Public Health and Human Services Programs & Services
 
 

Contacts

Use this page to help determine the best contact for you within St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services.

Economic Services & Supports

Economic Services & Supports (ESS) is responsible for determining which funded program(s) best serve a person’s needs and which they are eligible for based on income and assets. 

Programs & Services

How to Contact

Email: 

ess@stlouiscountymn.gov

Telephone:

218-726-2101

Toll Free:

800-450-9777

Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health’s mission is to support people who choose the services and resources that best meet their needs and the achievement of their  goals.

How to Contact

Telephone:

MN Adult Abuse Reporting Center: 844-880-1574 

Behavioral Health Intake: 218-471-7299

Substance Use & Recovery: 218-725-5260

CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Children and Family Services (CFS) works with children and their families, with the goal of keeping children in their homes and in the care of people with whom they have an existing relationship. We partner with families to provide preventive services, supportive resources, intervention, and, when necessary, placements to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being for children.

Programs & Services

How to Contact

Telephone:
Duluth CFS Office: 218-726-2012
Ely, Hibbing & Virginia CFS Offices: 218-471-7128

Home & Community Based Services

Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) provides assistance to people with physical disabilities, those over 65 who need support, and adults and children with disabilities.

Programs & Services

How to Contact

Telephone:

MnCHOICES Intake: 218-726-2366

PUBLIC HEALTH

Public Health works to improve the health and wellbeing of every resident by promoting healthy communities, preventing disease, protecting against health risks, and fostering partnerships.

Programs & Services

How to Contact

General Public Health Information
Duluth Office: 218-725-5210  
Ely, Hibbing & Virginia Offices: 218-471-7600
 
Women Infants & Children (WIC)
Duluth Office: 218-725-5211  
Ely, Hibbing & Virginia Offices: 218-471-7604

REPORT A PROBLEM

Child Abuse or Neglect

In an emergency call 9-1-1 to reach your local Law Enforcement agency.

Report Child Maltreatment

 

Vulnerable Adult Abuse or Neglect

If an Emergency, call 911

MN Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)
844-880-1574. 

Public Assistance Fraud

Fraud Prevention
218-725-5148
Email
 
Minnesota Department
of Human Services
(DHS) Hotline
651-431-2650 
800-627-9977

Public Health Nuisance

Duluth

218-725-5210

Ely
218-365-8200

Hibbing
218-312-8300

Virginia
218-471-7600

Building Locations and Directions

To find mailing addresses and directions to any county building, use this tool: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/locations-directions