Rice County CTIC Community Resource Directory (Community Transition Interagency Committee)

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1 Rice County CTIC Community Resource Directory (Community Transition Interagency Committee) CTIC Mission Helping transitional age young people with disabilities to develop life-long self-advocacy and life skills for reaching their future successes within the community setting. Transition is the time to plan for: Independent Living Employment Post-secondary Education and Training CTIC s were organized to assist students with disabilities by helping to provide a smoother transition from high school to the adult world. The focus is on students ages and their families. The committee consists of parents, students, staff from Faribault and Northfield school districts and members of agencies providing services for Rice County. For further information contact co-chairpersons: Joe Jorgensen-Northfield Public Schools, Work Based Learning Coordinator joseph.jorgensen@nfld.k12.mn.us Elise Wrolstad-Secondary Transition Education Program, Work Based Learning Coordinator ewrolstad@faribautl,k12.mn.us 1

2 Rice County Area CTIC Community Transition Interagency Committee Meetings are generally held on the second Wednesday every other month at 3:00 pm. Visitors are welcome anytime. For directions, meeting confirmation, or information, call either co-chairperson: Joe Jorgensen at or Elise Wrolstad at CTIC members work to provide information, referral, and services in the three transition areas: Independent Living which includes Community Participation, Recreation and Leisure, and Home Living; Employment; and Post Secondary Education and Training. CTIC Committee Members Joe Jorgensen, Co-chair, Northfield High School, Work Based Learning Coordinator Elise Wrolstad, Co-chair, Secondary Transition Education Program (STEP) Jean Correll, MN State Academy for the Deaf, Work Coordinator Pat Dudley, Vocational Services, Cannon River Enterprises Lynn Ennis, Parent and Vocational, Epic Enterprise Cheryl Hall, Northfield and Faribault Public Schools, Special Ed. Director Northfield: Faribault: Shelli Linders, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Mary Magnuson, Northfield High School, Special Education Teacher Aria McAfee, Student at STEP

3 Joy McAfee, Parent Vikki McCullough, Rice County Social Services Fariabult and Northfield Nick Mertesdorf, Faribault Public Schools, Project ABLE Coordinator Deb Peters, Northfield and Faribault Public Schools and MN State Academies Krista Smith, Vocational Services, KCQ, Inc Connie Telschow, MN State Academy for the Blind, Transition Coordinator Table of Contents Multi-Program Agencies.4 Independent Living: Community Participation 5 Recreation and Leisure...10 Home Living...12 Employment/Job Training...13 Post Secondary Education and Training 15 3

4 Multi-Program Agencies City Northfield Community Action Center Housing Intervention--Clothing Food Dental Crisis Intervention Transportation 1651 Jefferson Parkway Suite HS 200, Northfield, MN County Disability Linkage Line Minnesota s connection to disability-related information and assistance regarding employment, disability benefits, housing, personal care assistance, transportation, and assistive technology Rice County Social Services Provides community supported social services and financial assistance for eligible people to promote their dignity and independence Faribault branch office rd Street NW, PO Box 718, Faribault, MN and Crisis line number (after hours) Northfield branch office 801 Washington Street, Northfield, MN Federal Social Security Administration All social security issues 12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1550 Mankato Place, Mankato, MN TTY Social Security Online- Nonprofit Catholic Charities Works with individuals, families, and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just and compassionate society 4

5 Lutheran Social Services Nonprofit social services agency, multiple counseling services 416 Heritage Place, Faribault, MN Independent Living Area (Includes Community Participation, Recreation and Leisure, and Home Living) -Community Participation Provide students with information on services available in the community as they become adults. Assist students in learning how to access services and businesses in the community. Chemical Dependency AA of Minnesota Help and support for those struggling with alcoholism Al-Anon Help and support for the families of those struggling with alcoholism Domestic Violence Hope Center th St. NW, Faribault, MN Safe Line: (24/7/365) Business: Weblog: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women Day One Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line Advocacy and Support ARC Southeastern Minnesota Provides support, education, and advocacy to persons with developmental disabilities and their families 6301 Bandel Rd. NW, Rochester, MN and

6 Department of Human Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Offices-Mankato DHHS Southwest 12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1670, Mankato, MN Fax: TTY Disability Linkage Line Minnesota s connection to disability-related information and assistance regarding employment, disability benefits, housing, personal care assistance, transportation, and assistive technology Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota 668 Transfer Road, St. Paul, MN and Minnesota State Council on Disability Info on quality of life and empowerment for individuals with disabilities 121 E. 7 th Place, Suite 107, St. Paul, MN and Pacer Center, Inc. Provides support, education, and advocacy to persons with developmental disabilities and their families 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN and SEMCIL Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living nd St. SW, Rochester, MN State Services for the Blind-Mankato Office 12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600B, Mankato, MN and Fax: TTY: Sate Services for the Blind-Rochester Office th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN and Fax:

7 Financial Counseling Lutheran Social Services of MN-Consumer Credit Counseling Food and Clothing Clothes Closet-Faribault 325 Central Ave. N, Faribault, MN Clothes Closet-Northfield 600 Water Street S, Northfield, MN Faribault Area Food Shelf Serving Faribault and what was formerly Morristown School District for families in need of food Faribo West Mall-outside entrance, east side of building 200 Western Ave. NW, Faribault, MN Northfield Food Shelf-Community Action Center 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN Migrant Centro Campesino Creates positive social change to improve lives of migrant workers and rural Latina/os 216 Oak Ave. N, Owatonna, MN Northfield Community Action Center 1561 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN National Hotline for Migrant Families-United Way 211 Information and referral services for Health and Social Services

8 Volunteer Opportunities Faribault High School Volunteer/Service Opportunities A variety of volunteer opportunities for high school students th Ave. SW, Faribault, MN Carleton College-ACT Center Volunteer organization Sayles-Hill Hall, Room 150, One North College St, Northfield, MN th Bridge Volunteer, donor-focused organization whose mission is to enhance individual and community life in Northfield by encouraging the habits of volunteerism and philanthropy. 11 Bridge Square, Northfield, MN Legal Resources Minnesota Disability Law Center st Ave. N, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN and Minnesota Legal Services Coalition (MLSC) On-line legal information Midtown Commons, Suite 101B, 2324 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Free legal assistance on critical legal prblems for people with low incomes Legal-Guardianships ARC Southeastern Minnesota 6301 Dandel Rd. NW, Suite 605, Rochester, MN and

9 Mental Health Resources Friendship House A drop-in center for all people in Rice County who struggle with mental illness 212B Central Ave, Faribault, MN Infants Remembered in Silence Physical Health Resources Crisis Pregnancy Center of Northfield Pregnancy testing 200 Division St, Suite 140, Northfield, MN Planned Parenthood of MN/ND/SD Counseling involving parenthood Planned Parenthood Mankato Clinic 201 Victory Dr. N, Suite 211, Mankato, MN Planned Parenthood Owatonna Clinic 111 Main Street W, Owatonna, MN Planned Parenthood Red Wing Clinic 210 Bush St, Suite 205, Red Wing, MN Rice County Public Health Nursing rd St. NW, Faribault, MN Southern Cities Community Health Clinic 200 Western Ave. NW, Faribault, MN

10 Transportation Providers Northfield Lines, Inc Northfield Blvd, Northfield, MN Hiawathaland Transit-Northfield and Faribault JJ Taxi 412 Prairie Ave, Faribault, MN R & S Transport 1725 Hwy 14 E, Rochester, MN or Senior Centers-Faribault and Northfield Faribault: 19 Division Street. Faribault, MN Northfield: 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN Recreation and Leisure Give students the opportunity to explore several options in the recreation and leisure areas to assist in determining their adult needs Community Action Resource Center 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN Faribault Parks and Recreation Recreational options throughout Faribault and surrounding areas 15 Division St. W, Faribault, MN TDD Faribault Community Center 15 Division St. W, Faribault, MN

11 Faribault Family Aquatic Center Alexander Dr, Faribault, MN Faribault Public Library-Buckman Memorial Library 11 Division St. E, Faribault, MN Fax: Ice Arenas Faribault : nd Ave. NW, Faribault, MN Northfield : 1280 Bollenbacher Dr, Northfield, MN Northfield Public Library 210 Washington St, Northfield, MN Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Ave, Faribault, MN Project A.B.L.E. Serving people with disabilities by Achieving a Better Life through Education Faribault Community Center and Northfield NCRC Building and nmertesdorf@faribault.k12.mn.us Riverbend Nature Center PO Box 186, 1000 Rustad Rd, Faribault, MN Special Olympics Faribault and Northfield Faribault: Penny Malecha: Northfield: Kathy Lean:

12 -Home Living Assists students and their families in determining the best living situation for them. Help young adults learn the skills needed to live as independently as possible. Emergency Hope Center 24 Hour Crisis Line, daytime drop-in center, legal advocacy, confidential and supportive listening, and tempoary safe housing for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse th St. NW, Faribault, MN and Supportive and Subsidized Adult Foster Care Rice County Social Services rd St. NW, PO Box 718, Faribault, MN Faribault Public Housing Faribault HRA, Third Floor city Hall, Faribault, MN City of Faribault HeatShare Winter Energy Assistance Program--An Xcel Energy and Salvation Army collaboration Rice County HRA and Faribault HRA Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Rental assistance to low-income families MURL Program Opportunity for qualified first-home buyers to purchase rehabilitated homes Rice County Social Services rd St. NW, Faribault, MN SE MN Private Industry Council Job training including teaching construction and high tech skills th Ave. NE, Rochester, MN

13 Three Rivers Community Action Homeless Response Network Home Weatherization Assist to reduce energy needs, including caulking, weather stripping, and/or repair or replacement of windows and doors 201 Lyndale Ave. S, Faribo Town Square, Faribault, MN and Fax: US Dept. of Agriculture Rural Housing Improvement Loans & Grants Home improvement loans for low income homeowners in Rice County 1400 Cannon Circle, Faribault, MN Transitional Chamomile Transitional Housing Program Three Rivers Community Action Help homeless people from homelessness into affordable housing 201 Lyndale Ave. S, Faribo Town Square, Faribault, MN and Fax: Ruth s House of Hope A safe healing place for women who are struggling from oppressive life situations st Ave. SW, Faribault, MN ruthshouseofhope@yahoo.com -Employment/Job Training Area Assist students and their families in determining the best type of job and work setting the young adults will need after graduation Cannon River Enterprises Provides day services for adults with developmental disabilities 1400 Cannon Circle, Faribault, MN Careers.Org Career research and job hunting, includes disability issues 13

14 Cedar Valley Services Provides day services for adults with developmental disabilities 415 North Grove Street, Owatonna, MN Disability Linkage Line Minnesota s connection to disability-related information and assistance regarding employment, disability benefits, housing, personal care assistance, transportation, and assistive technology Disability Linkage Line To learn how work and benefits can work together to increase your income EPIC Enterprise Provides day services for adults with developmental disabilities 430 Railway St. S, Dundas, MN epic@ll.net KCQ, Inc. Provides day services for adults with developmental disabilities 402 Heritage Place, Faribault, MN Straight River Enterprises Provides day services for adults with developmental disabilities st Ave. SE, Medford, MN MRCI WorkSource Provides day services for adults with developmental disabilities 15 Map Drive, Mankato, MN Rehabilitation Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Southern MN th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN Fax: TTY or jodi.yanda@wfdi.ws 14

15 Rice County Day Activity Center Provides day services for adults with developmental disabilities th St. NE, Faribault, MN State Services for the Blind-Mankato Office 12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600B, Mankato, MN and Fax: TTY State Services for the Blind-Rochester Office th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN and Fax: Vocational Rehabilitation Services Provides individuals who have disabilities services including, but not limited to, vocational planning, employment information, referral service and guidance in maintaining employment 201 Lyndale Ave. S, Suite S1, Faribault, MN and Fax: Post Secondary Education and Training Area Consider all the options for post-secondary education and training available to the student and assist in the process of choosing the best fit for them The Minnesota Guide for Students Entering Post-Secondary Education Programs This guide outlines options in post-secondary education. Postsecondary education includes many kinds of educational and training programs, technical college degree and certification programs, apprenticeship experience, two-year colleges, private trade schools, on-the-job training and more. ACCESS Youth development/services Mankato Community Education 110 Fulton St. Mankato, MN Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) 107 Commerce Center Drive, Suites 204, Huntersville, NC Voice and text : Fax : ahead@ahead.org Carleton College One North College St, Northfield, MN

16 Faribault Independent School District # st Ave. NW, Faribault, MN Motivation Education & Training, Inc. (MET) Provides academic and vocational training to migrant and seasonal farm workers, with the objective of furthering economic self-sufficiency Owatonna Workforce Center P.O. Box 1838, New Caney, TX MET-owatonna@metinc.org or Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN and Office of Disability Services 132 Memorial Library, Mankato, MN and Fax: Director: julie.snow@mnsu.edu Northfield Independent School District # Division St. S, Northfield, MN Project A.B.L.E.-Faribault and Northfield Serving people with disabilities by Achieving a Better Life through Education Faribault Community Center 15 Division Street W, Faribault, MN Northfield Community Resource Center 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN or nmertesdorf@faribault.k12.mn.us St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN Student Accessibility Services

17 Riverland Community College Albert Lea: 2200 Riverland Drive, Albert Lea, MN Austin: th Ave. NW, Austin, MN Owatonna: 965 Alexander Dr. SW, Owatonna, MN South Central College-Faribault Campus rd St. SW, Faribault, MN and TDD South Central Technical College-North Mankato Campus 1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN and TTY: Other Resources and Links Association on Higher Education and Disability Organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for individuals with disabilities Center for Applied Special Technology Information on Universal Design for Learning College Link Information on all aspects of applying to college-find your dream school and a way to pay for it Minnesota Life College Two to four post secondary life skills training for young adults with learning disabilities The Postsecondary Education Programs Network Regional centers for issues regarding education and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing Assistive Technology Closing the Gap Computer technology in special education and rehabilitation 17

18 Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Source for taped textbooks