SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES
LINKS
ABOUT US
Vision:
To enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in our community
Mission:
To promote and protect the overall well-being and independence of people we serve by providing professional, compassionate and consistent programs and services.
Values:
Empathy, Empowerment, Dignity, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Collaboration and Fiscal Responsibility
FEDERAL SHUTDOWN INFORMATION:
For the latest information about the Government Shutdown and its effects on benefits, please visit the Department of Children, Youth and Families website by clicking the button below.
Emergency Contacts
Ambulance, Fire, Police: Call 911
Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to 988
Lake of the Woods Mental Health Mobile Crisis Line:
- Call or Text 988
Peer Support:
- Adult – MN Warmline: 877-404-3190
- Youth – Teen Hopeline: 877-968-8454
Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text 838255
Violence Intervention Project: 800-660-6667 or www.violenceintervention.org
Salvation Army: 218-634-2642
Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 9-8-8
NEW! – Stellher Human Servies will be providing Substance Use Assessments and Intakes at their Baudette Location ~ 107 Main Ave N ~ the last Thursday of every month 10am – 2pm. Walk-In’s welcome. For more info, call 218-444-5155.
SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION
SOCIAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR
Amy S. Ballard
206 8th Ave SE, Suite #200
amy_b@co.lotw.mn.us
PHONE: 634-2642
FAX: 634-4520
SATISFACTION SURVEY
Please fill out our satisfaction survey by clicking the button below.
HOURS
The Social Services Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. To file a child protection report after hours, call Law Enforcement at 218-634-1143 or our after hours children’s emergency response number at 218-395-0177. We accept collect calls before 4:30 pm.
COVID
INFO:
As of June 29, 2020 the Lake of the Woods County Government Center and Facilities are open normal hours.
Landfill Hours: 8-4 Monday - Friday and 8-Noon on Saturday and accepting demo now.
