Resource Directory

Urgent: 

All inquires, call the Family Services Main Office : 320-598-7594 (Business Hours)
Inquires After Hours, call the Sheriff's Office: 320-598-3720

24/7 Crisis Line: Please call Woodland Centers: 1-800-992-1716

Vulnerable Adult Protection Report: Please call the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC): 1-844-880-1574 (24/7)

Food 

Lac qui Parle County Family Services offers several program options for those in need of food assistance. 
Link to Food Resources

Housing

Low Income Housing Support (Lac qui Parle County contracts support for Housing Choice Voucher Program through Chippewa County)
Chippewa County HRA
Contact: Cathy Jakobs
Phone: 320-269-6414

Miscellaneous 

Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. 
https://www.findhelp.org/ 

Bridges to Benefits (MN Defense Fund)

Help Me Connect
Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities

Lutheran Social Services
Phone: 1-866-787-9802
Email: caregiverservices@lssmn.org 

Local Caregiver Support Group
Madison Mercantile
601 1st Street, Madison, MN 56256
Wednesday's: 1pm-4pm

Prairie Five Community Action Council


Caregiver, Fosterhome, or other providers:
Find Licensed Providers in Minnesota by county or region. A search can be completed by the license type. 
For additional information about service programs, visit the MN Dept. of Human Services website.

Transportation

NameNumberNotes
KEPRO1-844-681-8144Services provided for individuals who are on MA and are not on a health plan.
Call 24 hrs in advance for rides involving wheelchair, stretcher, and assisted transports.
Prairie Five Rides1-877-757-4337Services provided for individuals who are on MA and are not on a health plan. Call 24 hrs in advance for regional rides. 
PrimeWest1-888-814-6643Services are available for PrimeWest members. For scheduling purposes, give 2-3 days notice, however same day rides can be arranged in emergency situations. 
Blue Plus Blue Ride1-866-340-8648Services are available for Blue Plus members. For scheduling purposes, give 2-3 days notice, however same day rides can be arranged in emergency situations. 
UCare Health Ride1-800-864-2157Services are available for UCare members. Must be contacted 7-10 days in advance for bus pass. 
Medica Rides1-800-601-1805Services are available for Medica members. For scheduling purposes, give 2-3 days notice, however same day rides can be arranged in emergency situations.