Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Emergency Shelter

Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing

Description

Offers temporary shelter for those who are homeless or need a place to stay. Space may be available on-site, or may be provided at other nearby locations.

Additional Information

Provides motel vouchers

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Koochiching County
    • St. Louis County
  • Specialization
    • Family
    • Homeless
    • Native American Community
    • People with low income

Eligibility

Serves single adults, couples without children, families

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

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Location

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

Area Served

Bois Forte Reservation

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-757-3261
  • Toll Free: 800-221-8129
  • Main - Transportation Dispatch: 218-757-0280
  • Toll Free - Transportation Dispatch: 888-757-1540
  • Main - Housing Program: 218-757-3253
  • Toll Free - Housing Program: 888-833-7337

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Early Head Start - American Indian Families Program that serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and expectant families. Provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families and pregnant women
  • Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
  • Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
  • Food Distribution Boxes or bags of food that are provided for free or at a very low cost, often on designated days or times
  • Head Start - American Indian Families Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
  • Local Bus Service - Big Woods Transit Bus transportation within a city, county or region
  • Tribal Health and Human Services Health and human services administered by tribal governments.

Last Update

4/10/2025