Are you feeling bullied in a relationship? Concerned about someone who is being verbally or physically abused? Confidential, nonjudgmental advocacy services. No Charge.
Now providing mental health counseling; call for an appointment
To make therapy affordable, we use a sliding-fee scale.
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for- profit, cooperative, financial institution that is owned and operated by its members and designed to meet their financial needs. A credit union performs the same basic functions as a bank, like checking, savings and loans; but differs in that it does not operate as a for profit business.
Financial Literacy: Poor financial decisions can become larger financial problems at any stage in life. Affinity member advisors are trained to provide guidance and support through free financial and credit savings
Annual Credit Report and Review: Questions about your credit? Confused about what your credit score means? As a member, we will answer questions and help you understand what credit means for you. Members can receive one free annual credit report and review. Please note: This is not the free credit report consumers are offered through the federal government.
One-on-One Financial Advice and Budgeting: We’ll take the time to sit down with you and answer your questions about your finances. If you need a little assistance organizing a budget we’ll help you with that, too. And it won’t cost you anything! This is a free benefit of your membership.
Other sites located at:
1420 Birchmont Dr NE, Suite 45, (BSU Campus) 218-444-2575
2120 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744
785 US Highway 59 Mahnomen, MN 56557
We offer uncompromising employment services and build partnerships offering temporary, temp-to-hire, professional and/or project based employee placements. We also offer:
- Instant Read Drug Testing for pre-employment, random, and after accident testing.
- We are DOT Certified and offer both DOT Drug Testing and Non-DOT Drug Tests.
- Alcohol Testing and Breathalyzer tests.
No appointment necessary during regular business hours. If you need a test after hours, please call 218-440-1022.
Call us for more information.
*Military Friendly Employer*
As our logo states, we provide “Quality and Convenience for our Clients and Respect and Opportunity for our Associates”.
Our Clients expect and deserve the best and our value system supports that expectation with the respect and teamwork practiced by everyone at Always There Staffing. We offer uncompromising service, a partner you can trust for your employment services. We offer a variety of services to our Clients at a competitive rate. Always There Staffing can provide the following services: recruit, interview, screen, match employees to your specific needs, computer based testing and evaluations, drug/alcohol screens, Local and State backgrounds checks, certification verification, employee physicals, DMV checks and job reference checks.
Our Associates are treated with honesty and respect. We work tirelessly to find assignments
that are rewarding and will maximize the associate’s skills and experience. We will talk with applicants to find out about you and your skills and what type of employment situation will best suit you. We offer our associates new opportunities, a safe place to work, and a position on the winning team.
As a community based humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross Minnesota Region prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of others.
American Red Cross Northern Minnesota serves communities across Rosseau, Lake of the Woods, Beltrami, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Hubbard, Wadena, Cass, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, Saint Louis, Carlton, Lake and Cook counties in Minnesota, and Douglas County in western Wisconsin. Also serves all tribal nations. Volunteers are always in demand.
AFTER A DISASTER
After a disaster, communities and families turn to the Red Cross for help—and we stand ready to provide comfort and care—free of charge.
The Red Cross helps disaster victims by providing safe shelter, hot meals, essential relief supplies, emotional support and health services like first aid. Trained Red Cross workers often meet one-on-one with families to develop individual plans and identify available resources to help aid recovery.
Red Cross disaster relief focuses on relieving immediate disaster-caused needs so that families can get back on their feet and resume their lives as quickly as possible. The Red Cross also supports emergency workers, links family members outside the disaster area, and provides blood and blood products to disaster victims.
MILITARY FAMILIES
Emergency Communication Services
All day, every day, the Red Cross connects service members with their families back home when an emergency strikes.
Financial Assistance
The Red Cross partners with the military aid societies to help service members and their families get emergency financial assistance 24/7.
Information and Referral Services
The Red Cross provides counseling, guidance, information, referrals and other social services for all military personnel and their families.
Deployment Services
Before, during and after deployments, the Red Cross provides training, information and support for military members and their families.
Student First: A school-based, community-driven program that helps youth identify their strengths and empowers theme to pursue their life goals. Support and guidance are provided to students by professional program staff and a one-on-one, caring adult Success Coach. Located at Bemidji Middle School, Bemidji High School and Kelliher Public Schools.
Bemidji Middle School Truancy Tracker Program: Provides mentoring, tutoring, adult role models and any other necessary means of support to youths in Grades 6-8 to help identify and address issues contributing to truancy.
Re-Engagement Case Management: Provides case management services to students with attendance issues who attend Bemidji High School, Voyageurs Expeditionary School, and Blackduck Schools to reduce truant behavior and prevent court involvement.
Truancy Case Management: Provides case management services to students and families who are involved in the Court system due to truancy.
Court Administration 218-333-4120
Driver’s License Exams/Driving Tests 218-333-4148
Driver’s License/ATV/Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates/Notary/ID cards 218-333-4148
Extention/4H 218-444-5722
Law Enforcement:
Bemidji Police: Accident Reports and Background Checks 218-333-4187
Beltrami County: Non-emergency 218-333-9111 / 1-888-449-9111
Probation:
Adult and Juvenile Misdemeanor Supervision 218-333-4169
Adult Felony Supervision 218-308-2599 / 218-308-2598
Juvenile Corrections 218-333-4169
Public Transit/Paul Bunyan Transit 218-751-8765
Rule 25 and Chemical Dependency Assessment 218-333-4223
Social Services:
Administration 218-333-4223
Adult Services/Behavioral Health 218-333-4223
Adult Intake 218-333-8246
Child Protection/Intake and Assessments 218-333-8245
Child Support 218-333-8300
Family Health 218-333-8140
Home Care and Managed Care 218-333-4223
Income Maintenance 218-333-8140
Public Health/WIC 218-333-8140
Supervised Release or Parole STS Contacts Northern Region 218-308-2599
Veteran’s Services 218-333-4177
Workforce Center 218-333-8200
218-333-8100 (Public Health)/ 218-333-4223 (Social Services)
CHILDREN’S SERVICES AND PROGRAMS:
Child Placement and Respite Services
Child Protection
Children’s Mental Health Services
Family Preservation Services
Foster Care Licensing and Adoptions
Parent Support Outreach and Child Welfare Services
ADULT SERVICES:
Services to Persons with Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Services to Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Services to the Elderly and Physically Disabled Adults and Children
Services to Persons with Serious Mental Illness
Adult Protection Services
Licensing of Adult Foster Care and Child Care
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCAP)
Child care assistance is available to parents who are receiving assistance under the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and parents whose income is at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty guideline and are in an approved activity. It is important for parents to know their child is well-cared for while they are at work, looking for work, obtaining training or going to school in order to secure employment. Application is required to have eligibility determined. CCAP may not cover all child care costs. Parental amounts depend on the family’s income, the number of people in the family, and how much the child care provider charges. The goal is to assist the family to maintain employment and gain self-sufficiency.
CHILD SUPPORT
Every child needs financial and emotional support and every child has the right to support from both parents. Minnesota’s child support program benefits children by enforcing parental responsibility for child support.
Either parent of a child may apply or qualify for certain support services from the Child Support Unit. Depending on the circumstances associated with the case, there may be fees assessed for collection unless the applicant receives public assistance (Minnesota Family Investment Program, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, or Childcare Assistance.)
Services available:
*Locating parents
*Establishing parentage
*Establishing and enforcing court orders for basic medical and childcare
support
*Working with other states to enforce support orders
*Collecting and processing payments
*Assisting clients throughout the child support process
*Closing cases
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Cash Assistance
Food Support
Medical Programs
Emergency Assistance
PUBLIC HEALTH
Home Health Care – Administer a Class A License Medicare certified home health care program.
WIC – Women, Infants, & Children – Nutrition and breast feeding education program.
Immunization Clinic – Immunizations are available for infants, children, and adults.
Maternal and Child Health Family Home Visiting – Visits to pregnant women, infants and children for assessment, education, support and referral for community resources.
Child & Teen Checkups – Child and Teen Checkups and follow-up for children 0-21 years who are eligible for Medical Assistance.
Car Seat Education – Child passenger Safety Seat Technicians instruct on proper use of and assist with installation of car seats for infants and children.
PrimeWest – A Medicaid-managed health plan serving 13 rural counties in Minnesota. The plan was created to respond to the specific needs of their low-income residents.
Public Health Preparedness – Planning with community partners for coordinated emergency response to natural and man-made disasters.
BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH PROVIDES WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC), IMMUNIZATIONS, CHILD AND TEEN CHECKUPS, MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH, FAMILY HOME VISITING.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
SHOTS FOR ALL AGES, BREASTFEEDING COUNSELING, HOME VISITS, PLANNING FOR COMMUNITY WIDE EMERGENCIES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, EDUCATION AND REFERRALS
The Beltrami County Historical Society operates out of the Beltrami County History Center in the historic Great Northern Depot. They feature multiple exhibit galleries; a unique gift shop; and a research room and archives available to the public. Come and experience local history through our exhibits, events, and programs.
Admission
$5 – Adults
$4 – Seniors
$3/adult – Groups of 5 or more
$1 – Children 6-12
FREE – Children 5 & under
FREE – Members of BCHS
Veterans Service provides benefits and services to the veterans and their dependents in a responsive, timely and compassionate manner in recognition of their service to the Nation.
It is the goal , in partnership with the Veterans Health Administration and the National Cemetery Administration, to provide benefits and services to the veterans and their families in recognition of their service to the Nation. Our vision is that the veterans whom we serve will feel that our Nation has kept its commitment to them. Courage, honesty, trust, respect, open communication, and accountability will be reflected in our day to day behavior.
Veteran Service Officers are qualified and certified by the State of Minnesota and the Department of Veterans Affairs to file claims in the behalf of veterans.
For a Copy of a Military Discharge (DD214), a Request for the Release of Private Data must be submitted.
The greater Bemidji Area is a strong regional hub offering the best in education, health care and lifestyle. The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce is proud of the region’s vitality and continues to strive, prosper and grow.
The Chamber’s core purpose is to advocate for the business community by providing leadership, communication and act as a referral resource.
Governed by a board of directors, the Chamber is comprised of a number of volunteer councils and committees that are guided by the program of work. There are many partnerships and collaborations that the Chamber has created over the years. Unity and working together has become a strategy the board feels strong about.
The Bemidji Area Indian Center intends to serve as a community resource hub for the American Indian families living in and around the Bemidji area.
Our Mission: The Bemidji Community Food Shelf is a faith-based, caring place that listens to those who are experiencing food insecurity. We work with our partners to be inclusive and to provide fresh, nourishing foods for those living in Beltrami County and the Bemidji School District.
Households may make one visit per calendar month which will provide about 10 meals, or 3-5 days of food per household. Services are based on income eligibility. We are also a distribution site for Nutrition Assistance Program for Sneiors (NAPS) boxes for income eligible seniors 60 and over. Applications are available at the food shelf.
Please bring a current ID if you have one. We will need the names and birthdates of household members and the gross income for the household.
Bemidji Community Food Shelf (BCFS) is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
P.O. Box 3118 Bemidji, MN 56619
The American Indian Resource Center is an environment steeped in cultural heritage and tradition – a gathering place that honors the past and helps shape the future. A place to come together and learn for students and community members alike.
The Blackduck Area History and Art Center (BAHAC) is located at the top of the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway in northern Minnesota. Although some artifacts are specific to this area, we provide a “stepping back in time” experience that can be enjoyed whether you are specifically interested in this area, or history in general. The displays excite children as well as adults, and indeed we feel a special mission to bring the past to life for children.
The co-located TIN PAN gALLErY focuses on giving local artists a place to showcase their works. Featured artists’ shows are generally on display for a month. In between shows there is always an interesting variety of art on exhibit. We have truly fulfilled our mission of providing art opportunities for all ages, as we have featured everything from pre-school and kindergarten art project displays to a special artist show for an artist in her eighth decade.
In the year 2000, the Blandin/Blackduck Visioning Committee began collecting historical memorabilia as part of its 2001 Centennial Celebration planning process. The items collected came from the geographic area covered by the Blackduck School District, a 435 square mile area that includes 13 townships and the cities of Blackduck, Tenstrike, Funkley and Squaw Lake. The need for a permanent storage area for all that had been collected spurred discussions about finding a location to store the items. This evolved to the possibility of an actual history center – a place to showcase and preserve our area’s heritage while educating our young people and operating a key attraction for residents and tourists alike. In January 2005, the Blackduck Arts Council decided to partner with the BAHAC to add an arts component to the proposed Center. Working together, the History and Art Center opened its doors to the public August 19, 2006.
We live in a resort area with unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation amidst our scenic forests, lakes and bogs. Although we are a small town we draw people from a large area. We feel fortunate to have a library, movie theater, bowling alley, golf course, city park, restaurants and some pretty interesting shopping opportunities. People travel for miles to visit and shop at Anderson Fabrics Outlet Store. Nearby attractions include the Big Bog State Park, The Lost 40, Chippewa National Forest campgrounds, Camp Rabideau (the most well-preserved CCC Camp in the nation – a National Historic Landmark) and the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway, to name a few. We’re sure you’ll want to visit us soon!
Mission Statement
To preserve materials, objects and data related to our diverse population; to remember the past, live in the present, and educate our youth for the future.
To promote the arts in our community by putting a face on the artists of the area and providing art opportunities for our residents from ages 8 to 80.
County Board and Administrators Office 218-547-7419
Court Administration 218-547-7200
DMV 218-547-5505
Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates 218-547-7247
Extension/4-H 218-587-8280
Family Centers:
Cass Lake Family Center 218-335-7837
Northland Area Family Service Center, Remer 218-566-3636
Pilager Family Center 218-746-4009
Pine River-Backus Family Center 218-587-4292
Law Enforcement:
Walker Police 218-547-5507
Sheriff 218-547-1424
Probation 218-547-7212
Public Transit/Brainerd 1-866-925-7433
Rule 25 and Chemical Dependency Assessment:
Walker 218-547-1340
Cass Lake/Leech Lake Tribal Program 218-335-8382 / 218-335-8303
Social Services:
Includes: Adult Services/Behavioral Health/Child Protection/Intake and Assessment/Child Support/Family Health/Fraud/Home Care and Managed Care/Income Maintenance 218-547-1340
Public Health/WIC 218-547-6872
Outlying office in Backus 218-947-7530
Veteran’s Services 218-947-7530 (Backus) / 218-547-1340 (Walker)
A church led ministry and emergency program organized to provide short term assistance for those who fall through the cracks and who need immediate help and have nowhere else to turn in the short run. In addition to providing financial aid for food, gas, rent, and utility payments, Churches United also assists individuals and families through counseling and referrals to other community agencies and resources.
Mission Statement
Churches United is a non-profit organization of Bemidji Area churches, led by the Spirit of Christ. Working together to meet the emergency needs of homeless and low-income people in a prayerful way.
Services May Include:
Basic emergency needs: Food, gas, bus tokens, clothing, laundry, and rent/utility assistance
Referrals are made as needed to area agency and businesses. A photo I.D. is required for all vouchers. A valid drivers license and photocopiable proof of valid insurance is required for all gas vouchers. Screenshots and/or cell phone “proof” is not accepted.
COVID Policy:
While our lobby is open it is best to call ahead to complete an application by phone prior to coming in. Only one individual or family is allowed in the lobby at once. Please call to make sure we are open. Masks are required in our office; one will be provided if needed. No loitering or waiting for the bus is allowed in our office.
Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the official U. S. Air Force Auxiliary, is a civilian, volunteer, nonprofit, service organization with almost 62,000 members nationwide. Minnesota is home to 21 Squadrons across the state. CAP Corporation and its members own and operate more than 500 light aircraft, the world’s largest civilian fleet, and volunteers fly about 140,000 hours each year on CAP missions.
CAP won fame during World War II for its coastal patrol and other all-volunteer civilian defense activities. Today, CAP members perform more than 95 percent of inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. CAP also conducts a wide variety of emergency service missions including disaster relief and counter-drug activities.CAP volunteers take a leading role in aerospace education and conduct one of America’s finest youth programs, the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.
The Cadet Program is open to youth ages 12-18 years of age. Cadets have opportunities to participate in many activities including search and rescue, disaster relief, survival training, radio communications, land navigation, model rocketry, leadership training, first aid, physical fitness, orientation flights (aboard a CAP or military aircraft) and much more.
Civil Air Patrol instills the organization’s Core Values in its cadets — integrity, volunteer service, excellence and respect. CAP’s 23,000 cadets are drug-free role models in their communities and schools. The cadet program also offers youth in-depth training in leadership and enables them to apply classroom principles to real-world needs.
You don’t have to be a pilot or need military experience to join Civil Air Patrol. Civil Air Patrol re also not obligated to join any branch of the military service.
Gonvick: 226 Elm Street Gonvick, MN 56644
218-776-2789
P.O. Box 155 Clearbrook, MN 56634
Clear Waters Life Center (CWLC) is a multi-faceted 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with two locations in Northern Minnesota. We provide a variety of free and low cost services through four programs and five businesses. Our nonprofit businesses provide vocational training for our MSH residents volunteer opportunities and quality, affordable, and used merchandise to our customers.
Our community based programs focuses on helping youth, seniors, and addiction recovering men by building lives, growing relationships, and imparting hope.
Mustard Seed Homes (MSH) is a recovery and aftercare residential program for adult men providing support groups, vocational and life skills training, and steps to developing a healthy spiritual and physical life. As an outreach ministry of Clear Waters Life Center, MSH is a faith-based, 12-month, residential men’s program that provides training in a safe environment, to maintain sobriety, stabilize mental health, and transition to independence. We focus on development in two areas: life skills and vocational/occupational training. Life skills include budgeting, planning and preparing nutritious meals, time management, and personal health through exercise. Vocational and occupational training included 2-5 hours of adult education weekly, experience in building construction, using a commercial kitchen, furniture repair, janitorial services, helping in a greenhouse and garden center, and retail.
MSH is funded in part with housing support and supportive services from the department of human services. Applicants who meet DHS requirements can complete this program with no personal costs.
mustardseedhomes.org
Youth Connection is an afterschool youth program that provides a safe place for play, mentoring, leadership training, and family and community connections. We focus on three things: creativity, being active, and teaching and embodying our core values of honor, respect, teamwork, relationships, encouragement, faith, and safety. We offer programing for 3rd – 5th graders and 6th – 12th graders.
Senior Services include transportation services, homemaking and chore services for clearwater county residents who are 60+ years old.
Transportation Services: if you need a ride to an appointment, community event, or shopping, we can take you there. Plan ahead to schedule your ride as 24 hours advance notice is required. 218-888-2320
Homemaking (Free Service, donations accepted)
- General Housework
- Laundry
- Sorting/organizing
- Shopping
- Answering or making phone calls
Chore Services (Free Service, donations accepted)
- Winterization projects
- Small outdoor repairs
- Furniture/ appliance removal- landfill run
- Snow removal and/or spring yard clean-up and maintenance
Community Opportunity are designed to educate, provide space for fun, and connect the community through art classes, pickleball, community dinners, adult basic education, counseling, and recovery and support groups.
During the summer we host Friday night out dinner events featuring different ethnic or regional foods. Free will offerings go to CWLC building maintenance.
We have two art studios in our Gonvick facility: pottery and mosaic. All ages are welcome and all supplies are provided. Cost is $5 a day, memberships available, varies classes are held throughout the year ranging from painting to welding.
CWLC hosts Celebrate Recovery meetings throughout the year. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. It is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling your life.
CWLC offers counseling services in a variety of areas for all ages. Appointments required, call ahead to schedule.
Adult basic education is offered Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Wednesday 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. at our Clearbrook location. We believe that education never goes out of style. Our offering are designed to meet you where you are. This is a free service, call ahead to set up your individualized training.
Shop at the Top is our volunteer operated thrift store in Clearbrook where we sell clothing for the whole family as well as home goods, games, pet supplies, books, small appliances, and knick-knacks. The proceeds from Shop at the Top goes to maintaining our buildings. We are always interested in volunteers, you can call our office or stop in to get more information. We take donations during business hours. Located on the 3rd Floor of Clearbrook site. Hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Restore It! is our used furniture shop in Clearbrook, as well as, custom furniture crafting and restoration business. Our MSH residents learn life and vocational skills by creating custom furniture pieces and restoring furniture. We take donations during business hours. Located on the 3rd Floor of Clearbrook site. Hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Grow It! our greenhouse and garden center in Gonvick. We grow many varieties of flowers and vegetables starting mid-May to early July. If you need help putting planters together, we also provide commission planting services.
Fitness in Clearbrook is a weight room and gym. Membership fees are low and help us maintain the equipment.
Clearbrook Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday 6:30 a.m. – 5;30 p.m. & Saturday 8 a.m. -12 p.m.
Space Rentals are available in both Gonvick and Clearbrook for small to large parties, classes, meals, meetings, or gatherings.
Community Resource Connections (CRC) is a nonprofit membership organization serving Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater and Hubbard Counties.
MNsure Navigators: Application for Medical Assistance, Minnesota Care, and Qualified Health Plans offered through the state of Minnesota’s health exchange. CRC staff provide computer and internet access, and question by question guidance. No cost to you. Appointments required.
Service Access: Assistance finding the resources you need. CRC staff will educate you about your service options, assist you with service applications, and advocate for you when the system doesn’t work as you need it to work. No cost to you.
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS): CRC’s Blackduck office site takes applications and serves as a dissemination point for food commodities provided through North Country Food Bank. Eligibility is based on age (60+) and income (call for guidelines). Free monthly food boxes containing a $40 value of non-perishable food items.
Community Service Agency Membership: CRC works with community service agencies to organize and publish a hard copy resource directory as well as this electronic version. Other member services include: facilitation of networking meetings, cooperative marketing events, nonprofit start up guidance, and program support.
Community Resource Connections: Locations:
Staff are available by telephone at 218-333-0880 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Calls ring into all office locations – the first person available will respond.
NOTE: Not all office locations are available to take walk-ins. We strongly encourage you to call ahead to make an appointment.
BEMIDJI
1. CRC Headquarters: 750 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Unit #12 Bemidji, MN 56601
2. CRC at Beltrami County Community Services Building: 616 America Avenue NW Bemidji MN 56601 Suite 220
BLACKDUCK
3. CRC at the Blackduck Resource Center: #17 Main St. (Moon Drug Building), PO Box 414, Blackduck, MN 56630
WALKER
4. CRC at Walker-based BI-CAP: Call to schedule an appointment to be seen
Staff are available by telephone at 218-333-0880 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.