Wadena Student Support Resources
Parent Aware - Offering free tools and resources to help families find the quality child care and early education programs their children need to succeed in school and life.
An Early Learning Scholarship can help pay for childcare or early child care 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.
Post Secondary Childcare Assistance MN - helps low income students, who live in Minnesota and have young children, pay for child care while the student attends classes. Contact M State Financial Aid department to learn more.
Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance to help families pay 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.
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 218.631.7660 and ask to speak with a WIOA advisor today!
M State Campus Food Cupboard
Stop at Student Services to be directed to the campus food cupboard.
Find Help-Hunger Solutions
Find Help - Hunger Solutions Minnesota works to end hunger in our state. We take action to assure food security for all Minnesotans by supporting programs and agencies that provide food to those in need, advancing sound public policy, building grassroots advocacy, and informing and educating critical stakeholders about the status of hunger in Minnesota.
Ruby's Pantry
Ruby's Pantry, 500 6th Ave. S.W., Perham; fourth Saturday of the month; registration begins at 7 a.m., food bundles available 8-9:30 a.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 St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Project Share of Wadena
205 Aldrich Ave SE, Wadena
By appointment only. Call Human Services at 218.631.7605 to make appointment. Serves residents of Bluffton, Deer Creek and Wadena. Appointment hours are 11 a.m. - noon Monday and Thursday. 218.631.7605
M State Campus Food Cupboard
Stop at Student Services to be directed to the campus food cupboard.
Find Help-Hunger Solutions
Find Help - Hunger Solutions Minnesota works to end hunger in our state. We take action to assure food security for all Minnesotans by supporting programs and agencies that provide food to those in need, advancing sound public policy, building grassroots advocacy, and informing and educating critical stakeholders about the status of hunger in Minnesota.
Project Share of Wadena
205 Aldrich Ave S.E., Wadena
By appointment only. Call Human Services at 218.631.7605 to make appointment. Serves residents of Bluffton, Deer Creek and Wadena. Appointment hours 11 a.m. - noon Monday and Thursday. Call 218.631.7605.
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.
M State counselors offer free personal, mental health, academic and career counseling to all students. Confidential appointments are available, and counselors can connect you with additional resources as needed. To learn more about counseling services and related resources or schedule an appointment, please visit Counseling Services.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:
- Call 911 if you or others are in immediate physical danger.
- Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to connect with a crisis counselor for free (available 24/7).
- Call FirstLink at 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211 for assistance connecting to local community resources (available 24/7).
Mental health service providers include:
PCs for People - A nonprofit that sells refurbished laptop/desktop computers to households in need. Learn more about eligibility requirements and steps to apply at PCs for People - Are You Eligible.
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 218-631-7660 and ask to speak with a WIOA advisor today!
