Holistic Support for People with Disabilities

LSS is committed to supporting individuals in making their own decisions that shape their quality of life, empowering them to live the life they imagine for themselves. Person-centered support means our wide array of services are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of individuals in a variety of settings.

My Life, My Choices is our innovative service delivery design focused on ensuring people with disabilities have meaningful relationships, access to services and opportunity to contribute to community.

The Bemidji LSS provides disability services, which include: Respite, In-Home services, Employment services, Housing Coordination Access, and Independent Living Skills.

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LSS Statewide Services
LSS Adoption
Telephone: (888) 205-3769
Domestic, International, Special Needs, Birth Parent and Post-adoption Services

LSS Financial Counseling Service
Telephone: (888) 577-2227
Budget Counseling, Debt Management, and Counseling that concerns Housing, Bankruptcy, Reverse Mortgage or Credit Reports. Offices in Brainerd, Duluth, Eveleth, Hopkins, Mankato, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Willmar.

LSS Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Services
Telephone: (888) 205-3770
Senior volunteers with stipends provide tutoring services for school children or companionship and assistance for people who are elderly and frail. Services are provided in many counties. Call for additional information.

LSS Guardianship Options
Guardianship Options include Guardianship, Conservatorship, Power of Attorney, Care Coordination, and Personal Representative of the Estate.

LSS LifeWorks Employee Resource
Telephone: (888) 988-0098
Employee Assistance Programs, Organizational Development and Training
LSS Pregnancy and Birth Parent Services
Telephone: (888) 205-3769
Free confidential, non-directive pregnancy counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at all stages of pregnancy.