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

CRC Headquarters:  677 Anne St NW, Unit i Bemidji, MN  56601

CRC at Beltrami County Community Services Building: 616 America Avenue NW Bemidji MN  56601 Suite 220

BLACKDUCK

CRC at the Blackduck Resource Center:  #17 Main St. (Moon Drug Building), PO Box 414, Blackduck, MN  56630

WALKER

CRC at Walker-based BI-CAP: Call to schedule an appointment to be seen

BAGLEY

CRC at Bagley Northern Dental Access Center 13 Central Street West, Bagley MN 56621

PARK RAPIDS

CRC at Northern Dental Access Center: 206 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 56470

Staff are available by telephone at 218-333-0880 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Evergreen operates a Drop-In Center for youth and young adults up to age 24, along with the Evergreen Youth Shelter for minors ages 9-17.

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE.

YOUTH SHELTER (Ages 9-17)

622 Mississippi Ave Bemidji, MN 56601

218-751-4332

Youth ages 9-17 who are experiencing an immediate personal or family crisis. The shelter can house up to 10 youth at a time and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER ( Ages 14-24)

610 Patriot Dr. NW Bemidji, MN 56601

218-751-8223

• HOT MEAL Lunch on weekdays Noon – 1:30pm
• SHOWER LAUNDRY & TECHNOLOGY
• HOUSING
• EDUCATION & JOB SUPPORT
• ID’S & BIRTH CERTIFICATES
• YOUTH COUNSELING 218-751-8223 (ask for Cori)

LOCAL CRISIS LINE 1-800-422-0045

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE 988

CRISIS TEXT LINE TEXT “MN” to 741741

All services are open to adults 18 years old or older who have a long-term severe and persistent mental illness.  Services include Adult Rehabilitation, Mental Health Services (ARMHS).  Outreach, diagnostic assessments, medication reviews with a psychiatrist, after-hours emergency help, nurse visits, community/public education, phone contact, social and recreational activities in a drop-in center and off-site client employment help, and the REACH family support group.

Training and support for adults with developmental disabilities in all areas of living.

Enrollment – Schoolcraft Learning Community (SLC) enrolls approximately 200 students in grades kindergarten through 8. Because of our small size, we are able to maintain a caring community for our learners.

Class Size and Structure – Average of 18 students in all grade levels.  Grades 2-7 are multi-aged.

Faculty – More than 30 men and women; all of whom are highly qualified.

Student-to-Faculty Ratio – Averages 8:1 schoolwide.

Student Life – The primary method of instruction at SLC is through learning expeditions.  Learning expeditions are long-term, indepth investigations of a theme or topic that engage students through authentic research, projects, fieldwork, service, and adventure.  Using the integrated approach, students receive instruction in French, music, piano in grades K and 1, art, physical education, and conflict management.  Orchestra is also available for grades 2-8.

Meal Program – All students are offered a balanced breakfast and a delicious lunch each day.  Students and staff are treated to many different ethnic varieties of foods.  Schoolcraft Learning Community does participate in the free and reduced lunch program.  Students may elect to bring lunches from home.  Check out our menu!

Campus & Facilities – SLC is located on 26 acres of beautiful woods, just 10 miles north of Bemidji. We have access to lots of northern Minnesota outdoors as an important part of our classroom environment.

Authorizer – Volunteers of America became our authorizer in July 2011. Our Authorizer Liaison is Stephanie Olsen, Senior Manager, VOA-MN Charter School Authorizing Program, 924 – 9220 Bass Lake Rd Ste 255, New Hope, MN 55428, solsen@voamn.org, (612) 345-8271

Planned Parenthood’s nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and doctors are among the best-trained and most experienced experts in sexual and reproductive health. As specialists in this field of medicine, we offer a level of nonjudgmental care that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Planned Parenthood believes giving and getting reliable information leads to a healthier world. Our education work extends beyond lessons in anatomy, birth control, and STD prevention, to explore healthy relationships and sexuality. Millions across the country trust us to provide up-to-date, clear, medically accurate information in a safe, respectful environment.

Wellness & Preventive Care

Mission-Values: “Strengthening Families and Building a Strong Community”

Vision: “All families have what they need to reach their full potential and contribute to their community” Our work at the Family Center is guided by the following values; respect, integrity, compassion and honesty.

It’s our goal to provide local children and their families the support they need to function as strong, healthy family units. We offer a variety of services, programs and opportunities for families…please browse our site to see how we may be of service to you.

Pine River-Backus Family Center
P.O. Box 1
Pine River, MN 56474
(located downtown Pine River in the Community Resources Center)

NWICDC services imbed Indigenous worldviews and values with Western methodology to braid concepts of inclusion, equity, opportunity, wellness, and self-sufficiency to advance a just and supportive society. Inclusion ensures that all individuals have equitable access and involvement in all aspects of community and decision making.

Equity focuses on ensuring fair and just allocation of resources for individuals to have the things they need to be successful in life. Opportunity is the equitable access for all individuals to participate and be represented in all aspects of society. Wellness extends beyond physical health to encompass mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, vital for individuals to thrive. Self-sufficiency, building confidence and empowering individuals to achieve their individual, family and community goals. Reclaiming Mino Bimaadiziwin, the life of balance, reclamation of traditions, language and strengthened family and community.

What We Do
NWICDC implements five core initiatives with a three-tiered system that is informed by Anishinaabe worldview, trauma informed care and systems change:

Initiatives:

• Traditional & Western Educational Pathways
• Workforce Development & Training
• Economic Security & Financial Access
• Family Wellness & Behavioral Health
• Safety & Basic Needs

Services and Programs:

Our Mission: Providing education, mentoring and support services that build strong individuals and families in the Northland Community School District.

Core Values:

1. Education is an important key to building self-sufficient individuals and strong families.
2. Every person has value. We operate out of consideration for each individual’s dignity.
3. Strong families build strong communities.
4. Healthy families and community systems are essential to supporting sustainable change in individuals.
5. We strive for communities in which people are interdependent.
6. We collaborate with other organizations that support our mission.

The Northland Area Family Services Center was created as a unique way to give rural access to county and educational services, and to meet community needs through innovative programming. Incorporated in 1996 as a 501C3, we serve the Northland Community School District and parts of Leech Lake Reservation. This is a population of 4,474 people (5.26 persons per square mile). In our service area 20% of households make less than $20,000 and 11.9% or 536 people in our community live below the poverty line.

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.

P.O. Box 1967 Bemidji, MN 56619

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.

Recreational Classes and USAG Competitive Gymnastics for Youth Age 1-18 

At the Gym Bin, we are committed to not just developing gymnasts, but the development of individuals as a whole. The benefits of being involved in gymnastics carry over to many areas of our athletes’ lives, some of which include:

· Self-Confidence · Flexibility · Strength · Agility ·
· Coordination · Determination · Discipline · Mental Focus ·
Overall Fitness and Well Being for Now and the Future!

Red Lake ABE

Oshkiimaatjitahdah:

15525 Mendota Ave, Redby, MN 56670

P.O. Box 416 Redby, MN 56670

Red Lake: 218-679-3353

Red Lake Nation College

23990 Hwy 1 East Red Lake, MN 56671

Northwest Region

Bemidji:

Northwest Indian Community Development Center:

218-759-2022

1819 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601

Northwest Technical College

218-333-6670

905 Grant Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN 56601

Clearbrook-Gonvick:

218-776-2789

Clear Waters Life Center

CWLC Classroom (via remote learning)

256 2nd Ave SW, Clearbrook, MN 56634

Cass Lake-Bena 

Leech Lake Tribal College

(218) 335-4284

Cedar Hall 213

6945 Little Wolf Road NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633

Nevis:

218-652-3500

315 3rd Ave, Nevis, MN 56467

Oklee:  218-688-1558

201 Governor Street Oklee, MN 56742

Park Rapids:

218-237-6627

301 North Huntsinger Ave Park Rapids, MN 56470

Pine River-Backus: 218-587-2080

P.O. Box 610 Pine River, MN 56474

Roseau:

763-453-0316

121 Center Street East, Roseau, MN 56751

Thief River Falls

218-683-8764

Northland Community Technical College

1101 State Highway 1, Rm 115
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Warroad:

218-386-6094

201 Lake Street Suite D Warroad, MN 56763

White Earth Nation

(218) 935-3576

Main Office
White Earth Adult Basic Education
701 E Jefferson Ave, Mahnomen, MN 56557

White Earth Satellite Location
Congregate Housing
36647, County Hwy 21, Ogema, MN 56569

Rice Lake Satellite Location
Rice Lake Community Center
13830 Community Loop, Bagley, MN 56621

Naytahwaush Satellite Location
Maadaadizi Workforce Center
3081 Workforce Road, Mahnomen, MN 56557

Pine Point Satellite Location 1
Pine Point Community
48036 Pow Wow Hwy, Ponsford, MN 56575

Pine Point Satellite Location 2
Bam’idizowigamig Creator’s Place
48513 Pow Wow Hwy, Ponsford, MN 56575

Civil and legal services without charge to low income or elderly citizens.  Income and asset poverty guidelines apply.  Serving Minnesota counties Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin.

Generally, people with household incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines qualify for free civil legal aid. An individual’s available assets must also fall within the asset ceiling.

All eligible clients are provided a free initial consultation with either a legal staff member or a Judicare attorney. The type of service provided depends upon the legal problem the individual is facing. Many clients are helped by immediate advice on their problem, including things they can do themselves to address or solve the problem. A variety of written materials and brochures are available to assist them with self-help remedies. Some issues may be resolved through a phone call from an attorney, or basic negotiation. Other times, LSNM will provide full representation at an administrative hearing or court hearing.

Walker: 218-547-1853

Walker Area Community Center 

105 Tower Ave 

P.O.Box 327

Walker, MN 56484

Deer River: 218-246-3440

500 5th Street SE Deer River, MN 56636

Services provided:

• Health and life skills
• Character and leadership development
• The Arc (Arts and crafts)
• Sports/recreation/fitness
• Education and career

Community Mental Health Center:
Provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and children as well as Psychological evaluations. Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Service (ARMHS), Children’s Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) and Care Coordinators to assist with intakes

Substance Use Disorder (SUD):
Individual and group outpatient services for youth and adults; including Comprehensive Assessments.

Foster Care and Adoption:
Supporting adoptive parents with the matching process through finalization of a special needs child. Professional foster care for youth ages 0-21- and 24-hour case management services. Families must meet MN DHS requirements to become a licensed provider.

Winnie Way:
Therapeutic transitional living program, providing support to adolescent girls who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked. Serves girls ages 16-21. Programming is client-centered approach and trauma-informed care model. Residents receive services tailored to their individual needs and treatment goals. Contact: Colbi Ikola @ 218-820-0121

Hawkins Home:
Transitional living program for girls ages 16-21. This home offers supportive and structured living environment with a focus on building the skills and competencies necessary for a successful transition into young adulthood. Programming is individualized and based upon client-identified goals and areas of need. Contact: Colbi Ikola @ 218-820-0121

Classes are designed for any and all families with children ages birth through 5. At ECFE, we understand that you are your child’s first and most influential teacher. Our goal is to support you in your child-raising journey and it is our mission to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of your child. ECFE offers a variety of classes and you may join a class any time during the school year.
As your child is exploring growing independence, these classes will provide opportunities to practice social skills, early literacy and math skills, creative art and more! The classroom will have engaging learning centers that will develop school readiness skills. Parents will have the opportunity to develop connections with other parents, learn how to support your child’s needs, gain parenting skills, a positive support system, social skills for your child and a first introduction to school!

Paul Bunyan Transit provides public transportation for Beltrami County and the city of Bemidji. Roseau County the cities of Roseau and Warroad. Lake of the Woods County in Baudette. Our Service Area in Bemidji is a 10 mile radius of City Hall. In the Roseau and Warroad communities the Service Area is a 4 mile radius of the center of each town. In Baudette we provide service to the Lakes Road and to the Clementson area.

Each additional stop will cost an additional fare.
Exact fare is required. Drivers do not make change.

Bus Passes in all areas
Bus passes may be purchased from the bus driver or at 706 Railroad Street SE

* If you are purchasing passes at our office, please call in advance to let us know you will be coming.
Also, when you call, please let us know if you will be needing a receipt.

Hours
Office hours in Bemidji are 8am-4:30pm.

SERVING: Roseau and Lake of the Woods Counties. INCLUDES: the cities of Greenbush, Bader, Roseau, Warroad, Baudette, Roosevelt, and Williams.

To reserve your seat a 24 hour notice is preferred.

Contact us for your special events needs!

Canceling a ride
Riders are asked to cancel any unneeded rides as soon as possible by calling the dispatcher.

Headwaters Science Center has a mission to provide intellectual stimulation and enjoyment for children, adults, and educational organizations in northern Minnesota using hands-on science and technology exhibits and programs. Our vision is to inspire scientific discovery and love of learning for all. Thank you for your participation in fulfilling our mission and vision.

The HSC exhibit floor is 7,500 sq. feet and is self-guided and hands-on. Most exhibits require active participation by the visitor. Some require dexterity and/or creativity, but all result in better understanding and appreciation of scientific principles and concepts. More than 70 hands-on exhibits and a variety of animals await your visit. Stop back often, as we are constantly building and adding more exhibits.

Headwaters Science Center offers a variety of programs that offer age-appropriate learning.

HSC offers a variety of demonstrations. Staff are trained and lead the demonstration for the group. It’s a great way to learn more about these topics either at HSC or at your site!

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.  

Comprehensive Health

The Red Lake Comprehensive Health provides the management, leadership and direction needed to provide quality health services to the Red Lake people. Our main goal is to elevate the health and health care of our Red Lake Tribal members and their descendants to the highest possible level.