OPTIONS RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING: Private, non-profit consumer controlled, non residential, community based, direction determined by & for people living with disabilities

JOB CORPS: No-cost education & vocational training program administered by U.S. Department of Labor that helps people ages 16 - 24 get a better job, make more money, & take control of their lives

Services Provided: Advocacy Information & referrals Peer counseling Independent living skills Disability related information & referrals to individuals with disabilities, family members, educators, service agencies & community Promote, support & encourage independent lifestyles in community based settings Available to assist with IEP Process Provide transition services for independent living skills

Services Provided: Learn trade Earn High School Diploma/GED Job Search Assistance/Placement Career counseling Transition support to students up to 12 months after graduation

Office Location: 318 3rd St NW East Grand Forks MN 56721 218-773-6100 800-726-3692 POST SECONDARY DISABILITY SERVICES: Student initiated services to support and promote efforts of North Dakota Colleges & Universities to provide full participation for students with disabilities in higher education Services Provided: Equal access to learning environment for individuals living with disabilities Access provided through approved reasonable accommodations Accommodations based on functional limitations of disability Office Location: Disability Services for Students Mc Cannell Hall Rm 190 2891 2nd Ave N Stop 9040 Grand Forks ND 58202 [email protected] OR: www.ndus.nodak.edu/campuses

Office Location: Quentin N. Burdick Job Corps Center 1501 28th Ave S Grand Forks ND 58201 701-746-5476 quentinnburdick.jobcorps.gov

Region IV Community of Practice Young Adult Service Agencies

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TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM: Provide case management services for young people ages 14-24 who do not otherwise qualify for any case management services through NE Human Service Center to help successfully transition to independence. Ultimate goal is for each individual to be able to meet daily needs: obtain & maintain housing, meet employment & educational goals, develop awareness of community support, diminish/eliminate high risk behavior, improve relationship skills, learn budgeting/financing, & develop personal responsibility to live independently Services Provided: Place to live Employment Educational goals Access to community resources Education on healthy life choices Budgeting/Financing Referrals to other agencies Office Location: Northeast Human Service Center 151 S 4th St Suite 401 Grand Forks ND 58201 701-795-3000 dhsschsc.nd.gov

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KEY AGENCIES EMPLOYMENT:  Vocational Rehabilitation  Job Service ND  Options Resource Center for Independent Living  Job Corps  Transition to Independence Program  Case Management INDEPENDENT LIVING:  Developmental Disabilities  Job Corps  Transition to Independence Program  Case Management  Developmental Disabilities  Options Resource Center for Independent Living POST SECONDARY EDUCATION:  Vocational Rehabilitation  Job Service ND  Job Corps  Post Secondary Disability Services  Transition to Independence Program RECREATION & LEISURE:  Options Resource Center for Independent Living  Transition to Independence Program  Job Corps  Case Management  Developmental Disabilities COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:  Options Resource Center for Independent Living  Job Corps  Case Management  Developmental Disabilities  Transition to Independence Program

SERVICES PROVIDED VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION: Assist North Dakotans living with disabilities to improve employment opportunities & assist ND businesses in finding solutions to disability-related issues Services Provided: Case management On-the-Job Training Job search assistance Education/training Books, supplies, tools Transportation Assistive technology Other services Office Location: Northeast Human Service Center 151 S 4th St Suite 401 Grand Forks ND 58201-4735 701-795-3100 www.nd.gov/dhs/ DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Services Provided: Information & referrals Intake-determines eligibility for DD Case Management services Assessment related to level of care screening process Referral & access to residential & day program Support to eligible individuals Consultation (IEP attendance for individuals not officially open for services, guardianship process and coordinating resources, etc.) Office Location: Northeast Human Service Center 151 S 4th St Suite 401 Grand Forks ND 58201-4735 701-795-3000 www.nd.gov/dhs/

CONTACT INFO CASE MANAGEMENT: Services Provided: Treatment & planning Securing financial assistance & employment Psychiatric & medical services & crisis Intervention Transportation & housing Developing self-care & daily living Encouraging compliance Office Location: Northeast Human Service Center 151 S 4th St Suite 401 Grand Forks ND 58201 701-795-3000 www.nd.gov/dhs/ JOB SERVICE ND: Strategic partner in delivery of workforce services to meet current & emerging workforce needs of state by offering tuition assistance through federally funded program to assist youth, adults, employers & educators with education, employment, career guidance, job search skills & other workforce related needs Services Provided: Tutoring & instruction leading to secondary school completion Alternative secondary school (GED) Summer employment linked to academic & occupational learning, paid & unpaid work experiences Internships, & job shadowing Occupational skill training: Tuition Assistance in Post Secondary Education & On the Job Training Leadership development Adult/youth mentoring; guidance & counseling Office Location: 1501 28th Ave S Grand Forks ND 58201 701-795-3700 www.jobsnd.com