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Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Schuett Companies, Inc.

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing River Bend Apartments Address222 N Whitford St, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 736-2557 EmailRiverbend@schuettcares.com Website addresshttps://schuettcares.com/our-properties

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals

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Mental Health Clinic Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals - Fergus Falls (125) Address125 W Lincoln Ave, Ste 3, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 998-2992 Website addresshttp://www.solutionsinpractice.org/services-overview

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Someplace Safe

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Domestic Violence Support Services AddressPO Box 815, Fergus Falls, MN, 56538 145 Miles Phone number(218) 739-3486 x774 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

Someplace Safe

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth AddressPO Box 815, Fergus Falls, MN, 56538 145 Miles Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailnavigator@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/labor-trafficking

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

Someplace Safe

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Crisis Line Otter Tail County - Fergus Falls (Someplace Safe) Address106 S Union Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailinfo@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/support-information/help-a-friend

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Someplace Safe

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Domestic Violence Support Services Otter Tail County - Fergus Falls (Someplace Safe) Address106 S Union Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 739-2853 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Someplace Safe

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Parental Visitation Monitoring Otter Tail County - Fergus Falls (Someplace Safe) Address106 S Union Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 739-3132 Emailinfo@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/survivor-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Sterling Drug

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Fairmont Pharmacy Address400 S State St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 238-2797 Website addresshttps://yoursterlingpharmacy.com

Area Served: Martin County

The Shepherd's In

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Free or Low-Cost Meals AddressFairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 236-5362 Website addresshttps://shepherdsin.com

Area Served: Fairmont area

The Shepherd's In

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Transitional Housing AddressFairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 236-5362 Website addresshttps://shepherdsin.com

Area Served: Fairmont area

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Fergus Falls (Vernon) Address111 W Vernon Ave, Ste 1, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 736-5770 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Marshall Service Center Address1424 E College Dr, Ste 500, Marshall, MN, 56258 145 Miles Phone number(507) 537-1401 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Pipestone, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Rock and Watonwan counties

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Silverleaf Apartments Address124 E Summit Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Page House Address221 E Cavour Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Fairmont Square Apartments Address1205 Victoria St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Martin County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Fairmont Address1123 E Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont, MN, 56031 145 Miles Phone number(507) 235-5965 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Martin County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Fergus Falls Address326 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 145 Miles Phone number(218) 736-1028 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

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