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Call Crow Wing County Community Services first for SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and shelter referrals.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enNonprofitBridges of HopeCuyuna Regional Medical Center Financial AssistanceEssentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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Bridges of Hope

Nonprofit

Emergency domestic violence shelter with 24/7 crisis hotline, WIC clinics, immunizations and recovery referrals in Brainerd area; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-218-825-7682
2

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Financial Assistance

Nonprofit

Financial assistance for medical bills and access to primary care, mental health and addiction recovery services at CRMC; Apply online.

Open provider page +1-218-546-7000
3

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic

Nonprofit

Outpatient addiction treatment, counseling and behavioral health services at St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic; See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-470-811-8637
4

Minnesota Energy Assistance Program

Federal Government Program

Apply for Minnesota Energy Assistance to help pay home heating and electric bills for Crow Wing County households; Apply online.

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282
5

Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota

Nonprofit

Free civil legal help for tenants, benefits appeals, protection orders and related matters in northeastern Minnesota; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-877-696-6529

Recommended next steps

  • Call Crow Wing County Community Services first for SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and shelter referrals.
  • Contact Bridges of Hope for local crisis navigation, housing problem-solving, family support, and emergency needs.
  • Use Crosslake Food Shelf for the closest food support; bring ID and proof of address if available.
  • Call Lakes Area Food Shelf if Crosslake hours do not work or you need additional groceries.
  • Ask Crow Wing County Transit about rides from Crosslake to Brainerd, clinics, county offices, and food resources.
  • If you need medical care, ask Cuyuna or Essentia about financial assistance before or right after appointments.
  • Apply for Energy Assistance as soon as possible if you have a shutoff notice, low fuel, or past-due utility bill.
  • Call Legal Aid for eviction, benefits denial, utility shutoff, domestic safety, or debt collection legal help.
  • Submit one MNbenefits application for SNAP, cash, emergency assistance, child care, and health coverage screening.
  • Keep documents together: photo ID, Social Security numbers, lease, utility bills, income proof, and benefit letters.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security