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Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Fergus Falls CareerForce Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 167 Miles Phone number(218) 739-7675 Emailkitran@rmcep.com Website addresshttps://www.rmcep.com

Area Served: Grant, Otter Tail and Wilkin counties

Sarah Miller

Sarah MillerLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressPark Rapids, MN, 56470 167 Miles Phone number(218) 255-1104 Emailwhisperingwillowphotography@live.com

Area Served: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Todd

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Park Rapids Office Address323 Main Ave S, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 167 Miles Phone number(218) 237-0300 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org/service/victim-support

Area Served: Hubbard County

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Park Rapids Office Address323 Main Ave S, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 167 Miles Phone number(800) 708-2727 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Hubbard County

Thies & Talle Management

Thies & Talle ManagementLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Pleasant View Apartments Address1095 Westside Dr, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 167 Miles Phone number(218) 633-8187 Website addresshttps://www.thiestalle.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Fergus Falls (Lincoln) Address1484 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 167 Miles Phone number(218) 736-5565 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Traverse County Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address15 10th St S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/additional-resources

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailcarisia.alyea@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/child-care-licensing

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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County Programs for Food Support Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

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County Programs for Families Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs

Area Served: Traverse County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Traverse County Social Services Department

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 732-4500 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

Traverse County Social Services DepartmentLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services

Area Served: Traverse County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Aspen Green II Apartments Address720 Melody Ln, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 167 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Park Rapids Address101 Main Ave N, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 167 Miles Phone number(218) 732-3342 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Hubbard County

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Traverse County Early Head Start Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 167 Miles Phone number(218) 405-3019 Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Traverse County

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

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Early Head Start West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Fergus Falls Address130 E Meadowlark Ln, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 167 Miles Phone number(218) 405-3019 Emailoffice@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/head-start-program

Area Served: Fergus Falls and surrounding communities

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