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Statewide Resources

Crisis and Warm Lines

Suicide Prevention and mental health crisis service	988 Suicide Prevention and mental health crisis service Make sure your clients know about the crisis line they can dial or text at 988 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Or chat online at 988lifeline.org
Other Minnesota Crisis Phone and Text Lines	Let's Talk MN/ Minnesota Text Crisis Call 218-623-1800 or 844-772-4724 Text "MN" to 741 741
Listing of county crisis lines	Directory
Nationwide Phone Assistance for Assault and Abuse	The National Domestic Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Mental Health Warmline	Minnesota Warmline 651-288-0400 Toll Free 855-WARMLINE Text "Support" to 85511
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Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Pet Care for Crisis or Hospitalization	Women's Advocates Minnesota Pet Foster Coalition
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Mental Health Services

Services	Resource

Other Services

Topic	Resource and Services
Social Security Disabilty	Disability Partners, PLLC Advocacy and Legal Assistance for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Benefits
Employment	Social Security Ticket to Work Program Supports people on social security disability (18-64) who want to work. See also: Webinars on Ticket to Work and SSA Work Incentives
Pet Care Spay and Neuter Assistance	Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program
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Minneapolis and St. Paul Resources

Agate Housing and Services has compiled the folowing handbooks and updates them regularly for a variety of resources in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

We don't plan to include these resources individually in this guide because it would be an insurmountable task. We are counting on our estimed colleagues at Agate Housing and Services to keep these guides up-to-date, but new editions may be limited.

We still need your help though. Please send missing or erroneous items from these handbooks to the Guide here.

Other Twin Cities Resources

Additional Twin Cities Resources not found in the handbooks.

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Housing Board and Lodge	Deputat Board and Lodge Described by one of our Case Managers as a "nice board and lodge with a lot of older guys who live there long-term. Generally quiet environment."
Health Care Dental Behavioral Health Human Services Food Shelf Housing Supports	North Point Health and Wellness Center 2220 Plymouth Avenue N Minneapolis
Food Shelf Homelessness Prevention Thrift Shop Children's school and birthday supplies, holiday toys.	Prism 1220 Zane Ave N Golden Valley
Residential Crisis Stabilization Services (RCS) Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) Housing Stabilization Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinics Children & Youth Services Community Outreach & Partnerships Case Management	People Incorporated Multiple Twin Cities locations Main office: Eagan
Community Mental Health Intensive Crisis Residential Treatment Services Supportive Housing Homless Services Pharmacy Services	Radius Health Variety of Twin Cities locations Main office: 166 4th St E, St. Paul
Community Mental Health Services Housing Employment Coordinated Entry Case Management	Guild Variety of St. Paul locations
Pet Care High-quality, full-service veterinary clinic with a sliding fee scale for clients with limited means	Mission Animal Hospital Eden Prairie 952-938-1237
Pet Care Sliding fee veterinary care	Animal Humane Society Veterinary Center located in St. Paul
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Public Assistance for Twin Cities Metro Counties

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Anoka County Public Assistance	Anoka County Public Assistance
Carver County Public Assistance	Carver County Public Assistance
Hennepin County Public Assistance	Hennepin County Public Assistance
Ramsey County Public Assistance	Ramsey County Public Assistance
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Northeast Minnesota Resources

Table of Contents

The links below will jump to the topic you want to explore. Keep in mind that statewide resources above may also meet your client's needs.

• Crisis or Hospitalization
• Clothing, Household Supplies and Furniture
• Disability Benefits
• Education
• Employment
• Food
• Healthcare
• Housing
• Legal Services
• Mental Health Services
• Public Assistance
• Veterans

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Crisis or Hospitalization

Crisis Services

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Mobile Crisis In-Person Response	Operated by HDC Duluth and 30-mile radius 844-772-4724
Urgent Care for Behavioral Health	Urgent Care Behavioral Health Center 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday-Friday Operated by the Human Development Center (HDC) at 810 East Fourth Street, Duluth, MN
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Crisis Shelters and Residential Crisis Stabilization  

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Mental Health Adult Residential Crisis Stabilization	Birch Tree Center 4730 Matterhorn Circle Duluth, MN 55811 Download the Birch Tree Center Referral Packet here
Mental Health Adult Residential Crisis Stabilization	HDC Yellowleaf Center 4720 Burning Tree Road, Duluth, MN 55811
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Pet Care for Crisis or Hospitalization

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Pet Care for Crisis	Puppa's Pals
See also in Statewide Resoures Above	Women's Advocates Minnesota Pet Foster Coalition
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Assistance for Domestic and Sexual Abuse

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Assistance	PAVSA PAVSA 32 E1st St #200, Duluth, MN 5802 P: 218-726-1931 24/7/365 Crisis Line: 218-726-1931 -Medical Services -Counseling and Support Groups -Art Group -Yoga Group -Legal Assistance -Sex Trafficking and Exploitation Services Based in Wisconsin but serves Duluth residents
Advocacy and Support Services for Sexual and Domestic Abuse	CASDA 318 21st Ave E, Superior, Wi, 54880 24-Hour Help Line: 1-800-649-2921 -or- 715-392-3136
Domestic Abuse Shelter	Safe Haven Please call Safe Haven Shelter at 218-728-6481 for the address and other information.24-Hour Hotline/Shelter Line: 218-728-6481
Domestic Abuse Shelter	CASDA
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Clothing, Household Supplies,  Furniture and Hygiene

Free Resources

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
-Hygiene items -Mailboxes for people who are homeless -Household items (with new lease) -bus tokens -Free telephone line -Gas vouchers/spend-down bus passes (please call and inquire about requirements) household goods of all sorts (bedding, kitchen wares, towels, etc.) -Small appliances that work (toasters, coffee makers, small microwaves)	Damiano Center Community Services
-Clothes for job interviews and work -Accessories, hygiene and beauty products -casual clothing and footwear	Domiano Center Clothes That Work and Free Store
Safe storage for personal belongings	Damiano Center Safe Storage Program
-Showers with shampoo, conditoner, bodywash -towels and washcloth -Hygiene supplies	Damiano Center Hygiene Unit and Free Store
Clothing	Hope City Church Clothing Closet Open: Fridays 3pm-5pm Sundays 12pm-1pm 417 N 3rd Ave E Duluth, MN 218-830-2711
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Reduced/Low Cost Resources

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Low Cost Donated Clothing and Household Supplies for Sale	True North Goodwill -Duluth (Garfield - Main Store) 700 Garfield Avenue Duluth, Minnesota 55802 218-722-3050 Monday-Saturday: 9 am- 6 pm Sunday: 11 am-5 pm -Duluth (Kenwood) 1352 W Arrowhead Rd. Duluth , Minnesota 55811 Monday–Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
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Disability Benefits

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Social Security Disability Application and Appeals	Disability Specialists Help to make the Social Security Disability application as simple and straightforward as possibl
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Education

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Youth employment training to teens, teaching them -skills in gardening -food service -childcare, -building their leadership and STEM skills	Damiano Center Summer Food Corps
GED assistance for teens Job Coaching	Life House Futures Program
GED Assistance for Adults	Duluth Adult Education
GED Preparation Adult Diploma Basic skill acquisition - Math, Reading, and Writing Computer skill training Budgeting and Financial Literacy Resume and Interview Skills English Language Learning College and Career Preparation Industry-specific training - carpentry pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe Manager/Food Handler certification, paraprofessional certification Distance Learning Citizenship	Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Available in Carlton, Cook, Lake, St. Louis (excluding the City of Duluth, Hermantown, and Proctor)
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Employment

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
-Develop vocational skills through short term and long term training programs -Find and keep a job with the assistance of vocational counselors and placement specialists	Vocational Rehabilitation Services CareerForce Center 402 W1st St, Duluth, MN 55802 218-302-8400
One on one support from a Career Specialist to develop an employment plan. -Assistance to reduce barriers (i.e. transportation, child care, employment scheduling, education attainment level) -Develop resumes and applications -Practice mock interviews, engage in job search efforts and help increase overall work readiness skills.  -Support to assist in addressing any new barriers that may threaten long-term employment and ensure employment retention.	SOAR Careers 205 W. 2nd Street, Suite 101 Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Vocational Rehabilitation	HDC Employment Connection Carlton, Lake and St. Louis counties
-Job-seeking support -Skills Assessments -Job Coaching -On-the-job evaluations -Employee develpment	Goodwill Career Navigation Center Duluth, MN Tuesday & Friday: 10 am- 4 pm 700 Garfield Avenue
Community Employment Services -Employment Supports -Job Development -Employee Development Services -Employment Planning Services	Choice Unlimited 1829 E Superior St Duluth, MN 55812
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Food

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Meals -Breakfast: 8:30 am – 9:30 am (Daily) -Lunch: 11:30 am – 1 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun) -Dinner: 5 pm – 6 pm (Fri, Sat, Sun)	Damiano Center Duluth 206 W4th S,t Duluth, MN 55806 218-722-8708
-Nutritious meals for kids -Nutrition education for kids -A nurturing and fun place for kids after school and in the summer	Damiano Center Kids Kitchen
Free Food Duluth	Free Food Duluth Sites include CHUM, Salvation Army, Second Harvest Food Bank, and several local churches
-Soup Kitchen: Wednesday 3-6 PM -Food Shelf	Chum Soup Kitchen and Food Shelf
Food Shelf	Fruit of the Vine Foodshelf Vineyard Church 1533 Arrowhead Rd Duluth
Food Shelf and Lunch 3rd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays, we serve a lunch at the Water’s Edge Church (2202 W 3rd St) and offer food pickup from Second Harvest Northland	Lincoln Park Community Church
Food Shelf and Soup Kitchen -Weekday hot lunch – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. -Emergency food shelf - Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 – 4 p.m. -Medical food shelf Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3 p.m. For people with special dietary needs. A medical referral is required	Salvation Army Food Shelf and Soup Kitchen 215 South 27th Ave West, Duluth
-Foodshelf Tuesday 10am-1:30pm -Backpack Program - Provides weekend meals ot children who are missing their subsidized school breakfast and lunch. Contact your local school for more information -Mobile Food Pantry Program -Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)	Second Harvest Northland 4503 Airpark Bivd, Duluth, MN 55811 218-727-5653
Food Shelf Wednesday 10am-1pm	Proctor Food Shelf 10 Pionk Drive 218-628-6288
Food Shelf 2nd and 4th Wednesday 9am-11am	Floodwood Food Shelf 601 Ash Street 218-476-2176
Food Shelf Tuesdays 10am-4pm (closed the 5th Tuesday) Emergency Box available Monday-Thursday. Call to make arrangements	Two Harbors Area Food Shelf AEOA Building 2124 10st St, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Food Shelf/Hygiene: Monday's 1:30pm-2:45pm Can come once every two months. *Bring photo DI and piece of mail to prove MN residency. Soup Kitchen: -Breakfast: Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:15am -Lunch: Mon-Fri 12pm-12:45pm -Dinner: Mon-Fri 5-5:45pm CLOSED Saturday -Sunday -Open for Dinner 5-5:45pm	Union Gospel Mission Food Shelf/Soup Kitchen 219 E 1st St. 218-722-1196
Soup Kitchen For ages 14-20 Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri 3pm-7pm Wed 3pm-6pm	Life House Soup Kitchen 102 W1st St. 218-722-7431
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)	Apply online or Fill out a paper application and submit it to your county or Tribal Nation human services office.
Free Groceries	Revive City Church Ist and 3rd Saturday of the month First come, first serve 2:00pm-4:00pm 1830 East 1st St.
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Health Care

Health

Dental and Oral Care

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
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Personal Care Assistance (PCA), Home Care, and Skilled Nursing

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
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Medical Transporation

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
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Pharmacy

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
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Housing

Support Finding New Housing

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Housing Stabilization Services -Housing Consulting (Plan and Eligibility) -Housing Transition to find housing -Housing Sustaining to maintain housing	Accend Services, Inc.
BUY A HOME -Find a home through Community Land Trust -Home Buyer 101 (free, private and confidential, one-on-one professional advice on buying a home) -Repair and Remodel Loans -Tenant Landlord Connection -Down-Payment Assistance -Tool Lending Library	1 Roof Community Housing
Relocation Services Coordination -Move out of certain institutions into the community	The Arc Northland Also offers HSS (Housing Stabilization Services)
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Emergency Housing or Shelter

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Emergency Housing or Shelter	CHUM 125 N 1st Ave. W 218-720-6521
Emergency Housing	Loaves and Fishes CONTACT: Olive Branch (218) 728-0629 (Women and Families) Dorothy Day House (218) 724-2054 (Men) The main floor of each house is open during the day and all are welcome for showers, laundry, 6 PM dinner, coffee, etc. It is expected that everyone is sober and nonviolent.
Emergency Housing (Superior, WI)	Solid Rock CONTACT: 715-392-6264 (Men) For men who are needing shelter, please call the Shelter Manager after 1:00 pm (Mon-Fri) to arrange their appointment between 1-4pm. Intakes should be completed before 6pm Monday through Friday.
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Board and Lodge

Location	Information
Brookston	Anderson Pine Grove 5130 Hwy 31, Brookston 218-453-5554
Duluth	Ariel View 1230 E 9th St. 218-724-6117
Duluth	Arrowhead West 25 N 1st Ave. W 218-722-5031 218-722-9358 resident line
Two Harbors	Budd House 426 1st Ave Two Harbors 218-834-0712
Duluth	Carlson Hall 1931 E2nd St. 218-728-4523
Carlton County	Lake Venoah 1430 Lake Venoah Dr. Carlton (218) 384-3548
Duluth	Miketin's 30 E 2nd St. 218-727-0998
Duluth	Reed's Pine 102 W Gary St. 218-626-1459
Duluth	Reed's Lakeview 31 W3rd St. 218-733-1430
Duluth	Summit Manor (Women only) 1531 E 4th St. 218-728-5931
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Assisted Living

Location	Information
St. Louis County	St. Louis County 218-726-2684
Duluth	Garden House 1 Riverside Dr. 218-628-0271
Duluth	Lakeside Manor 4831 London Rd. 218-525-2784
Duluth	McCarthy Manor 2221 N Arlington Ave. 218-722-1501
Duluth	San Marco 230 W 3rd St. 218-733-7133 One wing is supported by Group Residential Housing (GRH) and assists chemically dependent homeless individuals. The other wing is supported by project-based Section 8 and houses individuals with a history of homelessness. Thirty-six of the seventy units are reserved for chronically homeless individuals
Duluth	Wesley Residence (TBI) 5601 Grand Ave. 218-628-2307
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SRO (Single Room Occupancy) Housing

Location	Information
Duluth	Union Gospel Mission Mission Heights is a twenty-bedroom housing complex located above the UGM dining hall. Rooms are adult only, single room occupancy (SRO). Bathroom, laundry and kitchen areas are shared community spaces. Rooms are leased on a month-to-month basis.
Duluth	Center City Housing - Memorial Park Memorial Park is a 39-unit community with Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) rooms and shared kitchen and bathroom spaces on each floor.
Duluth	San Marcos San Marcos is a 70-unit community built with studio flats with/ 1 bathroom per unit. It offers a cafeteria, access to public transportation options, supportive services onsite, 24/7 secured access, front desk services, and an outdoor patio with grills.
Duluth	Life House Life House offers a path to housing stability for youth (21 and under) who are homeless or walking through life transitions. The Housing Program has 50 units with supportive case management throughout the Duluth community.
Duluth	MACV MACV offers housing services to Veterans and former Service members who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homelessness.
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Subsidized Housing

Location	Information
Duluth	HRA This applies to TriTowers, Ramsey Manor, Midtown Manor I and II, King Manor, Grandview and Scattered Site Housing . CONTACT: 218-529-6300
Duluth	Harbor Highlands (HRA) Harbor Highlands offers a variety of housing units within this community. They have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condo units and 44 townhomes that offer either side-by-side units or upper-lower units with 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Duluth	Common Bond They offer a wide range of apartment styles and sizes, from cozy studios to spacious family-friendly units.
Duluth	Lennox Place 701 W Superior Street Duluth, MN, 55802 (218) 722-0739
Duluth	Gateway Tower (Center City Housing) Gateway Tower is a 150-unit community with one and two-bedroom options. It is easily accessible to schools, area activities, and multiple public transportation options. Applicants are encouraged to email us at info@centercityhousing.org for application information and questions.
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Legal Services

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Representation, limited services, advice, or information to individuals with issues that fall outside of the criminal justice system. Includes civil legal challenges such as the threat of losing their home, safety, health care, income, or even their families, help navigating the justice system.	Justice North Civil Legal Aid
Private non-profit corporation that provides legal services to low income individuals. Although we are unique in emphasizing legal services to the Indian population within our area, we offer legal services to all whom meet our financial guidelines, regardless of race.	Indian Legal Assistance Program
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Mental Health Services

See also: Crisis Services Above

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Intensive Residential Treatment
Intensive Residential Treatment
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Public Assistance

Services	Organization and Link (in blue) or Contact/Access Information
Carlton County Public Assistance	Carlton County Public Assistance
Lake County Public Assistance	Lake County Public Assistance
St. Louis County Public Assistance	St. Louis County Public Assistance
Other Counties	Other Counties
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Support Groups

Topic	Resource
Art Group	PAVSA An in-person support group facilitated by PAVSA’s Licensed Therapists
Health Realization	Damiano Center Health Realization Group A cognitive skills-based program that helps individuals manage stress and work through barriers.
Recovery Support	NAMI Connection Trinity Lutheran Church 1108 E 8th St, Duluth, MN 55805 Every Thursday from 6:00 pm–7:30 pm (except on holidays) For information call (218) 409-6566 and leave a message or email namiduluth@gmail.com
Trauma-Informed Yoga	PAVSA Private and closed class for survivors of sexual violence.
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Veterans

Services	Contact/Access Information
Carlton County	Veteran's Services Carlton County
Lake County	Veterans Services Lake County
St. Louis County	Veteran's Services St. Louis County
Confidential help for veterans, service members, and their families at no cost	Duluth Vet Center Confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost.
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