LSS Adoption Services
Adoption services for U.S. born, international and special needs children.
For Information: 218/529-2250
LSS AIDS Information Duluth
Seeks to be a primary source of HIV/AIDS information, increasing community knowledge of HIV prevention and fostering understanding and acceptance of those living with AIDS. For Information: 218/720-6385
LSS Bethany Crisis Nursery
Serving greater Duluth, the LSS Bethany Crisis Nursery
provides temporary, emergency care for children infancy through 12 years and support services for parents in times of crisis.
For Information: 218/626-1901 ext.32, Crisis Line 218/626-3083
LSS Bethany Crisis Shelter
Emergency shelter for children infant to 17 years, in need of safe shelter and support services.
For Information: 218/626-1901 ext.27
LSS Bethany Diagnostic Center
Twenty-five day program which provides psychological behavior and educational evaluations including psychiatric, family and chemical use assessments.
For Information: 218/626-1901 ext.14
LSS Bethany Housing Program
Short-term foster care for youth.
For Information: 218/626-1901 ext.14
LSS Bethany Runaway/Homeless Program
Housing, counseling, educational and referral services for self-referred, runaway or homeless youth.
For Information: 218/626-1901 ext.14
LSS Caregiver Support
Caregiver Support
Program provides assistance
to family caregivers who are taking care of chronically-ill family members
60 years of age or older. Support is provided through in-home, non-medical
respite care, caregiver discussion groups, informational presentations,
and caregiver workshops.
For information: 218/724-0648
LSS
Carlton Crisis Shelter
Carlton County residents can receive
emergency temporary care for children from infancy through 12 years and
support services for parents in times of crisis. For information: 218/879-1527
LSS
Counseling, Youth and Family Resource Office
Administrative offices for youth and family services in
northern Minnesota. For Information: 218/529-2230
LSS Custody Study Services
Preparation of recommendations for court-referred custody determinations. For Information: 218/879-1527
LSS Financial
Counseling Service
Helps individuals and families sort through the maze of credit and debt
problems to find workable solutions. Includes budget counseling, a debt
management program, housing counseling and community education programs.
In-person, over the phone or Internet counseling. For information
218/529-2220 or 1-888-577-2227
LSS Growth for Marriage
Pre-marital workshop run by leader couples.
For information: 218/529-2290
LSS Guardianship
Options
As court appointed guardian/conservator, LSS is a substitute decision maker and is charged with making decisions that are in the best interest of the health, safety, well being and material/financial interest of vulnerable, incapacitated and/or incompetent individuals. LSS
also offers Power of Attorney, Care Coordination and
Personal Representation of Estate services. For information: 218/529-2240
LSS LifeWorks Employee Resource
LSS contracts with employers statewide to provide cost-competitive, high quality, employee assistance programs, organizational development, wellness programs and critical incident services. For information:
218/529-2240
LSS ONE Program (Oh No! 18)
Independent living skills program for youth, ages 16-21.
For Information: 218/722-2075
LSS Parent Warm Line
Provides non-emergency information to parents on child-rearing issues.
For Information: 218/525-3242
LSS Renaissance Transitional Living Program
Provides transitional housing for young people 16-21 years old. Services include case management, advocacy and assistance with independent living skills, educational and employment needs. For Information: 218/723-8052 ext. 21
LSS Senior Companion Program
This program relies on seniors, 60 years and older, provide one-on-one support and visitation to homebound
elderly at risk of nursing home placement.
Volunteers are provided with financial reimbursement for
transportation, meals and other expenses. For Information: 218/724-0648
LSS Street Outreach Program
Provides street-based outreach services to
all homeless and runaway youths. Outreach workers help youth find
temporary or transitional housing, provide a positive adult presence on
the street, and other counseling and basic needs support. For Information:
218/723-8052, ext. 21.
LSS Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange
Provides supervised visitation services to families
referred through St. Louis County. For Information: 218/391-9561
LSS The First Year Program
A comprehensive community collaborative of
agencies that assist first-time parents at risk for insecure attachment to
their children. Counselors help parents respond sensitively to infant
needs. For Information: 218/626-1901, ext. 27.
LSS Together for Youth
Support group for youth dealing with issues of sexual orientation. For Information: 218/529-2245
LSS Truancy Action Program
Helps truant students and their families sort
out issues and return youth to school. For Information: 218/529-2244
LSS Youth Empowerment Program
Therapeutic mentoring for youth ages 4 to 17 who have been diagnosed
with a severe disturbance. For information: 218/529-2244
LSS Young Parent Program
Strength-based program designed to help low-income parents support each
other and learn about parenting. For info: 218/529-2232
