SCPH Health Events Calendar

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Steele County
Public Health
HEALTH EVENTS
CALENDAR
January
2015
If you are aware of any inaccurate or outdated information in this newsletter, if you no longer wish to
receive it, or if you have any information to include in next month’s calendar, please contact Linda at
444-7653.
DATE
SUPPORT GROUPS
Call 507-451-9769 for more info.
Advocates for Developmental Disabilities – Provide support,
www.advocatesfordevelopmentaldisabilities.com
advocacy and service to families of children and adults with
developmental disabilities in Steele County. Office is located at 1225
Lincoln Ave S in Owatonna.
Mondays, Tuesdays & Sundays
Al-Anon – Mondays 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM, Tuesdays 5:30 PM, and
http://www.minnesotasouth-al-anon.org/meetings/D40.php
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Sundays 10:00 AM. Support for family members of a person with
alcoholism. Meets at 605 Florence Ave in Owatonna. For information
and additional meetings, please call 507-451-8610 or 888-425-2666.
Sundays – January 4, 11, 18, 25
Al-Anon for Newcomers – 7:00 PM every Sunday at 605 Florence
Ave in Owatonna. Support for family members of a person with
alcoholism. Questions, call 507-451-8610, Amanda at 507-444-7591 or
888-425-2666.
Alateen – Sundays at 8:00 PM, 605 Florence Ave in Owatonna.
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Support for teenagers (13-18 years of age) who are friends or family
members of a person with alcoholism. If you have questions and for
additional times, call 507-451-8610 or 888-425-2666.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings held daily at 605 Florence Ave
www.aa.org
in Owatonna. Newcomers meeting is every Sunday evening at 7:00 PM.
Monday – January 6 (Albert Lea)
Monday – January 12(Albert Lea)
Monday – January 5 (Austin)
Thursday – January 15 (Austin)
Tuesday – January 27 (Faribault)
Tuesday – January 20 (Rochester)
Call 507-451-8610, Amanda at 507-444-7591 or 888-425-2666 for info.
Alzheimer’s Support Groups that meet in our area:
Albert Lea – Meets 1st Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Good Samaritan Center.
www.alz.org
Contact: Denise Bauer 507-373-0683. Also meets 2nd Monday, 7:00 PM,
St. John’s Lutheran Home, 901 Luther Place, Contact: Polly VandeKamp
507-373-8226.
Austin – Meets 1st Monday, 1:00 PM, Sacred Heart Hospice, 1200 12 th
St SW, lower level activity room, Contact: Kim Blaser, 507-433-1808.
Also meets 3rd Thursday, 10:30 AM, Mower County Seniors, 400 3 rd Ave
SE, Contact: Mary Kittelson 507-433-3462.
Faribault – Meets 4th Tuesday, 7:30 PM, Milestone Senior Living, 2500
14th Street NE, Faribault, MN. Contact: Brenda 507-332-7357.
Rochester – Meets 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Zumbro Lutheran Church,
Contact: Linda Linbo & Kate Farrell, 507-284-8966.
Tuesdays – January 6, 13, 20, 27
Amazing Newborn Clinic – This weekly free clinic is sponsored by
For information regarding new groups,
Call 1-800-232-0851 or 612-888-7653
http://www.silverliving.com/pubs/alzheimers.pdf
Steele County Public Health, Owatonna Hospital, Owatonna Clinic, and
Owatonna Community Education-ECFE – working together to assist in
parenting and caring for your newborn. Meet Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2:00
PM, at Roosevelt Community School, 122 McKinley St E in Owatonna.
Get your baby’s weight checked, meet parents of newborns, get your
questions answered, and receive up-to-date information on your baby’s
For more resources, please call Steele County Public Health @ 507-444-7650.
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growth and development. This is a free service, and no appointment is
necessary. Drop-in anytime from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Call 504-444-7900
for more information.
http://www.allina.com/ahs/owatonna.nsf/page/birth_center_classes
Monday – January 19
Arthritis / Fibromyalgia Support Group – This group meets every
www.arthritis.org/chapters/north-central/
3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM from September – May (summers
off) at the Brooks, 2480 St. Paul Road in Owatonna. Call 507-446-0611
for details.
Tuesday – January 27
Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group – For parents and
caregivers of children up to age 21 that have an Autism Spectrum
Disorder. Sponsored by Advocates for Developmental Disabilities. The
group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at
Associated Church, 800 Havana Rd in Owatonna. Siblings are welcome,
and childcare will be provided if you call 2 days prior to meeting. For
more information call Teya Dahle at 507-213-1323. For childcare
contact: Kim Kubicek @ 507-444-4128
www.ausm.org
Call 507-213-6312
for more info.
[email protected]
Beds for Kids – A charitable non-profit organization dedicated to
providing children with beds that are currently in unsuitable sleeping
situations. Each child will receive a twin size head and foot board, new
mattress, mattress pad, bedding and pillow. They currently serve Steele
County and the town of Waseca. Contact: Shari @ 507-213-6312
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota – This
www.bbbsofsouthernmn.org
organization’s mission is to enrich the lives of children and help them
reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one
mentoring relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children
ages 4 – 14 with mentors in professionally supported one-to-one
relationships and offers weekly mentoring programs. Located at 545
Dunnell Dr. in Owatonna, office hours are Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Phone is 507-451-5922 or 507-334-0258.
Call 507-444-7900 to register
Birth, Babies and Beyond – A prepared childbirth education class
that focuses on preparation for labor, birth and early parenthood.
Classes are held at Roosevelt Community School (122 McKinley St E in
Owatonna) or the Owatonna Hospital. Sponsored by Owatonna Hospital
– Allina Health System and Owatonna Community Education – ECFE.
For class dates and times, please call Community Ed at 507-444-7900.
The class will include:
 Breathing and relaxation techniques, common discomforts &
relief for last weeks of pregnancy
 Four stages of labor
 What to expect during the hospital stay, tour of the hospital
OB floor
 Normal birth procedures, postpartum period
 Feeding your baby, characteristics of your newborn
 Parenting your newborn
Fee is $60 - Registration is complete when payment is made.
Scholarships are available.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Saturdays
www.birthright.org
Birthright of Owatonna – The volunteers at Birthright offer support
and a listening ear to those in a crisis pregnancy. They provide free
pregnancy tests as well as free baby and maternity clothing. They do this
in confidence and will refer to other agencies upon request. Birthright of
Owatonna is located at 140½ East Rose Street (north of the Eagles
Club). They are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:00
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– 4:00 PM and from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon on Saturdays. Call 507-4551622 during the office hours above or call 1-800-550-4900 any time.
Thursday – January 8
Call 507-977-2455 more info.
Breastfeeding Preparation Class – Providing education on how to
Care Connections – A call to Care Connections will help you find
www.careconnectionsmn.org
out if you are potentially eligible for health care programs such as
Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care. If you are potentially eligible,
they can help you with the application process or refer you for application
assistance. Call 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM
– 4:00 PM on Saturday. Interpreters are available.
Call 507-446-9599 or 507-363-9239
for more info.
Centro Campesino – English/Spanish translation, direct services,
get off to a good start with breastfeeding. Learn normal newborn feeding
patterns and how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk. They will talk
about common issues and lifestyle changes. Registration deadline is
one week before the class date. This is a free class. For more
information and to register call the Owatonna Hospital Birth Center at
507-977-2455.
www.centrocampesino.net
orientation and basic needs referral. Located at 216 Oak Ave N in
Owatonna. Office hours are 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Mon – Fri. call and ask
about their Pilot Free Clinic for low income people.
Children’s Remedial Fund – A program intended to provide financial
support to eligible families in Steele County who have children ages 0 –
18 with medical, dental, vision, hearing, school supplies and winter
clothing needs. This program can also assist with the first 3 months of
MN Care premiums. Applications are available at area public schools.
Children’s Support Group – The Crisis Resource Center (125 Front
St W in Owatonna) provides a Children's Support Group for ages 4-12
that focuses on giving children the skills they need to process what has
been going on in their lives, helps to develop coping skills, deal with peer
pressure and learn different techniques to deal with anger and stress.
This group also deals with fun issues such as emotions, friendships and
self-esteem.
Clare Bridge Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Caregiver
Education Series – for more information, please contact Deb Gillard of
Brookdale Senior Living/Clare Bridge and Sterling House of Owatonna at
507-676-0411 or [email protected]
Call 1-800-931-8872 for more info.
Coast2CoastRx – Save on your family’s dental, vision, veterinary,
www.coast2coastrx.com
hearing, diabetic equipment/supplies, lab and imaging services (all noninsurance discounted benefits. Visit their website for information on all
benefits and/or to print out a card and to search for a provider and see
the frequently asked questions. These cards are also available at Steele
County Public Health, Steele County Human Services, and you can
check with our local pharmacies. If you wish to have these cards
available in your area please contact Deb Grems at 444-7653.
Compassionate Friends – A mutual assistance, not-for-profit
self-help organization that offers support and understanding to
families who have experienced the death of a child. It is open to
anyone, is non-denominational and there is no charge. The Owatonna
Area Chapter of The Compassionate Friends provides a caring
environment where bereaved parents and other adult family members
can meet and receive support and understanding from those who have
experienced a similar loss. Sibling support for teens and young adults is
also offered. The Owatonna Area Chapter of TCF will be holding their
meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month, 7:00 PM at St. Joseph
Church
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www.compassionatefriends.org
Crisis Resource Center –
(toll free) 1-800-451-1202
Thursday – January 8 (Albert Lea)
Monday - January 19 (Waseca)
www.diabetes.org
For more information, call
1-866-333-2466
www.minnesotahelp.info
Provide support and confidential services
to individuals affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Located
at 125 Front St W in Owatonna, their office hours are Mon – Fri from
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Diabetes Support Groups
Owatonna – (for all of Steele County) This support group is for
individuals with diabetes and their families. It is free and does not
require a physician referral. The Diabetes Support Group will meet
in the Clinic Conference Room at Mayo Clinic Health System, 2200
26th St. NW, Owatonna: Contact Stephanie Olson @ 507-266-3596 for
meeting dates and times.
Albert Lea – For people with Type 1 diabetes, meet 2nd Thursday of
each month at 6:30 PM, room 20, at the Albert Lea Medical Center. Call
Taryn at 507-552-1266 for more information. They also have a program
for anyone with or interested in diabetes (meets quarterly from 6:30 –
8:00 PM). Call 506-379-2146 for more information.
Faribault – General Adult Type 2 at the Rice Co. District One Hospital,
200 State Ave, Contact: Donna Franck 507-332-4738.
Waseca – General Adult Type 2, Family & Friends. Anyone is welcome.
Meet 3rd Monday of January, March, May, July, September and
November, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Waseca Med Center – Mayo Health System,
501 State St N, Waseca. For more information, contact Sue Seykora at
507-837-4267.
Disability Linkage Line – A statewide service for persons with a
disability, their caregivers, and service providers. The services, facilities
and benefits of this program are for all people disability, regardless of
race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Information is available in another form, such as Braille, large print or
audiotape.
Early Head Start (Tri-Valley Early Head Start) – Services offered
http://www.tvoc.org/headstart.htm
are at No Cost to eligible families of Steele County. Services are full day
care for infants & toddlers (birth to 3 yrs.), breastfeeding education &
accommodations. Also serving Pregnant mothers, Parent support & &
parent/child activities, Health screenings, Nutritious family-style meals,
Disabilities services serving Children with disabilities, Home-based
learning opportunities, also serving homeless families. Located at 565
20th St NE in Owatonna near Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Call for
more information (Se Habla Español)
Thursdays – January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Exchange Club – Parents get support and learn parenting skills, such
as discipline, bonding, stress relief, and decreasing parental isolation.
Meet every Thursday at noon at the Eagles Club, 141 Rose St E in
Owatonna. There is no cost to families. Call 507-455-1190 or 1-800-6420089 for details.
www.nationalexchangeclub.org
Monday – January 5 (Albert Lea)
www.mofas.org
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Support Group – NEW –
Parent support group in Albert Lea for families with children affected with
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Families are welcome to come connect,
share ideas and support one another. A diagnosis is not necessary.
This support group meets the first Monday of each month in Albert Lea at
Water Street Psychology, 318 Water Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
Please RSVP to Melissa Fredin at 507-272-0964
[email protected] or Beith Olchefske, 507-377-1719,
[email protected] Child care is not available at this time.
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Gluten-Free Support Group – Informal meetings (exchange 6
recipes, discuss where to buy gluten-free products, etc.). Meets at 1:30
PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Call Eleanor Simon, 507-4515752, for meeting location and information.
Grieving Group – Come Sharing Your Story or listen to others.
Head Start (SEMCAC) – A family focused program that promotes the
www.semcac.org
growth and development of three and four year old children, including
children with special needs. It is a no-cost, comprehensive program with
individualized teaching, and meals are provided. Located at 545 Dunnell
Drive in Owatonna.
Healthy Seniors of Steele County – Offer a myriad of services
www.hsscprogram.org
for Steele County residents, age 65 and older, to help them maintain
independence and quality of life in their own homes.
Wednesday – January 7, 14, 21
www.schrc.com
Men Who Batter – Group therapy 7:30 – 9:00 PM and 1:00 - 2:30
PM, on the 1st - 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the South
Central Human Relations Center, 610 Florence Ave in Owatonna. Help
in anger control, communication skills, and building healthy relationships.
Call Mark Skrien, LP at 507-451-2630.
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start (Tri-Valley) – Services offered
http://www.tvoc.org/headstart2.htm
are at No Cost to eligible families working in agriculture throughout
Minnesota and North Dakota. Services are full day care for infants,
toddlers, and preschool children (6 weeks to 5 yrs. before attending
kindergarten), Parent support & parent/child activities, Nutritious familystyle meals, Medical & Dental examinations & immunizations, connect
families with community resources, Disabilities services & developmental
screenings, Bus Transportation, Home-based learning opportunities, also
serving homeless families. Located at 565 20thSt NE in Owatonna (next
to Our Saviors Lutheran Church).
May – October
Migrant Health Service – Located at 142 Bridge Street W in
www.migranthealthservice.org
Owatonna, Migrant Health Service, Inc. (MHSI) is a private, non-profit
organization established in 1973 that serves the health needs of migrant
and seasonal farm workers (MSFW) and their family members. We also
see uninsured, non-farm workers who are looking for affordable
healthcare. Qualifying patients, which includes farm workers and their
family members, will be eligible for vouchers that offer limited benefits for
medical, lab/x-ray, dental and pharmacy referrals. There is a co-payment
for each voucher issued. Our Owatonna clinic is open during the months
of May-October. There is also a year-round clinic in Rochester. For more
information on any of our services, or to register as a patient, please call
the Owatonna Migrant Health site at 507-451-9667 or 1-800-842-8693.
Minnesota Coalition for Kids Health Coverage – This
www.healthykidsmn.org
partnership of non-profit agencies helps families find out whether they
are eligible for health care through Medical Assistance and Minnesota
Care, receive personal assistance with the application process, and get
help to understand what is covered.
There are many different Grieving Styles. Discover the 3 main grieving
styles and explore how your personality informs how you grieve. Every
third Thursday of each month Heartland Hospice’s Chaplin Cory Moss
will host a grieving group at Traditions in Owatonna from 6:30 to 8:00
pm. Located at 195 24th Place NW in Owatonna. This a free group
offered to anyone. Contact Becky Rand at 507-455-0700 for more info.
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Tuesday-January 6, 20
www.mopsowatonna.org
MOPS – Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS) is an interdenominational
Christian organization which nurtures mothers with children ages birth to
kindergarten. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from
September – May (summer off) from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at Bethel Church.
Any mother who has a child from birth-K is welcome to attend. Childcare
is provided. For more information email us at
[email protected] or call Bethel Church (451-8548) and leave
a message for MOPS. Cost is $25 for the year.
Multiple Sclerosis Society – MN Chapter – The society helps
www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/MNM/index.aspx
people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change
through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing
programs and services that help people with MS and their families move
their lives forward.
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
MN NA Helpline 1-877-767-7676 (toll free)
Narcotics Anonymous – Owatonna meeting times and sites:
www.naminnesota.org
Sundays 8:00 PM at 605 Florence Ave, Mondays 7:00 PM at 605
Florence Ave, Tuesdays 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church on Main St,
Wednesdays at 9:30 AM at West Hills, Fridays 7:00 PM at Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church at 1909 St Paul Rd, and Saturdays at 9:30 AM at West
Hills. Call 507-451-8610 for more information.
Mondays – January 5, 12, 19, 26
Overeaters Anonymous – A twelve-step group for compulsive
www.overeaters.org
overeaters, meets Monday nights, 7:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church,
Room 309 in Owatonna. Use the main entrance and follow the signs.
Contact Michelle at 507-676-0903 for more information.
Optimum Life Continuing Education Series – mark your
calendars for our upcoming 2014 Optimum Life Continuing Education
Series for healthcare professionals. This web and teleconference-based
series will feature a different senior-related topic each month and will
provide 1.0 credit per session for nurses, social workers and case
managers. Call your Brookdale Senior Living representative, Deb
Gillard at 507-676-0411 for more information. Classes will meet monthly
from 11:00am-Noon on Wednesdays. RSVPs required as lunch will be
provided.
Thursday – January 1, New Years Day
Owatonna Area Solo Parents and Singles – Group activities and
Call to see if it is rescheduled
support for solo parents and singles, 7:30 PM, Elks Club, 126 E Vine St,
1st Thursday of the month. Questions, Contact - Bev Phelps at 507-8357445 or Alice Nadeau 507-202-6195.
Owatonna Public Library - All Minnesotans have an equal
opportunity to live a healthy life. Health info @ your library®. Live a
healthy life! Get reliable and up-to-date health information at your library.
Call 507-444-2460 for more info. Speakers from the community will
introduce health-related topics.
(toll free) 1-877-455-2560
Parent Provider Connection – A USDA CACFP Sponsor Agency,
which also offers free Childcare referrals. Services located at
www.parentprovider.org
[email protected]
560 Dunnell Dr, Suite 207 in Owatonna. Open Mon – Thurs from
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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Tuesday – January 13 (Austin)
Wednesday – January 28 (Northfield)
Monday – January 5 (Rochester)
Tuesday – January 20 (Mankato)
For information on Parkinson’s,
call 1-800-327-4545
www.parkinson.org
Parkinson’s Support Groups that meet in our area:
Austin – meets 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 PM, St Olaf Lutheran Church, 301 1st
St NW, contact person: Ethel Mae Sellers, 507-437-4079
Northfield – meets 4th Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at the City Hospital,
contact person: Jan Roetzel 507-645-6188.
Rochester – meets 1st Monday, 7:00 PM, Madonna Towers, 4001 19th
Ave NW, contact person: Dianna McCullough 507-288-3911.
North Mankato – meets 3rd Tuesday, 2 PM, Bethlehem Lutheran
Church (Heritage Room), contact person: Russ Ahlstrom 507-388-2144.
Post-Polio Awareness & Support Society of MN – A local
www.ppassmn.org/newpassweb1
chapter that welcomes all polio survivors and their families. Group meets
on the 3rd Thursday of every month in the Senior High Rise Complex at
2211 Hartle Ave in Owatonna (507-446-0194).
Rebuilding – A structured support group for putting your life together
Tuesdays - January 6, 13, 20, 27
after death, separation, or divorce. $40 charge at the beginning of the
20-week session. Meet every Tuesday from 7 – 9 PM at Associated
Church (800 Havana Rd in Owatonna), sponsored by Southern
Minnesota Volunteer Support Systems, Inc. Group meets September –
May with the summer off. For more information, call Judy 507-4554104.
SAGE Screening Program – A statewide, comprehensive breast and
www.mnsage.com
cervical cancer control program for women who are age 40 or older,
have no insurance or are underinsured, and meet income guidelines.
Tuesdays – January 6, 13, 20, 27
SAS: Supporting Activities for Singles – Social activities for single
adults and their families. Meet every Tuesday, 7:30 – 9:30 PM at
Associated Church (800 Havana Rd in Owatonna), $1 donation / week.
For more information, call Denise 507-332-7866, JoAnn 507-451-0200 or
Associated Church 507-451-1546
855-762-7821 for more info.
www.SmartBusMN.org
Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)
Albert Lea Transit (ALT), Steele County Area Transit (SCAT), and
Austin-Mower County Area Transit (AMCAT) are consolidating to form:
Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)
Owned and operated by Cedar Valley Services. Our mission is to provide life
reliable, accessible and courteous public transportation services in response to
the needs of our communities
New Phone # (for all 3 counties) 1-855-SMART-B1 (1-855-762-7821)
New Web Site www.SmartBusMN.org
Dispatch Hours Will Be: 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday
9 AM to 5 PM Saturday and 7:30 AM to 1 PM Sunday
Reservations will be accepted up to 2 weeks in advance! (First come, first
served) Routes and Demand Response (Dial-a-Ride) service hours are not
expected to change in each community. NEW Fare Structure: Demand
Response (within city limits) $2.00 (11 tokens for $20)
Demand Response (county-wide) $2.50 (11 tokens for $25)
Deviated Route $1.50 (11 tokens for $15)
Student (age 6 to 17) $1
Child (age 5 and under) Free (with paid adult)
*Unlimited 1 month Route Pass $30
*Unlimited 1 month Route Pass for Senior Citizens (age 60 and up)/Student
(age 6-17) $25
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Purchase Tokens/Passes at:
Albert Lea – Nelson’s County Market and the Albert Lea Transit Office at 905
East 16th Street in Albert Lea
Austin – at the Austin Transit Office at 2801 Oakland Avenue West in Austin
Owatonna – at Cash Wise, Hy-Vee, Senior Place, and the Steele County
Auditor’s Office
*Unlimited monthly route passes will ONLY be available for sale at the Transit
Offices and at the Steele County Auditor’s Office in Steele County.
Semcac – Assist people to achieve or maintain independence
www.semcac.org
and self-reliance through community resources. Located at 545 Dunnell
Drive in Owatonna.
Senior Linkage Line – Helps connect seniors to services in their
www.minnesotahelp.info
community, but also provides the actual assistance to help them get the
information and personalized help they need to make good decisions.
This includes providing face to face help to seniors in their home and
community.
SENIORS 507-444-4280 for more info.
SeniorPlace – LIVE FULL. LIVE WELL. LIVE LONG. Their mission is
www.facebook.com/SeniorPlace
to involve, enrich and empower adults 50 years of age or better to live as
independently as possible in our communities. We do this by promoting
the wellness of adults 50 years of age or better through recreational,
educational and social opportunities, as well as being a referral source
for services available within our service area. Activities and programming
of the center emphasize creating and maintaining independence in all
phases of life. Senior Place provides a wide variety of programs and
services for those 50 years of age or better. Eric Anderson, Director –
500 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna. Senior Place Hours are Monday through
Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Find us on Facebook!
http://ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation/senior-place
Sibshop – Support program designed for children 1-6th grade have
siblings with special needs. Held on the 2nd Thursday of the month from
October – May (summers off) from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s
Lutheran Church, 1225 Lincoln Ave. So., Owatonna. A Teen Sibshop is
also offered for 7,th 8,th and 9th graders. For more information, please call
the ADD office at 507-451-9769. Cost is $25 per child.
South Central Human Relations Center – Provide most every
www.schrc.com
mental health treatment option in today's spectrum of available services
including parent-child concerns, ADHD, depression, anxiety, marriage
relationship concerns, adjustment problems, serious mental illness
problems, stress, family concerns, grief/loss, anger management,
medication, substance use and/or abuse for residents of Dodge, Steele
and Waseca counties. Insurance, Medical Assistance, Medicare and
other forms of third-party payments are accepted for most services.
Steele County Clothesline – Provide clothing and household items
to Steele County residents in need at no cost. Shopping is Monday –
Wednesday from 12:00 – 5:00 PM and Thursday from 8:00 AM – 1:00
PM.
Monday – Saturday
Steele County Food Shelf – 155 Oakdale Street, Owatonna MN
www.steelecountyfoodshelf.org
507-455-2991
Hours: Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Saturday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
8:00 – 11:30 AM
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Steele County Transitional Housing – Helping those who are
homeless. Office hours are 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM at 560 Dunnell Dr, #212
Merrill Building in Owatonna.
Thursdays – January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Survivors of Domestic Abuse Support Group – Meet
New Years Day, may be closed, call
Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Crisis Resource Cente 125 Front
St W in Owatonna. There is no fee. Call 507-451-1202 or
1-800-451-1202 to RSVP.
Telephone Equipment Distribution Program – This program
www.dhs.state.mn.us/ecs/ted
loans phone equipment to people who are hard of hearing, deaf or who
have speech or mobility impairment. The equipment is provided on a
long-term basis at no cost (income guidelines apply). Call 1-800-6573663 (TTY callers 888-206-6555).
TRIAMI – Tri-County (Steele, Waseca & Dodge) Alliance for the
Mentally Ill. Meets 1st Monday at 7:00 PM at Christ Community Church –
540 18th St. SE, Owatonna. For more information call Pat or Shirley
McCarthy at 507-835-7036.
Young Life – a Christian outreach with high school kids that utilize
www.owatonna.younglife.org
adult leaders who are positive role models for young people. These
leaders are dedicated to building lasting friendships with teenagers and
introducing them to the person of Jesus Christ and helping them grow
their faith and prepare for the future. Chuck Jamison is the Young Life
Area Director.
ReaLife - is Young Life’s bi-weekly gathering centered around a meal,
this is for teens that may prefer more of a small group setting gathering,
teen moms and/or those who may not be attending school right now but
are high school age. Rod Nakagaki is the Real Life Director.
Wyld Life – is Young Life for junior high age kids. Carol Belmore is the
Wyld Life Director.
Walk With Me – is Young Life’s one-to-one mentoring program that
pairs an adult with a kid who wants to go deeper in their faith. Jane
Elsner is the Walk With Me Director.
Office address is 202 ½ Cedar Ave N in Owatonna.
STEELE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING OFFERS:
TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING
Skin test fee is $30.00. No appointment necessary. Call SCPH at 444-7650 for more info.
(Must be able to return two days later to have skin test read.)
Steele County Public Health Nursing Service OFFERS
WIC Clinics (444-7660) at 2 locations in Steele County
www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/wic
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Walk-In Immunization Clinics
(3rd Thursday of the month)
Steele County Public Health
635 Florence Ave, Annex (WIC) Building
Owatonna, MN 55060
1:00 – 5:30 PM
507-444-7650
www.co.steele.mn.us
Immunizations given at all clinics include DTaP, Tetanus-Diphtheria, T-dap, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hib, Human
Papilloma Virus, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Meningococcal Conjugate, Pneumococcal Conjugate, Polio, Rotavirus, and
Varicella (Chicken Pox). Seasonal flu shots are usually available fall through spring.
Immunizations are available to individuals who: -have a Minnesota health insurance plan
-have private insurance, but not full vaccine coverage
-have no health insurance at all
$10.00 DONATION PER IMMUNIZATION – No one will be turned away for inability to pay.
~ IMPORTANT ~
PLEASE BRING CURRENT SHOT RECORD!
Children under18 years of age MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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