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First Congregational United Church of Christ

First Congregational United Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address319 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 235-5382 Emailuccsecretary319@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.fairmontucc.org

Area Served: Martin County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Fergus Falls

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Fergus FallsLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Riverview Heights - Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Fergus Falls Address205 N Sheridan St, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 739-3249 Emailffhra@fergusfallshra.com Website addresshttp://www.fergusfallshra.com/familyHousing.php

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Fergus Falls

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Timber Place Townhomes Address1151 Friberg Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 739-3249 Emailffhra@fergusfallshra.com Website addresshttps://www.fergusfallshra.com/resAssistHousProg.php

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Mental Health Case Management Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Apply for Waiver Programs Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Child Support Services (CSS) Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com/index.php/services/child-foster-care

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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County Programs for Food Support Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com/index.php/community-health/maternal-chold-health-mch-wic-ctc-hf

Area Served: Martin County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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County Programs for Income Assistance Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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County Programs for Families Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

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

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com/index.php/community-health/maternal-chold-health-mch-wic-ctc-hf

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Family Home Visiting Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Public Health Clinic Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

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Follow Along Program Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 432-8013 Emailmissy.olson@fmchs.com Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Martin County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Hy-Vee

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Hy-Vee - Fairmont Address907 S State St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-2880 Website addresshttps://www.hy-vee.com

Area Served: Martin County

Lake Region Healthcare

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Clinic Fergus Falls Main Clinic Address111 W Vernon Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 739-2221 Emailinfo@lrhc.org Website addresshttps://www.lrhc.org/services/primary-care-family-doctors-and-providers

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Lake Region Healthcare

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Birthing Hospital Address712 S Cascade St, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 739-2221 Emailinfo@lrhc.org Website addresshttps://www.lrhc.org/services/womens-health/birth-center

Area Served: The Lakes Region of West Central Minnesota including, but not limited to, Otter Tail, Grant and Wilkin Counties

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