COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, Alateen
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Many groups meeting in the area
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(320) 235-3413 or 235-9886
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Adult Basic Education
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See Kandiyohi County Resource List
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Angel Ministries
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For small monthly fee, participants receive quality meats/groceries. Distribution third Saturday of the month at Harvest Community Church. Menus available
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Diana, (320) 214-1928
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ARC Kandiyohi Chapter
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Advocacy, support for people with developmental disabilities and their families
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(320) 235-5411
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Central Minnesota Legal Services
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Legal services for low income people (125% of poverty) and elderly. Spanish-speaking lawyer available. Areas of assistance/appeals: MFIP, food stamps, Medicare, utility shut-offs, SSI, General Assistance, Medical Assistance, nursing home eviction, divorce, Title III, health care, immigration matters.
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(320)235-9600 or (800) 622-4011
Renville and Kandiyohi counties
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Central MN Jobs & Training
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Job services serving the Renville County area in Olivia
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(320) 523-1007 Gov’t Svcs Center
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Child Care Resource & Referral (A program of Heartland Community Action Agency)
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Free individual assistance from a child care referral specialist, who will search for child care that meets your specific needs, toll free Support and resources for licensed and unlicensed child care programs.
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(320)214-0030 or (800) 221-1421
1-866-511-2244 Intake
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Christian Community Outreach Center
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815 East Lincoln Ave. Olivia Renville County Youth Activities, after school programs, games, next to Masters Coffee Shop
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(320) 523-1994
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Circle of Support
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For Teens through Heartland Community Action Agency In Olivia Call for more information
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(320) 523-1842
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Community Transition Interagency Committee (CTIC)
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Promotes increased opportunities for people of transition age (14-25) with developmental disabilities (emotional, physical, mental). Southwest Cooperative Service Unit.
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(320) 231-8457
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Detox Center
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Available 24 hours. Alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and other drug interventions. Woodland Centers
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(320) 235-4613 or (800) 284-3623 or (800) 992-1716
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Family Liaison Program
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Support and advocacy for parents from parents who have navigated the mental health system. PACT 4 Families, Renville,Kandiyohi,Meeker
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(320) 231-7030
(800) 960-7228
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Family Literacy Program
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Literacy/parenting – serves adults with children birth to age 7. Four components: Parent attends ABE to work on GED or ESL; parenting classes; early childhood classes, parent and child interaction activities. WashingtonLearningCenter
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(320) 231-8490
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Circle Free Store
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Free clothing, household items, shoes, toys. Childrens & adult sizes. Donations accepted, call for items
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Lori (320) 329-2202
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Food Shelf
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Emergency food assistance. Eligibility requirements Food for low income families 902 ½ West Depue, Olivia Hours Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Thurs 5:00pm – 7:00pm
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(320) 523-5339
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Guia
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Outreach program for Hispanic Youth with Guide support for drug & alcohol addiction > Renville & Kandiyohi County
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(320) 235-8932
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Habitat for Humanity
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Christian-based housing program. Partners with qualifying families by teaching building/maintenance skills, and selling homes at no profit/based in Willmar
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(320) 231-2704
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Heartland Express Bus
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Bus transportation, volunteer drivers, call 2 days in advance for medical trips/rides to store
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(320) 523-3589 or 800-4507964
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Heartland Community Action Agency
Heartland Community Action Agency Thrift Shop
HRA/EDA
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Energy assistance, housing rental assistance, transitional housing, weatherization, transportation program, Circles of Support, serving Willmar and Olivia
Low priced, used clothing for adults & children 902 ½ DePue, Olivia Hours Open Wed 10:00 am -3:00pm
Low income housing assistance, home repair assistance & Section 8 housing applications 500 East DePue Ave, Olivia
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(800) 992-1710
(320) 693-8811
320) 532-3656
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Hope Pregnancy Center
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Free pregnancy testing, counseling, advocacy and referral services. Free maternity and baby clothes. Free ultrasound available.
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(320) 235-7619
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Kandiyohi County Interagency Early Intervention Committee
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Various agency representatives meet to address concerns of families with children birth – age 5 with special needs
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(320) 231-5187 Ext. 5187
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Local Advisory Council For Children
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Meets first Monday of each month at Olivia Library Parent Legislative meeting mandated by the Legislature for Children’s mental health needs/ meetings will follow weather plan according to local area schools
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(320) 523-2202
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Little Crow Special Education Cooperative
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Serving member school districts: ACGC, BBE, BOLD, EVW, KMS, MACCRAY, NLS, Prinsburg, Willmar. Special needs evaluation and services.
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(320) 231-5184
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MAC (Mothers and Children)
Masters Coffee Shop
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Nutritional program to complement WIC program. Pick up second Monday of the month. Pregnant women, postpartum mothers and children to age 6 eligible. Financial restrictions apply, call for eligibility
Outreach programs for youth & Santa’s Closet 809 East Lincoln Avenue, Olivia
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(800) 365-0270
(320) 523-5061
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Meals on Wheels
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Nutritious meals delivered to shut-ins Monday through Saturday/Olivia
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(320) 523-1261
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MentorworkstooKinship
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Mentors for youth to transition age, Free clothing, thrift store, school supply drive, winter coat drive, Santa’s closet, Circle Boutique, building space for area activities
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(320) 329-2202 Lori Claseman
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Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)
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Annual Children’s Mental Health conference for providers and parents; usually meets in spring in Duluth. For more information see website, www.macmh.org
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(800) 528-4511
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Olivia Chamber of Commerce
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Information on Renville County parks, lodging, businesses and events
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(320) 523-1350
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PACT 4 Families Collaborative
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Four county Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaborative. Lead agency for Wraparound. (Kandiyohi, Renville, Meeker, Yellow-Medicine counties)
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(320) 231-7030
(800)-960-7228
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Pregnancy Education for Teens (P.E.T.)
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Prepared childbirth classes specifically designed to meet the needs of pregnant teens and their partners
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(320) 231-7826
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Planned Parenthood
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Family planning service, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted disease testing
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(320) 235-9150
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Prairie Lakes Youth Programs: Correctional
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Secure detention and correctional facility; non-secure detention and transition program
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(320) 231-1729
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Prairie Lakes Youth Programs: Boys Group Home and Girls Group Home
ProjectC3online
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Designed to provide a short-term, nurturing environment for adolescents. Education for youth to identify and evaluate behaviors and issues causing problems in their lives. Promotes and assists communication and problem solving with families.
Online site connecting youth to communities and careers, information on colleges, family resources, housing, things to do, click on map
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(320) 231-1729
http://www.C3online.org
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RAAN (Rural AIDS Action Network)
Renville County Chamber of Commerce
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Non-profit network based in Alexandria. Frequently comes to Willmar. Free confidential HIV testing, counseling, case management and support. Quick results.
Olivia office will answer your questions on community events, area businesses & services & youth activities
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(877) 536-RAAN or (800) 966-9735 (Latino hotline/Si abla Espanol)
(320) 523-3713
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Renville County Energy Assistance
Renville County Human Services & Social Services & Public Health Services
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Low income assistance with heating bills & weatherization/call for eligibility
MFIP, food stamp assistance, displaced homemaker programs, low income health insurance, emergency assistance. Public health has dental health provider lists & help with public health concerns Renville County Government Services Center 105 South 5th St. Suite 203H Olivia
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(320)523-5522 or (320)523-2202 or 1-800-323-2533
(320)523-2202 or (800)323-2533
Public Health (320) 523-2202
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Salvation Army Satellite Office
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Provides immediate motel/hotel vouchers to families facing imminent homelessness. Many children’s activities, including after- school activities/assistance for emergencies 324 North Main, Renville
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Lori (320) 329-2202 Renville
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Shelter House, Inc.
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Support and advocacy for battered women and children in Olivia
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(320) 523-1015
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Senior Linkage Line
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Information for Seniors about help with forms, and resource information
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(800)333-2433
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Stopcyberbullying.org
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Information for parents and teens on cyberbullying laws resource links and prevention
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Veterans Services
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Services for veterans and their dependents, help with forms and information/Gov’t Center, Olivia
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(320) 523-3763
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WIC
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Nutritional education program. Provides supplemental foods which promote good health for pregnant women, breast-feeding women and children birth – age 5. Contact: Renville County Public Health
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(320) 523-2202
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Youth for Christ
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High school campus clubs, music groups, dirt bike program, after school youth programs – year-round activities, spring/summer live bands/Willmar
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(320) 235-0119
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COUNSELING SERVICES
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Affiliated CommunityMedicalCenter
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Individual Therapy/Willmar and Granite Falls
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(320) 231-5000
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Circle of Parents
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Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30 Pm/Learning funhouse in Bird Island at 199 South Main small meal and childcare provided support group for parents
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Lori Claseman (877)325-2217
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Crisis Center
Woodland Centers
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24 hour crisis intervention. Phone counseling available Willmar Office, appointments and counseling available at Olivia office/also Mobile Crisis Unit available Renville & Meeker County
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(320) 235-4613 or(800) 432-8781 or (800) 992-1716
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Crossroads Counseling
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Faith-based counseling services; individual therapy; play therapy for children
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(320) 214-8558
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Greater Minnesota Family Services
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Psychological testing, home-based services, diagnostic assessments, Shelter Care, HCBS program (Home and Community Based Services).
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(320) 214-9692
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Life Seasons Professional Counseling
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Individual therapy, family therapy, educational groups, diagnostic assessments, specializes in eating disorders
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(320) 235-4900
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Lighthouse Counseling
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Individual therapy
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(320) 214-1201
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Lutheran Social Services
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Individual therapy, intensive in-home, therapeutic foster care, family therapy Youth Programs: SEARCH, foster grandparents program, Teen Moms, transitional housing, family therapy, financial/debt counseling, personal support services
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(320)426-7510
Renville Office
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School Based Mental Health
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Child/teen must have CTSS certification, school based Therapist evaluations given, referrals taken from school, teachers, parents, RCW, BOLD School districts
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Woodland Center(800)992-1716
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Rice Institute for Counseling and Education
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Individual therapy (age 16+), family therapy, educational groups, psychological testing, medication management, mental health inpatient care (age 16+)
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(320) 231-4399 Willmar
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Woodland Centers
Olivia
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Mental health clinic: Psychological and psychiatric evaluations, individual counseling, intensive in-home therapy, Chemical Dependency assessments. Referral to Family Support Groups, Day Treatment, Crisis Center, Psychological testing in Willmar
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(320) 523-5526 or (888)281-0242
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