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
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.
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.
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.
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
Bemidji Area Program for Recovery
(BAPR) is designed to help individuals experiencing difficulty in their lives due
to substance abuse and dependence. Education for domestic violence offenders as well as anger management for adults and juveniles.
Our services address single and multiple substance abuse problems and related mental health concerns.
We are compatible with the philosophy
of 12-step programs.
SERVICE AREAS
Men’s group
Women’s group
Adolescent group
Co-occurring disorders group
Gambling services
Chemical awareness/ diversion class
DWI clinic
After care services
Steps to Freedom at the Beltrami County Jail
We offer outpatient programs and dual diagnosis services for clients with substance abuse and mental issues as well.
Substance Use Assessments/ Rule 25
We offer timely rule 25 assessments and are happy to bill most insurances please call for more information.
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.
Evergreen Youth & Family Services
Instagram: @evergreenyfs
Evergreen Shelter Program (Ages 9-17)………………………………………………………………………………………………..218-751-4332
Physical Address: 622 Mississippi Ave Bemidji, MN 56601
Open: 24/7, 365 days a year
SERVICES: Youth Crisis Shelter, Family Support & Parent Coaching
Evergreen Youth Services/Drop-In Center (Ages 14-24)………………………………………………………………………218-751-8223
Physical Address: 610 Patriot Dr. NW Bemidji, MN 56601
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (11:00am-6:00pm); Wednesday (12:00pm-6:00pm)
SERVICES: Youth Drop-in Center, Street Outreach, Housing Assistance, Mental Health Support, Client Transportation
Evergreen Youth & Family Services is a community-based organization committed to strengthening youth, preserving families, and building relationships with an emphasis on those living in Northern Minnesota. Evergreen serves youth experiencing homelessness, runaways, and families in crisis by providing housing resources, youth crisis shelter, food & clothing, hot lunches 5 days/week, referrals, family support & parent coaching, mental health support, independent living skills, referrals to other community resources and more.
Our Locations
We offer our services through two locations: Bemidji & Brainerd. The Bemidji location offers Child Advocacy Center, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program, and Intimate Partner Violence Program services. The Brainerd location offers Child Advocacy Center services.
In addition we partner with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center to provide 24/7 evidentiary exams for children, adolescents and adults who have been sexually assaulted.
See our contact information and location hours here.
Our Multidisciplinary Approach
Our team is made up of a range of experts, each highly trained in their role to support children and adults through the complex difficulties of abuse. Our team members pool their respective skills to provide comprehensive, coordinated care, helping victims and their families spend less time repeating their story, navigating complex systems, and finding the right resources.
Providing free, confidential and nonjudgmental crisis intervention, active listening and information and referral services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
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
Support and services for victims who are or have experienced domestic and sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Services area is the Leech Lake Reservation including portions of Cass, Hubbard, Itasca and Beltrami Counties.
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.
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.
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.
The Minnesota P.E.O. Home Fund was established in 1929 to provide charitable grants to individuals who lack financial means to provide housing, medical care, and other necessities of life for themselves. This fund primarily serves Minnesotans who may be facing unique challenges related to advanced aging, illness or disability. Charitable grants provide a bridge of support to positively impact the recipient’s life and well-being as they navigate their present struggle.
Drop in Center
Our vision is to provide people shelter & stability, while valuing their dignity, humanity & worth.
Drop-in centers provide a space for homeless individuals to spend time and connect with services. Spaces are typically open during the day or evening hours.
New Day Center provides shelter, wi-fi, coffee, TV, laundry and a mail address for anyone who needs it.
NBWS is a domestic violence emergency crisis shelter and advocacy program supporting victim/survivors of intimate partner violence. NBWS provides emotional support, items to meet basic needs (personal hygiene products, clothing, household items), transportation, and referrals to other resources, such as mental health services. NBWS also provides legal advocacy which includes assistance with filling out Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders, court accompaniment (for civil or criminal cases), tracking court matters on behalf of victim/survivors, and referrals to legal resources. NBWS provides individual, institutional and social change advocacy.
Crisis/TTY 218-751-0211
Toll-Free 800-588-6229 (24 hour)
Business 218-444-1395
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.
Our 23 branch locations and 18 satellite locations allow us to provide unmatched security throughout the Midwest.
Electronic Security Solutions
Per Mar security systems keep your business safe and secure.
Whether you are worrying about preventing employee theft, burglars, shoplifters, flooding or fires- we can help!
Per Mar serves a range of small to midsize commercial sectors with our electronic security solutions.
Some of the sectors we serve include:
- Local and National Retail
- Food Service/Restaurants
- Industrial
- Office Buildings
- Real Estate
- Financial Institutions
- Health Care
- Education
- Government
- Religious Institutions
Security Guard Services
Trust our highly-trained security officers to protect your business and employees.
Our security guard services include full-time security officers, event security, temporary security, security surveys, mobile patrol and alarm response.
Our professionally trained security officers are available to serve clients in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan, Kentucky and Oklahoma.
Some of the industries we serve include:
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Agriculture/Food
- Education/Campus Security
- Construction
- Financial
- Retail Facilities/Shopping Centers
- Government Facilities
- Utilities
Investigative Services
Per Mar’s investigators can help solve your most challenging business matters.
Per Mar’s licensed private investigators work with a wide variety of businesses and industries to assist in the timely resolution of complex matters from employee fraud investigations to vulnerability and threat assessments.
Pre-Employment and Tenant Screening
Limit your risk with background checks.
Per Mar is a leader in providing comprehensive pre-employment and tenant screening services to businesses nationwide.