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 

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 


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.