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
Emergency Contacts
Ambulance, Fire, Police: Call 911
Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to 741741
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
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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.
