References to External Resources

At the Y, we are committed to celebrating and supporting you to the best of our ability. For needs that extend beyond our capacity, we would like to connect you with external resources.

24/7 CRISIS NUMBERS
Call 988
HDC: MN (844) 772-4724  | WI (715) 395-2259
Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
Safe Haven: (218) 728-6481

12-8 PM CRISIS NUMBER
TRANS LIFELINE: (877) 565-8860

24/7 HOUSING SUPPORT
Call 211

 

All-in-One State Assistance Apps

Minnesota: MNbenefits
Wisconsin: ACCESS

Minnesota's Healthcare Marketplace
Help from a MNSure Navigator

Minnesota Medical Assistance
Minnesota Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities

Minnesota Healthcare program directory

Teen Health Center (for people 13-24) Offers free HIV Testing

Health Realization cognitive skills-based program

quit partner mn
Free 1-on-1 coaching over the phone, free medication, & resources for quitting smoking, vaping or chewing
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Text "Start" to 36072* for teens/young adults

Gender Justice legal assistance for gender inequality

Justice North civil legal aid
877-696-6529

Minnesota Equal Justice Public Defenders
218-733-1027

SUPPORT FOR ALL
Find Housing Resources
At any stage in your housing journey

Securely Housed

Homebuyer Education & Tool Lending Library
1RoofHousing.org
218-727-5372

Home Improvement Loans with AEOA

First time home buyers
Homeownership classes with AEOA
MN Homeownership assistance


Housing Insecurity

Minnesota Benefits apply for housing support+ at MNbenefits.mn.gov
Refugee and newcomer programs 1-800-814-4806

Keeping Your Housing step-by-step guide by Housing Benefits 101
Paying for Housing tips, vouchers, and local services

MACV Minnesota Veterans Rental & Mortgage Assistance
(833) 222-6228


Between Housing

St. Louis County Coordinated Entry System
Call 211 or Text "Homeless" to 85511
United Way 2-1-1
County Housing & Homelessness Programs

Street Outreach Team
218-461-8505

Life House Duluth housing support for people 14-24

Transitional Housing for Youth housing for people 16-21

Safe Haven survivor shelter & resources


For All Stages

MN Housing Help State Resource guide!

HRA Duluth assistance programs!

Fall 2024 Food Resources in Duluth
If this list is out of date, please check here to find newer info.

Duluth Area Y's Food Access Program

CHOICE unlimited Employment services & Art programs for adults with disabilities

UDAC Skill building & Employment services for adults with disabilities

Duluth Adult Education

Northland Small Business Development Center hosted by the Northland Foundation
Maada'ookiing Grants

Community Action Duluth Coaching, Transportation, Education, Food Access, Free Tax Site, MNSure and SNAP, Job Training, Community Engagement

Lutheran Social Services Events, Disability Services, Disaster Recovery, Family, Financial & Employment, Housing, Mental Health, Military/Veteran, Older Adults, Refugee, Youth, Young Adults

Resourceful: Resource Search Tool

MinnesotaHelp.info