United Way brings together social workers from neighborhood agencies, health care specialists and volunteers to ensure senior citizens remain healthy and independent.
Most people, at one time or another, need help in resolving a difficult situation. Whether it is child care, family counseling, or help for an aging relative, we want to help you locate the services you need.
Local Helplines
If you'd like to speak with an information and referral specialist, the following helplines can assist you in locating services.
- Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
(218)722-5545 or (800)232-0707 - National Child Abuse Hotline
(800)4-A-CHILD
- Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota
(800)-CHILDREN - Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network
(888) 291-9811 - Program for Aid to Sexual Assault Victims
(218) 726-1931
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE - Carlton County Human Services
218-879-4583 or 800-634-8775 - 24 Hours - Lakes and Pines
800-832-6002 - Carlton Youth Shelter
218-879-1527 - Salvation Army
218-879-1693 - Miller Dwan 24 Hour Crisis Line
218-723-0099 - Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-8255 (TALK) - Min-No-Aya-Win Clinic
218-870-1227
Elder Care
Child Abuse
Child Care
Crime Victim Services
Emergency and Crisis Assistance
2-1-1 Information and Referral Services
Can't find what you're looking for? Dial 2-1-1 on your phone to be connected to hundreds of Health & Human Service organizations that can help!
What is 2-1-1?
2-1-1 is a free, confidential service and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer information and referrals to community resources such as family counseling, housing, food, health services, transportation, child and senior services, volunteer opportunities and much more.
There are over 700 health, human and community service agencies serving our area, and searching for the right service can often be confusing and frustrating.
2-1-1 can help.
By dialing 2-1-1, or 218-726-4855, or 800-543-7709, residents of Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties will be able to talk to a trained volunteer or staff member who will listen to their concerns and be able to direct them to the appropriate service for further help.
This service is made possible by United Way of Greater Duluth, in partnership with the Greater Twin Cities United Way, Northcentral Fist Call 211, St. Louis County Social Services and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council.
