About Dementia Friends Minnesota
Dementia Friends is a global movement to change the way we think, act and talk about dementia. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each individual can make a difference for people touched by dementia.
Dementia Friends Minnesota is one of three dementia-friendly initiatives supported by Trellis.
Dementia Friends Minnesota trains Dementia Friends Champions in communities across Minnesota to lead Dementia Friends Information Sessions for the general public and private groups.
If you are outside Minnesota and are interested in Dementia Friends, visit Dementia Friends USA.
About Us
Since our beginning in 2021, Bemidji Pride has been a volunteer-led organization committed to creating a safe and fun environment for the Bemidji community to come together and celebrate diversity.
Now a 501c3 Nonprofit, we aim to continue supporting and uplifting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
MISSION & VISION:
Mission Statement: Bemidji Pride is dedicated to sponsoring, supporting, and producing events that cultivate hope and provide support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and adults. Our commitment extends to educating the community about 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and collaborating with allied individuals and organizations to foster growth. Together, we strive to propel equity and justice, particularly among marginalized groups in Bemidji, Beltrami County, and the Tri Reservation areas of Red Lake, Leech Lake, and White Earth Reservations.
Vision Statement: Bemidji Pride envisions a world where 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals are not just tolerated but are genuinely respected, defended, valued, celebrated, and LIBERATED! We aspire to create a space where the voices of all people, especially those too often excluded from the Pride movement, are not only acknowledged but elevated—this includes a steadfast commitment to the BIPOC Trans community, and all other voices usually ignored. Our vision extends beyond acceptance and strives for a global community that actively embraces and cherishes diversity, fostering an environment where every voice is heard, and every identity is celebrated.
100% Graduation: The Great Beltrami Experiment
I believe our world is like a jigsaw puzzle, with education as the key to fitting all the pieces together. Dreaming of 100% high school graduation in Beltrami County, Minnesota, I see it as a solution to poverty, violence, and climate change. More education leads to better jobs, housing, and informed decision-making, creating a stronger, more knowledgeable community.
Uplift, Heal, Rebuild.
Creating a safe and integrity-filled environment is essential for supporting individuals on their journey to healing and recovery. Underdog Recovery Homes prioritizes these values. A full continuum of care, supported by dedicated staff and community partnerships, provide the comprehensive support necessary for individuals to thrive as they work towards recovery.
Downtown Bemidji Sober House for Native Men
Steadfast was founded to provide clear guidance in the often confusing worlds of health insurance and financial planning. Health insurance isn’t exactly exciting but it’s a critical piece of your financial well-being, and we’re here to make it simple.
Medicare Guidance
Understand your options and avoid costly mistakes.
Individual & Family Plans
Affordable private health plans tailored to your needs.
Retirement & Wealth Planning
Build confidence and clarity for your next chapter.
Offered through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC
Salvation Army Central Territory Northern Division
We currently offer rental assistance for individuals and families who have experienced a recent crisis that has impacted their ability to maintain housing. We also offer HeatShare assistance, which helps with the utility bill for the service that heats a client’s home, when a qualifying crisis has caused financial hardship. All programs are subject to funding availability.
For both programs, clients must meet the following basic requirements:
• The household must have experienced a recent crisis that directly contributed to their need.
• The household must have applied for Emergency Assistance through the county and received a response.
• The household must have applied to their local Community Action Partnership and received a response.
• The household must have verifiable income showing they will be able to maintain their housing or utilities moving forward after assistance is provided.
We also have limited gas card assistance available for clients who can provide documentation showing they have a necessary appointment they need to travel to, such as a medical or employment-related appointment.
If you have any questions about eligibility or referrals, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate the work you do supporting individuals and families in our communities.
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-central-territory/northern/contact-us/
At Mirabilis Health, we provide psychiatry services to support adults facing mental health challenges or simply to optimize your current medication regi
men.
Located inside the Willow & Water Wellness clinic
Mary McCarthy is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC, licensed in MN and ND. Mirabilis Health is an independent private practice with the simple mission of supporting our clients to become the best version of themselves.
Long term, low-income housing and assistance to the city with redevelopment.
Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing
Publicly owned housing provides low-rent or subsidized housing to households with low incomes who are eligible and may be restricted to older adults, families or people with disabilities.
Description
Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible.
The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident’s income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities.
Features
- Area Served by County
- Cass County
- Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Public housing is for low-income households.
Your eligibility is based on:
- Annual gross income
- Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability or as a family
- U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
PO Box 397, Cass Lake, MN 56633
Our Mission
The mission of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Housing Authority is to develop affordable homes and housing opportunities for all Native American families on the Leech Lake Reservation, to provide efficient/sensitive services that lead to self-sufficient tenant/home owners and healthy safe communities.
History
The Leech Lake Housing Authority was formed by the Leech Lake Reservation Business Committee on September 1, 1963 (Ordinance 63-01) and has been in existence for over 50 years. The formation of a Housing Authority and an independent Board of Commissioners, consisting of six Band Members is a requirement to enter into funding contracts through the U.S. Department of Urban Development.
Our first development projects were built in 1964-1966, which consisted of 105 rental and Mutual Help home ownership units. Since the first years of development to the present the Housing Authority has built and/or purchased nearly 600 homes within the reservation boundaries.
Equal opportunity housing, open to the public.
PO Box 938, Cass Lake, MN 56633
ASAN works to make our society more inclusive for autistic people. We work to make sure that autistic people are in control in our own lives, and have a say in policies that affect us. We work to protect disability rights and civil rights. We celebrate and promote autistic community and culture. We do this work in many ways, including:
- Policy and legal advocacy
- Making educational resources
- Creating advocacy tools
- Leadership training for autistic self-advocates
Walker Office
400 Michigan Ave W
P.O. Box 519 Walker MN 56484
218-547-1340 Phone 218-547-1448
Fax Email: cass.socserv@co.cass.mn.us
Backus Office
Backus Land Dept.
218 Washburn Ave E
P.O. Box 51 Backus MN 56435
218-947-7530 Phone
218-947-7525 Fax
Cass Lake office
Cass County Financial Assistant
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Gov’t. Center
190 Sailstar Drive NE Cass Lake, MN 56633
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Immediate Danger 911 Crisis Line……………………………………………800-462-5525
24/7 Text HOME to 741741
Beltrami County Sheriff…………………………………………………………..911 or 218-751-9111
Bemidji Sanford Hospital………………………………………………………..218-751-5430
Cass County Sheriff………………………………………………………………..911 or 218-547-1424
Bemidji Sanford Hospital………………………………………………………..218-751-5430
Indian Hospital Native American Only/Or Life and Death …………218-335-3200
St. Joseph’s Medical Center (Brainerd Hospital)……………………….218-829-2861
St. Joseph’s Hospital (Park Rapids Hospital)……………………………218-732-3311
County Offices
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
Law Enforcement:
Walker Police 218-547-5507
Sheriff 218-547-1424
Probation 218-547-7212
Public Transit/Brainerd 1-866-925-7433
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)
Our Mission
We connect people, businesses, and communities through local groundwater education and action, making us all part of the solution for clean, sustainable, groundwater.
Our Vision
A network of people, businesses, and communities proactively protecting groundwater for sustainable use today and tomorrow.
All About Water Well Wish
Welcome to Water Well Wish, where we believe that clean water is a fundamental right. Join our mission to provide life’s most basic need – clean, safe drinking water – to families and communities in need. Lack of access to healthy drinking water can reduce life expectancy by up to 20 years. Together, we can make a significant impact and bring hope and health to those without access to this essential resource.
Your donations will directly fund the construction of water wells in underserved areas within the United States. You’ll receive regular updates on the wells you helped build and the lives you’ve transformed.
Our mission will not end until every American has access to clean, safe water. Each water well represents a life-changing gift for the people and families it serves. Since the inception of the program in August of 2023, we’ve already completed wells for 21 families, and 8 more are on the way, and every day we receive more and more applications, creating a current backlog of multiple families in desperate need and waiting.
Our Work
Talent is equally distributed across the U.S and opportunity is not. We’re on a mission to change that.
Communities Unlimited connects rural Americans to solutions that sustain healthy businesses, healthy communities, and healthy lives. We believe that access to opportunities should not depend on where you live, how much you have in the bank, or what you look like.
We take a holistic approach to economic development combining human connection with technology and expertise to foster self-reliance and economic impact for people and communities through 5 main program areas:
Entrepreneurship
Working one on one with small business owners to build wealth and grow their business
Community Infrastructure
Managerial, technical, and financial assistance for water/wastewater systems
Housing
Tackling the chronic shortage of homes across out 7-state service area
Lending
Innovative lending solutions for water/wastewater and small businesses
We assist with technical and financial programs to help achieve your new business start up, expansion and re-location goals.
Our Mission:
The White Earth Economic Development Office (WEEDO) works to support, retain and foster existing entrepreneurships on the White Earth Reservation, and to attract new businesses which enhance career opportunities for tribal citizens, enabling them to work on the reservation while preserving the integrity of their rich cultural heritage.
Starting out, Expanding or Relocating?
It’s our mission to support new business development and help create new jobs. As your partner, we can provide many technical and financial resources to help support your start up or re-location and expansion needs. How can we assist you? See the White Earth Resources Menu to learn more about how we can assist you!
New business start-up assistance
- Assist clients with locating financial support for your business re-location or branch expansion needs.
- Marketing and promotion consulting
- Proposal preparation, applications and technical support
- Liaison to government and other supporting agencies
- Technology Zone tax credits
Consulting – Get the Answers You Need!
You understand your clients’ needs and priorities. You know what their goals are and how they want their business to grow. We believe in providing solutions based on those requirements. Get the facts on meeting your clients’ building, infrastructure, site selection and other business relocation or start up needs. How can we assist you? See the White Earth Resources Menu to learn more about how we can assist you.
CEDS
Gizhiigin Arts Incubator
Gizhiigin offers a variety of services to artists living on the White Earth Reservation:
- Wi-Fi Access
- Computers with internet access
- Grant writing assistance
- High quality photography of artwork
Gizhiigin also offers artists individual consultations to access their career goals and connect to additional resources!
Visit the official Gizhiigin web page for more info!
White Earth Resources
Current Projects/Recent Successes
Mental Health
At White Earth Behavioral Health, we understand the importance of mental health. Our Mental Health Program is a cornerstone of our services. We offer a wide range of counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services to support individuals and families dealing with mental health challenges. Our licensed professionals are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, we are here to help you achieve emotional well-being and resilience.
Key Services:
- White Earth Reservation and Becker County Mobile Mental Health Crisis Service
- Medication Management (Telepsychiatry)
- Outpatient Individual and Group Psychotherapy (Provided in school, at home, clinic-based, telehealth, and/or in the community)
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)
- Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)
- Targeted Mental Health Case Management (Youth, Adolescent, and Adult)
White Earth Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can have a profound impact on individuals and their loved ones. Our Substance Abuse Program is committed to addressing this issue. We offer comprehensive assessments, counseling, and support services to help individuals overcome substance use disorders. Our team of experienced addiction specialists utilizes evidence-based treatments to guide you towards recovery.
Key Services:
- Substance abuse assessments
- Individual and group counseling
- Relapse prevention strategies
- Family support and education
- Outpatient and inpatient treatment options
- Client Assistance
Discover how our Substance Abuse Program can assist you or your loved ones in reclaiming a healthy, sober life.
Other Services:
Access to Recovery
Boys and Girls Club
Overdose Response
Civil Commitments
MOMs-Maternal Outreach Mitigation
MAT-Medicated Assisted Treatment
Community Service Officers
Community Health Outreach Workers
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team
First Thunder Being House
Oshki Manidoo Residential Treatment
Acute Care Low-Intensity Residential Treatment
Healing Bridge
Behavioral Health Director
Assistant Behavioral Health Director
RED LAKE NATION
ACCOUNTABILITY DECREE TO THE NATION:
The Red Lake Nation, with it’s unique lineage of Ojibwe people, will protect, preserve, and maintain its status as an independent nation that is federally recognized as an Indian tribe, which possesses all the powers of a Sovereign Nation. On behalf of all Red Lake Band members, the Red Lake Tribal Council is committed to maintaining and conducting its affairs in a manner that is aligned with the expectations of our ancestors, elders, tribal members, and future generations. The Red Lake Tribal Council is also committed to helping every member achieve independence and economic security by utilizing today’s technology, developing strong economic infrastructure, and providing a quality educational system. Finally, the Red Lake Tribal Council will preserve, protect, and maintain our land base, natural resources, health and welfare, cultural heritage, language, and traditions to ensure our children and future generations will continue to have the resources to live as sovereign people.
Experience the Senior Nutrition Program with a meal that tastes as good as it looks…and is healthy, too! All meals are approved by a Registered Dietitian.
Our Congregate Dining sites offer a warm and caring atmosphere with friendship and fun. Volunteer opportunities await for those wanting to be more actively involved.
Regions 1 & 2: 218-233-4567
Region 4: 320-795-2481
The Nevis Senior Center serves lunch 5 days a week at noon, and offers cards and music, as well as occasional speakers. Come for socializing and good food.
Pancake Breakfast on the 3rd Saturday