| |
| Address:
1911 14th ST NW
Rochester, MN 55901 |
Telephone:
507-281-6262
Fax: 507-281-6270
TTY: 507-529-4607 |
| Web:
www.abcinc.org
|
Contact:
Steve Hill
Telephone: 507-281-6262
Email: stevenh@abcinc.org |
| Established
in 1956, the mission of ABC is to improve the quality of life
in Southeastern Minnesota by providing rehabilitation and employment
services for persons with disabilities and other special
needs. Employees at ABC provide products, services and workplace
options for area businesses. A variety of individualized,
person centered program and service options allow each person
to choose their own path to becoming fulfilled members of
our community. Program areas represented within ABC are as
follows: Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services, Community
Based and Center Based Extended Employment, Placement Services,
Community Based School to Work, DT&H, Assistive Technology
and Structured Adult Daycare.
Service
Areas: Southeastern Minnesota.
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| |
| Address:
3001 Metro Drive, Suite 300
Bloomington, MN 55425 |
Telephone: 952-252-1044
Fax: 952-252-1048
TTY: 763-543-6980 |
| Web:
Branch Offices: Grand Rapids and Virginia |
Contact: Mike Smith
Telephone: 952-252-1044
Email:
msmith@accesstoemployment.org |
|
Program Mission: Access To
Employment Too, Inc. enhances opportunities by the removal of
barriers and the promotion of community integration through
employment. Access To Employment Too, Inc provides services to
persons with any type of employment barriers. Employment
barriers such as: Mental health issue, Traumatic brain
injuries, Sensory impairments, Physical impairments, Seizure
disorders, Learning disabilities--or any other barrier which may
limit the opportunity for vocational success.
Available Services: Career Interest
Identifications, Job Carving/Matching, Job Seeking Skills, Job
Placement, Job Training and Orientation, Job Coaching, Work Site
Monitoring and Support, Job Site Modifications, Communication
Skills Development, Self Advocacy Training and Social Skills
Development.
Program Services: Access To Employment Too, Inc
is designed to assist individuals in reaching their occupational
goals. The program is flexible in design, allowing extensive
time for individual attention as well as group opportunities.
Access To Employment Too works cooperatively with
interdisciplinary team members, employers and other support
services. Access To Employment Too is accredited by CARF.
Service Area:
7 County Metro, St Louis and Itasca Counties
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| |
| Address:
414 Industrial Lane
Worthington, MN 56187 |
Telephone:
507-376-3168
Fax: 507-372-4360
TTY: 507-372-4693 |
| Web:
www.mnic.net/mrci |
Contact:
Melissa Moon
Telephone: 507-376-3168
Email: tacmissy@frontiernet.net |
| The
Achievement Center is a non-profit rehabilitation facility
established in 1968. The Achievement Center's mission is to
provide vocational rehabilitation programs and employment
opportunities to individuals with disabilities. These programs
are designed to help employees achieve self-sufficiency and
economic independence. All services are individualized to
best meet each person's specific needs. The Achievement Center
is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities, a national organization dedicated to improving
and maintaining services for individuals with disabilities.
Under the standards set forth by CARF., The Achievement
Center fulfills its mission proudly with high quality services.
The Achievement Center is managed by MRCI of Mankato, MN.
Service
Areas: SW Minnesota, Counties of Nobles, Cottonwood, Jackson,
Lyon, Lincoln, Rock, and, Murray.
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| |
| Address:
325 33rd Ave N #108
St. Cloud, MN 56303 |
Telephone:
320-255-0685
Fax: 320-656-1564
TTY: |
Web:
|
Contact:
Wayne Onken
Telephone: 800-450-9408 or 320-255-0685
Email: careers@netlinkcom.com |
| We
provide Job Placement services to individuals with disabilities.
We are a Community Rehabilitation Provider in the Minnesota
Rehab Services system and a Job Placement vendor in MN Work
Comp system. We also provide job coaching services to individuals
needing both short term and long term supports.
Other
services include the following: Vocational Evaluation and
Assessment, Expert Witness Testimony, Job Analysis, and Outplacement
services. We are CARF accredited for Employment Services and
Community Employment Services.
Service
Areas: Metro, Central MN, and essentially all of Minnesota.
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|
Courage
Center |
Address:
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422 |
Telephone: 763-520-0312
1-888-8INTAKE
Fax: 763-520-0861
TTY: 763-520-0245 |
|
Web:
www.courage.org |
Contact:
Lori
Gravink, Service Resource Coordinator
Telephone: 763-520-0564
Email:
lorig@courage.org |
|
COURAGE:
Where Abilities and Disabilities Become Possibilities
Celebrating 75 years! Established in 1928, private non-profit
offers comprehensive, lifelong services to people of all ages,
from infants to seniors. Courage's wide-ranging programming,
which includes physical rehabilitation, community living skills,
vocational training, camping and recreational programs, mental
health and family support services, is designed to empower
people with disabilities to reach for the there full potential
in every aspect of life.
The mission of Courage Center is to empower people with physical
disabilities to reach for their full potential in every aspect
of life. We are guided by the vision that one day, all people
will live, work, learn and play in a community based on
abilities not disabilities.
Service
Areas: Metro, Central MN, and essentially all of Minnesota.
|
East
Suburban Resources Inc.
|
| Address:
1754 Washington Avenue
Stillwater, MN 55082 |
Telephone:
651-351-0190
Fax: 651-351-0192
TTY: Use MN relay |
Web:
www.ESRworks.org |
Contact:
Sara J. Hasslen, Director of Operations
Telephone: 651-351-0190, x 22
Email: shasslen@ESRworks.org |
| Provide
supported employment and DT&H services to adults with Developmental
Disabilities. Job development and long-term follow along support
available for persons with competitive employment outcomes
or opportunities for working in a community crew setting with
onsite supervision. Contract work, including light assembly,
packaging and clerical tasks are available in our program/production
sites. Occupational and Speech assessments and therapy are
value-added outcomes.
In
addition, "Partners for Success" offers supportive
services to long-term Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
recipients in order to obtain long-term employment. ESR works
in partnership with the Washington County "Steps to Success"
program.
Service
Areas: Eastern Metro Counties with program sites in Cottage
Grove, Forest Lake, and Stillwater.
|
Employee
Development Corporation
|
| Address:
2770 Interstate Highway 694
New Brighton, MN 55112 |
Telephone:
651-604-0440
Fax: 651-604-0441
TTY: |
Web:
|
Contact:
Frank J. Lamp, Ph.D.
Telephone: 651-604-0440
Email: bsteidl@empdevcorp.com |
| We
provide medical and vocational services to industrially injured
people.
Service
Areas: Metro, Central MN, SW Minnesota, etc.
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| |
| Address:
2543 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108 |
Telephone:
651-646-2591
Fax: 651-287-0132
TTY: |
| Web:
www.goodwilleasterseals.org |
Contact:
Telephone:
Email: |
| The
Goodwill/Easter Seals mission is to assist people with barriers
to education, employment, and independence in achieving their
goals. We serve individuals with disabilities, economic disadvantages,
and educational needs through many training and personal development
programs including work assessment and experience and industry-cluster
training in bank skills, construction skills, retail skills,
automotive skills, and financial services skills. For all
individuals served we provide job development, job coaching,
long term follow-up, and career advancement services.
|
Goodwill
Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc.
|
| Address:
700 Garfield Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802 |
Telephone:
218-722-6351
Fax: 218-722-8108
TTY: |
Web:
|
Contact:
Doug Carlson, Vocational Services Manager
Telephone: 218-722-6351
Email: Goodwillduluth@compuserve.com |
| Vocational
rehabilitation services to adults who have a disability and
others with barriers to employment. Assessment (community-based
and in-house). Work training (community-based and in-house).
Placement and support services. Job-coaching. Employer consultation.
Service
Areas: South St. Louis County and surrounding counties currently.
|
Harris
Vocational Services
|
| Address:
P.O. Box 201552
Bloomington, MN 55420 |
Telephone:
952-835-5223
Fax: 952-897-1680
TTY: |
Web:
|
Contact:
Mary Harris
Telephone: 952-835-5223
Email: Marris58@MSN.com |
| 1.Qualified
Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) activities in the Workers Compensation
system INCLUDING: Assessment, counseling, case management,
coordination of return to work and medical management
2.Expert witness testimony
3.Disability benefits planning
4.Job development/placement Job Seeking Skills training
5.Job analysis/modifications
6.Labor Market analysis
7.Transferable Skills Analysis
Service
Areas: The State of Minnesota
|
Interstate
Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
|
| Address:
204 Mississippi Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066 |
Telephone:
651-388-7108
Fax: 651-388-9223
TTY: |
Web:
|
Contact:
Sally Ogren
Telephone: 651-388-7108
Email: sogren@proactinc.org |
| CARF-Accredited:
Organizational (Center Based) and Community (Both Group and
Individual) Employment Services. Licensed Provider of Day Training
& Habilitation Services in Red Wing and Zumbrota. We provide
services to adults ranging from transition students to seniors.
Services such as assessment/job development/job coaching and
a variety of other individualized services for people with
disabilities are available. Call for information or a tour.
Assessment
-
Employee Development - Work trials at various job sites.
Transition - Summer work project and/or part-time during
school year
Center-Based Employment - Packaging/assembly, leather, wood
departments.
Community Based Employment - Janitorial, clerical, lawn &
garden, assembly, etc.
Job Development, Job Coaching - Individual placements
Transportation - Dial-a-ride, fixed route, group or individual
rides.
Community Integration - Paper recycling, dog walking, library,
etc.
Contracted Therapies, Personal Care, etc.
Service
Areas: Goodhue & Wabasha Counties in MN. Pierce County
in WI
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| |
| Address:
402 Heritage Place
Faribault, MN 55021 |
Telephone:
507-334-4347
Fax: 507-334-4394
TTY: 507-334-4347 |
| Web:
|
Contact:
Michelle Malakowsky
Telephone: 507-334-4347
Email: mmalakow@hickorytech.net |
| KCQ,
Inc. is a private, not for profit agency dedicated to serving
individuals with employment barriers. KCQ provides vocational
development and extended employment. KCQ promotes community
awareness that individuals with disabilities are productive
citizens.
Service
Areas: KCQ, Inc. serves Faribault, Northfield and surrounding
area communities.
|
Lambert
Vocational Services
|
| Address:
375 East Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55101 |
Telephone:
651-225-9425
Fax: 651-225-4400
TTY: 651-290-4616 |
| Web:
www.lambertvocational.com
|
Contact:
Greg Lambert
Telephone: 651-225-9425
Email: greg@lambertvocational.com |
| Lambert
Vocational Services assists individuals who have a disability,
have been injured, or are disadvantaged, to obtain and maintain
enriching career opportunities that enhance the quality of
their life. We provide individualized job placement, job coaching,
follow up, job retention, labor market surveys, and career
development services that are tailored exclusively to each
person served. Our Employment Services are nationally accredited
by CARF. Since 1985, Lambert Vocational Services has worked
closely with numerous employers to identify and understand
their unique challenges and develop strategies to match those
needs with our client's education, experience and
transferable
skills.
Service
Areas: Lambert Vocational Services serves the entire metropolitan
area as well as the central and south eastern regions of the
state.
|
|
Lifetrack
Resources, Inc. |
Founded in 1948, our mission is to "build better lives by
working together to develop people's strengths". As an
organization, we advocate for the people we serve and for
the benefit of the community. We offer employment services
to assist people to overcome challenges to achieve their
employment goals: people who are leaving welfare, immigrants
and refugees, persons with disabilities, people with little
or no work history. Packaging First, our production
facility, provides paid transitional work experience to help
people build personal and job skills. Lifetrack Resources
is accredited by CARF for Employment Services: Community
Employment Services, Job Development , Job Supports,
Job-Site Training, and Employee Development Services and
Organizational Employment Services. Lifetrack Resources
also serves the community by offering Rehabilitation
Therapies and Early Childhood and Family Services.
Service Areas: 7 county metro area
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|
Mesabi Rehabilitation Services, Inc. |
| Address:
7383 Mock Road
Embarrass, MN 55732 |
Telephone:
(218) 749-3329
Fax: (218) 749-1948
TTY: |
|
Web:
www.mesabirehab.com |
Contact:
Jim Jackson
Telephone: (218) 749-3329
Email: jjackson@mesabirehab.com |
| Mesabi
Rehabilitation Services has provided ethical vocational rehabilitation
services since 1988. Our main office is in Embarrass, Minnesota
with a branch office in Duluth, Minnesota. Currently, we have
7 QRC's on staff dedicated to providing the full range of vocational
rehabilitation services established by the Minnesota Department
of Labor and Industry. We work with injured workers through
Central and Northern Minnesota. Our goal is to assist all
parties involved by providing the services needed in order
to return the injured individual to suitable work and the
economic status enjoyed at the time of the injury. We are
an independent agency and we accept referrals from all sources.
In addition, we provide services for personal injury cases
and provide expert testimony.
Service
Areas: Throughout Central and Northern Minnesota.
|
Metropolitan
Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
|
| Address:
155 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 450
Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
Telephone:
612-333-2155
Fax: 612-333-5517
TTY: |
Web:
|
Contact:
Phillip B. Haber, M.S., Psy.D.
Telephone: 612-333-2155
Email: info@metrorehab.org |
| Psychological
testing - Intelligence, Personality
Aptitude and Vocational Interest Assessment
Work Sample Evaluation (3 day) with Valpar Singer, etc. testing
Labor Market Research
Forensic Services - evaluation and testimony
Rehabilitation Counseling
Selected job placement
Service
Areas: State of Minnesota
|
Midwest
Special Services, Inc.
|
| Address:
900 Ocean Street
St. Paul, MN 55106 |
Telephone:
651-778-1000
Fax: 651-772-8592
TTY: 651-772-8592 |
| Web:
www.mwsservices.org |
Contact:
Kristi Kelly
Telephone: 651-793-4118
Email: general@mwsservices.org |
| Midwest
Special Services, Inc. Provides both Program Services Day
Training and Habilitation and Employment Services. With in
our Employment Services we off individualized training through
a variety of program Options. Our Training and
Rehabilitation
to Access the Community (TRAC) and Placement Program are partnered
to provided short term work adjustment and job development
services. Through our Work Activity Training Program and Long-term
Employment Program we offer vocational options in a supportive
environment. And lastly, our Employment Services DT&H
provides a combination of community enclave settings and "in-house"
work opportunities.
Service
Areas: Metro, east St. Paul
|
Minnesota
Resource Center
|
Address:
1900 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
Telephone:
612-752-8100
Fax: 612-752-8001
TTY: 612-752-8019 |
| Web:
www.mrc-mn.org |
Contact:
Kim Feller
Telephone: 612-752-8102
Email: kfeller@resource-mn.org |
| A
40-year old service organization which offers Vocational Evaluations,
Computer and other Technical Skills Trainings, Placement and
Employment Retention Services.
Service
Areas: Metro, Duluth & Surrounding areas, Central MN
|
Ken
Moberg Career and Vocational Services
|
| Address:
PO
Box 862
Alexandria, MN 56308 |
Telephone:
320-763-5888
Fax: 320-759-2083
TTY: |
Web:
|
Contact:
Ken Moberg
Telephone: 320-763-5888
Email: |
| Vocational
services as QRC, vocational expert in personal injury cases
and workers compensation.
Service
Areas: Central MN, Northwest MN.
|
Occupational
Development Center, Inc. (ODC)
|
| Address:
1520
Highway 32 South
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 |
Telephone:
218-681-6830
Fax: 218-681-7635
TTY: |
Web:
www.odcmn.com
|
Contact:
Joanie Bakke
Telephone: 218-681-6830
Email: jbakke@odcmn.com |
| The
ODC provides quality, accredited programs for those experiencing
serious employment challenges. Through these programs, the
ODC has placed many people with disabilities in various working
environments in the community. ODC also provides work opportunities
in our facilities.
Service
Areas: The ODC serves northern Minnesota and has offices in
the following locations: Warren, Virginia, Thief River Falls,
Roseau, International Falls, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Crookston
and Bemidji.
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| |
| Address:
5500 Opportunity Court
Minnetonka, MN 55343 |
Telephone:
952-938-5511
Fax: 952-930-4279
TTY: 952-930-4293 |
Web:
www.opportunities.org
|
Contact:
Aimee Dalton
Telephone: 952-938-5511
Email: adalton@opportunities.org |
|
Day
Training and Habilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation
Traumatic Brain Injury Services, including ILS
Residential Services, Including SLS and SILS
Fiscal Intermediary and Support Coordination for CDCS
Minnesota Families in Progress provider
Evaluation and Job Placement Services
Employment Support Services
Service
Areas: Metro Area.
|
Productive
Alternatives, Inc.
|
| Address:
1205
North Tower Rd.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537 |
Telephone:
218-736-5668
Fax: 218-736-2541
TTY: |
| Web:
www.paiff.org
Branch
Offices: Alexandria,
Baxter, Little Falls, Moorhead, Parkers Prairie, and Perham.
|
Contact: Bob Johnson
Telephone: 218-736-5668
Email: bobj@paiff.org |
| Productive
Alternatives serves persons with barrier to employment who
are interested in re-entering the labor market with career
guidance and supports. To facilitate this effort, we provide
a wide range of accredited services including; Comprehensive
Vocational Evaluation, Vocational Assessment, Employee Development
and Community Employment and Placement.
Service
Areas: Productive Alternatives serves Central and West
Central Minnesota.
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|
RISE
INC. |
Address:
8406
Sunset Road NE
Spring
Lake Park, MN 55432
|
Telephone:
763-786-8334
Fax: 763-786-0008
TTY: 763-786-8334 |
| Web:
www.rise.org |
Contact:
Peggy Kraemer
Telephone: 763-783-2813
Email: Pkraemer@rise.org |
|
Rise's
Mission
Statement
: Rise supports people who have disabilities and other
barriers to employment in attaining their personal measure of
safe and affordable housing, vocational achievement,
self-sufficiency, and belonging in their communities. Rise
is dedicated to building a community which is more accepting
of all of its citizens and we support the development of
creative partnerships with businesses, government agencies,
and the general public to meet this objective.
Available Services:
Customized Job
Training: Provide
the opportunity for people to improve and increase their job
skills, habits, and behaviors which will help lead to
competitive or supported employment.
Job
Placement Services Obtain
competitive and supported employment outcomes or
job placement candidates consistent with career goals.
Rise
Industrial Services
Provide transitional and extended
employment in integrated industry model consistent with choice
and goals of employees.
Vocational
Evaluation Assist
people in choosing job goals and developing plans to achieve
individual employment outcomes; help participants learn more
about their work potential / options.
Work
In Progress (WIP) AmeriCorps
The Work In Progress (WIP)
AmeriCorps Program is a partnership between five
organizations: Rise, Inc., Opportunity Partners, Consumer
Survivor Network, AccessAbility, and Lifetrack Resources.
Rise, Inc. is the legal host of the program. These
organizations serve people with disabilities, refugees, and
the people who are unemployed or underemployed. The focus of
the WIP AmeriCorps Program is community integration and job
placement.
Workers'
Compensation Services Addressing
the employment needs of people who have experienced industrial
or non-industrial accidents and are no longer employable in
their previous job due to physical or emotional disabilities.
Service Areas: Rise has 16 office locations in the Twin Cities
metropolitan area as well as in the out state areas of
St. Cloud
and the
Chisago
Lakes
.
|
| |
| Address:
600
5th ST. SE
Wadena, MN 56482 |
Telephone:
218-631-2113
Fax: 218-631-2219
TTY: MN Relay - 800-627-3529 |
Web:
|
Contact:
Jode Freyholtz
Telephone: 218-631-2113
Email: jodefreyholtz@hotmail.com |
| The
mission of the Rising Phoenix is to organize customized employment
and services for people with disabilities to help them in
obtaining their highest potential of self-sufficiency. All
work situations at present are community based sites through
Work Adjustment Training and Work Services. TRP offers School
to Work opportunities through these services as well as serves
CEP consumers. Placement and follow-up support is available.
We serve approximately 70 consumers with mental health, developmental,
TBI and various other barriers to employment. Person centered
services in employment and transportation is the priority
of the services offered.
Service
Areas: Central MN including Todd/Wadena/ Ottertail counties.
Beginning expansion into rural areas of Todd county, Long
Prairie and Staples.
|
Service
Enterprises, Inc. (SEI)
|
| Address:
Box 248
515
W Bridge St
Redwood Falls, MN 56283 |
Telephone:
507-637-3503
Fax: 507-637-3259
TTY: MN Relay |
| Web:
www.service-enterprises.org |
Contact:
Ruth Rusche or Don Korstad
Telephone: 507-637-3503
Email: ruth.rusche@service-enterprises.org |
| Extended
Employment-Center Based, Community, Supported & SPMI,
Day Training and Habilitation, Supported Employment Services,
Situational Assessment, Job Coaching, Job Placement, School
to Work Transition, Welfare to Work, and Leisure Activities
for Seniors (LAFS) For more detail on programs contact SEI.
Service
Areas: South West Minnesota Counties- Redwood, Lyon, Lincoln,
Murray, Pipestone, Southern Yellow Medicine, Southern Renville.
|
Specialized
Vocational Services, Inc.
|
| Address:
320 Tenth Street
Worthington, MN 56187 |
Telephone:
507-376-3550
Fax: 507-376-6412
TTY: |
Web:
|
Contact:
Bob Schreiber
Telephone: 507-376-3550
Email: |
| Work
Assessment/Evaluation, Competitive Employment, Job Coaching,
Job Trials, Job Intervention Services, Pre-employment services,
Resume development, interviewing skills, Semi-independent
living services.
Service
Areas: Southwest Minnesota
|
Victorson
Rehab & Placement (VRP)
|
| Address:
8649 Emerson Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 |
Telephone:
763-560-6443
Fax: 763-560-6443
TTY: |
| Web:
www.vrprehab.freeshell.org |
Contact:
Barb Victorson
Telephone: 763-560-6443
Email: barbvictorson@aol.com |
| VRP
is CARF accredited and is a registered placement vendor for
both RSB and the MN DOL Workers' Compensation Division. Barb
Victorson has a M.A. in Rehab Counseling and is a CRC. Services
provided include job development, labor market surveys, resume
preparation, job analysis, employer disability awareness
training,
job seeking/keeping skills training, and follow-up placement.
She has experience working with individuals with a wide range
of disabilities including ADD/ADHD, AIDS, fibromyalgia, CP,
MS, MD, traumatic brain injuries, neurological & orthopedic
conditions, back injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes,
chemical dependency, heart and respiratory conditions, and
various mental illnesses.
Service
Areas: Services are provided in the Twin Cities and within
a 125 miles of the Twin Cities. Offices are in Brooklyn Park
and the Hinckley/Finlayson area.
|
| |
| Address:
3675 Ihduhapi Rd.
P.O. Box 308
Loretto, MN 55357 |
Telephone:
763-479-3555
Fax: 763-479-2605
TTY: 763-479-3555 |
| Web: www.vinlandcenter.org |
Contact: Scot Franzen
Telephone: 763-479-4519
Email: sfranzen@vinlandcenter.org |
|
Vinland National Center is a not-for-profit training and
counseling center for adults with disabilities focusing on the
physical, mental and social health of each participant. Since
1976, Vinland has been helping people with multiple barriers to
independence lead full and rewarding lives through training,
education and physical activity. Today Vinland offers services
in specialized substance abuse treatment, substance abuse
prevention and intervention, vocational services, fitness
training and therapeutic exercise, independent living skills
development, and supportive housing. Vinland is located in
western Hennepin County on 178 acres of rolling prairie, woods
and wetlands on the shores of Lake Independence.
Service
areas: Majority of participants come from Minnesota.
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|
|
Address:
320 Sundial Drive
Box 757
Waite Park, MN 56387
|
Telephone:
320-251-0087
Fax: 320-259-4679 |
|
Web:
www.wacosa.org |
Contact: Pam Baltes
Telephone: 320-251-0087 ex 401
Email:
pbaltes@wacosa.org
|
|
Established in 1963, WACOSA provides people
challenged by disabilities the opportunity to work and live in
their community. WACOSA provides Day Training and Habilitation
(DTH) and Extended Employment (EE) services to over 350
individuals with disabilities. We have five programs in St.
Cloud, Waite Park and Sauk Centre which serve the surrounding
communities and rural Stearns County in Minnesota. Referrals to
WACOSA are made through County Social Services.
The services provided to individuals with disabilities include:
job development, job placement and coaching, vocational and
social skills training. In addition, leisure activities and
volunteer opportunities are incorporated into a program for
seniors with disabilities.
WACOSA collaborates with businesses as a
workforce resource as well as a place to outsource their
production jobs while providing employment opportunities to
people with disabilities. WACOSA seeks a variety of job
opportunities through our business partners in order to provide
work options to individuals who present a wide range of
abilities.
Service Areas: Central MN
|
Public Vocational Rehabilitation
Programs
State
of Minnesota, Dept. of Labor & Industry
|
Address:
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Vocational Rehabilitation Unit
443 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155 |
Telephone:
651-284-0446
Fax: 651-284-0448
TTY: |
Web:
www.state.mn.us/ebranch/doli/vru.html |
Contact:
Telephone: 651-284-0446
Email: DLI.Vocrehab@state.mn.us |
| The
unit provides vocational rehabilitation services to injured
workers whose claims have been denied by the employer/insurer.
The legislative rationale was labeled "early (vocational
rehabilitation) intervention" to provide needed vocational
assistance to injured workers prior to, rather than after,
a determination of liability by the courts. These services
are provided or coordinated by vocational rehabilitation counselors
who are registered as qualified rehabilitation consultants
(QRC's). Injured workers have the right to choose a QRC, to
take an active part in developing their own written rehabilitation
plan and to comment on or rate the services provided by the
Vocational Rehabilitation Unit. QRC's are neutral parties in
the rehabilitation process. They are professionals who have
knowledge of medical factors, local labor markets and statutes
concerning rehabilitation within Minnesota's workers' compensation
law.
Service
Areas: Although all injured workers are eligible, the Vocational
Rehabilitation Unit primarily serves claims where liability
is denied by the insurer. The unit has 16 qualified rehabilitation
consultants located in eight regional locations throughout
Minnesota.
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State
of Minnesota, Rehabilitation Services Branch
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Address:
Minnesota Department of Economic Security
Rehabilitation Services Branch
390 North Robert Street, First Floor
St. Paul, MN 55101 |
Telephone:
651-296-5616 or 1-800-328-9095
Fax: 651-297-5159
TTY: 651-296-3900 or 800-657-3973 |
Web:
www.mnworkforcecenter.org/rehab/vr/main_vr.htm |
Contact:
Local Workforce Center
Telephone: 651-296-5616 or 1-800-328-9095
Email: |
| VR
provides basic and customized services that an eligible individual
may need to achieve his or her employment outcome. These may
include college or vocational training, job placement services,
and services to assist students to go from school to work.
There is no cost for services provided by VR staff, but you
may be asked to share in the cost of some purchased services,
depending on your family income.
Service
Areas: Statewide
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State
of Minnesota, State Services for the Blind
|
Address:
State Services for the Blind
2200 University Avenue West, Suite 240
St. Paul, MN 55114 |
Telephone:
651-642-0500 or 1-800-652-9000
Fax:
TTY: 651-642-0506 or 1-800-652-9000 |
Web:
www.mnworkforcecenter.org/ssb/index.htm |
Contact:
Telephone: 651-642-0500 or 1-800-652-9000
Email: info@ngwmail.des.state.mn.us |
| State
Services for the Blind (SSB) is a branch within the Minnesota
Department of Economic Security. It is funded by Federal,
State and private dollars. SSB believes that blindness should
never stop people from obtaining jobs, participating in training,
or in any activities which reflect their potential and interests.
Who
can use SSB? Anyone of any age in Minnesota who has a vision
loss that creates a barrier to their vocational or personal
independence. For more information on eligibility, please
refer to sections for specific programs.
Service
Areas: Statewide
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State
Operated Services
Aurora
Products & Service
|
Address:
3526 Labore Road
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 |
Telephone:
651-766-4188
Fax: 651-766-4190
TTY: |
Web:
www.dhs.state.mn.us/sos/EMSOCS/DEFAULT.HTM |
Contact:
Randy Keen
Telephone: 651-766-4188
Email: Randolph.C.Keen@state.mn.us |
| We
provide day training and vocational opportunities for people
with sever developmental disabilities and related conditions.
Each program participant is supported in a variety of roles
related to employment, self help, recreational ad social integration.
Participants vary widely in terms of cognitive functioning,
work skills and behavioral support required. They may choose
to pursue a competitive job, work on a crew or participate
in center-based jobs. We also offer volunteer, recreational,
leisure time and other activities where the participants may
learn social skills or simply experience common community
environments. We are licensed for a capacity of 26.
Service
Areas: We serve Ramsey and adjacent areas.
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Address:
1400 Cannon Circle # 9
Faribault, MN 55.21 |
Telephone:
507/332-2033
Fax: 507/332-5531
TTY: |
Web:
www.dhs.state.mn.us/sos/EMSOCS/DEFAULT.HTM |
Contact:
Jodi Burns
Telephone: 507/332-2033
Email: Jodi.K.Burns@state.mn.us |
| Cannon
River Enterprises is a Day Training and Habilitation Program
serving 53 individuals. We have been supporting individuals
since October of 1992. We focus our services to support individuals
with developmental disabilities and related conditions. We
are very focused on matching our program to meet individual
needs. CRE is very involved in a person centered planning
process called FACES for accomplishment. Our staff are long
term, dedicated employees that have over 400 years of experience
combined.
Service
Areas: We currently serve individuals in Faribault, Northfield,
Owatonna, Medford, Morristown, Nerstrand & Warsaw. |
Metro
Resources Unlimited-City West
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Address:
6559 City West Parkway
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 |
Telephone:
952-832-6015
Fax: 952-944-3680
TTY: |
Web:
www.dhs.state.mn.us/sos/EMSOCS/DEFAULT.HTM |
Contact:
Susan Carlson
Telephone: 952-832-6015
Email: Susan.M.Carlson@state.mn.us |
| MRU
City West is licensed to serve 45 adults with developmental
disabilities. Ratio of staff to consumers is 1:4. Training
concentrates on a holistic approach to offer necessary supports
for facilitating personal growth. We specialize in the areas
of behavioral intervention, sensory integration, community
awareness, work skill development, communication and social
skill development. Direct service staff are well trained,
experienced and include a COTA, LPN and Human Service
Technicians.
Many staff are long term employees with numerous years of
experience in the field.
Service
Areas: Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield, Hopkins,
South Minneapolis & Bloomington.
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Metro
Resources Unlimited-Westwood
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Address:
6200 Bury Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55346 |
Telephone:
952/832-6017
Fax: 952/832-6797
TTY: |
Web:
www.dhs.state.mn.us/sos/EMSOCS/DEFAULT.HTM |
Contact:
Rand Kjos
Telephone: 952/832-6017
Email: Rand.C.Kjos@state.mn.us |
| Metro
Resources Unlimited-Westwood provides vocational training
and support, sensory integration services and community inclusion
services for developmentally disabled men and women. They
utilize person-centered planning tools in developing long-range
plans for persons served. Westwood's staff is very experienced,
with many staff having made long term career choices to work
in the field. Vocational opportunities range from organizational
employment on-site, to individual and group employment opportunities
in the local metro communities. Transportation is provided
by Westwood staff.
Service
Areas: Currently metro areas of Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Golden
Valley, Richfield & Bloomington.
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Straight
River Enterprises
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Address:
408 Central Ave. East, P.O. Box 180
Medford, MN 55049 |
Telephone:
507-444-2427
Fax: 507-444-2429
TTY: |
Web:
www.dhs.state.mn.us/sos/EMSOCS/DEFAULT.HTM |
Contact:
Sarah Booe
Telephone: 507-444-2427
Email: Sarah.L.Booe@state.mn.us |
| Straight
River Enterprises is a licensed Day Training and Habilitation
program that opened in June of 1997. Straight River Enterprises
is leased from the school district in Medford, making this
facility unique by placing dollars back into the community.
The community has been very receptive to our mission of person
centered planning and community inclusion. We offer a variety
of choices for work activities including a greenhouse that
is located on the same property. Consumers work on garbage
bag production, horticulture, and recycling and janitorial
work as well as at local fast food businesses.
Service
Areas: We are located in Steele county and serve consumers
in Owatonna, Medford, Faribault and the surrounding area.
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