NicBluCaresNOW
PEOPLE, SUPPORT and SERVICES
Community Resource Directory
NicBluCaresNOW.com consolidates support for free and reduced cost social services into one central database, increasing the accessibility, efficiency and impact of community programs.
RESOURCES
The online directory allows service providers and community members alike to rapidly access support and services on the same platform.
Analytics
Service providers can claim their programs and access analytics: learn what people search for, how many people viewed programs, etc.
BELONGING
NicBluCaresNOW.com introduces belonging and support as social determinants of health. These basic needs can also impact our health and wellbeing.
REFERRALS
Contact or refer directly to programs found. ‘Closing the loop’ on referrals informs providers when services requested are received.
Connections
Sharing Directory knowledge helps others to connect and access support. This is social bridging, known as social prescribing for professionals.
Coordination
Share lists of favorite programs; Keep notes about programs and people you are helping; Team management and scheduling tools.
What is NicBluCares?
NicBluCares is the national pilot of a successful worldwide movement called ‘Compassionate Communities’. The people of Nicollet and Blue Earth counties in Minnesota are building a safety net of community support, strengthening our compassion and capacity to care for one another in times of crisis and loss.
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NicBluCaresTOGETHER
NicBluCaresTOGETHER builds our capacity for compassion inviting us to come together with respect, authentic presence and attentive listening. Sharing our experiences allows us to companion each other through suffering, which is the definition of compassion.

NicBluCaresIMPACT
NicBluCaresIMPACT partners with health, civic, and other helping professionals creating evidence-based research, new models of care delivery and public health/mental wellbeing promotion.
NicBluCaresNOW
NicBluCaresNOW.com consolidates siloed support for free and reduced cost social services into one central database, increasing the accessibility, efficiency and impact of community programs.