| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
AA / NA Meeting Directory – Fergus Falls |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 321-0744 |
Local AA & NA meeting info (times vary) |
Varies |
Adults in recovery |
Walk-in |
| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
LSS Behavioral Health – Fergus Falls |
731 Western Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 321-0390 |
Counseling, case management, trauma-informed therapy |
Mon–Fri |
All residents |
Call ahead |
| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
Lakeland Mental Health Center |
980 W Lincoln Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-6987 |
Therapy, psychiatry, ARMHS, crisis assessments |
Mon–Fri |
Adults, youth, families |
Call |
| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
Mobile Crisis Response – Otter Tail County |
Fergus Falls |
(800) 223-4512 |
24/7 mobile crisis response for MH/SUD |
24/7 |
All residents |
Call |
| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
Project Turnabout – Fergus Falls Outpatient |
801 Pebble Lake Rd |
Fergus Falls |
(320) 564-4911 |
Outpatient SUD treatment, relapse prevention |
Mon–Fri |
Adults |
Call ahead |
| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
ReGroup Recovery Center |
1110 N Union Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-6000 |
Outpatient SUD treatment, groups, counseling |
Mon–Fri |
Adults |
Call |
| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
Sanford Behavioral Health Clinic |
801 Cascade St S |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-8000 |
Integrated behavioral health, therapy, psychiatry |
Mon–Fri |
All residents |
Appointment |
| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
Suboxone MAT – Fergus Falls Medical Group |
111 E Vernon Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-3800 |
Buprenorphine/Suboxone-based MAT with counseling |
Mon–Fri |
Adults w/ OUD |
Appointment |
| Behavioral Health & Recovery |
Vivitrol Program – Sanford Clinic |
801 Cascade St S |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-8000 |
Medication-assisted recovery with Vivitrol injection |
Mon–Fri |
Adults in recovery |
Appointment |
| Community Connections |
Assurance Wireless (Lifeline) |
Fergus Falls |
(888) 898-4888 |
Free government cell phone & monthly data (eligibility) |
Mon–Fri |
Low-income individuals |
Online |
| Community Connections |
Battle Lake Public Library |
205 W Main St |
Battle Lake |
(218) 864-5682 |
Computer access & community resources |
Mon–Sat |
Local residents |
Walk-in |
| Community Connections |
Community Resource Connections (CRC) |
1174 Western Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-3011 |
Hygiene items, diapers, referrals, navigation |
Mon–Thu |
Families, adults |
Call ahead |
| Community Connections |
Fergus Falls Public Library |
205 E Hampden Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-9387 |
Free Wi‑Fi, computers, printing, community programs |
Mon–Sat |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Community Connections |
Lifeline National Verifier (USAC) |
Fergus Falls |
(800) 234-9473 |
Eligibility verification for Lifeline phone/internet |
24/7 |
Low-income residents |
Online |
| Community Connections |
Otter Express Transit (Countywide) |
520 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-3002 |
Rural transit between towns; advance scheduling required |
Mon–Fri |
County residents |
Call |
| Community Connections |
Paul Bunyan Transit – Fergus Falls |
522 Western Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-3002 |
Local transportation; ADA rides available |
Mon–Fri 7–6 |
All residents |
Call |
| Community Connections |
Pelican Rapids Public Library |
25 N Broadway |
Pelican Rapids |
(218) 863-7050 |
Free Wi‑Fi, computer use, library cards |
Mon–Sat |
Local residents |
Walk-in |
| Community Connections |
Perham Area Public Library |
225 2nd Ave NE |
Perham |
(218) 346-4892 |
Library services, internet access, programs |
Mon–Sat |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Community Connections |
SafeLink Wireless (Lifeline) |
Fergus Falls |
(800) 723-3546 |
Free smartphone, minutes & data (eligibility) |
Mon–Fri |
Eligible residents |
Online |
| Community Connections |
USPS – Fergus Falls Post Office |
113 W Lincoln Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-2253 |
Mail services, PO boxes, forwarding address forms |
Mon–Fri |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Community Connections |
United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties |
120 E Washington Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-2920 |
Resource navigation: food, housing, transportation & volunteers |
Mon–Fri |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
CareerForce – Fergus Falls |
125 W Lincoln Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-7560 |
Job search, resume help, training & placement |
Mon–Fri |
Job seekers |
Walk-in |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota |
215 1st Ave N |
Moorhead |
(800) 450-8585 |
Civil legal aid: housing, benefits, family, expungement |
Mon–Fri |
Low-income residents |
Call |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
MN Dept. of Corrections – Field Office |
1110 N Union Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-3120 |
Supervision, release planning, parole services |
Mon–Fri |
DOC clients |
Appointment |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
Minnesota Second Chance Coalition (Regional) |
Fergus Falls |
(651) 645-3121 |
Advocacy, expungement & reentry resources |
Mon–Fri |
Returning citizens |
Call |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
Otter Tail County Child Support Unit |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Child support enforcement & modification |
Mon–Fri |
Families |
Appointment |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
Otter Tail County Probation – Adult Services |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8510 |
Supervision, reentry planning, referrals to housing & jobs |
Mon–Fri |
Justice-involved adults |
Appointment |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
Rural MN CEP (RMCEP) – Fergus Falls |
125 W Lincoln Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-7560 |
Workforce readiness, education, career training |
Mon–Fri |
Adults & youth |
Walk-in |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
Someplace Safe – Crime Victim Advocacy |
202 E Washington Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-3486 |
Court accompaniment & legal advocacy for survivors |
Mon–Fri |
Survivors |
Call |
| Employment, Legal & Reentry |
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DEED) |
125 W Lincoln Ave, Ste 10 |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-7560 |
Employment services for people with disabilities |
Mon–Fri |
Adults w/ disabilities |
Appointment |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Battle Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church |
401 W Main St |
Battle Lake |
(218) 864-5686 |
Food shelf donations & benevolence assistance |
Mon–Thu |
Local residents |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Bethlehem Lutheran Church |
102 W Junius Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-5614 |
Benevolence assistance; outreach fund |
Mon–Fri |
Adults & families |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Calvary Free Lutheran Church |
725 N Tower Rd |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-4289 |
Food baskets & crisis support (as funds allow) |
Office hours |
All residents |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Faith Lutheran Church – Pelican Rapids |
423 S Broadway |
Pelican Rapids |
(218) 863-6450 |
Food shelf partnership, benevolence |
Mon–Fri |
All residents |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
First Lutheran Church |
402 S Court St |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-3348 |
Wednesday meal, benevolence & clothing donations |
Mon–Fri |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Grace United Methodist Church |
1100 Friberg Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-9683 |
Rent/utility help (limited funds) |
Mon–Thu |
Local residents |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (SVdP) |
207 N Vine St |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-2429 |
St. Vincent de Paul emergency aid |
Mon–Fri |
Adults & families |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – Battle Lake |
505 W Holdt St |
Battle Lake |
(218) 864-5686 |
Rent/utility help as funds allow |
Mon–Thu |
Local residents |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Pelican Rapids Baptist Church |
100 N Broadway |
Pelican Rapids |
(218) 863-5660 |
Benevolence assistance & meal programs |
Office hours |
Local residents |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
St. Henry’s Catholic Church – Perham |
234 2nd Ave SW |
Perham |
(218) 346-4240 |
SVdP outreach for Perham area |
Mon–Fri |
Adults & families |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
St. Leonard Catholic Church – Pelican Rapids |
412 W 1st Ave |
Pelican Rapids |
(218) 863-5161 |
Emergency assistance fund (St. Vincent de Paul) |
Mon–Fri |
Adults & families |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Perham |
500 6th Ave SW |
Perham |
(218) 346-3532 |
Community outreach & benevolence |
Office hours |
Local residents |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Trinity Lutheran Church |
1150 W Cavour Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-2467 |
Monthly meal, outreach & benevolence |
3rd Thu monthly |
All residents |
Call ahead |
| Faith-Based Outreach & Benevolence |
Zion Lutheran Church |
202 E Summit Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-5757 |
Utility/gas/rent help as funds allow |
Office hours |
All residents |
Call ahead |
| Food & Daily Living |
Battle Lake Food Shelf |
112 Lake Ave S |
Battle Lake |
(218) 864-1291 |
Food pantry for Battle Lake & surrounding area |
Tue & Thu 9–11 AM |
Local residents |
Walk-in |
| Food & Daily Living |
Community Resource Connections (CRC) |
1174 Western Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-3011 |
Diapers, hygiene items, household goods, referrals |
Mon–Thu |
Families, adults |
Call ahead |
| Food & Daily Living |
Fergus Falls Community Food Shelf |
1512 1st Ave N |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-2971 |
Groceries, fresh produce, hygiene items |
Wed & Fri 1–4 PM |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Food & Daily Living |
First Lutheran Church Community Meal |
402 S Court St |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-3348 |
Free community meal every Wednesday evening |
Wed 5–6 PM |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Food & Daily Living |
Otter Tail County WIC Program |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8324 |
Nutrition support, formula, breastfeeding support |
Mon–Fri |
Pregnant people, infants, children |
Appointment |
| Food & Daily Living |
Pelican Rapids Community Food Shelf |
28 1st Ave SW |
Pelican Rapids |
(218) 863-1221 |
Emergency food for Pelican Rapids area |
Wed 9–12 PM |
Local residents |
Walk-in |
| Food & Daily Living |
Perham Area Food Shelf |
320 6th Ave SW |
Perham |
(218) 346-6181 |
Food shelf & produce shares |
Mon, Wed, Fri 8–12 PM |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Food & Daily Living |
The Salvation Army – Fergus Falls |
316 E Washington Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-9692 |
Hot lunch (Mon–Fri 11:30–12:30), food shelf, utility help |
Mon–Fri |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Food & Daily Living |
Trinity Lutheran Church Meal Ministry |
1150 W Cavour Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-2467 |
Monthly community supper (call for schedule) |
3rd Thu monthly |
All residents |
Call ahead |
| Food & Daily Living |
United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties |
120 E Washington Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-2920 |
Referrals to food, housing, & utility supports |
Mon–Fri |
All residents |
Walk-in |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline |
Fergus Falls |
988 |
24/7 emotional support, mental health crisis |
24/7 |
All residents |
Call |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
Child Protection – Otter Tail County |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Report suspected child abuse or neglect |
24/7 |
Children & families |
Call |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
Minnesota Crisis Response Line – Otter Tail County |
Fergus Falls |
(800) 223-4512 |
24/7 mobile crisis response for adults & youth |
24/7 |
Otter Tail County residents |
Call |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
Minnesota Domestic Violence Hotline |
Fergus Falls |
(866) 223-1111 |
Confidential DV hotline; connects to shelters statewide |
24/7 |
All residents |
Call |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
National Human Trafficking Hotline |
Fergus Falls |
(888) 373-7888 |
Report or get help with trafficking; text 233733 |
24/7 |
All residents |
Call |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
Poison Control Center |
Fergus Falls |
(800) 222-1222 |
Emergency guidance for poisoning or overdose |
24/7 |
All residents |
Call |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
Someplace Safe – 24/7 DV & SA Hotline |
Fergus Falls |
(800) 974-3359 |
Crisis line, advocacy, safety planning & shelter access |
24/7 |
Survivors & families |
Call |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
United Way 211 Helpline |
Fergus Falls |
211 |
Local referrals for food, housing, and health resources |
24/7 |
All residents |
Call |
| Hotlines & Crisis |
Veterans Crisis Line |
Fergus Falls |
988 + Press 1 |
24/7 confidential support for veterans & families |
24/7 |
Veterans & families |
Call |
| Housing & Shelter |
Crisis Hotel Placement (via County) |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Limited hotel placements during eviction, fire, or DV crisis |
24/7 (on-call) |
County residents in emergency |
Referral |
| Housing & Shelter |
Matthew House (Men) |
818 N Union Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 321-0757 |
Transitional home for men exiting treatment or incarceration |
24/7 |
Adult men |
Call ahead |
| Housing & Shelter |
Otter Tail County Emergency Assistance (HHS) |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Crisis rent/utility assistance; may include hotel vouchers |
Mon–Fri |
County residents in crisis |
Call |
| Housing & Shelter |
Otter Tail County HRA – Rental Assistance |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8730 |
Housing Choice Vouchers, rent assistance, public housing |
Mon–Fri |
County residents |
Appointment |
| Housing & Shelter |
Pelican Rapids HRA |
300 1st St NE |
Pelican Rapids |
(218) 863-2555 |
Public & senior housing options |
Mon–Fri |
Local residents |
Appointment |
| Housing & Shelter |
Perham HRA |
620 3rd Ave SE |
Perham |
(218) 346-9792 |
Public housing, subsidized units |
Mon–Fri |
Local residents |
Appointment |
| Housing & Shelter |
Someplace Safe – Emergency Shelter |
Confidential |
Fergus Falls |
(800) 974-3359 |
Emergency DV/SA shelter & advocacy |
24/7 |
Survivors & families |
Call |
| Housing & Shelter |
The Salvation Army – Emergency Housing Assistance |
316 E Washington Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 739-9692 |
Rent help, motel vouchers (as funds allow), utilities & clothing |
Mon–Fri |
Low-income households |
Walk-in |
| Housing & Shelter |
Welcome House, Inc. (Barbara House) |
1227 N Union Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-1500 |
Transitional housing for women in recovery or post-incarceration |
24/7 |
Adult women |
Call ahead |
| Housing & Shelter |
West Central CoC – Coordinated Entry (WCMCA) |
411 Industrial Park Blvd |
Elbow Lake |
(218) 685-4486 |
Regional intake for homeless & housing programs (RRH, PSH) |
Mon–Fri |
Homeless or at-risk households |
Referral |
| Housing & Shelter |
West Central MN Communities Action (WCMCA) – Housing |
411 Industrial Park Blvd |
Elbow Lake |
(218) 685-4486 |
FHPAP prevention/rapid rehousing, energy assistance |
Mon–Fri |
Low-income households |
Call |
| Public Health & Social Services |
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) – WCMCA |
411 Industrial Park Blvd |
Elbow Lake |
(218) 685-4486 |
Utility & heating bill assistance for low-income households |
Mon–Fri |
County residents |
Call |
| Public Health & Social Services |
MN General Assistance (GA) – via HHS |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Cash assistance for single adults with no income |
Mon–Fri |
Low-income adults |
Application |
| Public Health & Social Services |
MN Supplemental Aid (MSA) – via HHS |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Monthly cash supplement for SSI recipients |
Mon–Fri |
Adults on SSI |
Application |
| Public Health & Social Services |
Otter Tail County Housing Supports Program |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
State-funded Housing Supports eligibility & placement |
Mon–Fri |
Adults w/ disabilities or LTH |
Call |
| Public Health & Social Services |
Otter Tail County Human Services (HHS) |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Administers MFIP, SNAP, GA, MSA, Housing Supports, Emergency Assistance |
Mon–Fri |
County residents |
Walk-in |
| Public Health & Social Services |
Otter Tail County Public Health Dept. |
560 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8324 |
Vaccinations, home visiting, public health nursing |
Mon–Fri |
Families, children, adults |
Call |
| Public Health & Social Services |
SNAP / MNbenefits (Apply Online) |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Monthly food benefits via EBT (apply online) |
Mon–Fri |
Low-income households |
Application |
| Public Health & Social Services |
SSI / Social Security Office |
1201 Elm St N |
Fergus Falls |
(866) 331-9091 |
Federal disability income for aged, blind, or disabled |
Mon–Fri |
Eligible individuals |
Appointment |
| Regional, Tribal & Veteran Partners |
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – West Central Region |
Fergus Falls |
(651) 282-4055 |
Veteran & family support network |
Mon–Fri |
Veterans & families |
Call |
| Regional, Tribal & Veteran Partners |
MN DHS – West Central Region Office |
1500 N Tower Rd |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
State DHS programs & provider support |
Mon–Fri |
Service providers |
Call |
| Regional, Tribal & Veteran Partners |
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) – Detroit Lakes |
115 1st St SE, Ste 100 |
Detroit Lakes |
(218) 844-2760 |
Veteran housing, legal aid, employment & case management |
Mon–Fri |
Veterans & families |
Call |
| Regional, Tribal & Veteran Partners |
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic – Fergus Falls |
1839 College Way |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8750 |
Primary care, mental health & case coordination |
Mon–Fri |
Veterans |
Appointment |
| Regional, Tribal & Veteran Partners |
Vet Center – Fargo (serves Otter Tail Co.) |
3310 Fiechtner Dr S, Ste 100 |
Fargo |
(701) 237-0942 |
Readjustment counseling, PTSD support, outreach |
Mon–Fri |
Veterans & families |
Appointment |
| Regional, Tribal & Veteran Partners |
West Central Continuum of Care (CoC) |
411 Industrial Park Blvd |
Elbow Lake |
(218) 685-4486 |
Regional coordinated entry & homeless response |
Mon–Fri |
Homeless or at-risk households |
Referral |
| Regional, Tribal & Veteran Partners |
West Central MN CoC – Veterans Entry Point |
411 Industrial Park Blvd |
Elbow Lake |
(218) 685-4486 |
Coordinated Entry for homeless veterans |
Mon–Fri |
Veterans experiencing homelessness |
Referral |
| Regional, Tribal & Veteran Partners |
White Earth Nation – Outreach Services |
26246 Crane Rd |
White Earth |
(218) 983-4647 |
Tribal outreach, benefits & housing navigation |
Mon–Fri |
Tribal members |
Call |
| Youth, Seniors & Disability |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central MN |
1500 N Tower Rd |
Fergus Falls |
(320) 235-5580 |
Youth mentoring & support |
Mon–Fri |
Youth 6–18 |
Application |
| Youth, Seniors & Disability |
Fergus Falls Public Schools – McKinney-Vento |
601 Randolph Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-0544 |
Supports homeless/highly mobile students: enrollment & transportation |
Mon–Fri (school year) |
Students & families |
Call |
| Youth, Seniors & Disability |
LSS Senior Companion Program |
731 Western Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 321-0390 |
Senior visits, companionship, caregiver respite |
Mon–Fri |
Seniors 55+ |
Call ahead |
| Youth, Seniors & Disability |
Otter Tail County Adult & Aging Services |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Senior benefits, case management, home care & waiver info |
Mon–Fri |
Seniors, adults with disabilities |
Appointment |
| Youth, Seniors & Disability |
Otter Tail County Public Health – WIC |
500 W Fir Ave |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8324 |
WIC nutrition benefits & lactation support |
Mon–Fri |
Pregnant people, infants, children |
Appointment |
| Youth, Seniors & Disability |
PCA & Home Health Providers (Referral List) |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 998-8150 |
Personal care assistance & home health (county list) |
Mon–Fri |
Adults with disabilities |
Referral |
| Youth, Seniors & Disability |
Senior Center – Fergus Falls |
220 N Court St |
Fergus Falls |
(218) 736-6842 |
Activities, meals, social programs |
Mon–Fri 9–4 |
Seniors 55+ |
Walk-in |
| Youth, Seniors & Disability |
WCMCA Head Start (Otter Tail County) |
411 Industrial Park Blvd |
Elbow Lake |
(218) 685-4486 |
Head Start & Early Head Start, family supports |
Mon–Fri |
Families with children 0–5 |
Application |
