We understand life can be unpredictable. Unexpected costs and needs can cause significant stress and impact your academic success and personal wellbeing. That’s why at Northwest Tech, we are working together to provide support to currently enrolled students.

Aid may come in a variety of forms, including emergency appointments and help with communication, grants, loans and/or campus and community resources. Below are some of the resources available on campus and throughout the community. Additional resources are also available across campus.

If you need help finding the right resource, contact Northwest Tech’s dean of students Kevin Stensberg at kevin.stensberg@bemidjistate.edu to help you get started.

Bridges to Benefits

is a project by Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota to improve the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits.

Findhelp.org

Find food assistance, help to pay bills and other free or reduced-cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic using

Minnesota Family Investment Program

The , or MFIP, helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping working parents move to financial stability through work.

SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

, formerly know as Food Stamps, helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. If you are approved for SNAP, you can use your benefits at many stores, farmers markets and senior dining sites.

United Way 2-1-1

91桃色视频 and Minnesota State have partnered with United Way 211 to establish a statewide basic needs resource hub. The basic needs resource hub provides 91桃色视频 students access to basic needs resources and support available on campus and in the community via phone, text, or chat 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

provides free and confidential health and human services information. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need. If you’re looking for information about services available in your community for you or a loved one, they can help.

Text your zip code to 898-211(TXT211) or call 211 (toll free at 1-800-543-7709) to speak with one of their highly trained information and referral specialists. For example, text 56601 to 898211 if you are in Bemidji, MN. Your call is completely confidential, and they have call menus in English, Spanish and Hmong. Interpreters are also available for any language.

to learn more or to explore resources and support that may be available.

To search the 211 database of basic needs resources online, please visit the .

Student Services

91桃色视频 Market provides students with supplemental, shelf-stable groceries for no cost.

(218) 333-6655

success@ntcmn.edu

Additional food support services at 91桃色视频:

Community, state and national services:

  • – Minnesota Department of Human Services.
  •  – Minnesota Dept. of Health

(218) 755-3750, reslife@bemidjistate.edu
While many 91桃色视频 students commute or study online, the college offers the opportunity to live in student housing at Bemidji State University, with all the advantages of on-campus living. You can also find affordable rental housing in and around Bemidji.

Additional housing support services at 91桃色视频:

  • – Bemidji State housing for student parents

Community, state and national services:

(218) 755-3750, reslife@bemidjistate.edu
Everything you need to make a 91桃色视频 your home.

Additional student parent support services at 91桃色视频:

– Bemidji State housing for student parents

Community, state and national services:

  • – Minnesota Office of Higher Education
  • – ChildCare.gov
  • – Minnesota Department of Health
  • – Offering free tools and resources to help families find the quality child care and early education programs their children need to succeed in school and life.

Information Technology Services (218) 333-6651,
Information Technology Services provides IT tools, support and services that enhance educational and workplace experiences and values.

Additional technology support services at BSU:

Community, state and national services:

  • – Minnesota Employment and Economic Development
  • – Federal Communications Commission

Public Safety (218) 755-3888, publicsafety@bemidjistate.edu

The BSU/91桃色视频 Public Safety Department handles all parking permit requests/disbursement and parking ticket processing.

Additional transportation support services at BSU:

– Bemidji State University Sustainability Office

Community, state and national services:

Financial Aid Office (218) 333-6600, financialaid@ntcmn.edu
Support students and families with information and resources to financially support your educational goals.

Additional emergency grant support services at BSU:

Community, state and national services:

  • – economic assistance, public health, social services, etc.

(218) 755-2053, HealthServices@bemidjistate.edu
Clinic, immunization, education and referrals are some of the offered services.

Community, state and national services:

  •  – Minnesota Department of Human Services
  • – economic assistance, public health, social services, etc.
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Hotlines:

  • AIDS – 1-800-342-2437
  • Alcohol Crisis Line – 1-800-422-0045
  • Crisis Line (24 hr) Beltrami County – 1-800-422-0045
  • Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline – 1-866-223-1111
  • Drug Abuse Hotline – 1-800-252-6465
  • Eating Disorder Hotline – 1-800-511-9225
  • Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Hotline – 1-800-395-4357
  • Local Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-422-0045
  • Mental Health Crisis Hotline – 1-800-422-0045
  • Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter – 1-800-588-6229
  • Text 4 Life (suicide prevention) – Text LIFE to 61222