Education
2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek. Services are free and confidential. They offer information on a broad range of services, including:
- Food support
- Housing and utility support
- Caregiver resources
- Mental health and substance abuse resources
- Paying medical expenses
Phone
- 2-1-1
- 800-543-7709
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Address
The Adult Education program provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members who are age 17 years or older and are not enrolled in or required to be enrolled in any school in the K-12 system. Adult Education services include: computer training, GED preparation, English language learning (ELL), college and career preparation, and industry-specific training (i.e., entrepreneur training, carpentry pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, para-professional certification).
Phone
- 218-730-6960
Web
Address
- Norlen Industrial Park
2124 10th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Head Start and Early Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. Also provides services to children with special needs or disabilities.
Phone
- 218-834-2280
- 218-749-2912 ext. 7351
Web
Address
- Norlen Industrial Park
2124 10th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Education-Offers classes, integrated coaching, saving with the FAIM program, and other educational opportunities.
- Financial Opportunity Center-Integrated coaching program to help individuals build credit and assets, reduce debt, create a budget, increase savings and purchase a house. Participants will also learn computer skills, take classes to obtain their GED or Certified Nursing Assistant certificate, and may take part in FAIM (assistance to pay for your education).
- Health and Food-Sign up for SNAP and MNSure benefits, and learn more about the mobile market, farmer’s markets and Deep Winter Greenhouse.
- Job Training & Transitional Employment-Learn more about higher education options, research career paths and apply for jobs, pay off student loans, and take part in the FAIM program to help pay off your education, a vehicle or other asset.
- Free Tax Site-IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free.
- Transportation-We can help you get around by bike, save for a car, and obtain a driver’s license.
Phone
- 218-726-1665
Web
Address
- Suite 102
2424 W 5th Street
Duluth, MN 55806
Community Education-Provides a large variety of trainings and activities for community members, such as being an in-home care worker, Red Cross babysitting classes and Wilderness First Aid, retirement classes, and sports classes.
Phone
- 218-235-1811
Web
Address
- Memorial High School
Washington Elementary
600 East Harvey Street
Ely, MN 55731
- cjhartman@ely.k12.mn.us
Many activities are available at the Clair Nelson Center, such as bonebuilders exercise class, yoga, dancing, crafting, alcoholics anonymous, and youth open gym nights. Please visit their website for more information.
Phone
- 218-353-0300
Web
Address
- Clair Nelson Center
6866 Cramer Road
Finland, MN 55603
Offers infant care (6 weeks to 16 months), toddler classes (16 to 33 months) and preschool (33 months to 5 years).
Phone
- 218-510-0598
Web
Address
- 1073 Highway 61
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Community Education-Offers Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), early childhood screening, a preschool program and childcare. Also offers school readiness, youth development, after school activities, driver education, elementary and junior high athletics, tutoring, adult basic education, defensive driving, health and safety training, job skills training, community and family events. For Two Harbors information, call 218-834-8201 ext. 8230 or Silver Bay information, call 218-226-4437 ext. 8137.
Phone
- 218-834-8221 (Minnehaha Elementary)
- 218-834-8201 (Two Harbors High School)
- 218-226-4437 (William Kelley School)
Web
Address
- Minnehaha Elementary
421 7th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Two Harbors High School
1640 Highway 2
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- William Kelley School
137 Banks Blvd.
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Life House provides comprehensive supportive services to meet the needs of our youth and young families ages 14 to 24 who are unstably housed and/or navigating various challenges in life. Offers a youth drop-in center, housing assistance, mental health and wellness programs, education and employment assistance, and sex trafficking/commercial sexual exploitation housing and programming.
- Youth Drop-In Center-Provides hot meals, showers, lockers, laundry, basic need supplies, WiFi, groups, activities and group meetings. For youth ages 14 to 20, hours are Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm. For adults ages 18 to 24, hours are 11 am – 1:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Hours are 12pm – 1:30pm on Wednesdays.
- Mental Health & Wellness-Provides daily support and on-going services to improve physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Intensive case management is used to help youth improve health while obtaining life skills, stable housing, employment, education, parenting education, and connections to community resources. Licensed alcohol and drug counselors are also available to provide chemical health support.
- Futures Program-Voluntary program available to all Life House youth that may have been expelled or dropped out of school, who have little to no job experience, or who want to further their education and employment skills.
- Education-Offers online GED preparation, assists with high school enrollment/transfer paperwork and provides tutoring. Assists with entire college process (applications, meetings, tours, supplies, tutoring).
- Legitimate Hustle Program-Program targets youth who have multiple barriers to obtaining economic self-sufficiency. Provides comprehensive case management and job training in an environment that helps youth to gain essential employment skills, become stable in their recovery or overall well-being, and transition into career opportunities. The Transitional Employment Case Manager assists our youth with resume building, interview skills, transportation to and from interviews, connecting with local businesses, and any additional ways of assisting with pursuing employment opportunities.
Housing
- Life House Housing Program-Subsidized housing with supportive case management
- Northern Lights-8 unit Safe Harbor supportive, transitional housing program for young adults and young families who are survivors of sexual exploitation and/or human trafficking
- Sol House-House for survivors of sexual exploitation
- Loft Emergency Shelter-10 bed emergency shelter for youth ages 15-19. Located at 102 W First Street, Duluth. Phone 218-722-7431, ext. 125.
Phone
- 218-722-7431
- Youth Safeline: 800-786-2929
Web
Address
- 102 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Resources to find GED and English (ESL) classes, improve computer, reading, writing and job skills. Also offers a parenting program to help navigate the school system.
Phone
- 651-645-2277
Web
Address
- Suite 180
700 Raymond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55114
- email@literacymn.org
A web-based means of finding information about education, services for people with disabilities, senior services, waiver services, unemployment, housing/homelessness, health care, transportation, jobs and money management.
Phone
- 800-333-2433 (Senior Linkage Line)
- 866-333-2466 (Disability Hub MN)
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Provides prevention and early intervention services to children and families in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Learning Opportunities Through Stories (LOTS)-Provides early literacy skills to ensure that children are ready for school.
Phone
- 218-834-8403
Web
Address
- 616 3rd Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Trisha.Scamehorn@co.lake.mn.us
Rural K-6 public charter school. Preschool available with before and after school daycare.
Phone
- 218-525-0663
Web
Address
- 5926 Ryan Road
Duluth, MN 55804
Offers Early Learning Scholarships to children under age five. The funds help families of young children pay for high-quality childcare and early education.
Phone
- 218-723-4040
- 800-433-4045
Web
Address
- 202 W Superior Street
Suite 800
Duluth, MN 55802
- info@northlandfdn.org
Northwoods Partners offers a variety of activities for community members. Activities include:
- Friendly visits
- Transportation to and from local services/events/meetings, running errands and local medical appointments. Also includes long-distance rides for medical appointments. Volunteer long-distance drivers are reimbursed by Northwoods Partners; clients are asked to make a donation to help us to sustain this program.
- Grocery Delivery for people age 60+
- Exercise, strength and balance groups
- Memories & movement groups
- Caregiver consultations, support groups, education and relief
- Aging Mastery Program (AMP) and the Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health (REACH) program
- Tasty Tuesdays are offered to learn about healthy recipes, food preparation, and more! Participation is free and availability is limited.
Phone
- 218-365-8019
Web
Address
- 328 West Conan Street
Ely, Minnesota 55731
- info@northwoodspartners.org
Resourceful is a free community resource guide to help you find free and reduced cost services near you:
- Food
- Housing
- Goods
- Transit
- Health
- Money
- Care
- Education
- Work
- Legal
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University for Seniors (US) is an association of older adults (50+) dedicated to lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. Programs include study groups, lectures, workshops, social activities, trips and more.
Phone
- 218-726-7637
Web
Address
- 515 Darland Administration Building
1049 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
- usask@d.umn.edu
Master Gardner Program-Trained Master Gardeners and Extension Educators provide programs, information and resources in response to gardening and horticulture questions, climate change, plant biodiversity, pollinators, vegetable variations, and plant, insect and disease identification.
Phone
- 218-834-8469
Web
Address
- Lake County Service Center
616 3rd Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616