Basic Needs
Vermilion 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.
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.
This is not an exhaustive list of current offerings and will be updated regularly to reflect changes with services, resources, and support.
If you have questions or would like to add resources to this list contact Kate Cowley: 218-235-2121 or email kate.cowley@minnesotanorth.edu
Resources & Info
- : 800-450-7826
- : (218) 365-5254
- Vermilion Emergency Grant Program: Contact your advisor
- : (218) 235-8527
- Aurora-Biwabik Food Self AEOA: (218) 750-7020
- : (218) 365-7900
- : (218) 365-3271
- – Local Insurance Navigator: (218) 365-5678
- Ely Housing and Redevelopment Authority: (218) 365-3900
- AEOA Homeless Services: (800) 662-5700
- Another Door Emergency Housing in Duluth: (218) 391-5145
If someone is in immediate danger: Call 9-1-1
- ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Counseling Services
- : (218) 749-2881
- : (218) 365-7843
- – ARMHS: (218) 447-7166
- : (218) 753-2405
- – Mental Health Support for Queer and Trans Youth
- : 1-800-273-8255
- : Text: LIFE to: 61222
- (218) 365-0001
- : 800-273-8255; Text: 838255
- If someone is in immediate danger: Call 9-1-1
- To report sexual violence or harassment on Vermilion’s campus, contact: Jeff Nelson at (218) 235-2193 or jeff.nelson@minnesotanorth.edu
- Ely Police Department: (218) 365-3224
- Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 866-223-1111
- Minnesota Day One Crisis Line: (952) 884-0330
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
- Child Reporting: 1-800-450-9777
- Vulnerable Adult/Elderly Reporting: 1-844-880-1574
- Advocates for Family Peace 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-800-909-8336
- Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center in Duluth: (218) 623-1000; 24-hour crisis line: (218) 623-1000
- The Sexual Assault Program of Norther St. Louis County: 1-800-300-3102; or contact local Advocate: (218) 780-7227
: 800-862-0175
- : (218) 365-7929
- : (218) 365-8220