Is something on your mind? Would you like Christ centered counsel? 

Do you need help caring for your physical, mental, or spiritual needs? 

We are here to help, or we can at least help you get in contact with those who can! Call the parish office if you need any kind of assistance. We have also collected a list of resources in the area, Diocese of Duluth, and State of Minnesota to help meet your needs:

Alcohol and Drug Dependency Support

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings:

• Monday Women’s Group, Mon, 12:00 pm at Ledgerock Church, 1515 E Camp St. Ely, MN
• Miracle on Camp Street Group, Mon, 7:00 pm at First Lutheran Church, 915 Camp St. Ely, MN
• Primary Purpose Men's Group, Tues, 7:00 pm at 1^st Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Harvey St. Ely, MN

Al-Anon Meetings:  

• Ely Willingness AFG, Wed, 7:00 pm at First Lutheran Church, 915 Camp St.

Website: www.al-anon.alateen.org     

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings:            

Website:   www.na.org

Depression, Suicide, Mental Health Services

St. Louis County Services
Phone:     (800) 450-9777 or (218) 749-7128
Website:   www.stlouiscountymn.gov  
Services:   Provide assistance in the areas of managing mental health symptoms, mental health resources, employment, housing, social connections, family relations, and other co-occurring conditions.

Range Mental Health Center
Phone:     (800) 450-2273 or (218) 149-2881   Crisis line: 844-772-4724
Address:   624 13^th St S, Virginia
Website:   www.rangementalhealth.org          
Services:   RMHC provides a wide array of mental health services, including outpatient therapy, chemical dependency, family and child counseling, in-resident treatment, housing for those in treatment, and many community based programs.

Domestic Abuse Resources

Advocates for Family Peace
Phone:      (218) 263-8344
Address: 2125 2^nd Ave E, Suite 44 Hibbing, MN
Services: Domestic violence support group, advocacy, and safe housing for up to three days
 
Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women Emergency Shelter
Phone: (218) 728-6481 or (218) 730-2478
 
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women
Phone:      (800) 289-6177
24-Hour Phone Line:(866) 223-1111
Address:   60 E. Plato Blvd., Ste 130 St. Paul, MN 55107
Website:   www.mcbw.org
 
Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project
Phone:      (800) 313-2666
Website:   www.bwlap.org

Day One: The Call to Safety
Phone:      (952) 884-0376
Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline:  (866) 223-1111
Address:   1000 E 80^th St               Bloomington, MN 55420
Email:        [email protected]
Website:   www.dayonesservices.org

Energy Assistance

St. Louis County Social Services Department
Phone: (218) 365-8220
Services: Emergency funds for utility disconnect/fuel outage. Must be employed. Only once every 18 months.
 
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) Ely
Phone: (218) 365-3359
Address: 30 S 1^st Ave E   Ely

Family Services

Ely Community Resource
Phone: (218) 365-5254
Address: 40 N 1^st Avenue E., Ely
Website: www.elycommunityresource.org
Services: To be a primary resource to Ely area youth and to help in building a community equipped to make Ely a great place to grow up! Our mission is to foster positive youth development through activities designed to increase self-esteem, build a sense of community, and provide positive adult relationships that allow effective interventions.

Food Shelves & Resources

Ely Area Food Shelf
Phone: (218) 235-8527
Email: [email protected]
Address: 15 W Conan St Ely
Website: www.elyareafoodshelf.org
Open every Third Wednesday of the month from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
Meals on Wheels
Phone: (218) 749-2912 ext. 223 or (800) 727-5653 ext. 223
 
Ruby’s Pantry (Pop-up Pantry)
Contact: Monica Curtiss
Phone: (218) 393-4231
Address: Babbitt Municipal Center, 71 South Drive
Services: Non-profit food distribution service. No income requirements. $20 per share. Bring your own boxes/baskets. Good food for your family! Distribution is the 4^th Saturday of each month.
 
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Phone: (218) 365-8210
Address: 320 Miners Drive E    Ely
Services: Application for assistance provided up on request or apply online at mnbenefits.mn.gov

Homelessness/Financial Assistance

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. (AEOA)
Phone:      (800) 662-5711 ext. 7356 or (218) 748-7356
Address:   702 S 3^rd Ave, Virginia
Website:   www.aeoa.org          
Services:   A variety of programs that help homeless individuals and families keep their current housing or find new stable housing, including outreach, assistance in meeting basic needs, shelters in Virginia and Hibbing, financial assistance, counseling, case management, and referrals to other important resources.
     
St. Louis County Services
Email:        [email protected]
Website:   www.stlouiscountymn.gov  
Services:   Burial assistance, child care assistance, child support, general assistance, supplemental nutritional assistance program (SNAP), and other programs to aid adults/families in need
 
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter – Virginia
Phone: (218) 741-1889
Address: 507 12^th Ave W
 
Range Transitional Housing – Virginia
Phone:      (218) 741-9628
Address:   442 Pine Mill Court, Virginia
Website:   www.rthousing.org  
Services:   Provides transitional and permanent supportive housing to homeless households with or without children, along with other vital services to low income individuals and families.
 
Homeless Shelters – AEOA
Virginia: Bill’s House (Adults): (218) 741-2063 or The Foyer (18-21 year olds): (218) 258-0052
Hibbing: (218) 263-8487

Medical, Terminal illness, and Disability Support:

Ely Community Health Center
Phone:      (218) 365-5678
Address:   111 S.  4th Ave E. Ely, MN 55731
Email:        [email protected]
Website:   www.elycommunityhealth.org
Services:   The mission of the ECHC is "To provide affordable services with a vision to improve community health."  Our hope is that all people will have access to health services.  
 
Northwoods Partners
Phone:      (218) 365-8109
Address:   328 W Conan St.
Email:        Via Website
Website:   www.northwoodspartners.org      
Services:   Providing support services that enhance the quality of life for individuals who are aged, chronically ill, or disabled, and for their families and caregivers. 

Miscarriage, still birth, (in)fertility, adoption:

Northland Family Programs
Phone:                  (800) 842-0279 or (218) 786-2378
Address:               407 E Third Street, Duluth
Email:                    [email protected]      
Website:               www.nfpduluth.org  
Services:               Provides programs that are dedicated to strengthening the entire family by offering natural and effective family planning at low or no cost, programs strengthening the bond between mother and daughter, and educating teens and parents about the risks of teen pregnancy and STDs.
 
Elizabeth Ministry International
Phone:      (920) 766-9380
Email:        [email protected]           
Website:   www.elizabethministry.com
Services:   Offers encouragement, hope, and healing on issues related to childbearing, sexuality, and relationships, including: fertility/infertility, adoption and blending, pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal/infant/child crisis, miscarriage or infant/child loss.

Pregnancy/Parenting Support:

Women's Care Center 
Phone:      (218) 623-7100
Address:   103 E First St, Duluth
Hours:      Open Monday 9am–6pm; Tuesday–Friday 8am–4pm. Walk-ins welcome.
Email:        See contact page on website
Website:   www.womenscarecenter.org/duluth
Services:   Pregnancy testing and verification, ultrasounds, confidential services, assistance with obtaining prenatal care and support
 
Guiding Star Duluth
Address:   11 E Superior St, Ste 273, Duluth
Email:        [email protected]
Website:   www.guidingstarduluth.org            
Services:   Connection of the existing life-affirming organizations in our area in a way that people needing support can be conveniently served in one location.

Same-sex attraction:

Courage/Encourage
Phone:      (218) 724-9111 ext. 118 (Diocese of Duluth) or (203) 803-1564 (International)
Email:        [email protected]           
Website:   www.couragerc.org
Services:   To provide support/services for those experiencing same-sex attraction and their loved ones.

Transportation

Arrowhead Transit
Phone: (800) 862-0175
Scheduled routes connecting all seven counties or dial-a-ride
 
Ely Safe Rides
Phone: (218) 235-7109
Single person in town $5; out of town and deliveries call for rates. Veterans and seniors $4. Under 18 w/adult $2.50; infants/toddlers free

Ely Public Transit
Phone: (218) 235-1727
$1 each way in town rides; $1 each additional stop; $1 per mile out of town. Free rides: Tuesdays to Zups, Food Shelf, 1^st of every month
 
Northwoods Partners
Phone: (218) 365-8019
Email: [email protected]
Rides to medical appointments and errands for seniors
Website: www.northwoodspartners.org

Veteran Services

St. Louis County Services
Phone:      (218) 365-8203
Address:   320 Miners Drive East, Room 103, Ely
Website:   www.stlouiscountymn.gov              
Services:   Assists with a full range of applications for veterans’ benefits, both federal and state, including burials and memorials, education benefits, employment, retiree services, survivor and dependent information, and transportation.
  
VA Clinic – Ely
Phone:      (218) 365-0001 or Roberta Lang at (218) 365-8203
Address:   720 Miners Drive East, Ely
Hours:      Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Website:   www.va.gov  
 
Veterans on the Lake
Phone:      (800) 777-7538 or (218) 365-6900
Address:   161 Fernberg Road, Ely
Email:        [email protected]      
Website:   www.veteransonthelakeresort.com           
Services:   Vets on the Lake is a non-profit facility designed to serve the recreational needs of disabled veterans, able-bodied veterans, active duty military, and their families and friends.