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Social services resources

Last reviewed February 2023

Welia Health has compiled a list of local, county, and statewide resources and encourages you to connect with these organizations should you need assistance. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change.

If you have questions or would like to speak to a member of our Social Services team, please call us at 320.225.3576.

Food assistance

  • Local food resources 
    A list of local resources for foods that contribute to a well-balanced diet and healthy lifestyles, including farmer’s markets, local farms and CSAs, food pantries, senior dining, Meals on Wheels and other resources.

Housing assistance

Energy assistance

  • Home Heating Assistance
    Information and downloadable application for the state of Minnesota’s energy assistance program, which provides funds to help pay for home heating costs.

Affordable clothing

  • Grandma’s Thrift Store
    125 E Main St, Hinckley, MN 55037
    320.629.7754
  • The Price is Wright
    932 Hwy 65 S, Mora, MN 55051
    320.679.2805

Transportation assistance

Socialization

  • Local wellness resources 
    Explore the area’s fitness centers, yoga studios, local parks and recreation, community centers, and community education programs. 

Dental care

Additional local social services

Finding local, county and statewide resources

  • Help Me Connect
    This new website, launched in 2021 by the Minnesota Department of Health, helps individuals navigate a comprehensive list of local, county and state resources.
  • Findhelp.com
    Find food assistance, help to pay bills, and other free or reduced-cost programs, including new programs related to COVID-19. Enter your zip code to find services and programs near you.

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Gynecology

Welia Health is dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of women at every stage of their lives. Our expertise in gynecologic health enables us to treat a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Menstrual disorders
    • Absence, abnormal, light, irregular, heavy, prolonged or painful periods
    • Endometriosis
    • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Menopause-related issues
    • Abnormal bleeding
    • Sexual problems
    • Hormone replacement
    • Hot flashes
    • Mood swings
    • Heart health
    • Bone health
    • Sleep issues
  • Pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Vulvar disorders

Appointments are available in Mora and Pine City. Call us at 1.800.245.5671 or log onto MyChart to schedule your appointment today.

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Urologic health

The medical specialty of urology focuses on conditions of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Welia Health offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options, including medical, minimally invasive and surgical treatment options.

  • Urinary incontinence
  • Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome
  • Urinary tract infections (UTI)
  • Prostate and bladder cancer
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate gland enlargement
    • Welia Health uses UroLift, a minimally invasive treatment for BPH that does not use medication
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Circumcision
  • Kidney stones
  • Erectile dysfunction (ED)
  • Urinary retention

Urologic conditions are extremely personal. I am here to help you feel comfortable and guide you through the procedures or medications that will work best for you.

Brad Qualey, MD
Welia Health Urologist

To make an appointment with Dr. Brad Qualey, a board-certified urologist, call Welia Health at 320.679.1313 or schedule online at MyChart.

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Dry needling

Dry needling is a technique used by physical therapists with advanced training to manage muscular pain and movement impairments. Growing in popularity, the technique uses a “dry” needle, one without medication or injection, to penetrate the skin and treats underlying muscular trigger points.

Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?

Dry needling is not acupuncture, despite using a similar needle. Acupuncture originated in China over 5000 years ago and based on the philosophy is that a body can be healed when chi, or healing energy, is released. This use of needles inserted into the body is thought to direct this energy. While new compared to acupuncture, dry needling follows evidence-based guidelines of Western medicine and has been practiced in the United States for the past 35 years.

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is considered to be a safe, relatively painless, and often an effective treatment for patients with certain musculoskeletal conditions such as:

  • Neck pain
  • Low back pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Hip pain
  • Headaches
Dry needling
Dry needling is performed by a physical therapist.

In dry needling, needles are used to release tension from knots and pressure points in muscles.

During dry needling, the physical therapist penetrates the skin with one solid, thin needle at a time. The goal of dry needling is to ‘release’ or ‘inactivate’ trigger points to relieve pain or improve the range of motion. The needle allows a physical therapist to target tissues that are not manually palpable.

The needle is placed in “trigger points” in your muscle, or connective tissues, often knotted or hard muscle. For this reason, this technique is sometimes referred to as trigger point dry needling.

Research supports that dry needling improves pain control, reduces muscle tension, and normalizes dysfunctions of the motor end plates, the sites at which nerve impulses are transmitted to muscles. This can help speed up the patient’s return to active rehabilitation.

In cases when physical therapists use dry needling, it is typically one of the multiple techniques of a broader treatment plan.

Physical therapists who perform dry needling, including those at Welia Health, have completed additional postgraduate education and training specific to this technique.

Questions?

To learn more, call Rehabilitation Services at 320.225.3356 or schedule an appointment using MyChart.

References

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Mental health resources

Last reviewed November 14, 2023

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Welia Health Mental Health Services

Welia Health offers mental health services at our Mora and Pine City campuses. Learn more.

Crisis resources

Mobile Crisis Response
  • Response team responds to mental health crises or emergencies with face-to-face assessment, intervention and stabilization services at home, school or in the community. Emergencies can be behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric situations needing a timely intervention to reduce the possibility of physical harm. Mobile crisis response staff will also provide necessary safety planning and short-term therapeutic services to assist in recovery from a crisis.
  • Servicing residents of Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs counties
  • Phone > dial 1.800.523.3333
Crisis Text Line
  • Minnesota’s suicide prevention and mental health crisis texting service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Text the word “MN” to 741741
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
  • The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
  • Phone > dial 988
  • TTY > dial 711 then 988
  • Veterans > dial 988 (press 1)
  • Chat with a crisis line responder online at: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
The Trevor Project
  • World’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
  • Phone > dial 1.866.488.7386
  • Text > text START to 678678
  • Chat > thetrevorproject.org/get-help
Wellness in the Woods
  • Peer-to-peer support which provides a safe and free way for individuals to receive confidential and anonymous peer support from trained Peers, Certified Peer Support Specialists, and Recovery Coaches.
  • Available daily from 5pm – 9am
  • Phone > dial 1.844.739.6369

Counseling resources

Assistance with challenging situations through talk therapy.

Welia Health
Legacy Counseling Services
Manes for Change
Recovering Hope Outpatient Services
Love the Journey
  • Mora
    23 N Pine St, Mora
  • Hinckley
    204 Fire Monument Rd, Hinckley
  • Phone dial > 320.679.6964 (same for both offices)
Plum Behavioral Health Services
Cambridge Medical Center
Family Based Therapy Associates (FBTA)
  • Cambridge
    237 SW Second Ave, Suite 117, Cambridge
  • Phone > dial 763.689.9407
  • Offices also available in Coon Rapids, Chisago City and St. Louis Park
Nystrom & Associates
  • 817 N Main St, Cambridge
  • Phone > dial 763.951.1442
  • Offices also available throughout Minnesota
Lighthouse Child & Family Services, LLC
  • Milaca
    160 Third Ave NW, Milaca
  • Princeton
    101 18th Ave N, Princeton
  • Cambridge
    340 Garfield St S, Cambridge
  • Phone > dial 320.983.2335
Nu Beginnings Psychological Services
Therapeutic Services Agency
  • Offices in Pine City, Coon Rapids, North Branch, Lindstrom, Sandstone, Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, and Cambridge
  • Phone > dial 320.629.7600
HomeGrown Counseling, LLC
  • 225 2nd St SW, PO Box 346, Milaca, MN 
  • Phone > dial 320.982.1037
Rise Up Psychological Services
Ampersand Psychological Services
  • 28 N Union St, Mora
  • Phone > dial 320.703.8151

Psychiatry resources

Assistance for those dealing with mental illness through medication management.

Welia Health
Cambridge Medical Center
Kanabec County Family Services
Nystrom & Associates
  • 817 N Main St, Cambridge
  • Phone > dial 763.951.1442
  • Offices also available throughout Minnesota
Recovering Hope Outpatient Services
Dr. Beth Good & Associates 
  • 145 2nd Ave SE, Cambridge 
  • Phone > dial 763.260.7004

Other resources

Adultmentalhealth.org
  • A website that provides information on other local resources in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties

Archives: Parent Services

Well-child visits during adolescence (ages 11-20)

At Welia Health, we’ll be with you through every important first in your child’s life with annual well-child visits for adolescents ages 11–20.

While parenting an adolescent can bring moments of joy, pride, and laughter, it can also be an extremely challenging. It’s important for parents and caregivers to remember that adolescents often give their best behavior to others and reserve their most challenging attitudes for their families and those they feel closest to. Be a positive role model for your teenager and be open to talking about stress. You can then help your teen develop healthy ways to manage stress, resolve conflicts and cope with disappointments. At Welia Health, our family medicine team is here to help. We work with families to help adolescents grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults.

Adolescent patients should continue to receive annual checkups to help them achieve and maintain good health – physically, mentally and emotionally. Minnesota state mandates require providers to ask patients aged 11 and over about sexual activity. While this can be a sensitive issue, Welia Health assures confidentiality and the utmost concern for its adolescent patients. As a reminder, any medications should be brought with at yearly appointments.

Well-child visit schedule during adolescence

  • 11 years
  • 12 years
  • 13 years
  • 14 years
  • 15 years
  • 16 years
  • 17 years
  • 18 years
  • 19 years
  • 20 years

Minnesota Medical Assistance pays for well-child visits.

Assessments at each visit

  • Height and weight
  • Body Mass Index/BMI 
  • Blood pressure
  • Health history
  • Complete physical exam
  • Mental health screening
  • Immunization review
  • Tobacco, alcohol and drug use assessment
  • Sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk assessment

Other assessments, as needed

  • Vision screening (3 times between 11 and 20 years old)
  • Hearing screening (3 times between 11 and 20 years old)
  • Hemoglobin/hematocrit (1 time for menstruating patients)
  • HIV testing (once between 15 and 18 years old, if sexually active or have or are sharing medical equipment (e.g. syringes, blood glucose meters, etc.)
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)*

Oral health recommendations

  • Recommended cleanings, check-ups and treatments as directed by your child’s dentist

*Referrals for ADHD assessment and treatment options are available, but are not included as part of the annual well-child visit.

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Middle childhood well-child visits (ages 5-10)

As the parent or caregiver of a school-aged child, you’ve got a lot to think about. From encouraging healthy eating and exercise to limiting screen time, to helping your child develop a positive self-image and empathy for others, to keeping up with academics and other activities, this can be a very busy and challenging time for your and your family.

Our family medicine team is here to help parents, caregivers and children during these middle childhood years. From navigating through pre-puberty to helping your child establish a healthy lifestyle, we’re ready to partner with you at all times!

Well-child visit schedule for middle childhood

  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years

Minnesota Medical Assistance pays for well-child visits.

At every well-child visit

Your child’s yearly appointments will provide you with important information about your child’s physical and emotional health. You’ll also be able to ask questions and discuss concerns with the provider. It’s a good idea to keep a written list of any concerns as they arise and bring this with you. In addition, bring your child’s medications with you to their appointments.

Assessments at each visit

  • Height and weight
  • Body Mass Index/BMI
  • Blood pressure
  • Health history
  • Complete physical exam
  • Mental health screening
  • Vision screening 
  • Hearing screening 
  • Immunization review
  • Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)* for development (completed 5x between 0 and 5 years)
    *The ASQ is a tool used to screen for developmental delays during the first five years of your child’s life. 

Assessment available upon request*

Oral health recommendations

  • Recommended cleanings, check-ups and treatments as directed by your child’s dentist

*Referrals for ADHD Assessment, testing and treatments are available but are not part of an annual well-child visit.

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Early childhood well-child visits (ages 1-4)

At Welia Health, we want every child to have a healthy start and a bright future. Our family medicine team’s goal is to partner with parents and caregivers as children experience tremendous physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth from ages 1 to 4. Reading, talking and singing with your little one for at least 30 minutes a day is crucial in helping brain development. Practices like these will contribute greatly to  long-term health and success in school and in life.

Well-child visit schedule during early childhood

  • 1 year (12 months)
  • 15 months
  • 18 months
  • 2 years (24 months)
  • 2.5 years (30 months)
  • 3 years
  • 4 years

At every well-child visit

You will receive important information from your provider about your child’s physical and emotional health. Remember to ask questions and discuss concerns with the provider. Your child will be given a complete head-to-toe physical exam, as well as preventative screenings and immunizations as needed.

Minnesota Medical Assistance pays for well-child visits.

Assessments at age-specific visits

  • Head circumference (through 36 months)
  • Weight for length percentile (through 18 months)
  • Body Mass Index/BMI (2–4 years)
  • Blood pressure (3 years)
  • Blood lead test (1 year)
  • Hemoglobin/hematocrit (1 time by 18 months)
  • Mental health screening (18 months – 4 years)
  • Autism spectrum disorder screening (18 months; 2 years)
  • Vision screening (2 years and up)
  • Hearing screening (3 years or earlier by assessment)
  • Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)* for development (completed 5 times between 0 and 5 years)
    • *The ASQ is a tool used to screen for developmental delays during the first five years of your child’s life. 

Oral health recommendations

  • Recommended no later than 12 months of age, and then as directed by your child’s dentist
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