAC SENIOR DINING Senior Dining meals are provided to seniors age 60 and over and their spouses at congregate dining sites throughout Winona County.SEMCAC TRANSPORTATION Volunteer Driver Program: Persons 60 years or older can arrange round-trip transportation to medical appointments by calling 1-800-944-3874 at least 48 hours before the appointment. Bus Services: Semcac buses provide transportation in rural areas for the general public and special groups, such as persons with disabilities and senior citizens. Rides are provided to medical appointments, work, daycare, preschool, local business needs, senior dining and other special requests. Call 1-800-944-3874 for more information.SEMCAC VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM Volunteer drivers provide transportation to medical appointments for persons age 60 and over. Medical Assistance clients and Human Services clients may also receive rides as requested by the County Department of Human Services.SENIOR CITIZENS LEGAL SERVICES Senior Citizens Legal Services provides free legal advice and representation to persons age 60 and over who are in the greatest social and economic need.SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM Senior Companions assist others to maintain the highest level of dignity and independent living possible by *Visiting homebound isolated adults *Providing support to family caregivers *Assisting with vital services such as grocery shopping and appointments *Acting as a friend who listens and cares Senior Companions become friends with those who are lonely and isolated.SENIOR LINKAGE LINE Comprehensive information & referral of community programs & services for seniors & caregivers, including health insurance and Medicare counseling.SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINSITRATION Products & Services: Forms, Maps, Benefits and Grants, Consumer Protection, Defense and International, Public Safety and Law, Education and Jobs, Money and Taxes, Reference and General Government, Environment, Energy and Agriculture, Science and Technology, Family, Home and Community, Health Services, Travel and Recreation, Voting and Elections Features: Commercial, Emergency Service, Industrial, LicensedSOUTH EASTERN MINNESOTA EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CENTER A variety of services are provided. They include a food shelf, clothing distribution, and NAPS (Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors). Center is also helpful in networking with other agencies in the area to provide referral for those in need of other help.SOUTHEASTERN MN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - WINONA OFFICE (SEMCIL)This service provides assistance with independent living skills to individuals with a permanent disability. Other services are peer mentors, personal care assistance, home health care, workshops, home modifications, housing assistance, advocacy service, information and referral. Access technician evaluates businesses and service agencies to determine accessibility and make recommendations.SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES Legal assistance for eligible low income persons.SPELTZ HOMES PLUS Speltz Homes Plus is an assisted living adult foster care home for seniors. They provide medication assistance, personal care (including: dressing, bathing, nail care, grooming), linen cleaning services, and walking/wheeling activities as appropriate to individual care. Parties and entertainment are provided.ST. CHARLES ADULT LITERACY-ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY EDUCATION Free classes for adults. GED test preparation, improving basic skills in reading, writing and math. English as a second language classes.ST. CHARLES ASSISTED LIVING St. Charles Assisted Living provides 3 meals daily, weekly apartment cleaning, weekly laundry services, general maintenance and planned activities. All utilities are included except for telephone service. Care plans are monitored by registered nurse. Staff is available 24 hours; Lifeline services for 24 hour help. Semi-private/studio/1 bedroom apartments available.ST. CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Education program for children ages 0 - 5 offering classes for children and their families to attend together.ST. CHARLES PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks, recreation and Aquatic CenterST. CHARLES SEMCAC SENIOR DINING Noon meals are offered at this nutrition site. See Full Description for further information.ST. CHARLES SENIOR CLUB Cards - Bingo - Noon Lunch DailySTATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND State Services for the Blind (SSB)provides training in using adaptive computer technology and independent living skills tailored for persons who are blind or have visual impairments. They also have counselors who are able to visit individuals in their local communities. See Full Description for further information.STOCKTON SENIOR CLUB Senior Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the Stockton Community Building. Another phone number: 507-689-2759SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD SHELF AT WINONA VOLUNTEER SERVICES The Supplemental Food Shelf offers people with limited incomes a way to stretch their monthly food dollars. Eligible customers select food items once a month. The amount of food a household can select is based on the number of individuals living in the household.TELECARE TELECARE is a daily phone contact service for persons who are elderly, disabled, or live alone and would feel reassured by this call. This is a service of the Winona Health Auxiliary.THE EXCELLENT ADVENTURE An independent living program for 16-21 year old youth. Program provides information and skills to young people striving to live on their own.THE LEARNING CLUB An Institute for Learning in Retirement program; a collaborative educational partnership between Winona State University and retirement aged citizens in this area.THOSE LEFT BEHIND -- SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE Support group.UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER WINONA AREA Solicits funds in order to assist in meeting the human service needs in the community; provides information on non-profit organizations in the Winona area; provides training and management assistance to non-profit agencies; and volunteer recruitmentUTICA SENIOR CENTER Located at the old school building. Meets Monday afternoons for cards, fellowship and free blood pressure check. A potluck Lunch is held once a month with birthday recognition.VALLEY VIEW TOWER APARTMENTS See Full Description for mailing address. Must be 50 years of age or older OR disabled to reside in this apartment building. See Full Description for more information.VIVA (VOLUNTEERS INVESTING VALUABLE ASSISTANCE) Provides organization and support for education volunteers active in the Winona Area Public Schools.WAPASA APARTMENTS Subsidized, Section 8 housing - completely handicapped accessible apartments for independent living.WAPS - COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S - BABY CONNECTIONS Free Home Visits for Families with BabiesWAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S ADULT ENRICHMENT Provides classes in areas such as the arts, recreation, family education, fitness, personal and professional development and more.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S ADULT LITERACY Free classes for adults. GED test preparation, improving basic skills in reading, writing and math, and English as a Second Language.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM GRADES 5-8 After school programming for all 5th - 8th grade students; public and non-public. Includes athletics, clubs and activities.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S COMMUNITY PRESCHOOLS Community KIDS Preschool at Goodview Elementary, offers preschool Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (three times a week) or Tuesdays and Thursdays (two times a week) both with morning (8:45-10:45 a.m.) or afternoon (12:15-2:15 p.m.) times. Rollingstone Community KIDS Preschool at Rollingstone Community School offers preschool two times a week, mornings only.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION (ECFE) Parenting classes, play and learning activities for children, family events, community resource information and a library of books, toys and learning material to all families with children between the ages of birth and kindergarten.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING A free screening for pre-kindergarten children 3 1/2 to 5 years of age. Required before all children prior to kindergarten.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S KEY KIDS/SUMMER KEY KIDS Key Kids is a child care program after school, non-school days and snow days for kindgergarten through fourth grade. Summer Key Kids is a summer child care program. Available for children who have completed K through Fourth Grade.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S PROJECT COMPASS Adults with disabilities program. Slower paced classes for all, specialized classes for people with disabilities, professional development workshops and support groups.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S SCHOOL READINESS This program assists parents of 3 1/2 to 5 year olds in locating community resources and promotion of learning experiences for pre-kindergarten.WAPS-COMMUNITY EDUCATION'S VIVA! VOLUNTEERS Volunteer coordination for Winona Area Public Schools.WAPS-WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM WALC 507-494-1470 WSHS 507-494-1504 Work experience program. Classroom component involves self awareness, career exploration, job seeking skills, and job keeping skills. Can include jobsite transportation during the school day. (ALC students can access service without IEP).WASHINGTON CROSSING Washington Crossing, completed in 2004, was born out of an extensive renovation of the former Winona Middle School, originally built in the early 1900's. The apartments offer contemporary living, in a historic setting, and in a great location, which overlooks the Mississippi River and is within minutes of churches, parks, shops and restaurants. See Full Description for further details.WATKINS MANOR Watkins Manor is a beautifully remodeled 60 unit assisted living community for older active adults who value their independence. Watkins Manor targets active seniors and those would like supportive service with daily activities such as bathing, medication management, laundry, Diabetes monitoring and much more. Watkins Manor provides a wide range of social, recreational and fitness program. For more information see Full Description.WHITEWATER HEALTH CARE CENTER Medicare/Medicaid certified 62 bed nursing facility. We offer IV therapy, physical, occupational and speech therapies. Daily activities with outings around the area. Clinic located right in town.WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE (WPS) A support group in Winona County that is available to widows and widowers to help them deal with their grief or any other problems related to the recent death of their loved one. See Full Description for more information where meetings are held.WINHAVEN COURT Independent living for anyone age 62 and up or disabled. There are 118 apartments (1-bedroom) with emergency pull cords in bath and bedroom. Community Health Block Nurse visits building three times per month. Also has social clubs: Bingo, sewing, and cards.WINONA SENIOR ADVOCACY PROGRAM Provides information, referral and assistance in areas of housing, health insurance counseling, money management, transportation and government benefits. Advocates may provide community education on senior services and benefits. See Full Description for further information.WINONA AREA HOSPICE SERVICES The purpose of the service is to provide care and comfort for the terminally ill; promote the health and welfare of their families, and offer education and support for volunteers and the community at large on subjects related to terminal illness and end of life issues. See Full Description for more information.WINONA AREA HUMANE SOCIETY The Winona Area Humane Society aims to prevent cruelty to animals, to relieve suffering among animals, and to extend humane education throughout the Winona County area. The Society seeks homes for unwanted or stray pets.WINONA ARMS Section 8 Government Housing; country living on the edge of town. Equal Housing Opportunity. Damage deposit required. One month's rent but not less than $50.00.WINONA CLINIC, LTD Multispecialty clinic for health care of all ages.WINONA COUNTY 4-H The purpose of 4-H is to provide a variety of learning experiences for youth that contribute to their personal growth and development and that will help them to become contributing, self-reliant, and responsible members of society.WINONA COUNTY ADULT FOSTER CARE Adult Foster Care is a community-based alternative living arrangement for adults who are in need of varied levels of supervision, assistance, protection, or personal care in addition to room and board. In general, it enables such adults to obtain the highest possible degree of individual achievement and functioning. It is a form of a substitute family care for those who do not have an adequate support system.WINONA COUNTY COLLABORATIVE The Winona County Collaborative (WCC) is an integrated Family Service and Children's Mental Health collaborative. The mission of WCC is to develop an integrated network of supports and services, which strengthens children and families. The intent is to provide improved outreach, service coordination and multi-agency planning around a system of care that focuses on early intervention and prevention services that targets at-risk children and their families.WINONA COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT CENTER-DAC The DAC is a day training and Habilitation Program for adults (18 and up) with Developmental Disabilities. We provide employment in-center and in the community. We also have life skills, recreational, and community orientation programs.WINONA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Safety and disposal issues.WINONA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. The local agency administering public assistance, child support and social service programs.WINONA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES Home Care services are provided for persons of all ages. Public Health Nurses are available to assess health status, monitor vital signs, assist with medications and dressing changes, and provide teaching as needed. Nurses communicate closely with the physician to develop an individualized plan of care. Home health aides are available to assist with personal care, range of motion exercises, meal preparation, and incidental homemaking. Physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies are provided as ordered by the physician. For more information please see Full Description.WINONA COUNTY RED CROSS The Winona Red Cross is in its' 91st year of service to Winona County. It is the oldest chapter in Minnesota. The Winona County Red Cross is committed to keeping Winona County safe, all day, every day.WINONA COUNTY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM Our purpose is to use restorative measures to help juveniles understand who is affected by their actions and to take accountability for their actions. We provide alternate, retributive and restorative programming for the at-risk youth in our communities.WINONA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE Provides non-emergency transportation for medical appointments. Serves Disabled. Translator Services are available. Call to schedule trip to medical appointment. See Full Description for more detailed information.WINONA COUNTY WIC PROGRAM WIC - Women, Infants and Children WIC is a program that provides nutrition education and healthy foods for: *Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently had a baby *Infants-from birth to 1 year *Children-from 1 to 5 years Families qualify according to income guidelines and nutritional needs.WINONA FAMILY YMCA Family, adult and youth recreation and fitness.WINONA HEALTH Winona Health is a community owned nonprofit organization who collaborates with Family Medicine of Winona, P.A. to meet the lifelong healthcare needs of the Winona, Minnesota, regional community.WINONA HEALTH - HOSPICE SERVICES Winona Area Hospice Services provides care and support for persons and their family living with a terminal illness.WINONA HEALTH - SOCIAL SERVICES The Social Services Department provides information about health, social and financial resources to patients, families and the community. See Full Description for more information on services.WINONA HEALTH ~ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Winona Health offers both inpatient and outpatient mental health servicesWINONA HEALTH HOME CARE Home Care is designed to respond to the needs of patients and their families by providing health care at home after a hospital stay, as an alternative to a nursing home or for other maintenance care. See Full Description for more information.WINONA ORC Job development, job coaching, support services and long-term follow up. Three levels of service: Center-based employment which includes return to work referral, income producing employment and supported services and training. Community-based employment including job skills classes, evaluations, job placement and job development. Supported employment program which are enclave positions under the guidance of WORC staff.WINONA PARK RECREATION DEPARTMENT We provide year-round activities for families, youth and adults. The activities are both recreation and enrichment based.WINONA POLICE DEPARTMENT Provide 24 hour per day emergency services to Winona citizens. Administer a Salvation Army Emergency Fund fo gas, food motel in extreme emergency situations. In Oct. 2005 they called and halted funds for the remainder of 2005WINONA PUBLIC LIBRARY Library Services.WINONA SEMCAC SENIOR DINING Meals are offered at this nutrition site at 11:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Recreational and educational activities are offered along with information and referral services. Sociability.WINONA SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER To provide an environment for socialization, education, information, creative expression, health services and recreation programs for individuals age 55 and older. Information and Referral services are also available. See Full Description.WINONA TRANSIT SERVICE The public transit system for the cities of Winona and Goodview. See Full Description for information on Fees and Hours.WINONA WORKFORCE CENTER State job service, work and training programs. We provide a variety of topics preparing individuals how to job search with job search classes, resume, cover letter writing, where to look for work, etc.WOMEN´S RESOURCE CENTER The Women's Resource Center of Winona (WRC) was founded in 1978 by a group of women committed to the common mission of ending domestic violence and sexual assault. Essential cornerstones of the WRC's mission include recognizing and advocating a woman's right to self-determination and self-direction. Services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assualt.YELLOW CAB Dispatcher phone number: 452-3331 Main Office phone number: 454-5200 Do you know of a community resource that should be listed here? Contact us by phone at 507-457-6467, or by email to Exchange Coordinator.
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