Community Resources
Need help? Explore trusted community resources to help with housing, food, transportation, financial support, mental health services, and more. We’re here to connect you with the help you need, when you need it.
Cancer Support
- Support and Online Communities – American Cancer Society
- Cancer Support Groups – CanCare
- Cancer Support Groups
- Cancer Support Community
County Public Health Departments
Dementia Support
Financial Support
- Astera Health Patient Financial Advocates
- Energy Assistance
- Otter Tail County Economic Assistance
- Financial Support – Todd County
- Wadena County Financial Services
Housing Assistance
- Assistance & Eviction Prevention | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
- The Bridge on 7th Overnight Shelter | Bridges of Hope
- Coordinated Entry | Central Minnesota Housing Partnership
- MAHUBE-OTWA
- Minnesota Homeless Shelters
- Place of Hope
Mental Health (stress, anxiety, depression)
- Astera Health
- Birch Lake Counseling – Wadena
- Hope Center
- Imagine Mental Health Counseling
- Mental Health Crisis Line – Call 988
- Minnesota Specialty Health System – Wadena
- Northern Pines Mental Health – Wadena
- Mental Health Resources – Otter Tail County
- Region V Mental Health Initiative
- The Center for Family Counseling
- Health and Human Services – Todd County
- Wadena County Behavioral Health
Nutrition Support
- Food Assistance – Otter Tail County
- Hilltop Regional Kitchen – Meals on Wheels Program
- Minnesota Free Food Resources
- Food and Nutrition | Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
- Living Bread Food Distribution
- MN Benefits
- Ruby’s Pantry
- Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources
- Wadena Food Shelf – 205 Aldrich Ave SE
Transportation
- Friendly Rider Transit – Todd and Wadena Counties
- Medi Van – Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities
- The Otter Express – Ottertail
- People’s Express – Wadena, MN
- Rainbow Rider Bus – Todd County
Victim Services
- Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Hands of Hope Resource Center – Minnesota Recovery Connection
- Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center
- Minnesota’s Largest LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organization | OutFront Minnesota
- StrongHearts Native Helpline
- Someplace Safe – Wadena, Ottertail
CONTACT US
Astera Health Social Services Team
Phone: 218-631-7520