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Fergus Falls Community Resources

🧠 Behavioral Health and Recovery
AA / NA Meeting Directory – Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls • (218) 321-0744
Local AA and NA meeting info, times vary • Hours: Varies • Adults in recovery • Walk-in
LSS Behavioral Health – Fergus Falls
731 Western Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 321-0390
Counseling, case management, trauma-informed therapy • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
Lakeland Mental Health Center
980 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-6987
Therapy, psychiatry, ARMHS, crisis assessments • Mon–Fri • Call
Mobile Crisis Response – Otter Tail County
Fergus Falls • (800) 223-4512
24/7 mobile crisis response for MH and SUD • 24/7 • Call
Project Turnabout – Fergus Falls Outpatient
801 Pebble Lake Rd, Fergus Falls • (320) 564-4911
Outpatient SUD treatment, relapse prevention • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
ReGroup Recovery Center
1110 N Union Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-6000
Outpatient SUD treatment, groups, counseling • Mon–Fri • Call
Sanford Behavioral Health Clinic
801 Cascade St S, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-8000
Integrated behavioral health, therapy, psychiatry • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Suboxone MAT – Fergus Falls Medical Group
111 E Vernon Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-3800
Buprenorphine/Suboxone MAT with counseling • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Vivitrol Program – Sanford Clinic
801 Cascade St S, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-8000
Medication-assisted recovery with Vivitrol • Mon–Fri • Appointment
🤝 Community Connections
Assurance Wireless (Lifeline)
Fergus Falls • (888) 898-4888 • Free government phone and data • Mon–Fri • Online
Battle Lake Public Library
205 W Main St, Battle Lake • (218) 864-5682 • Computers and resources • Mon–Sat • Walk-in
Community Resource Connections (CRC)
1174 Western Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-3011 • Hygiene, diapers, referrals • Mon–Thu • Call ahead
Fergus Falls Public Library
205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-9387 • Wi-Fi, computers, printing • Mon–Sat • Walk-in
Lifeline National Verifier (USAC)
Fergus Falls • (800) 234-9473 • Eligibility verification • 24/7 • Online
Otter Express Transit
520 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-3002 • Rural transit, schedule ahead • Mon–Fri • Call
Paul Bunyan Transit – Fergus Falls
522 Western Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-3002 • Local rides, ADA • Mon–Fri 7–6 • Call
Pelican Rapids Public Library
25 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids • (218) 863-7050 • Wi-Fi and computers • Mon–Sat • Walk-in
Perham Area Public Library
225 2nd Ave NE, Perham • (218) 346-4892 • Internet and programs • Mon–Sat • Walk-in
SafeLink Wireless (Lifeline)
Fergus Falls • (800) 723-3546 • Free smartphone, minutes, data • Mon–Fri • Online
USPS – Fergus Falls Post Office
113 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-2253 • Mail services and PO boxes • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena Counties
120 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-2920 • Navigation for food, housing, transport • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
💼 Employment, Legal and Reentry
CareerForce – Fergus Falls
125 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-7560 • Job search, resume help, training • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
215 1st Ave N, Moorhead • (800) 450-8585 • Civil legal aid • Mon–Fri • Call
MN Dept. of Corrections – Field Office
1110 N Union Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-3120 • Supervision, release planning • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Minnesota Second Chance Coalition
Regional • (651) 645-3121 • Advocacy and reentry resources • Mon–Fri • Call
Otter Tail County Child Support Unit
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Child support services • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Otter Tail County Probation – Adult Services
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8510 • Supervision, reentry referrals • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Rural MN CEP – Fergus Falls
125 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-7560 • Workforce readiness and training • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
Someplace Safe – Crime Victim Advocacy
202 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-3486 • Court accompaniment and advocacy • Mon–Fri • Call
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DEED)
125 W Lincoln Ave, Ste 10, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-7560 • Employment for people with disabilities • Mon–Fri • Appointment
⛪ Faith-Based Outreach and Benevolence
Battle Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church
401 W Main St, Battle Lake • (218) 864-5686 • Food donations and benevolence • Mon–Thu • Call ahead
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
102 W Junius Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-5614 • Benevolence assistance • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
Calvary Free Lutheran Church
725 N Tower Rd, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-4289 • Food baskets and crisis support • Office hours • Call ahead
Faith Lutheran Church – Pelican Rapids
423 S Broadway, Pelican Rapids • (218) 863-6450 • Food partnership and benevolence • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
First Lutheran Church
402 S Court St, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-3348 • Wednesday meal, benevolence, clothing • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
Grace United Methodist Church
1100 Friberg Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-9683 • Limited rent and utility help • Mon–Thu • Call ahead
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (SVdP)
207 N Vine St, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-2429 • Emergency aid • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – Battle Lake
505 W Holdt St, Battle Lake • (218) 864-5686 • Rent or utility help as funds allow • Mon–Thu • Call ahead
Pelican Rapids Baptist Church
100 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids • (218) 863-5660 • Benevolence and meal programs • Office hours • Call ahead
St. Henry’s Catholic Church – Perham
234 2nd Ave SW, Perham • (218) 346-4240 • SVdP outreach • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
St. Leonard Catholic Church – Pelican Rapids
412 W 1st Ave, Pelican Rapids • (218) 863-5161 • Emergency assistance fund • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Perham
500 6th Ave SW, Perham • (218) 346-3532 • Community outreach and benevolence • Office hours • Call ahead
Trinity Lutheran Church
1150 W Cavour Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-2467 • Monthly meal and outreach • 3rd Thu monthly • Call ahead
Zion Lutheran Church
202 E Summit Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-5757 • Utility, gas, rent help as funds allow • Office hours • Call ahead
🍎 Food and Daily Living
Battle Lake Food Shelf
112 Lake Ave S, Battle Lake • (218) 864-1291 • Food pantry • Tue and Thu 9–11 AM • Walk-in
Community Resource Connections (CRC)
1174 Western Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-3011 • Diapers, hygiene, referrals • Mon–Thu • Call ahead
Fergus Falls Community Food Shelf
1512 1st Ave N, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-2971 • Groceries and hygiene • Wed and Fri 1–4 PM • Walk-in
First Lutheran Church Community Meal
402 S Court St, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-3348 • Free meal every Wednesday • Wed 5–6 PM • Walk-in
Otter Tail County WIC Program
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8324 • Nutrition and breastfeeding support • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Pelican Rapids Community Food Shelf
28 1st Ave SW, Pelican Rapids • (218) 863-1221 • Emergency food • Wed 9–12 PM • Walk-in
Perham Area Food Shelf
320 6th Ave SW, Perham • (218) 346-6181 • Food shelf and produce shares • Mon, Wed, Fri 8–12 PM • Walk-in
The Salvation Army – Fergus Falls
316 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-9692 • Hot lunch 11:30–12:30, food shelf, utilities • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
Trinity Lutheran Church Meal Ministry
1150 W Cavour Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-2467 • Monthly community supper • 3rd Thu monthly • Call ahead
United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena Counties
120 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-2920 • Referrals for food and utilities • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
📞 Hotlines and Crisis
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 • 24/7 emotional support • All residents
Child Protection – Otter Tail County
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Report suspected abuse • 24/7 • Call
Minnesota Crisis Response Line – Otter Tail County
Fergus Falls • (800) 223-4512 • Mobile crisis for adults and youth • 24/7 • Call
Minnesota Domestic Violence Hotline
Fergus Falls • (866) 223-1111 • Confidential DV help • 24/7 • Call
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Fergus Falls • (888) 373-7888 • Call or text 233733 • 24/7
Poison Control Center
Fergus Falls • (800) 222-1222 • Emergency guidance • 24/7
Someplace Safe – 24/7 DV and SA Hotline
Fergus Falls • (800) 974-3359 • Crisis line, advocacy, shelter access • 24/7
United Way 211 Helpline
Call 211 • Local referrals for food, housing and health • 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then Press 1 • 24/7 confidential support
🏠 Housing and Shelter
Crisis Hotel Placement (via County)
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Limited hotel placements during crisis • 24/7 on-call • Referral
Matthew House (Men)
818 N Union Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 321-0757 • Transitional home • 24/7 • Call ahead
Otter Tail County Emergency Assistance
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Crisis rent or utilities • Mon–Fri • Call
Otter Tail County HRA – Rental Assistance
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8730 • Vouchers and public housing • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Pelican Rapids HRA
300 1st St NE, Pelican Rapids • (218) 863-2555 • Public and senior housing • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Perham HRA
620 3rd Ave SE, Perham • (218) 346-9792 • Public housing and subsidized units • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Someplace Safe – Emergency Shelter
Confidential, Fergus Falls • (800) 974-3359 • DV and SA shelter and advocacy • 24/7 • Call
The Salvation Army – Emergency Housing Assistance
316 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 739-9692 • Rent help, motel vouchers, utilities, clothing • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
Welcome House, Inc. (Barbara House)
1227 N Union Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-1500 • Transitional housing for women • 24/7 • Call ahead
West Central CoC – Coordinated Entry (WCMCA)
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake • (218) 685-4486 • Regional intake for homeless programs • Mon–Fri • Referral
West Central MN Communities Action – Housing
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake • (218) 685-4486 • FHPAP, rapid rehousing, energy assistance • Mon–Fri • Call
🏥 Public Health and Social Services
Energy Assistance Program – WCMCA
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake • (218) 685-4486 • Utility and heating help • Mon–Fri • Call
MN General Assistance (GA) – via HHS
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Cash assistance for single adults • Mon–Fri • Application
MN Supplemental Aid (MSA) – via HHS
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Monthly supplement for SSI recipients • Mon–Fri • Application
Otter Tail County Housing Supports Program
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • State Housing Supports • Mon–Fri • Call
Otter Tail County Human Services
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • MFIP, SNAP, GA, MSA, Housing Supports, Emergency Assistance • Mon–Fri • Walk-in
Otter Tail County Public Health Dept.
560 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8324 • Vaccines, home visiting, nursing • Mon–Fri • Call
SNAP / MNbenefits (Apply Online)
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Monthly food benefits • Mon–Fri • Application
SSI / Social Security Office
1201 Elm St N, Fergus Falls • (866) 331-9091 • Federal disability income • Mon–Fri • Appointment
🇺🇸 Regional, Tribal and Veteran Partners
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – West Central Region
Fergus Falls • (651) 282-4055 • Veteran and family support • Mon–Fri • Call
MN DHS – West Central Region Office
1500 N Tower Rd, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • State programs and provider support • Mon–Fri • Call
MACV – Detroit Lakes
115 1st St SE, Ste 100, Detroit Lakes • (218) 844-2760 • Veteran housing, legal aid, employment • Mon–Fri • Call
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic – Fergus Falls
1839 College Way, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8750 • Primary care and mental health • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Vet Center – Fargo
3310 Fiechtner Dr S, Ste 100, Fargo • (701) 237-0942 • Readjustment counseling and PTSD support • Mon–Fri • Appointment
West Central Continuum of Care (CoC)
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake • (218) 685-4486 • Coordinated entry and homeless response • Mon–Fri • Referral
West Central MN CoC – Veterans Entry Point
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake • (218) 685-4486 • Coordinated Entry for veterans • Mon–Fri • Referral
White Earth Nation – Outreach Services
26246 Crane Rd, White Earth • (218) 983-4647 • Tribal outreach, benefits and housing • Mon–Fri • Call
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Youth, Seniors and Disability
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central MN
1500 N Tower Rd, Fergus Falls • (320) 235-5580 • Youth mentoring • Mon–Fri • Application
Fergus Falls Public Schools – McKinney-Vento
601 Randolph Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-0544 • Support for homeless and highly mobile students • School year • Call
LSS Senior Companion Program
731 Western Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 321-0390 • Senior visits and respite • Mon–Fri • Call ahead
Otter Tail County Adult and Aging Services
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Benefits, case management, home care • Mon–Fri • Appointment
Otter Tail County Public Health – WIC
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8324 • WIC nutrition and lactation • Mon–Fri • Appointment
PCA and Home Health Providers (Referral List)
Fergus Falls • (218) 998-8150 • Personal care assistance and home health • Mon–Fri • Referral
Senior Center – Fergus Falls
220 N Court St, Fergus Falls • (218) 736-6842 • Activities and meals • Mon–Fri 9–4 • Walk-in
WCMCA Head Start – Otter Tail County
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake • (218) 685-4486 • Head Start and Early Head Start • Mon–Fri • Application