Here are some resources for families and individuals during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please know that we are doing our best to keep things up to date, however, this is an ever changing situation and we do not always know when something has changed. Please call the various resources listed or click on links where they are provided for the most up to date information.
Contact information for DECS’ Social Workers and School Counselors can be found on the menu to the left. Please contact us if you find that something on this list has changed.
Finding Food, Paying Housing, Bills or Other Essentials
The United Way
- Text 211
- Call 1-800-543-7709 or 218-733-2717 or phhs-triageteam@stlouiscountymn.gov
Here a few of the supports offered by The United Way:
- Potential to access alternative funding streams for people who have been denied for Emergency Assistance OR require more than the maximum amount available. (Eviction, Utility Disconnect, etc.)
- Information and referrals for individuals with concerns about housing.
- Information regarding housing resources/options available in South St. Louis County
- General Community Resources (these change daily, so we will provide the most current, up to date information):
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- Food sites (Food shelf availability)
- Medical supplies
- Infant/Child needs (such as diapers, formula, etc)
- MNsure Navigator availability
- Shelter availability (Homeless and DV)
- ARMHS referrals
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- Text MNCOVID to 898211
- St. Louis County Link to area Resources: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/public-health/covid-19/community-resources
- COVID specific Information: Covid “dashboard” information for the county as well as links to other resources: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/public-health/covid-19
If You or A Family Member Get Sick
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
Essentia Health: https://www.essentiahealth.org/covid-19/
St. Lukes: https://www.slhduluth.com/patients-visitors/patient-resources/covid-19/
Food Resources
Ecolibrium3 is a resource to keep you updated on what food resources are available to you during COVID-19. Click on the link to see which organizations are offering support, where they are, and when you can find them in the Duluth area.
https://www.ecolibrium3.org/covid-19-food-resources/
Information on COVID-19 and Coping for Our Families
CDC’s guide to Stress and Coping During Covid 19/Coronavirus:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Helping Children Cope:
https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
Domestic Violence Help
Safe Haven Shelter and Advocacy: 218-728-6481
Dabinoo ‘Igann Shelter and Advocacy: 218-722-2247
Domestic Abuse Intervention Project: 218-722-2781
Day One: 1-866-223-1111
Mental Health Crisis Help
St. Louis County (South): 218-623-1800
Birch Tree: http://www.birchtreeduluth.com/ 218-623-1800
Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to741741