Fergus Falls Student Support Resources
M State counselors provide a confidential setting where you can explore personal concerns and work toward achieving a better understanding of yourself. We provide confidential individual appointments, crisis intervention, workshops and referrals to off-campus agencies and services, when necessary.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS AND NEED IMMEDIATE HELP, CALL 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - available 24 hours - 1.800.273.8255
CRISIS SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY TEXTING MN TO 741741 OR BY TEXTING YOUR ZIP CODE TO 898211.
Mental health service providers include:
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, 218.321.0390
Fergus Falls Family Counseling, 218.205.1079
Lakeland Mental Health, 218.736.6987
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare, 218.998.2992
Parent Aware - Offering free tools and resources to help families find the quality childcare and early education programs their children need to succeed in school and life.
Early Learning Scholarship
This scholarship can help pay for childcare or early childcare education. For questions or to request an application, contact MAHUBE-OTWA in Wadena at 218.632.3600 or call toll free at 1.888.458.1385.
Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program
This program provides financial assistance for childcare. MAHUBE-OTWA administers the Child Care Assistance Program in Becker, Otter Tail, Wadena and Marshall counties. To learn more, call the MAHUBE-OTWA Fergus Falls office at 218.739.3011 or toll free at 1.888.458.1385.
- MAHUBE-OTWA supports students in their efforts to reach their full potential.
- Otter Tail County Social Services
M State Campus Food Cupboard
Stop at Student Services to be directed to the campus food cupboard.
Ruby's Pantry
Ruby's Pantry, 1319 N. Cleveland Ave., Fergus Falls; first Monday of the month; registration begins at 5:30 p.m., food bundles available 5:30-7 p.m. For a $25 cash donation the day of distribution, you will receive an abundance of groceries. There are no income, residency or registration requirements. Partial food lists are available on the Ruby’s Pantry Facebook page the day before distribution. Hosted by Church of the Nazarene.
- Lake Region Healthcare
- MAHUBE-OTWA Family Health provides confidential health and wellness services to men and women regardless of income, race, religion, age or marital status. Services include health education, reproductive health services (birth control and contraceptives), physical exams, pregnancy testing, Gardasil vaccines, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment.
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota provides free legal help to low-income individuals in 22 northwest Minnesota counties. Call 1.800.450.8585 to see if you are eligible for services.
PCs for People - A nonprofit that sells refurbished laptop/desktop computers to households in need. Learn more about eligibility requirements apply at PCs for People.
M State Laptop loan program
Provides laptop computers on a temporary basis to help students stay connected with their course work. Students are encouraged to complete the M State Laptop Program Application.
CareerForce
CareerForce is Minnesota's career development and talent matching resource dedicated to success. The agency guides people toward rewarding careers, connects individuals to opportunities and provides valuable economic and employment development information for employers. Phone: 507.292.5152
WIOA
Work Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) is available in Minnesota and may be able to help pay for things like tuition, books, fees, and equipment needed for your program. Call 218.739.7560 and ask to speak with a WIOA advisor today!
