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Bemidji Community Resources

📞 Crisis & Hotlines (Local Office)
Support Within Reach – Bemidji Office
1510 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji • (218) 444-9524
Sexual violence advocacy • 24/7 crisis line: 1-800-708-2727 • Mon–Thu 8–5; Fri 8–12 • Call or crisis line 24/7
💼 Employment, Legal & Reentry
CareerForce – Bemidji
616 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 333-8200 • Job search, training, resume help • Mon–Fri • Walk-in or appt
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (MN DEED) – Bemidji
616 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 308-2620 • Employment supports & benefits planning • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
Anishinaabe Legal Services
411 1st St NW, Cass Lake • (218) 335-2223 • Civil legal aid (tribal & non-tribal) • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
⛪ Faith-Based Outreach & Ministries
Bemidji United Methodist Church – Outreach
924 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 751-3503 • Emergency help as funds allow • Office hours • Call ahead
Mt. Zion Church – Benevolence
414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji • (218) 751-7023 • Food/utility help as funds allow • Office hours • Call ahead
St. Philip’s Catholic Church – Social Concerns
702 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 444-4262 • Limited emergency assistance, referrals • Office hours • Call ahead
First Lutheran Church – Outreach
900 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji • (218) 751-3399 • Food/housing referrals; assistance as funds allow • Office hours • Call ahead
🍎 Food & Daily Living
Salvation Army – Bemidji
Bemidji • (218) 751-9110 • Food shelf, clothing, emergency assistance • Mon–Fri • Walk-in/Call
Bemidji Public Library (LARL)
509 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 751-3963 • Computers, Wi-Fi, printing, warm/cool space • Mon–Sat • Walk-in
USPS – Bemidji Main Post Office
230 1st St W, Bemidji • (800) 275-8777 • Mail services, PO boxes • Mon–Sat • Walk-in (ID required)
Bemidji Community Food Shelf
1260 Exchange Ave SE, Bemidji • (218) 444-6580 • Groceries; community garden • Mon, Wed, Fri 10–3 • Walk-in (bring ID if available)
Ruby’s Pantry – Bemidji (Mt. Zion Church)
1111 Event Center Dr NE, Bemidji • (651) 674-0009 • Pop-up pantry 3rd Wed; registration 4pm • Monthly • Drive-thru; small donation
🏥 Healthcare
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji • (218) 751-5430 • Hospital & Emergency Dept • ED 24/7; hours vary • Walk-in ED; call for clinics
Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic
1233 34th St NW, Bemidji • (218) 333-5000 • Primary care, labs, pharmacy • Mon–Fri 8–5 • Call for appt
☎️ Hotlines & Crisis (24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 • 24/7 emotional support • All residents
Minnesota Crisis Response Line (Beltrami)
(800) 422-0045 • Mobile crisis for adults & children • 24/7
Support Within Reach – Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 708-2727 • Advocacy & crisis response • 24/7
Minnesota Domestic Violence Hotline
(866) 223-1111 • DV advocacy, safety planning, shelter referrals • 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then Press 1 • 24/7 confidential support
Poison Control Center
(800) 222-1222 • Emergency info for poisoning/overdose • 24/7
Child Protection – Beltrami County
(218) 333-4223 • Report suspected child abuse or neglect • 24/7
National Human Trafficking Hotline
(888) 373-7888 • Text 233733 • 24/7
United Way 211 Helpline
Call 211 • Local referrals for food, housing & health • 24/7
🏠 Housing & Shelter
Village of Hope (Ours to Serve)
Bemidji • (218) 751-0722 • Family emergency shelter & supportive housing • Daily • Call for availability
The Wolfe Center
522 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 444-2124 • Night shelter (SUD-friendly) • Nightly • Walk-in/Call first
Churches United – FHPAP (Bemidji)
215 4th St NW, Bemidji • (218) 751-9201 • Rent/utility help (FHPAP) • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
Peoples Church – Cold Weather Overnight
824 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 214-9066 • Inclement weather overnight shelter (seasonal) • Seasonal evenings • Walk-in/Call first
Bemidji Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
619 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 444-4522 • Public housing, vouchers • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
🧠 Mental Health & Recovery
Face It TOGETHER – Bemidji
408 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 444-8753 • Peer coaching, recovery support • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
Evergreen Youth & Family Services
610 Patriot Dr NW, Bemidji • (218) 751-8223 • Youth/family services, outreach, housing supports • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
North Homes, Inc. – Bemidji
616 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 751-0282 • MH services, youth housing, foster care • Mon–Fri • Case manager referral
Northland Counseling Center – Bemidji
603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji • (218) 444-2233 • Therapy, psychiatry, ARMHS • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
🏛️ Public Health & Social Services
Beltrami County Social Services
616 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 333-4223 • Public assistance; child/family services • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
Beltrami County Health & Human Services
616 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 333-8300 • Benefits, clinics, HHS programs • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
BI-CAP (Community Action) – Bemidji
6603 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji • (218) 751-4631 • Rent & energy assistance, Head Start, housing stability • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota – Bemidji
2201 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 760-8445 • Employment, disability, senior supports • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
👵 Seniors & Disability
Northwoods Caregivers
616 America Ave NW, Ste 110, Bemidji • (218) 333-8264 • Respite, caregiver support, transportation • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
Bemidji Senior Center
216 3rd St NW, Bemidji • (218) 751-8836 • Activities, meals, community space • Mon–Fri 9–4 • Walk-in
🚌 Transportation
Paul Bunyan Transit
706 Railroad St SE, Bemidji • (218) 751-8765 • Public transit; dial-a-ride • Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat 8–4 • Call to schedule; same-day rides
🤝 Tribal & Regional Partners
Red Lake Nation Housing Authority
26200 Minnie St, Red Lake • (218) 679-3368 • Public & emergency housing for enrolled members • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
Red Lake Family & Children Services
15525 MN-89, Red Lake • (218) 679-1000 • TANF, family services, emergency assistance • Mon–Fri • Case manager referral
Red Lake Chemical Health Programs
15809 MN-89, Redby • (218) 679-3392 • Detox, outpatient & residential treatment • Mon–Fri; detox 24/7 • Call ahead
Leech Lake Housing Authority / Tribal Assistance
190 Sailstar Dr NW, Cass Lake • (218) 335-8280 • Housing, rent help, TANF • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
Leech Lake Behavioral Health
409 Main Ave, Cass Lake • (218) 335-4514 • Counseling, SUD treatment, mental health • Mon–Fri • Call for intake
Northwoods Coalition for Homelessness / CoC (Region 2)
520 America Ave NW, Bemidji • (218) 444-5443 • Coordinated Entry, housing advocacy, prevention • Mon–Fri • Walk-in/Call