Formerly Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
Where help meets hope.
Justice North is a nonprofit civil law firm dedicated to the principle that equal access to justice is a basic human right, regardless of background or circumstances. We open the doors of the legal system to the most vulnerable in our community by providing critical legal assistance to preserve our clients’ safety, security, and stability.
What We Do.
Justice North provides representation, limited services, advice, or information to individuals with issues that fall outside of the criminal justice system. For people facing civil legal challenges such as the threat of losing their home, safety, health care, income, or even their families, navigating the justice system without a lawyer can be nearly impossible.
Who We Serve.
Justice North’s service area encompasses 33 Minnesota counties, including Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Saint Louis, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin Counties.
Our service area also includes tribal lands of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Red Lake Band of Chippewa, White Earth Nation, and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Our offices are located in Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd, Duluth, Grand Rapids, Moorhead, Pine City, and Virginia, Minnesota.
A neutral, child friendly site for conflict free custody exchanges and documented supervised visitation by two staff. All custodial parties must complete an intake before service will be scheduled. Court orders not mandatory. Services are provided on a sliding fee basis. Services are available Monday – Friday and every other weekend depending on availability.
Mission
To provide safe shelter and supportive services to those experiencing intimate
partner violence.
Vision
The mission will be delivered without judgement or shame through empowerment of
individuals to meet self–expressed goals using an individualized, person–centered
approach and by coordinating with community resources and service providers.
The ARCC Emergency Shelter’s mission is to provide safe shelter and supportive services to those experiencing intimate partner violence.
The shelter will provide residents with access to supportive services including food, clothing, laundry facilities, access to the ARCC library and computers, referrals to other agencies, and a listening ear.
A community-based group of individuals and agencies coordinating regional suicide prevention efforts. The mission is to promote healthy communities by eliminating suicide in the region through advocacy and community involvement. This group is facilitated by the Beltrami Area Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator.
Local Crisis Line in Beltrami, Hubbard, & Clearwater Counties: 1-800-422-0045
National Suicide Prevention Line: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to 741741
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.
As a recent victim or witness to a crime, you play an important role in the criminal justice process. The Beltrami County Attorney’s Office can help you navigate the criminal justice system by assisting you in understanding your rights as a victim and completing a Victim Impact Statement. We also provide:
- Referrals for you and your family for counseling or assistance from Community Resources that we partner with
- Education about the criminal justice system and your role as a victim or witness to a crime
- Help with intimidation or coercion by the defendant, involving local law enforcement agencies as necessary
- Updates on your case and the procedures being followed
- Familiarization with the courtroom if you are asked to testify
- Assistance in obtaining time off from your job to testify in court
- Information on applying for assistance from either the defendant or the Minnesota Reparations Board
Contact our Victim/Witness Office directly at 218-333-8041.
The White Earth Reservation Tribal DOVE (Down ON Violence Everyday) Program serves victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, Dating Violence, Elder Abuse, Trafficking and General Crime and provides services to Native and non-Native women, men and youth who live on or near the White Earth Reservation.
The Omiimii Wadiswan Equay Shelter provides temporary shelter to Native American and Non-Native female victim/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or trafficking.
The potential resident must be 18 years old or older and currently be in or leaving an abusive relationship, be a victim of sexual assault who fears for her safety, or be a victim of stalking or human trafficking.
Potential residents will be prioritized for shelter services based on their need for safety and level of danger/lethality risk. Priority will be given to Native American women living on or near the White Earth Reservation.
Minor male children, 16 years or younger will be permitted to reside in the shelter with their parent or guardian determined on a case by case basis.
With a Whole Family-Whole Community approach, we help individuals and families from birth through the senior years. We are responsive and address needs for finding housing and staying warm, help the unemployed and under-employed find meaningful work, help with health, wellness and family planning, help seniors live independently, help find childcare and provide early childhood school readiness, help in times of crisis and emergencies, provide relationship-based coaching, and help one another give back to our communities.
A nighttime shelter for chronic homeless people struggling with chemical dependency. Able to house 16 people during the winter months. Serving single adults 18+ years old, male or female. Showers and laundry facilities are available on site. Clients CAN be intoxicated upon arrival. Hours of access: 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Wolfe Center – 522 America Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601 – Loc8NearMe
Intake/assessment, prevention education on fetal alcohol spectrum, positive cultural education, life skills, talking circles, cradleboard project, nutrition education, referrals to community agencies.
GoSafe: Access to help both at home and on the go and includes an AutoAlert pendant that contacts Lifeline automatically when it detects a fall.
HomeSafe: A medical alert service that provides peace of mind when you are in or around your home. Available with AutoAlert fall detection technology, which is designed to sense when you fall and contact us even if you can’t or don’t push your button.
Lifeline Response App: A smart phone app with a one-touch call button, giving you a direct line to a Lifeline response associate ready to help.
Medication Dispensing Service: This pill-dispensing machine is loaded with single-dose cups of medication, and we program it to sound a reminder and dispense medication at the chosen times.
A Wellstone Family Safety Program addressing supervised visitation, safe exchange, and a violence intervention program for men. Advocates for Family Peace creates awareness in our community by promoting safety, equality, and responsibility in intimate and family relationships.
Programs offered include:
Advocacy, Housing, Intervention Program for Men and Fathers, Intervention Program for Women, Women’s Empowerment Group, Wellstone Family Safety Program and Community Outreach and Education.
Itasca County Office
Advocates for Family Peace
1611 NW 4th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(Ph) 218-326-0388
or 1-800-909-8336
(Fax) 218-327-4052
NE St. Louis County Office
Advocates for Family Peace
2125 E 2nd Ave, Suite 44
Hibbing, MN 55746
(Ph) 218-263-8344
or 1-800-909-8336
(Fax) 218-440-1084
Drop-in services, no current overnight shelter.
For youth ages 13-24
Youth Emergency Shelter & Supports will strive to provide community-based shelter services and support to youth in our communities who are at risk of homelessness, risk of running away, homeless, or in transition between housing options. Services will be offered to all the youth who are in need.
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. StrongHearts advocates offer the following services at no cost:
- Peer support and advocacy
- Information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence
- Personalized safety planning
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers
- Basic information about health options
- Support finding a local health facility or crisis center that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- General information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals
Family and children’s services work for the safety and well being of children and the preservation and strengthening of families within cultural traditions.
Child Protective Services
Foster Care Program
Children’s Mental Health
Adult Protective Services
Family Based Services
Indian Child Welfare ACT (ICWA) Unit
Long-term Care Services
Anishinabe Legal Services is a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) grantee and independent 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake, & White Earth Reservations in Northwestern Minnesota.
ALS represents clients before tribal courts, state courts, and agencies to help them protect their rights. Anishinabe Legal Services has offices in Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth.
Residents of Leech Lake, White Earth, and Red Lake reservations whose income and assets fall within the financial eligibility guidelines. Services are also provided to residents of Leech Lake, White Earth, Grand Portage, and Bois Forte who are 60 and older regardless of income.
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.
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
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