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Emergency Housing Services - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council

316 Elm Avenue, Southern Carlton County Family Center, Moose Lake, MN 55767

Eligibility
  • Coordinated Entry: Individuals and families who are dealing with imminent or current homelessness who qualify for short term hotel stays in Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine County
  • Other Services: Individuals and families who are dealing with imminent or current homelessness in Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine County; program eligibility and funding availability vary
Required documents
Vary
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; walk in
Service area
Aitkin County, MN Carlton County, MN Chisago County, MN Isanti County, MN Kanabec County, MN Mille Lacs County, MN Pine County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Primary services include coordinated entry access point for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Case management is offered to prevent future issues with homelessness. Financial assistance may be available, but it is NOT provided in all situations. Requirements vary by programs and funding. Potential assistance consists of:
  • Funding for housing and utility costs/deposits
  • Funding for transportation costs via vehicle repair or public transit
  • Clothing and food assistance as well as other basic needs
  • Housing stability case management
Programs may include:
  • Assistance for homeless ex-offenders in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine County, housing placement, as well as rent and deposit funds, may be available
  • Limited fund for short term hotel stays in tandem with case management services-
?- Long-term homelessness supportive services, also known as coordinated entry, are provided for those who qualify for short term hotel stays in Aitkin, Carlton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, and Chisago County to help with housing search and placement for families and unaccompanied youth
  • Transitional housing services for homeless youth ages 16 - 22, as well as some financial assistance for rent
? ?NOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources, including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP and others.
Last Assured
07/22/2025
Providing organization
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council

Lakes and Pines provides resources to individuals and families with low incomes, which assist them in reaching their goals and increasing their level of self-sufficiency. Offers programs such as financial literacy, energy assistance, emergency housing, and referrals to partnering agencies.

Emergency Housing Services - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council