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    Basic Needs

    The Hibbing Campus recognizes that there are students who may experience challenges in their lives outside of the classroom which impact their academic performance. Challenges may include food insecurity, safe and stable housing, transportation, issues with childcare, family obligations, physical and mental health, unexpected bills, or issues with accessing technology.

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    We’re here to help and support you.

    As a student, your safety, health, and well-being are our primary concerns and we want to be able to support you in any way that we can.

    This website contains information and resources for both on campus and within the Hibbing community. This is not an exhaustive list of current offerings and will be updated regularly to reflect changes with services, resources, and support.

    Questions on Student Basic Needs, contact:

    Lisa Bestul
    lisa.bestul@minnesotanorth.edu   |    218-403-9224

    Resources & Info

    Accessibility and Disability Resources

    • Disability Specialists: 218-666-2676
    • Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI): 218-263-3663
    • NHS Northstar Specialized Services: 218-254-5757
    • Range Center: 218-254-3347
    • The Arc of Minnesota: 651-523-0823

    Addiction Counseling

    Alcohol/Chemical Abuse

    •  (lifehacker)
    •  (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
    • Alcoholism)
    • Al-Anon/Alateen: 1-800-4AL-ANON or consult with your local chapter.
    • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Finders
    • Arrowhead Center: 218-749-2877
    • : 1-818-773-9999
    • Quit Plan: 1-888-354-7526

    Gambling Addiction

    •  (Mayo Clinic)
    •  (NCPG)
    • MN Compulsive Gambling Hotline: 1-800-437-3641
    • National Problem Gambling Hotline: 218-522-4700

    Internet Addiction

    •  (Helpguide.org)

    Eating Disorders

    •  (The Joy Project)
    • The Emily Program: 1-888-EMILY-77
    • Eating Disorder Hope: 1-888-274-7732
    •  (NEDA) Helpline: 1-800-931-2237

    Perfectionism

     (Uncommon Help)

     (Academic Ladder)

     (Psychology Today)

    Childcare and Parenting

    •  is a navigator connecting pregnant and parenting families with services in their local communities
    • Minnesota Postsecondary Child Care Grant: Contact Financial Aid
    • : free tools and resources to help families find quality childcare
    • Options for Women: 218-262-5768
    • Planned Parenthood: 218-741-8192

    Financial Assistance and Emergency Grants

    •  (NFCC)
    •  (Accounting and Tax Assistance)
    • Emergency Loans and Grants: Contact your advisor for assistance

    Food Resources

    • List
    • Hibbing Food Shelves: 218-262-1729 or 218-263-5096
    • Virginia Food Shelves: 218-741-1889 or 218-750-2733
    • On-Campus Food Shelf: Food for students at no cost. Located in D130
    • : students may be eligible for monthly grocery food cards. Click the SNAP button for more information.

    Healthcare Services

    • Essentia Health Hibbing Office: 218-263-1000
    • Essentia Health Virginia Office: 218-749-7800
    • Fairview University Medical Center: 218-262-4881
    • Project Care (free clinic): 218-231-1636
    • National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-232-4636
    • MN Aids Project: 612-341-2060
    • Rural AIDS Action Network Duluth Office: 218-481-7225
    • Rural AIDS Action Network Grand Rapids Office: 1-888-647-7226

    Housing and Utilities

    • Housing Link: 612-522-2500
    • Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) Hibbing Office: 218-263-8487
    • Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) Virginia Office: 218-749-2912
    • Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Hibbing Office: 218-263-3661
    • Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Virginia Office: 218-741-2610
    • Range Transitional Housing Hibbing Office: 218-263-9250
    • Range Transitional Housing Virginia Office: 218-741-9628

    Mental Health and Crisis Information

    Crisis Assistance/Mental Health

    • ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Counseling Services
    • 9-1-1
    • Fairview Range Medical Center
      218-262-3441
      750 E 34th St, Hibbing, MN 55746
    • : Text HOME to 741-741
    • Range Mental Health Center 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-844-772-4724
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
    • National Eating Disorders Association Nationwide Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
    • : a free community resource guide to help you find free and reduced-cost services in your area
    • Renew Health Services: 218-966-0450
    • Kind Mind Counseling Center: 218-263-5949
    • Northland Counseling: Hibbing: 218-440-2066

    Grief/Loss

    • Essentia Health Grief Support: 218-786-4402

    Sexuality

    • The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

    Anxiety

    •  (Helpguide.org)
    •  (Health.com)
    •  (CalmClinic)

    Burnout

    •  (Mind Tools)
    •  (Helpguide.org)
    •  (Edutopia)

    Depression/Suicide

    •  (National Institute of Mental Health)
    •  (Mood Disorders)
    •  (Mayo Clinic)
    • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI
    • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): 1-866-615-6464

    Stress Management

     (Mind Tools)

     (American Heart Association)

    Military and Veteran’s Services

    Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255

    Protective and Social Services

    • Social Security Disability Specialists: 218-666-2676
    • Social Security Administration Hibbing Office: 1-866-964-4320
    • Lutheran Social Services: 218-741-3343
    • St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services: 218-726-2000
    • St. Louis County Social Services Hibbing Office: 218-262-0100

    Domestic Violence 

    •  (Helpguide.org)
    •  (HealthyPlace)
    • Advocates for Family Peace: 218-248-5512
    • Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs: 218-722-2781
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

    Sexual Abuse/Assault

    • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
    • Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County: 218-749-4725

    Technology and Internet Access

    • Hibbing Campus Helpdesk: 218 969-8001
    •  If you are in need of computer or laptop, you may be able to get one at a significantly reduced cost.  218-999-5883
    •  is a program from the FCC that provides a
      temporary discount on monthly broadband internet bills for qualifying low-income
      households. Check here to see if you qualify: https://acpbenefit.org/do-i-qualify/

    Transportation

    Students who attend Hibbing can claim a FREE bus pass each semester. Claim your bus pass by going to the Information Desk in Student Services. Must bring a valid student ID and a copy of your class schedule.

    Work and Employment

    • Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) Hibbing Office: 218-263-8487
    • Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) Virginia Office: 218-749-2912
    • Minnesota Workforce Center Hibbing Office: 218-231-8590
    • Minnesota Workforce Center Virginia Office: 218-735-3740

    Additional Information

    Legal Services

    • Legal Aid of Northeast MN: 218-322-6020
    • Volunteer Attorney Program: 218-723-4005

    Transitions

    •  (InterExchange)
    •  (International Student)

    Amy’s Closet: Interview clothing for students at no cost. Located in the Fine Arts
    building.