Adult Services
Adult Protection Services
Provision of assessment and protective services to vulnerable adults who may be experiencing abuse or neglect.
Agency: Pennington County Human Services
Contact: 218.681.2880
Long-Term Services and Supports
Assessments are conducted by a social working or public health nurse who will visit with you to help identify services you may need or want.
Agency: Pennington County Human Services
Contact: 218.681.2880
Behavioral Health
Sanford Behavioral Health focuses on helping individuals in the workplace and community who are struggling with anxiety, depression, psychological and emotional stress reactions and behavioral needs. Our experienced Psychiatrists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Psychologists and Therapists provide a variety of therapeutic strategies to reduce symptoms, improve life skills and help people regain control of their lives. We offer outpatient, partial hospital and inpatient services for adults and outpatient care for children and adolescents. We work with individuals and families to deal with relationship difficulties, pressure at home, at work and through life transitions. Sanford Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing the best psychiatric and psychological care in the region and is available 24/7 to meet people's needs.
Agency: Sanford Behavioral Health Center
Contact: 218.683.4349
Crisis Line: 1.800.282.5005
Case Management/Care Coordination
To coordinate Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals, Brain Injury and Developmental Disability services.
Agency: Pennington County Human Services
Contact: 218.681.2880
Habilitation and Training Center (HTC)
HTC Programs focus on developing the skills of each individual to achieve independence, productivity, and community inclusion. Services through the HTC program include: work orientation, work activity training, community orientation and personal habit development for work and personal life.
Agency: Occupational Development Center (ODC)
Contact: 218.681.6831
Employment Services
The Occupational Development Center is a nonprofit social enterprise that specializes in providing employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
Agency: Occupational Development Center (ODC)
Contact: 218.681.6831
Information and Referral
Provides information to individuals seeking knowledge of community resources.
Agency: Senior LinkAge Line
Contact: 1.800.333.2433
Long-Term Care Consultation
Consultations are conducted by a social worker and public health nurse who will visit you in your home or in a long-term care facility to help identify services that you might need or want.
Agency: Pennington County Human Services
Contact: 218.681.2880
Agency: Inter County Nursing Service
Contact: 218.681.0876
Medical Alert/Life Call
A 24-hour personal emergency system to be used in your home when you need assistance from a family member, neighbor or medical service.
Agency: Northern Safety & Security
Contact: 1.877.751.3902
Medical Assistance
Eligible persons may be helped with medical and dental expenses.
Agency: Pennington County Human Services
Contact: 218.681.2880
Mental Health Services
Professional services to to help people meet personal and emotional adjustment problems.
Agency: Northwestern Mental Health Center
Contact: 218.281.3940
Crisis Line: 1.800.282.5005
Prescription Drug Program/RX Connect
For information about the prescription drug program and other programs that assist with Medicare related costs. Applicants should first contact Senior LinkAge Line. If eligibility requirements are met, they will then be referred to their local county office to apply for the program.
Agency: Senior LinkAge Line
Contact: 1.800.333.2433
Home and Community-Based Services
Services for adults and children who need assistance to remain living in their homes and community with the maximum level of independence possible. These services are provided through Medical Assistance waiver or other programs following eligibility criteria.
Agency: Pennington County Human Services
Contact: 218.681.2880