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For shelter tonight or homelessness prevention, call 211 and ask for St. Louis County Coordinated Entry.

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Programs to contact

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St. Louis County Housing and Homelessness Programs

Local Government Program

St. Louis County Housing: find housing vouchers, rental help, utility assistance and DV shelter info in St. Louis County. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-877-696-6529
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St. Louis County Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)

Local Government Program

FHPAP: family homelessness prevention and assistance with housing help, clinics and benefits enrollment. Apply for assistance.

Open provider page +1-218-726-2543
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St. Louis County Housing Support

Local Government Program

Housing Support: DV shelter with 24/7 hotline, clinics/immunizations, WIC and SNAP/EBT enrollment. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-218-726-2120
4

St. Louis County Behavioral Health

Local Government Program

Behavioral Health: behavioral health services with clinics, immunizations, WIC and child care support. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-218-471-7299
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St. Louis County Economic Services and Supports

Local Government Program

Economic Services & Supports: apply for health care, nutrition, cash and other programs; SNAP/EBT enrollment. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-218-726-2101
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Ely Community Care Team - Help with Housing

Nonprofit

Ely Community Care Team - Help with Housing: housing vouchers, DV shelter, and mental health counseling in Ely. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-218-365-7980
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Minnesota Benefits - Support Services

Federal Government Program

Minnesota Benefits - Support Services: health care access and addiction treatment and recovery supports. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282
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Minnesota Housing - Housing Help

Local Government Program

Minnesota Housing - Housing Help: housing vouchers, utility assistance and DV shelter with 24/7 hotline. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-651-296-7608
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St. Louis County Service Center Ely - Emergency Assistance

Local Government Program

St. Louis County Service Center Ely - Emergency Assistance: Ely emergency aid and housing-related assistance resources. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282
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St. Louis County Service Center Ely - County Programs for Income Assistance

Local Government Program

St. Louis County Service Center Ely - County Programs for Income Assistance: income assistance and related supports; explore eligibility.

Open provider page +1-751-221-5282

Recommended next steps

  • For shelter tonight or homelessness prevention, call 211 and ask for St. Louis County Coordinated Entry.
  • If behind on rent, utilities, or needing a deposit, ask 211 about FHPAP eligibility and documents.
  • Families with children facing a housing crisis should call the Ely Service Center about Emergency Assistance.
  • Adults without children with urgent basic needs should ask about Emergency General Assistance and cash programs.
  • For disability, senior, or serious health-related housing needs, ask St. Louis County about Housing Support.
  • For mental-health crisis support, call 988; for county behavioral-health services call St. Louis County Behavioral Health.
  • For food support, apply through MNbenefits and call the Minnesota Food HelpLine for local pantry referrals.
  • For clinic or health coverage help, contact St. Louis County Economic Services and ask about Medical Assistance.
  • For transportation to covered medical visits, ask Economic Services about Northern Minnesota NEMT options.
  • If unsure where to start in Ely or Babbitt, contact Ely Community Care Team or call 211 with your ZIP code.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability