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Lutheran Social Services

Program Description

Housing

  • Bethany Crisis Shelter-Offers short-term, emergency housing for youth 17 years and younger with a referral by county social worker, court, or law enforcement. Provides supervised daily living, homebound education, recreational programming, weekly discussion groups, transportation and individual support.
  • Another Door Emergency Housing Program-Short-term housing and support for young adults age 18-24 experiencing homelessness. Contact 218-391-5145 for more information.
  • Renaissance Transitional Housing-Transitional housing for youth 16-20 years old that are experiencing homelessness.
  • Supportive Apartments-Offers long-term housing paired with supportive services for youth ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness and meet MN guidelines for homelessness.
  • Center for Changing Lives-Located at 1422 East Superior Street, Duluth. Phone 218-529-2230. Offers many options to youth with regards to homelessness and wellness services, including life skills training, and educational support.

Health Care 

  • Teen Health Clinic-Offers free wellness services including health screenings for teens and young adults who are 13-24 years old. Call 218-529-2224 for an appointment.

Education

  • Fostering Youth Transitions-Free program for youth who have been in care during their teen years for at least 30 days, including foster care, residential treatment, group home or other residential care services. The program focuses on goal setting, team building, independent living skills, and finding ways to increase support networks.

Children’s Services

  • Bethany Crisis Nursery-Providing a safe and nurturing environment for children birth through age 12. Also offers a clothing room for newborn to size 7 in kids clothing, diapers, wipes, blankets, hygiene products and other baby equipment (items are donated, so selection may vary) to those in need, free of charge. Call ahead to schedule a same day appointment.
  • Teen Closet-Offers hygiene products and free new and gently used clothing for youth and young adults. Teen closet is open Thursdays from 2pm-6pm with no appointment needed. Located on the lower level of the First Lutheran Church, 1100 E Superior Street, Duluth. Please use London Road entrance. Please call 218-529-2230 to set up an appointment outside of regular hours.
  • Supported Family Time-Helps families maintain or develop appropriate relationships in a safe, nonjudgmental and healthy environment. Trained employees monitor family visits, enforce rules and make visits safe and fair for all individuals involved.

Groups

  • Together for Youth-A community outreach and support group. Meets Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm at the Center for Changing Lives, 1422 E Superior Street, Duluth.


Phone
  • 218-626-2726
  • 888-577-2227 (financial line)

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