CRISIS LINE and REFERRAL SERVICE
1-800-462-5525
A service that helps people in crisis or before their problems become a crisis. Call for a referral to resources in your area and surrounding counties.
Cass County FOOD SHELVES
Akeley ... First Lutheran Church (Tues 9-11am) ... 218-652-3335
Bemidji ... 722 Beltrami Ave NW ... 218-444-6580
Cass Lake ... Cass Lake Family Center (Tues & Wed 9:30 - 11:30;
Thurs 1:30 - 5) ... 218-335-7837
Deer River ... (Thurs 10am - 1pm) ... 218-246-2500
Grand Rapids ... (Itasca County) ... 218-326-8565
Longville ... “Inquire at Family Center” ... 218-363-3348
Motley ... 218-352-6683
Pequot Lakes ... Lakes Area Food Shelf (Tues & Thurs) ... 218-568-8474
Pillager ... Family Center (Thurs Noon - 3pm)
218-746-4069 or 218-746-4009
Pine River ... 1st Lutheran Church (Tues & Fri 10am - 2pm)
218-587-4500 or 218-587-4587
Remer ... 218-566-2782 or 218-566-3500
Walker Next to Merit Care Clinic (Tues Noon - 3pm) ... 218-547-1713
Cass County LSS MEALS-ON-WHEELS
Boy River ... Jerry's Bar ... 218-889-2442
Longville ... Red Bird Cafe ... Carrie @ 218-363-2210
Motley ... Sunny Pines Apts ... 218-352-6271
Pillager ... Senior Center ... 218-746-3284
Pine River/Backus ... Heartland Apts ... Sande @ 218-587-2921
Walker ... Senior Nutrition Center ... 11:30am ... Sharon @ 218-547-4181
Cass County LSS SENIOR DINING SITES
Bena ... Big Winnie Cafe ... 218-665-2377
Boy River ... Jerry's Bar ... 218-889-2442
Longville ... Red Bird Cafe ... Carrie @ 218-363-2210
Motley ... Sunny Pines Apts ... 218-352-6271
Countryside Cafe ... 218-352-6271
Pillager ... Senior Center ... 218-746-3284
Northwoods Cafe ... 218-746-3186
Pine River/Backus ... Heartland Apts ... Sande @ 218-587-2921
Remer ... Northwoods Grill ... 218-566-8888
Walker ... Senior Nutrition Center ... Sharon @ 218-547-4181
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Bi County Community Action Program
Bemidji ... 800-332-7135 or 218-444-0635
Brainerd Salvation Army ... (Heat Share) ... 218-829-1120
Walker ... 218-547-3438
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Bemidji ... Northwest MN Legal Services ...
218-751-9201 or 800-450-9201
Brainerd ... Legal Aid Service of NE Minnesota ... 218-829-1701
FAMILY CENTERS
Cass Lake ... 218-335-837 ... 113 Spruce Ave NE
Northland-Longville ... 218-363-3348 or 800-478-612
197 School Lane
Pillager ... 218-746-4009 ... 305 Fir Ave West
Pine River/Backus ... 218-587-4292 ... 245 Barclay Ave
Walker/HOWA Center ... 218-547-4273
301 4th St ( Located at the High School on 2nd St. Door 11)
TRIBAL PROGRAMS
Commodities ... Director Susie Roy ... 218-335-2676/1-866-330-2576
Tribal members or people living within reservation boundaries, who meet
income guidelines, are eligible to receive a commodities distribution
1 time per month. People may receive commodities OR food stamps, but
not both in the same month.
Transportation
Leech Lake Motor Pool ... 218-335-4450
Leech Lake Medical Transportation ... 218-335-6363
Leech Lake Shuttle ... 218-335-7041
RURAL HOUSING HOME IMPROVEMENT Loans & Grants
Bemidji ... 218-751-1942
St Cloud ... 320-255-9111
Low income families and senior citizens in Greater Minnesota may obtain
low interest rate loans and grants for repairs and home improvements.
WEBSITES
This Minnesota-based resource provides design and financing information for making existing homes more accessible. The site includes publications that illustrate remodeling options and profile funding sources for home modification.
www.homemods.org
The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification offers a wide range of resources for people wanting to "age in place." The site has extensive information on home modification and supportive housing for frail elderly people and those aging with a disability.