When your life, or the life of a loved one, is spiraling out of control, the phone can become the heaviest object on earth. In your heart you know it’s time to call for help. Since 1970, we’ve helped individuals and families in the midst of turmoil rediscover the miraculous joy of living free from addiction. You can call us anytime – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

New Life Treatment Center delivers quality, professional treatment services, helping clients to break the power of chemical dependency and to lead healthy lives, free from alcohol and drugs. We seek to provide our clients and their families hope to find freedom from the devastating effects of addiction and mental illness.

Address:
202 North 1st Street
Montevideo

With over 50 CareerForce locations throughout the state, you’re sure to find one that fits your career development or talent matching needs. CareerForce is committed to helping:

• Individuals start, advance or change their career
• Employers attract, develop and retain talent, and
• Minnesota thrive economically

As a collaborative group of private, public and nonprofit partners, we offer an impressive range of innovative services, including one-on-one guidance, training, networking, labor market information and much more. We are a rich resource for anyone, from any walk of life, at any career or recruitment stage.

It is the mission of Big Stone County Family Services to enhance the quality of life and self-sufficiency of individuals and families in need of financial and social services. We provide advocacy, leadership, planning, and delivery of these services in partnership with local and statewide organizations, both public and private. Our committed staff provides services with respect, compassion, and accountability.

Address:
125 2nd Street NW
Ortonville, MN 56278

OPEN:
Tuesdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursdays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Big Stone County HRA is committed to building better neighborhoods by providing comprehensive housing and business opportunities for qualified individuals and families through creative and professional service in partnership with the entire county.

The mission of HousingLink is “Connecting people to affordable rental homes, increasing choice and access for all.” To accomplish this we operate our award winning website where anyone can search for affordable rental housing vacancies and waiting list openings in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities suburbs, and throughout all of Minnesota.

Our attorneys, staff, and volunteers handle civil legal matters for Minnesota’s most vulnerable people for no charge. With expertise and compassion, we work to provide basic legal protections so our clients can achieve security, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunity. In addition to direct legal representation, we work with policy makers, advocating equal rights and equal protections under the law.

Address:
28 2nd Street NW
Ortonville MN 56278

Hours:
Monday through Friday 8 am – 5pm

Are you struggling with mental illness but not sure how to access help?
You are not alone! This is one of the most common reasons for not seeking help. Don’t let the fear and stigma of reaching out for help, depression and anxiety, or lack of resources, stop you from getting the needed health services to improve your life and achieve your future goals.

Veterans Service Officer:
Ward Odom – US ARMY Big Stone County Veterans Service Officer

Address:
20 2nd St. SE (Courthouse Lower Level)
Ortonville, MN  56278

Hours:
Mondays:
Courthouse Office 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

1st and 3rd Tuesdays:
Graceville Municipal Building 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Courthouse Office 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays:
Clinton Waters Edge 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Courthouse Office 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays:
Odessa Lutheran Church 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Courthouse Office 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays:
Beardsley Old Fire Hall 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Courthouse Office 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursdays and Fridays:
Courthouse Office 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.