Adult Services

Adult Protective Services
Determine need for protection, intervention and help correcting hazardous living conditions.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Case Management/Care Coordination
To coordinate Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals, Brain Injury and Developmental Disability services.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127

Home and Community Based Services
Polk County Social Services provides a range of 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 under a variety of waiver and other programs that vary as to the population served and eligibility criteria.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127

Adult Protection
Adult protective services provides assessment and protective services to vulnerable adults who may be experiencing abuse or neglect.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127

Health Care Programs
Preventive care and disease management keeps people healthy and saves the state precious resources. DHS offers programs that provide care for the well-being of eligible Minnesotans. People who live in Minnesota may qualify for Minnesota Health Care Programs. You must meet program eligibility rules including income limits to qualify.
o Learn basic eligibility rules for:

o Find out how to apply for coverage

Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127

Disability Services
Social Service programs for people with disabilities.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127

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: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Medical Assistance
Eligible persons may be helped with medical and dental expenses.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127

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 Hotline: 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

Corrections
Aiding victim recovery by humanely detaining, supervising and facilitating rehabilitation of those who have violated the peace and prosperity of the community. Services include: Northwest Regional Corrections Center Jail, Red River Valley Juvenile Center, probation and community services, CHANGE Program, Transition Program, Restorative Justice, Sentence to Serve and Chore Services.
Agency: Tri-County Community Corrections
Contact: 218.470.8100

Diversionary Work Program - DWP
The Diversionary Work Program (DWP) is a four-month program that helps Minnesota parents find jobs. The goal is to help parents quickly find work so that they do not need to go on the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). When families first apply for cash assistance, most will be enrolled in this program. Parents get help paying for housing and other bills, along with employment services to help them find full-time work.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127