Great River Rescue is a no-kill, 501(c)3 non-profit animal shelter dedicated to housing cats and dogs for the purpose of transitioning them to loving forever homes. Great River Rescue serves as a community resource, and advocates for kind, responsible pet care, encouraging a community of responsible companion animal guardians, eliminating the community’s need to euthanize dogs and cats as a means of population control, and promoting a society where companion animals become more valued.
Pet Fixers
Great River Rescue operates a low-cost spay/neuter and animal wellness program, Pet Fixers. Clinics are held one or two weekends per month from April to November. Clinic schedule, income qualifications, and registration information can be found at Pet Fixers – Great River Rescue Clients must register in advance.
Pet Fixers phone: 218-760-1307
Pet Fixers email: petfixers@greatriverrescue.com
Email:
General information: info@greatriverrescue.com
Tuesday – Friday 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday, and Tuesdays after Pet Fixers Clinics and Public Holidays that fall on a Monday.
Court Administration 218-634-1451
Driver’s License Exams/Driving Tests 218-634-2836
Driver’s License/ATV/Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates/Notary/ID cards 218-634-1902
Extension/4-H 218-634-1511
Law Enforcement:
Emergency 911
Baudette Police 218-634-1143
Lake of the Woods County Sheriff 218-634-1143
Public Transit/Far North Transit Roseau 218-463-3238
Rule 25 and Chemical Dependency Assessment 218-634-2642
Social Services: 218-634-2642
Includes: Adult Services/Behavioral Health, Child Protection/Intake and Assessments, Child Support, Family Health, Fraud, Home Care and Managed Care and Income Maintenance
Adult Mental Health Crisis 1-800-422-0863 or 218-434-0101
Public Health/WIC 218-634-2120
Veteran’s Services 218-634-2219
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
Community-based outpatient clinic serving veterans
Parent Facility: Fargo VAMC 1-800-410-9723 or 701-232-3241
Watermark features four galleries that are free and open to the public, displaying work by regional and national artists. Other amenities include a retail gallery shop and education studio. Watermark presents artist talks, workshops, and education opportunities for all ages, and hosts the annual Art in the Park every July.
There is no office so please call our number and leave a voicemail. We will get back to you within a few hours. We offer person-to-person service and support to individuals in need with such items as food/gas/clothing vouchers, utilities, rent, deposits, repairs, etc. We then schedule a home visit or meet with you in Bemidji. Even while we may be able to help with some immediate need, financial or household items, our primary focus is to partner with you and help you in the long term.
Key programs: Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program, Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant, Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans, Rural Energy for America Program, Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans and Grants, Multi-Family Housing Loan Guarantees, Business and Industry Loan Guarantees.
We have a vision for Bemidji. We know our city is progressive in the ability to foster innovation and investment with a simple and open approach that allows for growth and change. Similar in mission to the Rail River Folk School, we created a separate parent company, Local 303 Co., to manage the Warehouse. We opened it up to other entrepreneurs and local professionals who support partnership and sustainability.
The Warehouse
Managed by Local 303 Co., the Warehouse provides a centralized space for the local producer/organizer to develop, plan, create, and promote their durable goods and services through both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.
The Marina
Located on Lake Irvine, drive in through the private gate to reach your boat slip. Shaded parking, picnic area, and a large level space are available for special events, reception tents, and lawn games. Visit Bemidjimarina.com
The Garages
Home to Shifting Gears and our Contractor Services expert. The garages are a separate building with concrete flooring, high ceilings, and plenty of room for a niche trade or craft.
Mailing address: PO Box 397, Bemidji, MN 56619
Building (Interest free home loans):
Northwoods Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent, affordable homes with selected partners who contribute 300 hours of sweat equity either by working on their own or other Habitat homes, or volunteering with Habitat and sells the home to the partner with a zero interest mortgage. Must have the ability to pay long term (25-30 year) mortgage and willingness to partner with Habitat.
Habitat Restore:
A building supply thrift store that sells donated surplus and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances and unique items to support H abitat’s building program and eliminate waste in our local landfills.
218-444-6398
A Brush with Kindness (ABWK):
A nation-wide program that serves low-income homeowners struggling to maintain the exterior of their homes. Assistance includes, but is not limited to, exterior repairs, (deck, sidewalk, ramp, painting, etc.) landscaping, and yard clean up. For low income homeowners (seniors, veteran, people with disabilities).
A.C. Clark Library – Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Dr NE, #28, Bemidji, MN 56601
218-755-3342 / 1-800-860-0234
Open to the public, Semester hours, Closed on Saturday
Bagley Public Library – Lake Agassiz Regional Library
79 Spencer Ave SW, Bagley, MN 56621
218-694-6201
Website: http://www.larl.org
Tuesday & Thursday 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Baudette Public Library
110 1st Ave SW, Baudette, MN 56623 / P.O. Box 739
218-634-2329
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
See Facebook page for updates
Beltrami County Law Library
600 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 / P.O. Box 208
Located in the basement of the Judicial Center
218-333-8460
Self-service only
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bemidji Public Library
509 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-3963
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Blackduck Community Library
72 1st St SE, Blackduck, MN 56630
218-835-6600
Tuesday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Thursday – Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cass Lake Community Library
223 Cedar Ave, Cass Lake, MN 56633
218-335-8865
krls.org
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cummings Library: Oak Hills Christian College
1600 Oak Hills Rd SW, Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-8670 Ext. 1299
oakhills.edu
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kelliher Library and Information Center: Old School Center
243 Clark Ave N, Kelliher, MN 56650
Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Margaret Welch Memorial Library
5051 State Hwy 84, Longville, MN 56655 / P.O. Box 106
218-363-2710 / Fax: 218-363-2716
krls.org
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday & Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Park Rapids Area Library
210 First St. West, Park Rapids, MN 65470
krls.org
218-732-4966
Monday 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pine River Public Library
212 Park Ave, Pine River, MN 56474
krls.org
218-587-4639 (Headquarters)
Monday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Walker Public Library
207 4th St, Walker, MN 56484
218-547-1019
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Child Protection, child welfare, addiction and dependency programs, and family preservation services.
Life Wireless is a Lifeline supported program that provides free cellular service. Only eligible consumers may enroll in the program and documentation is required. Life Wireless also provides plans for people who do not qualify for assistance. Benefits include: voicemail, text messaging, caller ID service, nationwide calling, and more.
Recreation: Camping, lodging, hiking trails, volleyball court, playground, picnic shelter, winter warming house, swimming beach, wheelchair accessible pier fishing, canoe access.
Shelter Space: Space available for reservations: Daily use dining hall for up to 120 people and a picnic shelter.
Low Rent Public Housing:
Bemidji: Northland Apartments and Scattered Site Housing.
Section 8 – Housing Choice Voucher:
Rental assistance subsidy for very low and extremely low income:
Beltrami, Clearwater and Mahnomen Counties.
Bridges:
Subsidy program by referral from the Mental Health Initiative. Beltrami and Hubbard Counties
Re-Entry:
For supervised parolees’ by referral from the Department of Corrections. Beltrami County
Project-Based Vouchers:
Park Place for individuals who are homeless. Conifer Villas and Conifer East for families.
VASH Vouchers:
Bemidji: Vouchers for Veterans.
Established in 1990 within the United States, IEN was formed by grassroots Indigenous peoples and individuals to address environmental and economic justice issues (EJ). IEN’s activities include building the capacity of Indigenous communities and tribal governments to develop mechanisms to protect our sacred sites, land, water, air, natural resources, health of both our people and all living things, and to build economically sustainable communities. IEN accomplishes this by maintaining an informational clearinghouse, organizing campaigns, direct actions and public awareness, building the capacity of community and tribes to address EJ issues, development of initiatives to impact policy, and building alliances among Indigenous communities, tribes, inter-tribal and Indigenous organizations, people-of-color/ethnic organizations, faith-based and women groups, youth, labor, environmental organizations and others. IEN convenes local, regional and national meetings on environmental and economic justice issues, and provides support, resources and referral to Indigenous communities and youth throughout primarily North America – and in recent years – globally.
PO Box 485, Bemidji, MN 56619
The Headwaters Regional Development Commission (HRDC) works to ensure quality affordable housing options for low and moderate income households throughout the region. The HRDC is a regional planning and development organization that serves local governments, development organizations, community leaders, and others in the five counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen in north central Minnesota. The HRDC can help these customers identify needs, develop appropriate solutions, and find the resources to carry out their plans. Most importantly we provide staff leadership to move our communities forward.
We exist to help our communities, and our Region as a whole, be successful. This is our core mission, and core value. Everything we do is focused on creating that success. Our services and activities are a function of our skills and competencies and those needs communities have as they strive to be successful.
PO BOX #906 Bemidji, MN 56619
Headwaters Music & Arts is an independent non-profit located in downtown Bemidji. Our mission is to provide opportunities for creativity through instruction and inspire the community through music and the arts. We believe that we can further enrich the health and wellness of individuals and the community by offering exceptional music and art education programs and events to all.
Our music program includes one-on-one music lessons on a wide variety of instruments as well as vocal instruction, pre-school parent-child music classes, and music enrichment events. Community initiatives include a senior chorus, bell choir, and monthly open mic nights. Art offerings include pottery for youth and adults, child and teen after school art clubs, and workshops and classes for kids and adults. Financial assistance is available for most youth activities.
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
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 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.
Gently used clothing and household items for sale at reasonable prices.
Exhibits are hands-on and illustrate aspects of science. Off-site demonstrations and programs are also possible. HSC’s 7500 square foot exhibit floor features over 50 engaging and hands-on exhibits including live animals. The Science Store features unique science and nature-oriented gifts, books, and toys. Birthday parties and other celebrations can be accommodated, call for pricing and reservations.
Tots on Tuesday (ages 2 as well as older). Science Summer Camps. After School STEM.
Demonstrations and Hands-on Activities: Fee-based science programs provided by staff members upon request by schools, group leaders, family birthday events, or others. Science demonstrations and outreach programs are available upon request and cover a wide variety of topics. Please call for pricing and reservations. Go to hscbemidji.org to view demonstrations.
Field Trips to HSC: school groups, clubs and organizations, churches and community groups. Group rates apply. Transportation scholarships available for schools. Please call for pricing and reservations. Go to hscbemidji.org to view the exhibit floor and access the Transportation Scholarship Form.
Civil and legal services without charge to low income or elderly citizens. Income and asset poverty guidelines apply. Bemidji office serves Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties.
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
A safe and friendly fishing experience for those living at home with support services, individuals living independently, seniors, Veterans, and people with disabilities.
A.C. Clark Library – Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Dr NE, #28, Bemidji, MN 56601
218-755-3342 / 1-800-860-0234
Open to the public, Semester hours, Closed on Saturday
Bagley Public Library – Lake Agassiz Regional Library
79 Spencer Ave SW, Bagley, MN 56621
218-694-6201
Website: http://www.larl.org
Tuesday & Thursday 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Baudette Public Library
110 1st Ave SW, Baudette, MN 56623 / P.O. Box 739
218-634-2329
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
See Facebook page for updates
Beltrami County Law Library
600 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 / P.O. Box 208
Located in the basement of the Judicial Center
218-333-8460
Self-service only
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bemidji Public Library
509 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-3963
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Blackduck Community Library
72 1st St SE, Blackduck, MN 56630
218-835-6600
Tuesday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Thursday – Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cass Lake Community Library
223 Cedar Ave, Cass Lake, MN 56633
218-335-8865
krls.org
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cummings Library: Oak Hills Christian College
1600 Oak Hills Rd SW, Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-8670 Ext. 1299
oakhills.edu
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kelliher Library and Information Center: Old School Center
243 Clark Ave N, Kelliher, MN 56650
Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Margaret Welch Memorial Library
5051 State Hwy 84, Longville, MN 56655 / P.O. Box 106
218-363-2710 / Fax: 218-363-2716
krls.org
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday & Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Park Rapids Area Library
210 First St. West, Park Rapids, MN 65470
krls.org
218-732-4966
Monday 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pine River Public Library
212 Park Ave, Pine River, MN 56474
krls.org
218-587-4639 (Headquarters)
Monday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Walker Public Library
207 4th St, Walker, MN 56484
218-547-1019
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Education about democracy and making it work. Encourages informed voting. Non-partisan. Go to website to message the local chapter.
Free Food Pantry Available for BSU and NTC Students
Located in 1st Floor Sustainability Office in Hobson Memorial Union
The Northwoods Queer Outreach is an initiative that aims to increase queer and transgender representation, support and acceptance across campus and within the Bemidji community.
We provide training and resources for organizational staff, educators, and healthcare providers to better serve queer and transgender customers, students, patients and clients. Our workshops can range from 2SLGBTQ+ 101 material to information and activities tailored to the needs of your organization.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Northwoods/Beltrami is an active affiliate. They are located in the Bemidji area and primarily facilitated by Jim Aakhus. Jim was the former President of the NAMI North Central affiliate in the Brainerd area, but now lives in Bemidji. He is a family member and a retired mental health professional. He has been networking within the mental health community. He in on his 4th term as a board member at Hope House in Bemidji & continues to serve as a volunteer.
NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering
addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is
only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work. There are no strings attached to NA. We are not affiliated with any other organizations. We have no initiation fees or dues, no pledges to sign, no promises to make to anyone. We are not connected with any political, religious, or law enforcement groups, and are under no surveillance at any time. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion. We are not interested in what or how much you used or who your connections were, what you have done in the past, how much or how little you have, but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help. The newcomer is the most important person at any meeting, because we can only keep what we have by giving it away. We have learned from our group experience that those who keep coming to our meetings regularly stay clean.
If you or your family lives in any of the following situations: doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship, living in cars, parks, public spaces, or abandoned buildings, at imminent risk of losing housing (foreclosure, eviction, etc.), substandard housing (lack of electricity, lack of plumbing, insufficient heating, or safety concerns), living in hotels, motels, trailer parks, camping grounds due to lack of adequate accommodations, or are living in shelters or transitional housing, you may be eligible for the following services. Contact the liaison to find out what support and services may be available.
Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care Courses & Consults
Eliza Michaelson, RN, BSN, PHN, CLC
A nonprofit that provides free services and resources to students of all ages to help them pursue postsecondary education.
Services we provide include:
• Individual assistance completing applications for admission, financial aid and scholarships
• College resource guides covering a range of topics related to preparing for and going to college
• Internet access for researching educational information and scholarship opportunities
• Access to career assessment tools
• Assistance developing educational plans
• Participation at college fairs, community events and other awareness activities
• One-on-one mentoring: in person, virtual, phone, text or email
• Small group workshops on topics of interest (FAFSA, college admissions, essays, scholarships, and more)
• Encouragement, support and accountability
Below I’ve provided a link to The College Place and a link to our Opportunities Guides. The guides are also free of charge, and I encourage you to order as many as you need.
If you are interested in any of the services listed above, feel free to contact me via email or phone, or you can set up an appointment with me using Calendly to learn more. Here is my link: https://calendly.com/mandyschram
Link to The College Place: https://www.ecmc.org/studentseducators/college-access-centers/the-college-place-northern-minnesota
Link to the Opportunities books: https://www.ecmc.org/studentseducators/student-resources/opportunities-guide-and-workbook
usiness hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT
Local phone: 218-308-7933
minnesotatcp@ecmc.org
Watermark features four galleries that are free and open to the public, displaying work by regional and national artists. Other amenities include a retail gallery shop and education studio. Watermark presents artist talks, workshops, and education opportunities for all ages, and hosts the annual Art in the Park every July.
A 501(c)3 nonprofit agency. Our mission is to work with individuals and families to grow a healthy community.
Services include Mental Health Counseling/Therapy (specializing in working with survivors of childhood trauma and intimate partner violence; teen through adult) and Advocacy (support and referrals for individuals who are affected by bullying or abusive behavior and do not qualify for services with local intimate partner violence/sexual assault agencies).
To speak with an advocate call: 218-209-7000
We live in a busy and often times frantic world. It can seem like we are moving 100 miles per hour trying to balance family, work and everyday life. At Balanced Counseling we’ll help you find your balance. Learn how to slow that busyness down but still be productive, set boundaries, take time for yourself, and separate the noise in your life to focus your energy on the important things.
Shawn Whiting has nearly a decade of experience in Community Counseling. During that time, he has worked with individuals, couples, families and groups of all ages. He has experience with the majority of mental health diagnoses but believes you don’t have to have a mental illness diagnosis to benefit from counseling.
Shawn takes a whole person, strengths based approach to counseling. He has specialized training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and the Duluth Model for Domestic Violence Interventions.
Shawn holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of North Dakota. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC, License #934) and Board Certified Supervisor in the state of Minnesota.